American Legion Auxiliary

Tuesday, April 6 the American Legion Auxiliary held its monthly meeting at the Post Home. Prior to the meeting being called to order, Kenneth Dodson spoke to the Auxiliary about the Veterans Memorial. Plans for the memorial work to begin are underway with approximately 80 engraved bricks already sold with room for 120. Kenneth explained that the cost of the brick includes the engraving and is tax deductible. For anyone interested in purchasing a brick to be included in the memorial should contact Kenneth Dodson at 629-4669.
Jan gave a report on the Spring Johnson County Meeting held in Coralville. Four members from Lone Tree attended the Potluck Dinner Meeting. Bylaws are being updated and Jan will present them for the second reading at the fall meeting. Jan announced all the new officers for the county.
Swisher will hold a Military Family Jamboree Sunday April 25, from 1-5 p.m. It will be an afternoon of activities for military families, held at the Swisher Legion. For more information visit www.operationmilitarykids.org , click on states and then Iowa to read about it. To attend this afternoon of fun, RSVP to Heidi Hoomidko at 319-721-2650 by April 19. The Swisher post will provide entertainment and snacks.
Auxiliary members will once again prepare the food for the annual Bowling Banquet Thursday, April 29. Volunteers are needed to help set up, prepare, serve and clean up for this fundraiser. Donations and pies are also a need. Please say yes when a volunteer calls you, or let Dot Sexton know by reaching her at 319-629-4251.
April 22, the Auxiliary will host bingo at the Lone Tree Care Center and April 29, the Legion will host the bingo at the Care Center. Volunteers are always welcome.
Please note that the Auxiliary will hold its next monthly meeting at 7 p.m. the second Monday of the month, May 10, instead of the first Tuesday. Hope to see you there!