The Freemond Madson Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary to Post 447 met Monday, Aug. 9, at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall with President Eunice Hatleli presiding.

After reports and correspondences were read and acted on, we held draping of the charter for our deceased member sisters Gudelia (Judy) Gasca and Frances (Murph) Donavan. Bless their memory.

President Eunice and Post District President Betty Jones had attended the First District organizational meeting at Cannon Falls on Aug. 7 and brought back citations and awards that had been awarded at the department convention. We received citations of merit for our donations and work for: Minnesota Soldiers and Scholarship Program, Marcella Arnold Nursing Scholarship Program, Veterans and Family Support Program, Community service “Mentoring a Child” award to President Eunice, and 100 percent community service reporting.

A special “In Appreciation” citation was received from the Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States for the 90 years that Freemond Madson Auxiliary has been in existence. Aux. 447 was instituted Aug. 7, 1920. We will honor this at our membership luncheon Aug. 25 at the American Legion. Luncheon served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. free to 2010-11 paid up members. Guests are $5. Dues are $15.

The cancer jewelry for this year is a beautiful red maple leaf.

Events ahead:

Auxiliary inspection will be at the regular Sept. 13 meeting with First District President Sonia Tatge from Kenyon as inspector.

Department fall conferences at the Kahler Grand Hotel in Rochester are Sept. 17 to 19.

This Fall’s Voice of Democracy title is “Does My Generation Have a Role in America’s Future?” and Patriotic Pin title is “Does Patriotism Still Matter?” The chairman Marilyn Danielsen has all the detailed information at 373-0518.

Door prize won by Beverly Boone. Lunch served by Vickie Allen.

Next meeting is Monday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall.