The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met August 8 with 20 members present.

Minutes from the July 11 meeting were approved, and the July 31 Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit.

The General Orders Bulletin for August 2024 from the Department President was read and discussed.

Committee Chairs gave an update on our programs for 2024-25.

In other business

• Approved a donation toward a raffle basket at the Fall Conference.  Funds raised from the raffle will benefit hospitalized Veterans.

• Approved a medical grant for an Auxiliary member.

• Discussed participation and help needed for the Community Appreciation/Flag Retirement on August 9, Community Corn Feed on August 16, Wolf Lake Harvest Festival on August 17 and Finn Creek Folk Festival August 17-18.

• A District 9 Organizational meeting will be held in New York Mills on Saturday, August 24.

• Reviewed and approved the Auxiliary’s Standing Rules and Standing Payments for 2024-2025.

• Discussed attendance at the Fall Conference September 20-22 in Willmar.

• The Rummage Sale will be held Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 27-29.  Donations will be accepted Wednesday afternoon, September 25 and throughout the day Thursday, September 26.

• A District 9 meeting will be held Saturday, September 14 in Thief River Falls.

• The Membership Appreciation Luncheon in honor of Post and Auxiliary members will be held Sunday, October 6 at the VFW.

• Approved payment of bills.

• Draped the charter for Past District 9 President Lynette Andel.

  Our next Auxiliary meeting will be Thursday, September 12 at 6 p.m.