4th District Bowling Tournament

The annual 4th district bowling tournament was held today. This event is a fun way for the entire legion family to enjoy an afternoon of good will along with some competition. The post, ALA, SOA and ALRA all had representative teams from many different posts. Besides the bowling there are a few raffles held to raise money that goes back to our veterans. 

Souper Sunday

We held a fundraiser called Souper Sunday today. Member of the Auxiliary made homemade soups - 10 different varieties to be served to the general public. We offered a bowl of soup, dinner roll and a slice of dessert for $8. Each of the soup makers served up their soup during this Sunday afternoon. We also had some raffles to add to our fund raising efforts. 

December Auxiliary Meeting

Our December meeting was a short one followed by a little holiday celebration. We enjoyed pot-luck style snacks, appetizers and desserts while we enjoyed each other's company.

Peggy brought Betty Ford along for the evening. 

Barb, Diana, Lottie and Andrea

Nikki, Chickie and Marie

We all stood in a large circle and played a game. Everyone had to bring a wrapped $10 gift card and we shuffled them around, moving them to the left, to the right, whichever way our leader directed us until we landed with a different wrapped card.

Then it was time to open the wrappers to see what we all ended up with. 

It was lots of fun until the evening came to an end and we all had to say happy holidays!

Pat with Lottie and Betty, two of the three ladies there that were in their 90's. 

 

Veterans' Day Speech - Poppy Princess

Poppy Princess Avery was asked by Mr. Pontus, the principal at Forest Ridge Elementary School to give a speech about Veterans' Day.  She happily agreed to do it. She wrote her speech and delivered it during the morning announcements. Her teachers and the staff administrators were all very proud of her. It was one of her favorite days.

National President's Award for Excellence 2022

We are proud to announce that our own Unit #434 member, chaplain, friend, Marie Tabat won the American Legion Auxiliary National President's Award for Excellence. Linda Coppock, State President was here to hand out the award. 

September Auxiliary Meeting

The first meeting following the summer off was a busy one. We started with a ceremony to accept the new members. There were many new people who've joined this year and we are so very happy to welcome them. Linda Coppock, State President and Sue Hembrook, Second Vice came to help with the new member installation.

The American Legion Legacy Run - Poppy Princess

The Legacy Run is a 1,158 mile motorcycle run from Mobile, Alabama to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where the American Legion National Convention is held. The run raises money from the Legacy Scholarship fund for children of veterans. The ride ended with a dinner at Legion Post #434 in Oak Creek and the poppy princess was invited to be part of the entourage that greeted the riders as they came to the post. 

This photo was from the news coverage of the event. As the riders enjoyed their dinners Avery handed out poppies and enjoyed chatting with those who wanted to have a conversation with her.

The riders were very generous to Avery. She collected donations that will help support local veterans.

One veteran handed her a challenge coin and explained the significance of the coin to her. She loved hearing their stories and is thrilled with this memorabilia from her day with them.

One of the riders was Kathy Daudistel who is the first American Legion Auxiliary president to ride her own motorcycle during the run. 

 

Avery gave a personal donation to the Legacy fund. She had the opportunity to turn her check in to Mark Clark who is the Legacy Run chairman.