KULPMONT - A meeting was held on Tuesday, April 28, at the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 231, with the following in attendance, Jamie Bordell, Bernie Foulds, Betty Chapman, Reggie Poplaski, Maria Slavinsky, Jackie Butler, Dorothy Andrewleski, Florence Willard, Rosalie Ziegler, Marian Edmondson, Janice Witrosky, Pat Kross, Joan Kase, and Carol Patton. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Jackie B. Chaplain offered a prayer.
March notes were read with Dorothy Andrewleski approving and Jamie Bordell seconding. The treasurer's report was given by Reggie Poplaski with Jamie Bordell approving and Marian Edmondson seconding.
A letter from Linda McD, district president, was read. She wished to be nominated for district president again.
The Six County Convention in Millville was rescheduled from March to April due to the bad weather. Six Auxiliary deceased members were honored. Attending were Jamie Bordell, Reggie Poplaski and Carol Patton.
Jamie Bordell, the coordinator for the American Essay contest, announced the three essay winners at Six County. The top winner received a certificate, medal and $10 OIP gift card. Second and third place winners each received a $10 OIP gift card.
Poppies distribution dates were set to be May 10, 24 and 31 at Wal-Mart. One day would also be held at Holy Angels.
The Memorial Day Mass for veterans was set to be held on Sunday May 24 at 8:30 a.m. at Holy Angels, meeting at 8:15 a.m. in the back of the church. The Memorial Day parade was set to be held on Monday May 25, those participating to be at the legion before 10 a.m.
The Six County Convention was held at the legion on Thursday.
A sympathy card was sent to the family of Alice Dorkoski, who passed away April 4. A get well card was sent to Sharon Evans, state chaplain, who fell off of the stage at the convention in Grantville. A thank you card was sent to Charlotte and Ken S. for their donation for the Easter egg hunt.
Annual dues are sent out in August or September but can be paid as early as July for the next year. It was recommended to try to pay dues as early as possible.
Continue to save cancelled stamps and soda tabs.
Members will be notified in advance when a meeting time or date is changed. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26.
