Corey E. Garver American Legion Auxiliary Unit 202 |
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We will remember you, you are our WHY!
Issue 10 April 2022
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President Word
Hello Auxiliary members,
April Showers bring May flowers, and what a kick-off to spring we have had. I want first to congratulate our e-board members who were re-elected to their positions. I am honored to preside over the '22-'23 as your President and my superior officers. Elaine Gravett as 2nd Vice President, Marie Brilliant as Secretary, Julie Booty as Treasure, and Dawn Bourque as Sergeant at Arms and membership chair.
We are currently looking to fill our 1st Vice President, Chaplin, and Historian role, and anyone interested in being a unit officer, please reach out to me directly. Our unit officers play a vital role in supporting our mission and our Post. This is your Unit, and everyone has a voice. Our Post and Unit only functions when everybody is willing to do their part and volunteer. As I have stated throughout my tenure as President, your commitment will never come into question while I hold office. We are here to support Veterans, our programs, and our mission. I ask, please do not stand back and complain about how things should or have been done; bring forward your ideas on how we can make our Unit better. I am asking each of our members to step up and give your input on how we can make the "MIGHTY 202" even better.
I look forward to the day when our meetings are filled with the voice of our members, and we are not struggling to find volunteers. Remember, when you volunteer, you help support our mission even a little bit.
This leads me on to my last topic of discussion, volunteer hours. I know...I know..this subject is something I have been discussing since February. I want to shed some light on this. In June, we will be looking to host a volunteer breakfast at the Fair Grounds Cafe, where we will honor those who have volunteered for the '21-'22 calendar year. I want to make sure no member goes unrecognized for their efforts and support of the Post. Please submit your name and volunteer hours to [email protected] by the end of the month. We want each of you to know how grateful we are for your volunteer hours.
I am always here for you either by phone at 207-841-7245 or by email at [email protected].
Davielle Hawks
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Membership
As of April 5th, we were still sitting at 91.72% of memberships. Unfortunately, we missed our April 10th deadline of 95% membership. We did have some memberships come through over the last week; however, we have hit a standstill with 10 members left to pay and 3 new members to hit our goal of 10 new in 2022.
I want to remind those who have not paid that your membership is essential and critical to our Post. Please reach out to me directly if you need support paying your dues.
If you know someone looking to join an outstanding unit, please connect with Dawn Bourque at [email protected]. Have questions about eligibility? Please send us an email and us the subject line Membership.
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Volunteers Needed
We will be looking for support on June 11th and 12th for the gun show, as many of us will be at the spring convention in Brewer that weekend. This is a huge event, and the support for set up, baked goods, and help in the kitchen is desperately needed! Sign-up will be hung up in the lounge, or you can email me directly our auxiliary email subject line Gun Show.
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National Auxiliary President Visit |
It was a fantastic honor to have our National Auxiliary President Kathy Daudistel visit Team Maine from the 7th through the 10th. The Department of Maine Offices and Kathy traveled 603 miles from Walker's Point (President Bush's summer home) in Kennebunkport to the Height of the Land in Rangeley to Togus VA, Sisters of Sisters in Arms, American Legion Family Headquarters, and a few Legion Post along the way. A huge thank you went out to everyone we met along the way for all the warm hospitality you showed us these past few days. (Message from Joan Caron on Department of Maine Facebook Page.) |
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Congratulations to our newly re-elected Unit officers. Your dedication and commitment to the Auxiliary are appreciated and essential to keep our unit active. Anyone wishing to consider a unit officer's role, please reach out to an e-board member or me directly. Remember making a difference is simple, and if you are someone who wants to support change by having your voice heard, you can by serving your unit differently. For more details on our vacant positions, please email us at [email protected]
E-Board Officers
President: Davielle Hawks
1st Vice President: vacant
2nd Vice President: Elaine Graviett
Secretary: Marie Brilliant
Treasure: Julie MacMaster-Booty
Chaplain: vacant
Sargent At Arms and Membership Chair: Dawn Bourque
Historian: vacant
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Great Opportunities and Resources |
Pine Tree Legal Assistance is offering free legal estate planning services for veterans that meet the income guidelines. Call them to learn more. e!
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We have 2 1/2 weeks left in our membership contest with Post 158 Lisbon. New Legionaries, Sons, or Auxiliary members during the months of March and April is the name of the game. One of these two Post Commanders will be bar tending at the winning Post. Will it be Cmdr Lemont tending bar at Post 158 or will Cmdr Hall serve the Mightiest membership around? |
The Department of Maine Legion would like to thank Senator King and the 57 Senate co-signers for supporting one of the American Legion's 2022 Agenda items! Let's watch this and make sure it passes. Write your Member of Congress to show support.
