New Albin VFW Auxiliary meeting held December 16

The New Albin V.F.W. Auxiliary of the Kenneth Casey Post 5603 held their regular monthly meeting December 16, 2019 at the New Albin Community Center beginning at Noon with a potluck dinner.

At 1 p.m., President Anne Falken called the meeting to order. Roll call was taken with seven members present. The Chaplin prayer and Patriotic prayer were each read.

The Pledge of Allegiance was held followed by the Recognition of Helen Maust. The Secretary’s Report and Treasurer’s Report were each accepted as read. No bills were presented.

The spaghetti supper was reviewed and declared a complete success. General orders were reviewed. The Auxiliary report was reviewed for the District meeting to be held January 11.

A New Albin 5th grade teacher was discussed as doing an amazing job of supporting the veterans homes. The VFW started a new project by purchasing gifts for the veterans home in Marshalltown. Carrie W. purchased the gifts with the Post paying half and the Auxiliary paying half.

Meeting was adjourned by President Anne Falken with the next meeting date scheduled for January 20, 2020 at 1 p.m.