American Legion Auxiliary
Apple Valley Unit 1776
Newsletter
14521 Granada Drive
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952-431-1776
www.Post1776.com
President, Jan Lauby
952.891.1399
[email protected]
1st Vice President,
Janet Thompson
952.891.2617
[email protected] or
Janet.Thompson@
minneapolismn.gov
2nd Vice President
Dennise Herskind
952-250-3143
[email protected]
Secretary
Frances Thom
612-309-9737
[email protected]
Treasurer, Joan Guse
952.431.7355
[email protected]
[email protected]
Executive Committee
Linda Kuntz
952.431.4088
…from the Auxiliary President, Jan Lauby
Welcome to the Holiday season! It sure has caught me by surprise this year, as I find how little
time I have to be unprepared  . It will all fall into place, I keep telling myself. Which reminds
me… still looking for someone to take ownership of the Poppies this year – if you are feeling this
is something you would be interested in doing and have questions – please call me. I’d be more
than happy to answer your questions and convince you that you would have a super time taking
this on. But call soon, we have to secure venues soon. I really hope someone will jump on this
opportunity – and run with it. You will have lots of help and guidance.
On another note, we have had some really fantastic gifts of donation to our Unit – we thought the
best way to make use of these gifts would be to hold a silent auction, which we are planning to
hold at our March Meat Raffle/Bar Bingo on March 14th. Right now, we have a few things, to
make this event even greater – we need donations. We are looking for new or gently used items.
If you have something you would like to donate, please drop it off at the Legion and earmark it for
Auxiliary Silent Auction / Jan – then plan on coming down to the Post on that day and maybe play
some Bingo or try your luck at the meat raffles. If you are interested in helping with the auction,
call or email me.
To keep you all updated, here are the donations we have made as of 10/31/14:
Oct 07, 2014 - $220.00 - Hastings Bingo
Oct 16, 2014 –$ 25.00 - Auxiliary Emergency Fund - Memorial on behalf of Lyla Haugen)
Oct 21, 2014 – $300.00 - District President Project– Hastings Greenhouse Panels
Membership, Jan Lauby
952.891.1399
[email protected]
Chaplain, Heika Cybart
651.332.2352
[email protected]
Veteran Affairs
Gorda Olsen 952.431.3241
[email protected]
Community Service,
Shirley See 952-431-7616
[email protected]
(Stay tuned for more…….)
I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving, and I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year. Let’s all try to make 2015 the best year ever – I’m willing to give it a shot.
God Bless You and God Bless our Veterans and Active Military –
-Jan
…from the First Vice, Janet Thompson
Sergeant at Arms
Bernice Spindler
952.423.1600
Past President
Janet Thompson
952.891.2617
[email protected]
Newsletter, Jorie Heder,
952.431.1776
[email protected]
GIRLS STATE AND SCHOLARSHIPS - Information and applications will go out to the high
schools in Apple Valley’s school district plus Lakeville’s school district. Have your high school
junior girls check out Girls State. Last year we were instrumental in sending six girls to Girls
State.
Scholarship information will also go out to the same school districts. If you have a daughter, son,
grandchild, etc. that will graduate in 2015 have them check into the information. We will have
information for both programs at the office or contact me. (Cont’d on next page)
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(Cont’d from pg 1) FALL CONFERENCE REPORT - The Fall Conference was held at Shooting Star Casino at
Mahnomen. The Auxiliary had 239 members attending plus 239 Legion members and 32 SAL. There was a lot of good
information given out about all the Auxiliary and Legion programs. The main concerns were losing membership in the
Auxiliary and shortage of funds for the Auxiliary programs. Our programs are in the red for over $100,000. We need to
support our Auxiliary programs before we spend money for local programs.
Please see page 3 for important information on the “Legion Family Christmas Get-together”. Reservations are required by
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December 1 . Good food and wonderful fellowship will be had by all. –Janet
VETERANS AFFAIRS & REHAB
Submitted by Gorda Olsen
A big “Thank You Ladies” for all of the delicious baked goods donated for the visit to Hastings Veterans Home in October
and for Veteran’s Day in November.
The Gift Shop at the Hastings Veterans Home is December 11th. All of the Veterans receive a gift and get to shop for
gifts for their loved ones, Auxiliary members help as their “Personal Shopper” and assist in wrapping their gifts. Also in
December we have the $5.00 Dollar Bill Shower ….. This year thanks to a generous grant from the V4V each Veteran will
receive $20.00 instead of $5.00.
