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OFFICERS LINDA DESCHENE, President
7224 June Ave N Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
612-242-66821 [email protected]
JODY HASSING 1ST Vice President 108 North Circle Dr
Montgomery, MN 56069 651-329-7197
[email protected] SANDRA LOCKER 2nd Vice President
1601 Onondaga St
Fridley MN 55432
763-786-5415
BRANDI CHRISTENSEN, Exec Member 133 North 3rd Street Delano, MN 55328
763-260-3381 [email protected]
MICHELLE STILL, Exec Member 7351 394th Street North Branch, MN 55056
651-295-7260 [email protected]
LINDA KROPUENSKE, Secretary
763-360-4740
PATTY GILBERTSON, Treasurer 11132 Louisiana Ct E Champlin, MN 55316
763-425-0829 [email protected] TAMARA OPLAND, Chaplain
4111 Meadow Parkway Apt D,
Hermantown 55811
218-390-7134
CATHY NEWMAN, Sgt at ARMS
763-757-2034
SUE NUNNELEE, Historian
763-370-8524
Bev Otterness, Parliamentarian 35844 Grand Ave.
North Branch, MN 55056 651-674-8164
[email protected] DIANE SULLIVAN, Advisor
952-237-8597 [email protected]
MEGAN BRUZEK, Honorary Jr. President
95 Oak Ave. Delano MN 55328
763-229-0727 [email protected]
BONNIE HANSON, District Commander
612-412-5907
LARRY DAML District SAL Cmder
763-213-0210
STEVE SULLIVAN, ALR Director
952-237-8592
Department of Minnesota
TENTH DISTRICT
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
JANUARY NEWSLETTER
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! God’s blessings to all of you this holiday season
During this season of love and family, there are many who
have lost loved ones this year and still miss those they’ve lost
in years past. Please pray that these people find comfort in
their memories and feel the presence of their loved ones in
their celebration of Christ’s birth.
Our deepest sympathy to the families of Past District President
Yvonne Williams and LaVeta (Zwack) Lundeen, District Commander Bonnie
Hanson’s mom, whose funerals were held this month. I was sorry to miss the Pearl
Harbor Day rally due to the passing of my brother-in-law, John Deschene whose
funeral was the same day.
On December 8th, Commander Bonnie and I were privileged to attend the
Christmas Potluck at the Maple Plain’s get-together at Independence City Hall. It
was a pleasure to meet members of the Post and Unit and BOY, do they know how
to cook!! The meal was wonderful and we had a great time playing bingo.
The Christmas membership rally will have been held by the time you get this
newsletter. I am really excited to see the outfits people will wear. As you know, the
contest this year is the cutest Christmas outfit, not the ugly sweater and ties of the
past.
Monday December 19th I’ve been invited to Cokato’s Christmas party and am
looking forward to meeting many members there. I will update you next month on
that function!
Candidates for District Office 2017-2018, please send your endorsements to me
and the Legionnaire as soon as possible so we can get them in the newsletter.
REMINDER---Mid-Winter Conference is being held January 7th in Anoka. Please pre-
register if you are able. Registration starts at 8am with the Joint portion of
conference convening at 9am. The guest speaker I have invited for the joint session
is Jeremy Wolfsteller, Department Service Officer, to speak on my project this year,
Operation Comfort Warriors. When he is done speaking, checks toward the project
will be accepted. Please be generous in your donations to our Warriors who have
been wounded while they have been in harm’s way defending our liberties!!
Checks should be made out to the 10th District American Legion Auxiliary with
Operation Comfort Warriors in the memo section. THANK YOU!
We will again be having the Silent Auction to benefit the American Legion Family Hospital Association. We are
requesting all Units who are able to donate a theme baskets, as well as any other individual items to the auction.
Let’s build up that fund so that all who are in need of assistance will be able to count on their American Legion
Family!
January 28th and 29th will be the 46th Annual Snowmobile Rally for membership! This is such a fun time and everyone
is invited to join one of the groups along the way. The schedule is attached later in the newsletter. I am hoping to
make at least one of the stops with each group. If you want me to stop at your Post, please let me know and I will do
all I can to make it!
The Call to District Junior Conference is included in this newsletter. Let’s have a good turnout for the Conference!!!
As Kiana Coleman-Woods, Department Honorary Junior President’s theme says “Juniors are the Key to the Future!”
Megan is working hard this year on behalf of the District Juniors and I would love to see more of our young women
participating.
I am hoping this newsletter reaches you before the upcoming holidays but if not, I hope your Christmas was blessed
and your New Year peaceful and prosperous.
Howling for Veterans Causes,
Linda Deschene
10th District President 2016-2017
HONORARY 10TH DISTRICT JUNIOR PRESIDENT
Happy Holiday Season
Hopefully, everyone travels safe and has a wonderful Christmas. See all of you after the Holiday!!
