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The VFW 839 Auxiliary meeting was held on Oct. 29 at the Post Home. President Theresa Shepherd called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. followed by the opening ceremonies according to Ritual. Secretary Pam Gorham took roll call with Sr. Vice President Diane Welch responding nine members in attendance. Absentees Chaplin Mike Long, Conductress Donna Mitchem, Patriotic Instructor Kay Bell. Temp. Chaplain Delores Clayton recited the opening prayer. Temp. Patriotic Instr. Clayton reminds us of duty to the flag. The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance lead by Shepherd.
Secretary Pam Gorham presented the minutes of September and the General Orders. The Iowa Fact Sheet that was prepared for the Membership and Recruitment Presentation and the National Joint Special Project "Operation Bring Them Home." Minutes Approved.
Treasurer Report: Treasurer Deb Miller gave the treasurer report. The report approved and subject to audit. Bond and 990 have been completed. Name change on the auxiliary checking is waiting on the IRS to approve. Buddy Poppies distribution is beneficial. The audit report approved. The quarterly audit was done and subject to audit.
The community reports were as the following: Welch reported 192 coupons were cut out and sent out. Hospital Report by Clayton reported that a veteran has donated a check to the Auxiliary. Clayton report Nov. 13 bingo at 9:30 a.m. at the Iowa Veterans Home. The Dec. date for bingo waiting on Laurel Degelau's approval.
Legislative: Susan Conder read the report. Legislative Chairman Jen Saffell about 218th signature on the discharge petition for the Major Richard Star Act. 218 signatures were needed to force a House floor vote without leadership approval.
Old Business: Miller brought up donating money to the National Joint Special Project "Operation Bring Them Home." Clayton motions it and Carol Ewalt second it. Motion carried. Linda Fuller is working with the Salvation Army when and where to help with the Bell Ringing fundraising. Clayton recited the National Home Prayer.
New Business: Protem Clayton Draped the Charter for the Dept. Pres. Miona Morrell of the 4th District who went to her Heavenly home on Sept. 25. Miller asked if anyone would like to volunteer to help ALA for the Honor Guard fundraiser at Culver's Tip night Nov. 3. Gorham volunteered. Gorham is going to print out volunteerism packet for all members. Distribution of Flags on Memorial Day event plan is being worked on. Gorham and Fuller will take a count of the number of Buddy poppies that are left over from the distribution. Clayton made a motion to recognize the Gold and Blue Star Families. Degelau will have to be approached on clearance to their names first. Once that's done and then this subject can be discussed further. Clayton closed the meeting with the closing prayer and President Shepherd closed the meeting with the Ritual.
Next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 the VFW Home Post 839 with visitor 4th District President Kiara Sisson. If anyone is interested in joining the VFWA; call 641-295-1588 for the requirements. The Unit would love to have anyone come and join us to see what the VFW Auxiliary does for the Veterans and the community.