Tarkio Unit 199 hosted the District 4 meeting Saturday, September 10. Sheridan Mires (standing at right) is pictured preparing to install the District officers of District 4.
Submitted by Linda Kaye Payton, President
The Allen-Schiffern American Legion Auxiliary Unit 199 held a meeting September 12, 2022, with six members attending. President Linda Kaye Payton opened the meeting and Chaplain Pearl Burns said an opening prayer with a moment of silence in memory of our deceased. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Amie Riley.
The minutes from the last meeting were read by Secretary Barb Hines and approved after some changes were made. The financial report was given by Treasurer Sheridan Mires.
Membership was discussed. This is the start of a new year, so members need to see or send their dues to Barb Hines.
Our unit hosted the District 4 meeting on Saturday, September 10. A snack of mixed fruit and various types of muffins with coffee and juice was offered before the start of the meeting. District 4 officers were installed. Reports were given by the chairmen of the different committees/programs. A lunch of deli sandwiches with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, chips, pasta salad, jello salad, brownies, cookies, a Twinkie cake and iced tea or water was served. Linda Kaye gave a report on the meeting.
Sheridan gave a report on the national convention that was held August 25-31 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She shared many funny stories plus the reports/changes from the convention that will affect our unit in the upcoming year.
The fall rummage sale is set for October 21-22 Donation take-in starts on October 12 and will continue on October 13, 14, 17, 18, and 19 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. No donations will be accepted on October 20 to allow time to finish unpacking and organizing. Remember there will be a shorter take-in time so bring your donations early! Please do not donate old computers, TVs, or tires. If you have any questions, contact the rummage sale chairperson, KC Hines, at 660-623-9297.
Deep cleaning of the building will start on October 25 if leftover items are picked up on the 24th.
The community Thanksgiving dinner will be November 6 and we will be eating inside the building as in the past. There will be delivery to shut-ins only and orders need to be placed by 10:30 a.m. that morning or earlier. If you want a carry-out meal just get in line and we will help you fix them. More information to come out the closer we get to the date. The turkeys have been ordered!
Mandatory financial obligations to the department were discussed and voted to continue to give as in the past.
Pearl gave a closing prayer and the meeting was adjourned by Linda Kaye.
The next meeting will be October 10, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