Megan Bruzek
10th District Honorary Junior President
What? Wait for it! Oh! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
So long 2016, Hello 2017! I hope everybody sent 2016 away with a bang and are ready to get on
with the New Year 2017.
Still too cold to be riding, but its coming. Not much happening at this time of year for riding evens but Don’t forget to
keep an eye on facebook: Mighty Tenth American Legion Riders to see what’s happening at the Chapters in the
District. As they say “STAY WARM”. Until next month
Riding with a Smile 10th District ALR Director,
Steve “Sully” Sullivan
CALL TO CONFERENCE
The 61st Annual 10th District Junior Conference is hereby called to be held at the Hopkins American Legion
on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
The conference is called for the purpose of the following:
1. Reports from the Unit Honorary Junior Presidents.
2. Presentation and judging of trophies and awards.
3. Election of Honorary Junior Officers for 2017-2018.
4. Installation of elected Honorary Junior Officers. 5.Choosing of a conference site for the 2018 District
Junior Conference.
Conference Schedule 9:00 am Registration begins ($8 per person, includes lunch) 9:30 am Committee meetings and Judging 9:30 am Processional rehearsal 10:00 am Call to Order by Honorary Junior President Megan Bruzek Noon Lunch 12:45 pm Reconvene-Installation of elected Honorary Junior Officers Endorsements Endorsements for Honorary Junior officers may be sent to 10th District Honorary Junior President Megan Bruzek, District Junior Activities Chairman and Co-Chairman, or presented at the conference prior to the call to order. Please check the 10th District Standing Rules to be sure your candidate has met all the requirements.
Patti Coleman Renee Suess [email protected] [email protected] 10th District Junior Activities Chm. 10th District Junior Activities Co-Chm 231 Stardust Blvd. 678 Independence Dr. Circle Pines, MN 55014 Big Lake, MN 55309 Junior Units
Junior units are invited to bring their colors for the processional. Color bearers are to wear navy blue
bottoms and a white top. Please note the time above for the rehearsal. All entries for competition must be
at the conference no later than 9:30am. If your unit won a traveling trophy last year, be sure to return it
before or on the day of the conference by 9:30 am.
Unit Honorary President Unit Honorary Junior Presidents should be prepared to give a one minute report of her groups activities for the past year. It is suggested that this report be typed so it can be put into the Honorary District Junior President's memory book. A copy of the report should be left with the Honorary District Junior Secretary at the conference. Junior Conference Delegates The 10th District Standing Rules state: "Each junior group shall be represented at the annual conference by two delegates with two votes plus one additional delegate for each fifteen members or fraction thereof."
Also, units must have their junior conference dues paid to the district by the conference. If dues are not paid, juniors will be allowed to attend but will not be allowed voting privileges Delegates according to membership: Membership Delegates
1-14 2 15-29 3 30-44 4 45-59 5 60-74 6 75-89 7 90-104 8 105-119 9
Contest Entries The following awards will be presented at the District Junior Conference. No limit to the number of poppy contests entries per unit. Entries must be at the conference by 9:30am for judging. Please make sure all poppy entries have an envelope attached containing the Junior's name, unit number, and age. Please follow the rules for the Dept. contest entries. Poppy Corsage/Boutonniere Poppy Jewelry/Accessories Poppy Memorial Day Wreath Poppy Junior Membership Recruitment Board Poppy Centerpiece Junior Rehabilitation Award Merriman Americanism Trophy Junior Scrapbook Contest Shackle History Award Dorf Outstanding Junior of the Year Award Any questions regarding the District Junior Conference can be directed to 10th District Junior Activities Chairman Patti Coleman 763-786-8810 or [email protected]
LEADERSHIP
1) Looking for a unit in the 10th District to host a Leadership Open Discusssion Breakfast for units within
our District on a Saturday for 2 to 3 hours. I would supply the sweets, if your unit would supply the coffee
and space. It would not be a workshop but a time to learn from one another in a comfortable setting that is a
nonjudgmental zone.
2) I will have Department of MN American Legion Auxiliary shirts for members to try on and look at in
January at MidWinter. These are ordered through department and are available to ship once paid for directly
to your home. These are the short sleeve blue shirts.
I will also have the Member Handbooks available for purchase with me.
Robin Dorf
10th District Leadership
MEMBERSHIP
2016 Membership Program: Make time – help a Veteran, Active duty military, their family, and the Community: Join
the pack!
Our next Department goal is 70%! We have until February first to meet the goal; however, the earlier we reach it the
better for everyone. Now is the time to get those remaining renewals in and accounted for.
