Fred Nelson of Spearfish was elected as the State Commander of The American Legion Department of South Dakota by delegates attending the 101st Annual State Convention of The American Legion in Sioux Falls on Sunday, June 9th.
Thank You from Department Commander
I would like to thank all Legionnaires of South Dakota for electing me as your State Commander for 2019-2020. It is a very humbling experience as many before me can tell you. I pledge to represent you to the best of my ability at every function I attend as your Commander.
Please notify me or the State Adjutant of any event you wish me to attend. My email is fred.nelson@live.com and phone is 605-641-7959. Thank you.
Legion Report
by Fred Lee (fotofred4u@q.com)
The William H Crippen Post 62 of Humboldt held their regular meeting on Monday, June 3, 2019. The Commander was at another meeting, so Vice Commander Dennis Erickson, held the meeting. We had the salute to the Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes were read and approved. Our new treasurer Brian Mehnert, did not have access to our accounts yet. Sick call report. Service Officer Ken Struck did not know of anyone on sick call. Members mentioned Leroy Lueth has been out and about and on the mend.
Vice Commander Dennis Erickson thanked everyone for their help on Memorial Day. As we discussed this, everyone had received positive comments on the event. We discussed our flag pole list in order to keep it updated and our Memorial markers. Charlie Beck mentioned we have 20 veterans in the Wellington cemetery and they all have markers. He put a new flag up at that cemetery too. He also told us he had attended Boy’s State in Aberdeen recently.
Under old business, a motion was made to give a check to the City of Humboldt to be put toward upkeep of the building.
Charlie Beck told the members that Gib Bassett is going to Alaska as part of a veteran’s trip this month.
Brian Mehnert mentioned that Sanford is trying to be veterans friendly and he is on a committee looking at ideas for veterans of our area.
Fred Lee told the membership details about the State American Legion convention this weekend.
After these discussions, the meeting was adjourned.
Auxiliary Report
by Connie Lueth, Secretary
The William H. Crippen Unit 62 American Legion Auxiliary was called to order by President Donna Beck on June 3, 2019, with 11 members present. Lorena Dubbe, acting Chaplin, opened the meeting with prayer. After our regular opening, the secretary’s report for our May 6th meeting was read and approved. The treasurer’s report was given and placed on file.
VA and Community hours were counted. There was no communication this month, and no activity to report from Dianne Struck, our Sunshine Chairperson. President Donna thanked everyone for all the busy activities of the month of May.
Plans were finalized for the meal that we will be preparing for the Farmers State Insurance supper Tuesday evening, June 11th, beginning at 6:30. Cheryl Siemonsma and Barb Bassett will do the bulk of the preparations; and others are encouraged to come by 5:00 p.m. to assist with last minute details and clean up.
It was decided that the Executive Board will meet Thursday, June 27th at 2:00 p.m.
Lorena read the closing prayer, and the meeting was adjourned. Cheryl won the door prize. Lunch was served by Ken and Dianne Struck and Fred Lee. Next month lunch will be served by Gib and Barb Bassett and Agnes Even.
