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The Freeborn American Legion Auxiliary met at 9 a.m. March 15 at the Freeborn Legion Hall. President Sandy Anderson called the meeting to order. The American flag and the auxiliary pledges were recited.

The secretary and treasurer reports were given. Both reports were approved as read.

Bills were presented and motioned to be paid.

Anderson gave a report from the December Santa Day/Hospice program/potluck and bingo party. There were approximately 40 people playing bingo. A fun time was had by all, and everyone left a winner. If you missed this year, the auxiliary will do it all again on the first Sunday in December. Bingo is free to play and all ages are encouraged to attend. It will be Dec. 7, 2025.

The 2026 dues notice was emailed into the department and confirmed. There will be no increase to the dues.

Girls State letters and applications were mailed out, but there were no responses. The same was true for the Boys State letters and applications.

Membership is at 57 and the goal is 55. A discussion was held concerning how to get people to join the unit and what the requirements are. The group met their goal this year but what about next year? They will probably increase the goal.

The poppies were ordered and have arrived.

Anderson announced that the annual reports will need to be done and information should be turned in to her by April 1.

The next auxiliary meeting will be at 9 a.m. May 17 at the Freeborn Legion Hall. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.