Remember, mail the memberships in on a regular basis. You should not be holding the memberships for a rally,
unless the rally is a week or less away. It is especially important to send those memberships in toward the end of the
month so they count toward the next goal. Remember, memberships brought to a Department Rally count toward
the following goal because the goal date is the first of the month!! WE CAN DO IT!! We are currently in 7th place with
71.08%. First place is at 77.82%. WE CAN DO IT!!
I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Personally, I am looking forward to 2017 as
that means my husband will be home from Afghanistan.
Thank you for your excellent work so far.
Early and often – let’s get those memberships in;
Jody Hassing
10th District Membership
POPPY Poppy for Mid-Winter Conference; let’s do a wreath. You can use large and small poppies. Maybe this will bring a
few more for judging. I know we have a lot of talented ladies out there. Show me that I am right.
Joyce Semmel
10th District Poppy
PUBLIC RELATIONS “Who we are, what we do, and why we matter,” a basic thought of many American Legion Auxiliary Members, and a thought of community members. Just who are the members of the American Legion Auxiliary? American Legion Auxiliary Members come from all walks of life. We all have husbands, brothers, and fathers, or Grandfathers, who have served in our country’s military, fighting our wars, and keeping America free. Some of us are veterans ourselves. The American Legion Auxiliary works together with American Legionnaires, providing assistance and care to Veterans, Military, and their families, and to children in military families. The American Legion Auxiliary members volunteer many hours in our communities throughout America and abroad. We volunteer at nursing homes, Veteran’s Hospitals, and at airports. We volunteer at community functions, peeling potatoes, serving meals, washing dishes, sorting donated clothing, etc. We are honor guards for our deceased Unit Member funerals. For nearly a century American Legion Auxiliary members have dedicated themselves to
meeting the needs of America’s Veterans, Military and their families. As part of the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization, Auxiliary volunteers across the nation step up to honor Veterans and Military through annual scholarships and with the ALA Girls State programs, teaching high school juniors to be leaders, grounded in patriotism and Americanism. Millions of hours are volunteered yearly with a value of $3.1 billion. Tenth District Auxiliary President, Linda Deschene’s theme “Howling for Veteran’s Causes”, symbolized by the wolf, represents her project “ Operation Comfort Warriors” (OCM), an American Legion program dedicated to meeting the needs of wounded, injured or ill military personnel, providing them with comfort items not usually supplied by our government. Linda needs $15,000 for this program. Any excess funds are to be divided equally between Tenth District Commander Bonnie Hanson and Tenth District S.A.L. Commander Larry Daml for their projects. American Legion Units within District 10 are being asked to donate a theme basket as well as any other items to be auctioned off at the Silent Auction during the Mid-Winter Conference in Anoka, to benefit the American Legion Family Hospital Association.
Betty Brown
10th District Public Relations
SERVICE TO VETERANS Greetings!
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season filled with love and laughter with family and friends!
Just a reminder that the cost for sewing materials can come from Poppy Funds. Before you make any items, please contact each American Legion Auxiliary Hospital Representative at each facility to see what they are in need of and notify them when you will be delivering the items. Make sure you include your units name, address, number and district so that you receive recognition for your contribution.
Please consider a few projects to help your local veterans this winter season:
help shoveling driveways and walkways
transportation to appointments of all kinds
help assembling items needed for tax season
help with household chores or grocery shopping {remember, hours helping a relative who is a veteran are NOT reportable}
The U.S. Postal Service is now putting the word Forever on their commemorative stamps. We still want them. Stamps should be cut 1/4" all around. Intact picture postcards are still very desirable. Please don't remove the stamp. Funds from the sale of these items go to the Auxiliary Hospital Program. Please send these items to the Department Office.
There have been a few new patterns added to our list. The patterns can be found on our department website under the Programs tab; or use this link http://www.mnala.org/ProgramsDetail.aspx?id=19.
If you volunteer at a VA health care facility please consider taking one of the orientation classes offered by the Minneapolis and St Cloud facility; volunteers must take one of these classes in order to credit their hours towards certificates, pins, bars, and patches.
Bethany Dickert
10th District Service to Veterans Chairman
Notes from the Secretary
Please see insert for Mid-Winter information and your pre-registration forms. There will be a joint session with joint reports in the morning. We will break out for the Legion and Auxiliary sessions in the afternoon. REMINDER: Deadline
for articles is the 15th of the month.
Linda Kropuenske,
Secretary
Attention All Units! We Need Your Help for the Mid-Winter Silent Auction
On Saturday, January 7th The funds will go to the
American Legion Family Hospital Assn.
Please consider donating items for this worthy program. Gift baskets, miscellaneous items, or possibly gift certificates or
event tickets are encouraged.
