From The President

Dear Auxiliary Sisters,

     Department Convention was held in Rochester June 17-20. The Department  Officers were elected and installed. That means our Auxiliary year of 2009-2010 has officially begun. Your Officers and Chairman for 2009-2010 are:

President . . . . . . . . . . . . ….…………….. . . .Barb Meyer

Sr. Vice . . . . . . . . . . . ……….…….... . . . . . .Phyllis Bartz

Jr. Vice . . . . . . . . . ……………….. . . . . . . . .Marie Pistulka

Treasurer . . . . . . . . ………………... . . . . . . .Nance Regep

Chaplain . . . . . . . . . . ……………….. . . . . . .Ann Wilken

Conductress . . . . . . . . . . ……………….. . . .Cheryl Kosowski

Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………………... . . . . .Dorothy Troje

Patriotic Instructor . . . . ……………….... . . . .Char Garey

Trustee #1 . . . . . . . . . . ……………….. . . . . .Janet LeClair

Trustee #2 . . . . . . . . . ……………….. . . . . . .Lorraine Leonard

Trustee #3 . . . . . . . . ……………….. . . . . . . .Berna Schibonski

Secretary . . . . . . . . . …………………. . . . . . .Barb Kleckner

Americanism . . . . . . . . . . . ………………... . .Char Garey

Cancer Aid & Research . . …………………. . .Ann Wilken

Community Service . . . . ………………….. . . .Annette Smoot

Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………………….. . . .Rita Privratsky

…………………………………………………….Marcella Arnold

Nursing Scholarship . . . ………………….. . . .Michelle Smallidge

Legislation/PAC . . . . . . . . …………………. . .Dorothy Brown

Membership . . . . . . . . . . . …………………. . .Nance Regep

Veterans & Family Support ………………….. .Marie Pistulka

Voice of Democracy & Patriots Pen . .. . . . . . .Cheryl Kosowski

Youth Soldiers Scholarship . …………………. .Barb Kleckner

MN Soldiers Scholarship . . . . . . . . ……. . . . . .Amanda Carey

POW-MIA . . . . . . . . . . . ………………….... . . .Deb Keenan

Historian . . . . . . . . . ……………………. . . . . . .Danette Pistulka

I’m looking forward to a very productive year. I know all of the Officers and Chairmen will work very hard for our Auxiliary.

Membership - Your 2010 membership dues can be paid now. Annual dues are $19.00. Send your dues to: Nance Regep, 2021 Eva Lane, So. St. Paul, MN 55075. Please  help us to reach 100% membership by sending your dues now.

Bingo was held at the Hastings Veterans Home on June 18th. The residents really enjoyed the evening and the treats. Our next bingo will be on July 16th.

Cracker Barrel will be on July 29th at the Minneapolis Veterans Home. Thanks to everyone who saved cancelled stamps for our Hospital project. I turned in 18,100 stamps at Department Convention. Please continue to save stamps. We are continuing with this project. Bring the stamps to the Post for either Rita or Barb.

Please let us know about your Community Service activities and the hours involved. We need this information for a joint VFW and Auxiliary report that is sent to the Department Community Service Chairman each month. Annette Smoot  will be doing this report. Your participation would be appreciated.

Our next monthly Auxiliary meeting will be on Wednesday, July 8, at 7:00 p.m.. I hope you all have a happy and safe 4th of July.

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

 

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VFW POST 295

   Motto “ To honor the dead by serving the living”

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WELCOME to the Gallagher-Hansen VFW Post 295

 

From The Commander

Dear Comrades,

     Post 295 was well represented at the Minnesota State VFW Convention held in Rochester June 17th through 20th. Terry Pieper, Post 295 Adjutant and Joe McAleavy, 2nd District Commander were recognized for their efforts in raising over $40,000 for their Commander’s project; MAVC, UnMet Needs and Operation Uplink. I also wish to extend my deepest thanks to both for their tremendous effort and success with the project. Of course, we can’t forget to thank our Jr. Vice Commander, Dick Cruz for driving the motor home and providing his own special “home cooking” during Terry’s long trek from Fairmont to S St Paul. Great job and inspiration guy!

     Again, the 2nd District Hospitality Room was a great hit, a favorite amongst all those attending the convention. The Fiesta theme provided a great atmosphere of dιcor, food and costumes. Again, by far the best outfit award goes to Tom Connelly. Our thanks go out to Sherry & Marc Anderson, Suzanne Mausolf, Dick Cruz (great Mexican decorations), Connie Zurn (2nd District Auxiliary President) and Barb Kleckner for their help in making the hospitality room a great success. Thank you to all who donated food and beverages.

KAPOSIA DAYS PARADE June 26th 6:30pm I’d like to thank all who showed their support by being at the Kaposia Days Parade, cheering for our Color Guard and Ladies Auxiliary and the car with the past National Commander, Bob Hanson and 2009-10 Department of Minnesota Auxiliary President, Paty Thrond.

VFW POST 295 90TH ANIVERSARY PINS Support our post and programs by purchasing a commemorative VFW Post 295 90TH Anniversary Pin for $3.00 each. The pins are available from the bartenders.

MEMBER DEPLOYMENT:

Jason Lemkau pvtjlemkau@yahoo.com

Christian Dahm - Iraq thecaptians2ndshot@yahoo.com

This is a corrected email address, our apologies to the family for the incorrect address in last month’s newsletter. Please let these guys know of your support by sending them an email 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.

BLOOD  DONATIONS July 14th Those wishing to donate blood, please meet at Post 295 at 3 pm. Call Ray Hartung 651-451-1506 for further information

BINGO AT HASTING’S VETS HOME July 16th 7:30 pm Anyone wishing to help Ray and Barb, please give please give Ray Hartung a call (651-451-1506)

CRACKER BARREL – MPLS VETS HOME July 29th 7 pm If you are able to assist, please contact Barb Meyer, Auxiliary President at 651-457-9156. All are welcome and we can always use the help.

CRIBBAGE TOURNEY It was decided that Post 295 will no longer have a State Cribbage tournament due to the lack of participants.

ATTENDANCE DRAWING Tom Connelly was the lucky drawing winner at the June meeting. He donated the $10 prize to the Color Guard fund. Thanks Tom.

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”

 

Text Box: Do not let Petty Jealousies or Trivial Personalities Influence our Deliberations. 
Let us uphold always The Obligations of Unselfish Comradeship and Loyalty to our
Organization and to the Government of the United States of America 
Text Box: WHY I GO TO THE VFW

I can buy a beer at a good price,
But, I don’t drink anymore.
I can volunteer to help at the dinners,
For I am the VFW.

I can play pulltabs or games of chance,
But, I don’t gamble anymore.
I can attend meetings and set policies,
For I am the VFW..

I can dance to my favorite band,
But, I can’t dance anymore.
I can donate blood for Veterans,
For I am the VFW.

I can support those who serve,
For I am the VFW.
I am not only a member of the VFW,
I am the VFW.

I AM A VETERAN OF FOREIGN WARS
Text Box: July   2009