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From Auxiliary President JoAnn Cleland

The Jamie Cox Motorcycle Rally went off without a hitch. The breakfast was delicious, and everyone worked hard to make it that way. THANK YOU ALL!


The following weekend was the Corn Roast, and again, we ALL worked hard to make the day a memorable one!


Our Auxiliary crew will be helping the VFW at the Fall Festival on September 6, 7 & 8th. Come out to Leland Park and support your VFW at the food stand. Don’t forget the Fall Festival parade on Sunday, September 8th at 11:00 AM.


Last, but not least, the Auxiliary will be serving a lunch at the 6th District meeting on September 15th at the Post Home, starting at 1:00 PM. The lunch menu will be pulled pork sandwiches, with cole slaw, chips, and dessert. All our Post and Auxiliary members are invited to attend. Lunch is $10 per person.


The Auxiliary will be hosting the first THREE Meat Raffles in September. They will be September 7th, 14th, and 21st! Come on down and win some meat! 


The Auxiliary is selling the Illinois VFW Auxiliary President’s pin again this year. The cost of the pin is $4.00. Please contact an Auxiliary member to purchase your pin.


August was, and September will be, challenging months. But, as usual, we will complete our tasks and be ready for the next challenge!


Have a great early Fall!

A fountain pen is writing on a piece of paper.
By Tom Cleland September 3, 2024
September 2 - VJ Day - 79th anniversary of the formal surrender of Japan to the Allies. This signing took place onboard the US battleship Missouri.
A family is taking a selfie together while wearing bunny ears.
By Tom Cleland September 3, 2024
Grandma was in the bathroom, putting on her makeup under the watchful eyes of her young granddaughter, as she had done many times before. After she applied her lipstick and started to leave, the little one said, "But Gramma, you forgot to kiss the toilet paper good‑bye!" I will probably never put lipstick on again without thinking about kissing the toilet paper good‑bye.
Blood Donation
By Tom Cleland September 3, 2024
The Rock River Valley Blood Center was set up in our Hall on August 13th and 15th. We had a total of eighty-nine people show up to donate blood, with 86 units of blood collected! Thank you to all who donated!
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