Nov/Dec 2025 Newsletter

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From the Post Commander

Legion Family meal will be Nov 18th, cost $10 at 5:30 PM. Local Artist Al Smith will be giving a presentation about his military artwork. Please put your name on the list at the Post so we know how many to cook for. If you would like to volunteer in the kitchen, see Tashia at the bar so she can put your name on the list. No family meal in December.

Operation Green Light is a program sponsored by Profinium Bank. They provide free green light bulbs to be displayed the week of Nov 11^th for Veterans Day to recognize our Veterans and Active-duty Personnel. We have free bulbs available at the Legion Post or you can pick one up at the bank. We are asking for a donation for each bulb which will go to Beyond the Yellow Ribbon to support our military and Veterans. 

Vietnam Era Veterans are eligible to receive a Vietnam Veteran Commemorative pin if you served from Nov 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975 regardless of where you served.  Spouses of deceased Veterans are also eligible to receive a pin. Pins will be passed out at the Nov 9^th dinner at the VFW. Call the VFW 507-451-1001 for a reservation.

Lions Rock and Roll Christmas Party is scheduled for December 6th, 3 to 9PM at the Post. There will be Music and silent auction      

Todd Schwanke, Commander 

Chow time/Post/Auxiliary Meeting

Post/Auxiliary meeting on Nov 4th  and Dec 2^nd at 6:45PM. Meals prior to the meeting are $5 per person at 6PM.

Recent Post Charitable Donations

USO $500, Quilt of Valor $500

Adjutant needed next year

Dan Brewster has been our Post Adjutant for over 10 years and while he has done a great job he would like to step down and pursue other post duties.  The Adjutant records the meeting minutes for the Post and Executive Board monthly meetings and keeps track of the Post records.  If anyone is interested in filling Dan’s position, please let us know. 

Pheasants for Hospitalized Veterans

The Pheasants for Hospitalized Veterans Auction was held Oct 4^th. Rough estimate total amount raised was $19234.00.  Overall, a very good time and a very good auction for a great cause.

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SAL News

SAL Raffle grand prize $1000, 1^st to 10^th prizes, $20 per ticket, drawing December 19^th at 7 PM. Proceeds go to Beds for Kids.  Bean Bag Tournament November 29^th at 10AM, 1^st through 4^th place double elimination. 32 teams max, register by November 28^th. 

Gordy Hanson, Squadron Commander

News from the Auxiliary

Greetings Auxiliary Members! 

Thank you to everyone that helped at the Pheasants for Veterans Auction this past October 4th! Whether through your donations and/or work with putting this successful event together it was another great success. 

During October's meeting, we listened to a presentation from Steele County Deputy Chad Schlueter regarding starting up a Steele County Sheriff's Honor Guard. A veteran himself, he is working to secure donations to achieve this goal. Your Auxiliary voted to donate $500 towards his mission and we hope that he will succeed. 

I will also be reaching out to Nancy Williams at the OHS Husky Pantry for a list of any items needed for our student community. I will send out that information once I receive it and I hope I can count on the Auxiliary membership to donate once again to the Husky Pantry. 

Thank you all for all you do for our community and veterans!

Loyally, 

Sarah Busho, President

If you know someone wanting to have a party of any kind, please suggest the Legion. We are always looking to host! Call Tashia at 507-451-6080 for more information and to book.

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