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) applauded a vote by the Maine Veterans’ Homes (MVH) Board of Trustees to keep its Caribou and Machias sites open. The decision comes on the heels of swift bipartisan action from both the Maine Legislature and Governor Janet Mills. Senator King had spoken out against the original decision to close the sites, and joined the full Maine Congressional Delegation in February to urge the board to engage with elected officials to explore options to keep the homes open. King is also cosponsors bill seeking to Provide Full Military Benefits for Disabled Veterans.
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American Legion Election of 2022-2023 Post Officers
A final list of candidates will be put together for our election which will be held in our Lounge from 12:00 to 6:00PM on April 30th. If you are not available on this date, you may get an absentee ballot from either the Commander or Adjutant prior to the election.
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The American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State have joined together to create DIRIGO STATE. DIRIGO STATE is the first coed, American Legion Family sponsored program nationwide. We are so excited to see what the future holds for our upcoming leaders.
June 19-24, 2022
Registration: Sunday, June 19 at noon
Graduation: Friday, June 24 at 3:00 pm
Cost per student $400
Application should be mailed to: DIRIGO STATE 5 Verti Drive, Winslow, Maine 04901-0727, in the amount of $400 prior to May 25th.
For more details please email us subject line Dirigo State.
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Legion Family News Continues... |
Located in the lounge downstairs, there is opportunity to purchase an "apple" at the Post and that money goes towards the MSAD75 school lunch program. Let's make sure no child has to learn hunger. |
House in the Woods is a outdoor retreat program that honors our veterans and their families'. For more information on programs visit their website at http://www.houseinthewoods.org/
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Help us raise funds for our troop's trip to the National Jamboree! Our spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held Friday April 29 Dinner will be served from 5pm-7pm at the American Legion in Topsham Maine! Menu includes pasta, sauce, meatballs, bread, salad, drinks and dessert ! Troop 202 has helped out Post 202 with Memorial Day, Flag Day, 1st Responders Breakfast and so much more... now let's help them reach their goal! |
The Department of Maine Auxiliary is currently hosting a calendar raffle for the month of May. Drawings will take place at Department Headquarters daily. The winning ticket will go back in, so each ticket has 31 chances to win!
For only $10.00 each, you can support of Department while getting an opportunity to win some cash. These calendars can be sold to ANYONE right, ANYONE! They make great gifts for family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors.
Those interested in purchasing a calendar, please reach out to me directly before April 25th. I will need to get any unsold calendars back to Department by then. You can reach me at 207-841-7245 or by emailing me at [email protected].
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Military Child Month
Resilient and Strong, April is military children appreciation month. We are asking our members to show their appreciation every Friday by wearing the color purple throughout the rest of the month. We will also be donating stickers and items to the local schools that have a service member in their family.
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The Auxiliary will be host it's first ever yard sale in May. We will be looking for donations and volunteers for the Auxiliary table. We will be looking for new or used items in good condition and volunteers for 1-2 hour shifts.
Are you interested in making a little extra money for unwanted items?
We be selling tables for $20.00 for both inside and outside. Individual will only pay for cost of the table.
Date for the yard sale will be Saturday May 14th from 9am-3pm with a rain date of Sunday May 15th.
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Friday Night Dinners
In May, we are back in the kitchen and need volunteers for kitchen service to help make desserts and side dishes. We will also be hosting another raffle to raise funds for our general account. Anyone interested in volunteering, please reach out via email or call me directly at 207-841-7245.
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6th: GF pulled chicken corn tacos or enchiladas
13th: Crabmeat rolls or grill chicken Sandwich
20th: Thanksgiving in May-Turkey sandwiches
27th: Veggie and beef lasagna
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Every week:
- 3 Card Challenge-1400hrs every Sunday
- Wednesday Cribbage tournaments
Monthly:
- Last Tuesday of the month Auxiliary Eboard meeting-6pm
- 1st Tuesday of every month Auxiliary General membership-6pm
Pending:
Upcoming Events:
- May 14th Yard Sale-Rain Date 15th
- May 7th Post Installation
- Gun Show-June 11th & 12th
- Department Convention June 10-12, Jeff’s Catering and Event Center, Brewer
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79 Foreside Road
Topsham, me 04086
(207) 841 7245
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