Auxiliary Meeting Minutes

January 18, 2023

Meeting was called to order by Becky and a prayer was given by Becky led us in prayer and the Pledge and Preamble.  Becky gave an update on Lynn and passed around a card to send to her.

Roll Call:  officers present:  Secretary, President and 2 other members.  Also present was Nancy Schlatter, 4th District President was current.

Secretary’s Report:  Minutes from November 16, 2022 were read and approved.

Treasurer’s Report:    Andrea reported there is a current balance of $$4,215.07 in the general fund and a balance of $5,315.96  in the restricted fund.  There was no further discussion.

Membership:  The goal for this year’s membership is 150.  We currently have 101 members:  98 seniors and 3 juniors.  Nancy printed info for membership to give to us.  We discussed our current situation.  She will attend our next meeting with a membership representative from 4th District.  She gave us dates for 4th District meeting and encouraged members to attend.  Those dates are February 8 at Garrett,  April 12 at Waynedale.  Food is served from 5:30-6:30 and the meeting begins at 7:00.  If you are interested in going, contact Becky.

Communication:   none

Old Business:  Becky talked to the former President of the Woodburn Auxiliary and she will get word out about the possibility of their former members coming to Post #330 Auxiliary.

New Business: 

                Becky gave a report on the progress of the Legion sharing a building with VFW.  Any Legion family  member going to the VFW has to have membership with both organizations due to excise laws.  At the Legion meeting in January, a vote was taken and the results were to not go to the VFW at this time.

                Our adopted veteran from the VA home in West Lafayette passed away and our new “adoptee” is Paul Lucas.  Becky sent him a gift set for Christmas.

                Becky gave a report about the veterans’ day gathering and Christmas party at Majestic.  Paul Meyer played Santa and we provided snacks, as well as the gift sets.  Marilyn and I discussed having an activity in the summer for the veterans.  We will talk about that at a later date.

                The March meeting has been cancelled and our next meeting will be April 19.

                Marilyn stated the Girls’ State money is due in March.  We agreed to sponsor a girl.  Marilyn with follow-up with that.

                A motion was made to adjourn the meeting.  Becky closed with prayer.

Respectfully Submitted,

Marilyn Herman, Secretary