The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met September 14 with 18 members present.

Minutes from the August 10 meeting were approved, and the August 31 Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit.

The General Orders Bulletin for September 2023 from the Department President was read and discussed.  Upcoming events include the Fall Conference in Rochester September 21-24 and the District 9 meeting September 16 in Thief River Falls.

Thank You notes were received for donations of cash to the Armed Forces Service Center and quilts to the Fargo VA Health Care System.

Committee Chairs gave an update on our programs for 2023-2024.  Scholarship information for the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen contests were sent to the school.

In other business

• Approved one new application for membership in the Auxiliary.

• Endorsed Amanda Weller to run for 2024-2025 Department of Minnesota Conductor.

• Thanked Auxiliary members who helped at the Corn Feed, the Wolf Lake Harvest Festival and the Finn Creek Fall Festival in August and at the Fergus Falls Veterans Home on Labor Day.

• Finalized plans for the Rummage Sale to be held September 29-30 and October 1.

• POW/MIA recognition will be held on September 29 at the home football game.

• The Cancer Aid Benefit drawing for Veterans and Family Support will be held Friday, November 10.  Tickets are $1 each and may be purchased from Auxiliary and Post members.

• The Member Appreciation Luncheon in honor of Post and Auxiliary members will be held Sunday, October 15 at the VFW.  A drawing will be held for two annual members who attend to receive $50 toward a life membership.

• Approved payment of bills.

• Discussed future events and recognition.

• Draped the charter for former District 9 Executive Board & Wolf Lake Auxiliary President Arlene “Lena” Nelson and 3289 Auxiliary Member Janis Silverberg who passed away.

  Our next meeting will be Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 6 p.m.