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From The President
Dear Auxiliary Sisters, It feels like June went by in just a blink of an eye. I would like to thank Commander Mike and the Post members who were there to help the Auxiliary during the past year. I look forward to working with Commander Dick and the Post members during 2010-2011. Of course, that also goes for my Auxiliary Sisters. Department Convention was held in Bloomington on June 17th-20th. I am happy to report that we received some awards. At the Joint Awards ceremony the Post and Auxiliary received 1st place for “Post Publications Contest-Large Posts (750 and over).” Terry Pieper and I accepted the plaque. At the Auxiliary awards ceremony we received National certificates for National Military Services and for Health and Happiness Special Award (for exceeding the quota for the VFW National Home for Children). On the Department level we received certificates for: Cancelled Stamp Program; Outstanding Hospital Program; MN Soldier Scholarship; Marcella Arnold Scholarship; POW-MIA Program (outstanding performance); Patriot’s Pen (Category 5 - 3rd Place); Veterans & Family Support Program; Veterans & Family Support (Category 5 - 2nd Place for most creative fund raising for National Military Service); Veterans & Family Support (Category 5 - for most significant donation to Health & Happiness); Veterans & Family Support (Category 5 - 2nd Place for Best Decorative use of Buddy Poppies). We also received $14.00 in Award money. I also received an award. I was named as an “Outstanding Auxiliary President” 2010 and received a medallion. It was definitely a “WOW” moment. Bingo at the Hastings Veterans Home was held on June 17th. As usual, the participants had a good time, made a little spending money and enjoyed the ice cream and cookies. Our next bingo night will be July 15th. We leave the Post approximately 6:30 p.m. We will sponsor Cracker Barrel at the Minneapolis Veterans Home on July 28th. The residents really enjoy the sandwiches and cakes - especially the pretty cakes. We will leave the Post at 6:15 p.m. I attended the Volunteer recognition luncheon on June 11th along with two Post members. Mark your calendar for July 7th. In celebration and recognition of the Gallagher Hansen Post 295 and Ladies Auxiliary’s 90th Anniversary, the City of South St. Paul cordially invites all members of the Post 295 and Ladies Auxiliary to be guests of honor at the July 7th Sounds of South St. Paul Summer Concert. The concert is at the Central Square Community Center’s Amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. Thanks to everyone who attended or participated in the Memorial Day parade and service. August 1 will be here before you know it. That’s the date for the Annual Kid’s Picnic at Lorraine Park from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Enjoy a day of fun, food and fellowship. Membership: We are starting to collect membership dues for 2010-2011. It’s a good time to become a Life Member. Send your dues to Nance Regep, 2021 Eva Lane, So. St. Paul, MN 55075. Be sure to notify Nance if you have a change of address so we can update our records and you will continue to receive your newsletter and other Auxiliary mailings. Safe Kids Camp will be held on August 10th - 12th. More information next month. Our next monthly Auxiliary meeting will be on Wednesday, July 14th at 7:00 p.m. We will continue to collect cancelled stamps and Campbell’s labels. Leave them at the Post and I will get them to the program Chairman. I wish everyone a safe and happy 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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WELCOME to the Gallagher-Hansen VFW Post 295
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From The Commander Dear Comrades, Summer has begun. We are starting our 2010-2011 year. A lot has happened since the April elections. Commander-elect Marc Anderson has decided to accept the position of Gambling Manager. Therefore, I, Dick Cruz, Sr. Vice Commander have assumed the position of Commander. KIDS PICNIC is August 1. No animals will be allowed at the picnic this year. You will be asked to leave if you bring any animals. The only exceptions are, seeing eye or service dogs. No other exceptions! GUN SAFETY - Classes are held on July 29 from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Also on August 2nd, 3rd and 5th from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Range day is August 7 from 7:30—11:00 a.m. Don’t forget to register as soon as possible. KIDS SAFETY CAMP - Don’t forget to register. Advance registration is required. Camp is open to 3rd and 4th grade students. Register at W. St. Paul, Mendota Heights or So. St. Paul Parks and Recreation. Camp will be held August 10th - 12th. We, the Post, want to thank everyone who participated in the Memorial Day celebration. It was a beautiful day and a great turnout. It was a great day for a parade. 91st VFW State Convention - was held in Bloomington on June 17th - 20th. The 2010 - 2011 Officers were elected and installed. The new State Commander is Don Dallman. The new Auxiliary President is Kathy Baudrau. Our Post Auxiliary President received an “Outstanding President” award - equal to the Commanders white hat. Our Post and Auxiliary received the 1st Place award for our “Echoes” in the Post Publications contest for large Posts (750 and over). HOMELESS VETS PROGRAM - Terry Pieper, along with Post 295 raised $7,100.00 for Homeless Veterans in Minnesota. There are approximately 3,000 Veterans in Minnesota that are sleeping and living out in the street with no place to go. To get awareness, Terry slept out in the elements May 19 - 22. It was not all nice weather. It rained some of those nights. I want to thank Terry, along with the Post for a great job. Remember – we all don’t have a place to call home. POST SURGEON - Contact Larry Muller (651-455-5975) if you need or want to donate hospital equipment of any sort. NEWSLETTER - I have received word from members that they are not receiving their newsletter. You must let John Regep or me know of your new address. Don’t leave a message at the bar - it may get lost. AIR CONDITIONING - Have you noticed that the Post and Club have been a little stuffy and warm lately? The air conditioner is not working well. We are replacing the unit with a larger unit. So hold on - be patient. POST FUND RAISER - Purchase tickets from Post and Auxiliary members. Tickets are $5.00 each. All cash prizes. 1st $500.00 2nd $250.00 3rd $150.00 4th & 5th $100.00 6th - 9th $50.00 10th - 17th $25.00 Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. Drawing on Saturday July 3rd at 4:00 p.m. Do not need to be present to win. ATTENDANCE DRAWING: Won by who else? - Mike Keenan. He donated it to Veterans Awareness. In closing, congratulations on your birthday or anniversary. We pray for a speedy recovery for those who are ill. We extend our condolences to those who have lost a family member. Yours in Comradeship, Dick Cruz, Commander “TAKE PRIDE IN 295”
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NEAL QUEHL HAROLD MOLITOR TAPS: “UNTIL THEY ALL COME HOME”
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