The November 2024 General Meeting of the VFW Auxiliary was held at the Home Post on Nov. 19. President Theresa Shepherd called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Opening Ceremonies according to the Ritual. There were 11 members present and three guests. Laura Dosher, 4th District President, paid a visit for her reporting. Chaplain Donna Mitchem recited the Opening Prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, led by Patriotic Instructor Kay Bell.

Secretary Linda Fuller read the October Minutes and the General Orders. The minutes were approved. Treasurer Deb Miller Gave the Treasurer’s Report it was accepted as read and approved pending audit.

The committee report was as follows:

Diane Welch reported 428 coupons. Deloris Clayton reported that the Iowa Veteran Home Bingo will be held at 9:45 a.m. on Nov. 22. New business: We have three people waiting for membership papers to be filed. Fuller will be checking with the Salvation Army to see about ringing the bells this year. Dec. 13 is the Christmas party at the Post. The meeting will be at 4:30 p.m. and social hour from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dinner served at 6 p.m. The Auxiliary will provide the desserts. Dec. 14 is the 4th District meeting in Knoxville. Register at 9:30 a.m. with training starting at 10:30 a.m. Lunch at noon will be $7. The mid-winter convention will be held on Jan. 17-18 in Des Moines.

Shepherd closed the meeting according to the Ritual. The next meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 13 at the Home Post.