The Massie-Richards American Legion Auxiliary unit 100 met at Post Home on July 8, 2025. The colors were advanced, and the meeting was opened with a prayer. Nine members were in attendance, plus 3 guests.
The minutes of the last meeting were accepted as printed. The treasurer reported a balance as of June 30. Bills were presented. The report will be filed for audit. The books were audited June 25 at Post Home, and the check register was in order.
Committee Reports:
Education/Americanism: Therese Juilfs, chairman, had no new information.
Community Service: Jenice reported she had heard from Nancy Nieman, Department Community Service person. She stated that the ALA Year Book calendar is from July 1-June 30. There is a bit of confusion as our local volunteer hours are from May 1-April 30.
County Fair plans: Jenice has 3-4 convertibles lined up if members want to ride in the parade. Let Jencie know ASAP if riding. The parade is Sunday, August 3rd, with line up beginning at 3:00 by Post Home.
Booth at County Fair: This was brought up, but no action was taken as members did not think it accomplished much from past experiences.
.Girls State: Chairman, Bev Wilhelm introduced Jaileiana Walker, Addison Bates and Reagan Wilhelm, 3 of the 6 delegates to Cornhusker Girls State. They talked about their week in Lincoln. It was a busy week, filled with a lot of learning, meeting new people, doing activities, hearing great speakers and campaigning for an office. The Syracuse Boy and Girls Staters will be riding a float in the fair parade and will have pencils to toss out. All the girls sent thank you notes to the Auxiliary regarding their great week. Notes were shared with the members.
Membership: No report. New membership cards were not brought home from State Convention. That notice was received late.
National Security: No report.
Legislative: Lois reported that the veteran suicide rate has increased, with veterans between the ages of 18-34 having the highest rates. To train a service dog to help vets comes at a cost of $50,000 to train one dog.
Poppies: Laura reported six members distributed poppies in Syracuse and Nebraska City.
Public Relations: No report.
Coupons: Kathy Bruns reported that coupons seem to be scarce.
Sunshine: Kathy Bruns reported sending a birthday and get well card to Chris Bredehoeft and a get well card to Ed Reed.
Communication:
–Jenice had the secretary read the out-going Department President’s recent note in The Star.
District 12 President: The new president is Erma Naber.
–Members were encouraged to look up Nebraska American Legion Auxiliary on Facebook.
–The new Department’s President homecoming event will be September 18 in Bennet, NE at 2:00 p.m.
–Fall Roundup: This event will be October 18 at Pleasant Dale; registration at 8:00 with the meeting to follow at 9:00 a.m.
Unfinished Business:
–State Convention: Lois attended State Convention for 3 days. A motion was made and passed to pay her expenses.
New Business:
–Omaha National Cemetery: Plans are being made to attend the Omaha National Cemetery and the Viet Nam Memorial on Thursday, September 11 or 18. We plan to go to lunch between the places. Please contact Jenice or another ALA member if you are interested in going along.
–Installation of officers: The slate of officers for 2025-26 was presented and accepted. The new officers were installed by Past President, Barb Wilhelm. The officers are President, Jenice Bates; Secretary, Bev Wilhelm; Treasurer, Laura Haynes; Historian, Holly Keene; Sergeant-at -Arms, Sue Weston.
Dates to Remember:
aUGUST 6—bingo
jULY 27-aUGUST 4—OCTOBER
October 10-12: Germanfest
October 18—Fall Round Up at Pleasant Dale
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Announcements: The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 at Post Home. Hostess will be Therese Juilfs. The meeting was adjourned. The meeting closed with a prayer. The colors were retired.