These are just two of the events throughout the year that your support of the Auxiliary fundraisers; meat raffles, bar
bingo and poppies make possible, all of the proceeds go to benefit our Veterans.
Chaplain, Heike Cybart
Please contact me if you know of anybody that is sick, passed away or just in need for our Prayers. I can be reached @
651-332-2352 or @ [email protected]
Membership, Jan Lauby
We are climbing, but the journey has slowed a little bit. If you have not turned in your dues yet, please do so – we are
currently at 62.68%. Would love to be at 100% by the end of the year – let’s go!!! Thanks to all for your continued
support –
I mentioned this last newsletter, but it’s worth repeating for all who do not like to receive dues reminders – you will get
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one from National if you have not paid your 2015 dues by December 10 , which means I will need to have your dues
before that date, so I can get them to Department and they are entered by that date. Plus, you will need your 2015
card to get into the “Members Only “events. - Jan
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Craft & Bake Sale – another successful Annual Auxiliary Craft/Bake Sale was held October 25th with 26
vendors displaying a wide variety of crafts. Complimentary rolls and coffee were served at 7:30 until the doors
opened at 9am. “Thanks” go to so many who helped make the day a success; Lorraine Schaus offered to take
pictures throughout the day. Sandy & Mort Mortenson put out our signs Friday night and picked them up after the
sale. Laminating was done by Sandy Nelson and Maggie Carlson. Set-up Friday night was done by Jorie Heder,
Dawn Blair, Paula Overby….a hard job to do, and we thank you! Sally Uphoff took charge of the bake sale with the
help of Sandy Mortenson and Judy Behrends who priced and sold all the goodies – good job girls! Judy Behrends was
in charge of the concession stand with assistance from Linda Kuntz, Maggie Carlson, Richie Wenthold and Shirley
Lee. Thank you Linda for making your famous Sloppy Joes which everyone loves. We served lunch from 11am-3pm
and was enjoyed by all. Thanks for doing such a great job.
Again, thank you to everyone who made calls, baked, volunteered and sent in cash donations for the sale. Have a
wonderful Thanksgiving and a healthy and happy holiday season to you and your family.
God Bless you all and I’ll see you next spring. Submitted by Marlene Heinzen
Pictures by Lorraine Schaus
Just a reminder!
The Legion Family Christmas Get-together
is Thursday, December 11th
Social hour at 6 pm
We are having an “Ugly Christmas Sweater” contest for both men and women. Start looking in your closet, go to
Savers or Goodwill, create one, etc. and become a winner of a wonderful prize.
Reservations are required and accepted until December 1st. RSVP forms are located outside the office in the information rack. Please complete
the bottom portion and along with your check made payable to Post 1776 drop off at the Pull Tab Booth. All Legion, Auxiliary, SAL and ALR
members are invited!
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American Legion Auxiliary
Apple Valley Unit 1776
14521 Granada Drive
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Events for December & January
Auxiliary Board Meeting
3rd Tuesday of each month 7pm
All members are welcome to attend
December
January
Texas Hold’em: Mondays 7pm
Bingo: Wednesdays 7pm
Meat Raffles: Thursdays 4:30pm
Friday Nights: Fish Fry & Bar Trivia
Saturday Nights: Prime Rib Special & Karaoke
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All member Christmas Get-together 6pm
Children’s Christmas Party 2-4pm
Club Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest 12noon
Legion closes at 5pm
Legion Closed – Merry Christmas!
Special New Year’s Eve menu
With live music by Ray Evangelista 4-8pm
Texas Hold’em: Mondays 7pm
Bingo: Wednesdays 7pm
Meat Raffles: Thursdays 4:30pm
Friday Nights: Fish Fry & Bar Trivia
Saturday Nights: Prime Rib Special & Karaoke
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4 : Members Only Tom & Jerry Party 10-2pm
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10 : Aux Meat Raffle & Bingo 11am
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24 : ALR Garage Sale, Meat raffle & Bingo
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25 : Club Deviled Egg Contest 12noon
Newsletter
Newsletters are now sent out every other month to save money, and it is also available online at www.Post1776.com. The 2014/2015
newsletters will be mailed or emailed Aug/Sept, Oct/Nov, Dec/Jan Feb/March, April/May, and June/July 2015. Articles are due the 20th
of the month prior to the month of distribution. Please send inputs via email to [email protected] or by mailing them to Jorie Heder,
A.V. American Legion,14521 Granada Drive, Apple Valley, MN 55124
December 2014/January 2015
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