PRESIDENT'S PARCHMENT

This summer has been so beautiful! In July, Post #1 created the 4th Place float for the Fourth of July Parade.

On August 2nd, Post #1 was proud to have a visitation from our Harry Pawson, Fransesca Gilford, and Marlene Walker. The picnic was on a fabulous day and the Roasted Pig from the BBQ was a momentous occasion.

Members with 30 years or more of membership were recognized with a ceremony on August 8th. It was a great time to speak with members who have had so much of an impact on our community.

September 19th was the 90th Anniversary Celebration at Post 1. We hope you joined us and brought your friends to learn about the history of the Post and meet some other members.

Early Bird will be on October 24th this year. The theme will be Mardi Gras. Please come dressed in theme and bring a dessert for the auction if you can or money to bid!

The Silver Tea will be held on Saturday November 7th. There will be a silent auction, great company, great appetizers, and a great opportunity to volunteer!

The VA gift Shop will be held on December 5th. This would be a excellent opportunity to volunteer your shopping or wrapping skills to help out our local veterans and their families.

If you would like to make suggestions or have a talent you want to share with the Unit, please don’t hesitate to drop me a line or come to a meeting!

For God and Country,
Aurora Courtney, President
Unit One
Jack Henry American Legion

2007 King and Queen of Post 1 who are recognized as the volunteers of the year in the Fur Rondy Parade. King is Randy Harmon and Queen is Aurora Courtney

Mileage and hour tracking…

The members of the American Legion Auxiliary are very generous and Alaskan Auxiliary members are considered some of the most generous in the nation. Turning in all donated time, monies and mileage helps the Auxiliary on all levels lobby for our Veterans. Fill out as you donate and turn in the amount before April 1, 2009 to the Unit or Unit 1 Chairman. This will help you to keep a record for time and money and donations to Charity/Organizations, any charity hours, how much you spend to include drive time and mileage to and from destination. Dollar Amount is how much you donated or the value of items donated. Donation/Item is what was donated. Program/Comments - one donation may fit several American Legion Auxiliary Programs. So remember if you donate clothing or an item to Salvation Army there is time and value maybe mileage and it’s community Service. You can get the Donation Form at Jack Henry Post #1.

For God and Country,
Jill Pawson , Secretary
Unit 1