Freeborn American Legion Auxiliary

The Freeborn American Legion Auxiliary had their monthly meeting Feb. 14. President Sandy Anderson called the meeting to order. The pledges were recited and Anderson read a prayer. The secretary and treasurer’s reports were given and approved. Anderson asked for money to buy stamps. This was motioned and approved.

The results from the soup and pie/dessert supper were discussed. The number of people attending was down from last year. It was decided that the number of pies/desserts were the correct amount. Everyone agreed that the idea of offering desserts along with pie seemed to work out well. The possibility of moving the date back a week was discussed and will be decided upon in the fall.

The next sewing date for the community sewing group will be at 9 a.m. March 17 at the Freeborn Legion hall. This will be the last gathering until next fall. At the February gathering there were 10 quilts tied along with some heart pillows being stuffed. The group would like to thank Viola Krogsgaard for organizing this sewing group and would like to send out a thank you to the ladies who are helping with the sewing.

Anderson announced that the annual reports would be completed at the March meeting. All members should be gathering their information so that the reports can be completed in a timely manner. Anderson went through some of the reports to give members information that will be needed.

It was decided to leave the annual dues the same as last year. Since both the national and the department dues have stayed the same, there was no reason to raise the dues. They will remain at $20.

Anderson stated that a Girls State invitation had been sent out but no response had been received as of this date. She also read points of interest from the department mailing.

With no other business, the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be at 9 a.m. March 21 at the Freeborn Legion hall.

Lodge No. 44 Zare Zapadu

On Jan. 24, 21 members met at Hunter’s Place in Myrtle. While there, members enjoyed coffee, rolls and birthday cake to wish lodge member Emil Prantner a happy 96th birthday. President Dan Rayman brought the members up to date about some lodge events for the 2015 year.

The Yell! Group met Jan. 31 and made 250 Valentine tray favors at St. John’s Lutheran Community. There were five YELL! Group members present with three adults and one resident, who all helped in decorating the tray favors for Valentine’s Day. The tray favors  were dispersed to St. John’s Lutheran Community, Brian’s Elder Care and Broadway Board and Care Home. President Tiffany Mehus called the YELL! Group meeting to order and introduced two new YELL! Group members. During the meeting, they discussed different activities to do throughout the 2015 year. The YELL! Group is very enthusiastic for the year ahead and can’t wait to help the community!

Due to unpredictable Minnesota winters, the lodge meeting was postponed until Feb. 17. The meeting was called to order by President Dan Rayman and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all 18 members present. The meeting was held at the Czech Inn and Retreat. New lodge member Arlene Vanek was present. The group was glad she joined the lodge and welcomed her to the group. Secretary Jo Pacovsky read the secretary’s report and it was approved as read. Treasurer Marcella Nelson read the treasurer’s report and it was also approved as read. A detailed discussion took place about the upcoming Czech Fest, which will be Sept. 12 at Bohemian Brick Hall. This year’s entertainment will feature Molly B., so please mark the date on the calendar and plan to attend. Group members will not want to want to miss this Czech Fest! It should be a great time for everyone. Please watch the Fraternal Herald for further information.

Please note there will be a change in time for the pancake breakfast. It will be March 22 at the Glenville Legion Club. Please plan to attend. There will also be a bake sale.

Lodge No. 44 is donating $100 to the Glenville-Emmons post prom party to keep kids safe after the prom.

This month the group had three winners for the drawings. Those winners were Roger Prantner, Arlene Vanek and Marie Krikava. This announcement concluded the meeting. The next lodge meeting will start with a potluck at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Czech Inn and Retreat with the meeting to follow. Everyone is welcome to attend.

 

United Methodist Women

The United Methodist Women met Feb. 4. Members of the Just Three Circle presented the program on prayer and self-denial. Readers were Eileen Larson, Joyce Halvorson, Veda Harris and Adean Turner who told of United Methodist Women deaconesses and missionaries in-residence. A special offering will be received at the circles monthly meeting.

President Jerry Horswell opened the business meeting, thanking Just Three Circle for the program and Martha Circle for serving.

The secretary’s minutes, circle attendance report and the treasurer’s report were given by JoAnn Seuser. Spiritual growth person Adean Turner read a passage about love from the Bible. Fern Urbatsch read an article from the New World Outlook magazine written by a young man in Africa. Due to the war in his homeland, he was left homeless and without a family. With the help of United Methodist Church, he was able to attend school and receive lodging.

Reading program leader Judy Hargrave gave a report on the book, “Help, Thanks, Wow,” by Anne Lamotte. Emma Norton service chairwoman Carolyn Smith delivered donated items to the Emma Norton residences. Smith also reminded members of the American Red Cross blood drive in March at United Methodist Church.

Social action person Sharon Nelson asked for prayers for people experiencing disasters, both in the United States and internationally. Toby Thompson will host a Westa speaker program April 24 and 25 at the Albert Lea United Methodist Church. Speakers will be college professors from Ohio and Indiana.

The group was reminded of future gatherings: United Methodist Women JRCL “Day on the Hill” March 10 in St. Paul, spring gathering April 24 at Slayton and spring gathering April 25 at LeSueur.

The next UMW meeting was Thursday with coffee served by Hope Circle. At 10 a.m. the program presented by Martha Circle began.