OSMOND — The American Legion Auxiliary to Post 326 met Monday, May 20, with 12 members in attendance. May is Gold Star Month and LaVon Moes was recognized with a poem reading. All members enjoyed a potluck meal.
President Barb Rohde called the meeting to order. An opening prayer was given by Chaplain Holly Koehler, and all recited the Pledge of Allegiance and the Preamble.
The organization received a generous donation from Lois Koehler, who served as treasurer for many years.
LaVail Aschoff suggested the organization use two signatures on the local bank account. The new treasurer, Linda Krohn, and membership chairman Chris Adamson will be the two signatures. LaVail will continue as Facebook administrator for the Auxiliary.
Diane Borse stated that the Memorial Day program is set for Monday, May 27, at 10 a.m. Auxiliary members are asked to bring salads and desserts for the meal that follows. The Legion members and Sons of the American Legion will grill hamburgers.
The group voted to increase the amount of stipend to Christalin Ginn, Osmond High School band and music director, for her dedication to the Memorial Day program. All students, band and choir, student speakers and poppy girls, receive a coupon for an ice cream courtesy of Osmond Mini Mart.
The group discussed the poppy fund account and general fund account. Poppy fund donations are accepted each May and 50% of donations are sent to the State of Nebraska for veterans’ needs. There was discussion on why accounts are kept separate.
Chris Adamson and Mrs. Borst discussed the new year’s calendar/ program events for all members and upcoming meetings. The group does not meet July, August or December. The program booklets will be printed and given out to members in June.
Mrs. Borst discussed temporary changes with the Auxiliary newspaper insert, "The Star," because of staffing issues. She also discussed the Norfolk Veterans Home project to purchase a SciFit Stepper. There are 34 units that have been asked to contribute.
Marlene Zurovski resigned as secretary. The group thanked her for her dedication to this office. All officers - Barb Rohde, Diane Borst, and Linda Krohn - took pledges to retain and/or begin new as officers for 2024-25. The secretary position remains open at this time.
The next meeting will be held Monday, June 17, at 7 p.m.
— Barb Rohde, Acting Secretary
