VFW Auxiliary to Post 5603 holds November meeting

The V.F.W. Auxiliary of the Kenneth Casey Post 5603 held its regular monthly meeting November 21 at the New Albin Community Center with a potluck dinner served at 12 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at 1 p.m. Eight members were present. Sherry Bechtel, 9th District President, was also present.

The meeting was called to order by President Anne Faulken. The secretary’s report was accepted as read. The treasurer’s report was accepted as read. General orders and other communications were read.

Sara Thomas gave a report on the spaghetti supper held November 10, noting there was very good attendance. Six Auxiliary members attended the Veteran’s Day program held at the school Veteran’s Day.

The 9th District meeting will be held at Elkader January 7, 2017. Waukon V.F.W. and the Auxiliary will be the hosts. President Anne Faulkner gave 9th District President Sherry Bechtel a gift. The 9th District President gave the Auxiliary an inspection report.

Suggestions for the good of the organization was held, after which the meeting was adjourned to reopen December 19, 2016 with a potluck dinner served at 12 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at 1 p.m. at the New Albin Community Center.