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Lincoln AMVETS Auxiliary report       Send a link to a friend 

[JULY 16, 2005]  Lincoln AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary to Post 71 met July 11 at the home of Ruth Haak, 1417 N. Logan St.

The auxiliary placed second in the Americanism category in the awards program at the recent state convention. This covers all patriotic activities the auxiliary has been involved in for the past year, such as presentation of colors, attending ceremonies and especially the work on the Veterans Honor Roll inscribed brick program.

Membership also received 100 percent renewed and numerical awards.

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Reports:

  • Membership: Auxiliary dues for 2005-2006 will be accepted starting in August, in hopes of having all dues paid by Sept. 1. New members are welcome to join to assist veterans. Contact Haak at 732-8829.
  • Child welfare: $322 evaluation
  • Community service: $374.50 evaluation, including volunteer work at the local food pantry, cash donation to the pantry and miscellaneous cards sent.
  • Hospital: $1,896.25 evaluation
  • Americanism: $1,579 evaluation

Continuous membership certificates were displayed for Winifred Thompson, 40 years; Shirley Sorg, 40 years; and Nellie Crumpler, 30 years.

[News release from Ruth Haak, secretary]

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