AUXILIARY NEWS
October 4 – 6th was a very special weekend for our whole Post family. The Auxiliary, along with the help of all entities was able to successfully have our 2 th annual Cancer Research Benefit to raise money for $5000 cancer research scholarships presented to worthy students attending MD Anderson in Houston. Many folks worked countless hours preparing for a weekend filled with delicious meals, a 50/50 raffle, poppers stuffed with prizes along with over 100 specialty baskets and merchant gift cards being offered at our traditional ticket prices of $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. Our live auction was enjoyed and helped add another success recorded in the books. Something new was Leslie braiding pink strands of hair into supporters’ hair, be it on the head or in a few beards. Many thanks to the bar staff throughout the event providing outstanding support. To date we have received through the event and private donations of $15,474.70. We still have $1787 in monies pledged waiting to be received. With hopes of hitting our goal of $20,000 for 20 years of hard work there will be a smaller event planned in the Spring that will include Easter eggs stuffed with goodies, items already received to be used in a live auction and another meal or two. Again, many thanks for everyone’s hard work and continued support.
Be on the lookout in November for a chance to win a 55″ Class F30 Insignia Fire TV. The Auxiliary Tickets will be available soon for purchase at $10 each. Only 100 numbered tickets will be offered for sale. The drawing to be held in early December, just in time for giving as a great present or have ready for Football playoffs.
On Saturday November 9 th the Auxiliary and SAL will have a joint potluck dinner beginning after the bell at 6PM. More details to follow. Please don’t forget to come out early for Early Bird and receive your free drink ticket for paid 2025 membership. Ticket valid 11-9 only.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD is the Auxiliary’s Annual Bake Sale from 11-4. Please make plans to join us for a chance to pick up freshly baked goodies along with other home-made foods baked and donated by our own members, friends and family also. Past items have included brownies, baked bread, muffins, cookies, pies, candies, quiches and snacks such as trail mixes and assorted nut mix concoctions and jarred pickles and jams. Please bring your special treats on Friday evening and Saturday morning after 10am post opening. Mark what your item is along with if it has nuts or is Gluten Free or any other special noted. Disposable dishes are requested as they will be given to the winner to transport their winnings in. We will also have some special items to be auctioned as in the past.
AUXILIARY MEETING NIGHT: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21; EXECUTIVE 6PM, GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AT 7PM.
SAVE THE DATE Thursday, November 28th Traditional Thanksgiving Day celebration luncheon APPROX 1PM. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the entry area soon, so start thinking about your favorite dish you’d like to “show off.” TURKEY AND HAM will be provided. Side dishes and desserts are needed. Disposable containers are highly encouraged. Gather your family and come enjoy this time of being even more THANKFUL for our FREEDOM with your Legion Family. Check Legion board on POST HOURS THIS DAY.
A few Upcoming events:
Riders Coat Drive
Wreaths Across America
Toys for Tots
New Years Eve………among others.
Sheryl Frydenberg – Unit President
aux_alpost379@att.net