Thank you, Your 10th District Exec. Committee Members, Brandi Christensen and Michelle Still
Membership Standings
Kim County North Hennipen
Goal Gain To Date Percent Goal Gain To date percent
Milaca Unit 178 162 0 131 80.86% Wayzata Unit 118 242 4 194 80.17%
Mora Unit 201 94 1 70 74.47% Osseo Unit 172 291 8 219 75.26%
Princeton Unit 216 210 0 145 69.05% Robbinsdale Unit 251 105 0 64 60.95%
Cambridge Unit 290 143 0 99 69.23% Hamel Unit 394 14 0 10 71.43%
Onamia Unit 395 87 0 55 63.22% New Brighton (Tri-City)Unit 513 88 0 57 64.77%
Ogilvie Unit 640 53 0 6 11.32% Maple Plain Unit 514 65 0 35 53.85%
Total 749 1 506 67.56% Golden Valley Unit 523 139 0 108 77.70%
Dayton Unit 531 7 0 5 71.43%
Anoka /Chisago County Champlin Unit 600 72 0 48 66.67%
Brooklyn Center Unit 630 148 3 101 68.24%
Lindstrom Unit 83 20 0 14 70.00% Total 1171 15 841 71.82%
North Branch Unit 85 166 0 131 78.92%
Rush City Unit 93 18 0 16 88.89% Pine County
Anoka Unit 102 306 0 194 63.40%
Haris Unit 139 39 0 27 69.23% Pine City Unit 51 124 0 82 66.13%
Fridley Unit 303 219 0 164 74.89% Sandstone Unit 151 25 0 15 60.00%
Stacy Unit 312 16 0 10 62.50% Willow River Unit 163 29 2 21 72.41%
Coon Rapids Unit 334 249 0 157 63.05% Beroun Unit 347 22 0 20 90.91%
Lino Lakes Unit 566 98 3 86 87.76% Hinckley Unit 388 30 0 21 70.00%
St Francis Unit 622 44 0 29 65.91% Bruno Unit 563 15 0 13 86.67%
Total 1175 3 828 70.47% Total 245 2 172 70.20%
South Hennipen North Wright
Exelsior Unit 259 83 7 62 74.70% Maple Lake Unit 131 109 22 61 55.96%
St Louis Park Unit 282 73 0 55 75.34% Monticello Unit 260 230 0 179 77.83%
Hopkins Unit 320 220 0 157 71.36% Buffalo Unit 270 141 0 109 77.30%
Mound Unit 398 142 0 75 52.82% Clearwater Unit 323 90 0 57 63.33%
Eden Prairie Unit 409 17 0 13 76.47% St Michael Unit 567 116 1 78 67.24%
Bloomington Unit 550 185 8 145 78.38% Total 686 23 484 70.55%
St Bonifacius Unit 597 32 0 25 78.13%
Total 752 15 532 70.74%
South Wright
Howard Lake Unit 145 57 0 47 82.46%
Cokato Unit 209 85 13 81 95.29%
Waverly Unit 305 47 6 35 74.47%
Delano Unit 377 192 0 141 73.44%
Total 381 19 304 79.79%
2016-2017 Rally Schedule (subject to change)
2017
Saturday, January 7th 9:00 am 10th District Mid-Winter Conference – Anoka #102
January 27-28 6:00 PM Snowmobile Rally – Location Lino Lakes
February 2017 National Commander Tour 1st Week
Saturday, February 4th 1:00-2:00 pm Turn-in Department Sweetheart Rally – New Prague
2:30 Program
Saturday, February 18th 11:00 am 10th District Sweetheart Rally –Mound #398
Saturday, March 4th 3:00-4:30 pm Turn-in Department Appreciation Rally – Legionville
5:00 pm Program dinner follows (advance tickets)
Saturday, March 11th 9:00 am District Junior Conference – Hopkins #320
March 18th 2:00 pm 10th District St. Patrick’s Day Rally – Fridley #303
Saturday, March 25th TBD Dept. President Carol Kottom Testimonial – Buffalo #270
Saturday, April 1st TBD Department Spring Rally – TBD
Friday, April 8th TBD Department Junior Conference
Sunday, April 9th TBD District ALR Rally – Clearwater #323
Saturday, April 15th 4:00 pm Dist. President Linda Deschene Testimonial – Osseo #172
Saturday, April 22nd TBD Dist. Commander Bonnie Hanson Testimonial – Buffalo #270
May 6 TBD Dept. Commander Denise Milton Testimonial – Mahnomen
Shooting Star Casino
May 19-20 Poppy Days
Saturday, June 3rd TBD 10th District Convention – Osseo #172
July 13-15 TBD Department Convention – Mahnomen, Shooting Star Casino
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