April Auxiliary News-
Please understand this is really taxing my brain power, but I will try to give
you all the projected events for April, May and June. For interim updates, check
out the website at http://www.morganmcdermottpost7.com.
THANK YOU to the Unit and Post members who provided food and helped serve the
Appreciation Luncheon to the VA Hospital Employees in March. Almost 400
employees came through the serving line—then unfortunately we ran out of food!
And THANKS to the Unit members who brought food for the District #2 meeting
which was hosted by Unit #7 in March. So many activities require food and there
are so few of us who are willing and able to participate. Please know that you
are appreciated. Unit #7 membership is over 95 %.
Our Unit Executive Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 9 at 5:00
p.m. The Regular meeting on Thursday, the 10th, will begin with the Annual
Children & Youth Potluck Dinner at 6:00 p.m. A guest speaker as well as some
special invited guests from the Auxiliary Girls State, Legion Boys State,
Americanism, and JROTC programs will be joining us. Won't you participate in our
potluck dinner also?? We'd love to see all members of our Legion Family;
everyone is welcome. Nominations for a new slate of officers will be made at
this regular meeting.
Past Presidents Parley luncheon on Sunday, April 27, at the Post Home.
District #2 picnic will be held on Sunday, April 20, at Randolph Park Ramada #7
next to the children's playground. Hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, beans, beer,
sodas and water-and there will be a live band. Festivities to begin at 12 noon.
Tickets available for $ 3.00.
Again this year, the Legion Family will host an informational/recruitment table
at the Pima County Fair running April 17 through 27. If you have a few hours to
volunteer to hand out brochures, answer questions about our collective
organizations, contact any Auxiliary, Legion or S.A.L. officer for scheduling.
Zipping on to May
The Annual Law Enforcement and Firefighter Awards will be held at the Post Home
on Sunday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m. Eighteen organizations in the Greater Tucson area
will be given the opportunity to nominate one of their own to be honored for
their outstanding service to the community. Our Unit Executive Committee meeting
will be held on Thursday, May 8 at 6:00 p.m., and the Regular meeting will begin
at 7:00 p.m. Nominations will close and election of new officers at the regular
meeting.
On Sunday, May 18, District #2 meeting will be held at Post # 109.
Past Presidents Parley luncheon on Sunday, May 25, at the Post Home.
Over 2000 American Flags will be placed as usual at Evergreen Cemetery on
Sunday, May 25 at 4 p.m. Our Memorial Day Observance will be Monday, May 26,
9:00 a.m., at Evergreen Cemetery Soldiers' Plot.
And sailing into June
Department Convention will be held at the Tucson Holidome Hotel on Palo Verde
Blvd., June 19-22. Registration fee is $10 if received by June 3, or $12 if paid
at the door. Checks payable to: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 36. Mail to:
Kathleen Madaten, 8550 E. Old Spanish Trail #213, Tucson, AZ 85710. Be sure to
print your name, Unit number and office held. Call me for further information at
682-7299 or 419-7120.
Our Unit Executive Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, June 12 at 6:00
p.m., and the Regular meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Fish Fry every first and third Friday of each month. Bingo every Saturday at
1:00 p.m. Steak Fry on the second Sunday at 3 p.m.
May God be with you until we meet again.
Karen Alff, President
Children and Youth News
April was Children and Youth Month. We had our annual pot luck diner,
Thursday, April 10th., at 6:00 P.M. at the Legion Post # 7. Meat and rolls were furnished.
Thanks to those that brought a salad, vegetable, or a dessert. Legion and S.A.L.
members came to the dinner and we appreciate their participation.
The decision was made to incorporate the Annual Salute to Youth at this meeting.
Plans are in place for young people from the following Legion / Aux / S.A.L.
programs to attend: Girls State, Boys State, High Schools & U of A ROTC,
Baseball, Scholarship, Americanism Essay School Award.
Thanks to those who provided food and help and to those that participated in the
set up and clean-up. ---.
Again, thanks to alll of you will attended. God Bless you !!
Mary Scaggs, Chairman
