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[OCT. 16, 2006]  Lincoln AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary to Post 71 met recently. All officers and chairmen were present and gave reports.

Ruth Haak, membership chairman, reported that 25 are renewed for 2007, with only two more to go. She also reported on the wonderful expression of dedication by the members with their generous donations for future service by the auxiliary.

Louise Cobb, second vice president and child welfare chairman, reported one project of used materials for school educational equipment.

Doris Langenbahn, third vice president and service chairman, reported on volunteering at the local food pantry, food donated to three food pantries, blood given, food to the needy, plastic containers and lids to kitchen at campground, and cards sent. Evaluation of these projects was $7,128.

Dorothy Sanders, sergeant at arms, recruited volunteers for Veterans Day ceremonies.

As public relations officer, Haak reported on the six news media where she has been sending publicity and said that the auxiliary owes them a big thanks for publishing the articles.

As hospital chairman, Sanders reported four volunteers and six projects with a total evaluation of $616. Volunteers have served at the hospital; visited veterans; and made donations: books and clothing to nursing home, glasses and cases to VA Medical Center, and playing cards to nursing home.

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As scholarship chairman, Haak reported that memorial scholarships have been sent in four names for a total of $83 for two volunteers.

As Americanism chairman, Sanders reported five volunteers and a total evaluation of $776.

Certificates from John Tracy Clinic and for 100 percent 2006 membership were received from the national department.

A report was made on the 2,058 bricks for All Veterans Park and the Congressional Medal of Honor tribute that will be laid as soon as it is received. Members were urged to get the word out that this possibly will be the last laying of bricks until spring. All order forms and checks should be sent in immediately so that the bricks can be included in the next laying. Forms can be picked up at All Veterans Park or call 217-732-8829. Callers who get the answering machine are asked to be very clear in stating their full name and address so that as many forms as they request can be sent immediately.

The next meeting of the post and auxiliary will be Nov. 20 at 4 p.m. at 1417 N. Logan St. All members are welcome and urged to attend.

[News release provided by Ruth Haak, secretary of Lincoln AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary to Post 71]

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