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From The President Dear Auxiliary Sisters, Spring is almost here. According to my calendar spring begins on March 20th. Weather wise - I’m sure Spring will begin at a later date. But, either way, winter is almost over. The 2nd District meeting will be held on Saturday, March 13th in Hutchinson. The joint meeting will be at 12:30 pm followed by our meeting at 1:00 pm. A lunch will be served from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm at the Post home. The cost is $7.00. The meeting will be held at the McLeod County Fairground offices at 810 century Ave. SW. The Ladies Auxiliary fish fries are well underway. Every week we get busier and that is a good thing. But, it also means that we need more volunteer help. We could use more help breading fish on Friday morning, starting at 6:00 am. We also need help on Fridays for the lunch shift in both the kitchen and dining room. Please help us out if you are able. We held a bake sale from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, February 19th. We made $41.10, which will go to Cancer Aid and Research. Thank you to everyone who donated or purchased items. Also to Marie, Danette and Amanda for coordinating the set-up and sales at the last minute due to an emergency in Ann’s family. We will have another bake sale on March 19th - 11:00-1:00, also for Cancer Aid. Once again - donations of baked goods will be greatly appreciated. The 34th Annual Legislative Day at the State Capitol will be held in the Great Hall on March 23rd from 8:30 to noon. Legislators, the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs and Deputy Commissioner of Veterans Health Care have all been invited. This is a great opportunity to listen, learn, ask questions and state your concerns. Please try to attend. I would really like to see a larger turnout from our Post and Auxiliary than we had last year. Thank you to everyone who brought in cancelled stamps, Campbell’s labels and product coupons. We will continue to collect these items and get them sent to the proper person or place. You are helping to support both the Hospital, Veterans and Family support programs. Membership- thanks to everyone who has paid their 2010 membership dues. The response has been great, Please notify Nance Regep, 2021 Eva Lane, So. St. Paul, MN 55075 if you have a change of address. Your Auxiliary records (local, Dept. National) need to be updated so you will continue to receive Auxiliary information. February 18th we sponsored bingo at the Hastings Veterans Home. There were 48 participants. The last bingo game is always a coverall and there were 4 winners that night. Our next bingo night will be on Thursday, March 18th. We will leave the Post at 6:30 pm. Our next Cracker Barrel at the Minneapolis Veterans Home will be on Wednesday, March 31st. We will leave the Post at 6:30 pm. Our Auxiliary recently received a National Military Services Award, in recognition of our generous contribution to National Military Services 2009-2010. Have you noticed the yellow ribbons tied to trees near the Post, City Hall and on Marie Avenue and on Southview Blvd.? On February 1, 2010 the So. St. Paul City Council adopted Resolution #2010-22 fully supporting the Community of So. St. Paul in becoming a Yellow Ribbon Community. The MN National Guard has pioneered a program which empowers communities to build an enduring network of support for service members and families throughout the deployment cycle. Commander Mike and I have attended several meetings in the process to become a Yellow Ribbon Community. Two of our Auxiliary sisters, Mary Paczosa and Norma Erdman, passed away in February. Last month we sent out a total of 480 Valentine cards. They went to the Hasting and Minneapolis Veterans Homes, the VA Medical Center and to deployed service personnel to share. There are two scholarships available thru the Department of Minnesota Auxiliary. They are the Marcella Arnold Nursing Scholarship and the Minnesota Soldier Scholarship. Applications are due to the Dept. Chairman by April 1. In closing, I congratulate those celebrating a birthday or anniversary. I wish a speedy recovery if you are injured or ill. I offer my deepest sympathy if you have lost a loved one.
Loyally yours, Barb Meyer, Auxiliary President
RICK ERDMAN EDGAR CHRISTENSEN DONALD ASZMANN
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From The Commander Dear Comrades, I would like to thank Dick Waldhauer of Fury Motors, So St. Paul for the use of two vans for the shuttle service during the Mid Winter Conference in January. We received many fine compliments about our post and the fine hospitality shown to the out state VFW post members. Thank you to Mike Running, Herb Darrow and Joe Winter, who where our volunteer van drivers. Great job. If you travel up Southview Boulevard, you will notice the yellow ribbons on the trees. These were placed on the trees as part of the “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Campaign” in So. St. Paul. Mike and Deb Keenan, Barb Meyer and myself placed the ribbons on the trees and in front of our post. Thank you for your help with the placement of these ribbons. NOMINATIONS OF POST ELECTION OF OFFICERS will be held at the March 10th meeting and will remain open until the April 14th meeting. Nominations are open for the following post positions: Commander, Sr. Vice Commander, Jr. Vice Commander, Quarter Master, Chaplin, Judge Advocate, Surgeon, Trustee 3 Years and Club Committee 3 Years. COMEDY NITE: Mark your calendars!!!! Live comedy is coming to Post 295 every 4th Tuesday of the month from 7:30 to 9 PM. Don’t miss the chance to see some of the great comedy acts, live on stage. LADIES AUXILARY FISH FRYS – March 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th: Stop down for some great fish. Volunteers are always needed and welcome. COMMANDERS BREAKFAST – March 14th 8am to 1pm: Come down for the best breakfast buffet prepared by our great VFW staff of Chefs. CRACKER BARREL – Mpls Vets Home March 31st 6:30 pm: COLOR GUARD BREAKFAST – March 28th 8am to 1pm: Once again our great chefs prepare another great breakfast buffet. Stop in and enjoy. MEMBERSHIP: If you haven’t paid your dues yet, please do as soon as possible. Our strength is in numbers, to make sure our benefits are assured and our politicians are made aware of it in congress. MILITARY DEPLOYMENT: Jason Lemkau will be returning home from his deployment in Iraq sometime in early March, so there is no need to e-mail, write or send packages to him. We all wish him a welcome home and thanks for his service. Don’t forget our soldiers; send them a letter or email. Let them know we are thinking of them and appreciate everything that they are doing for our freedom. If you would like to mention a family member, relative or friend who is deployed or to be deployed, please contact me, Commander Mike Mausolf 651-438-2744. We would be happy to recognize our brave soldiers in our newsletter. BINGO AT HASTING’S VETS HOME – March 18th 7:30 pm: Anyone wishing to help Ray and Barb, please give them a call. Please give Ray Hartung a call (651-451-1506) ECHOES NEWSLETTER: To ensure that you continue to receive your copy of our newsletter, please notify the post if you have a change of address. 651-455-1505 OLD OR WORN U.S. FLAGS: Old or worn U.S. flags can be dropped off at the post. We will give it the proper retirement and disposal it deserves at Loyalty Days in May. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 651-438-2744. POST SURGEON NEWS: If you have a need for medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, etc. please call our post Surgeon, Larry Mueller @ 651-455-5975 ATTENDANCE DRAWING: Jerry Nadeau was the lucky $10 winner at the February meeting and donated his winnings back to the post. Thanks Jerry. In closing, the members of Post 295 would like to congratulate those celebrating a birthday or anniversary, a speedy recovery to those who are ill and our condolences to the families who have lost a family member.
Yours in Comradeship Mike Mausolf, Commander “TAKE PRIDE IN 295”
FRANK SKOGLUND TAPS: “UNTIL THEY ALL COME HOME”
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