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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Congratulations to The American Legion Department Commander Bob Shappell and The Sons of the TERESA ISENSEE American LeDepartment President gion Department Detachment Commander Gary Lubich, I know we will work well together to grow our Wisconsin American Legion Family. What an honor for myself and my family to be elected as the Department of Wisconsin President. Thank you for your support and trust and I hope to meet many of you on my travels throughout the Department – at district conferences, unit meetings, Fall Forum, and the Concert Tours. My love of music, singing and dancing helped me to choose my theme this year of “Raise Your Voice in Song for Our Veterans,” and my special project is Music Therapy at Veterans facilities and local Creative Arts Festival competitions. Research shows that the right tunes can promote wellness, manage stress, alleviate pain, express feelings, enhance memory, improve communication, and pro-
mote physical rehabilitation. Fall Forum will be held Friday September 19th and Saturday September 20th in Eau Claire at The Plaza Hotel. I’m excited about the schedule for this year! There will be two Membership and Leadership Workshops – on Friday evening at 7:45 pm and a repeat on Saturday (Leadership at 12:45 pm and Membership at 2:45 pm). Don’t miss the Executive Board meeting and the general session which will begin at 5:30pm. There will be a choir of voices, executive business, membership report, and our NEC Joyce Endres will announce the awards from National Convention. Our honored guest for the weekend will be Central Division National Vice President Laura Mosby. Please join us in welcoming CDNVP Laura to Wisconsin, a meet and greet will be held during the Paper Fair on Friday at 8:15 pm. Concert Tours (informational workshops) – We are taking the show on the road, so stop out to see us and gather information on our programs, meet our Department officers and chairmen, maybe do a little singing and dancing, and share stories of this great organization. The Tours are scheduled for 9/27/14 in Fond du Lac, 10/04/14
in Waunakee, 10/18/14 in Union Grove, and 10/25/14 in Thorp. Watch the monthly unit mailings, the Wisconsin, and the department website for registration forms and more information. Everyone is encouraged to attend any concert tour that fits in your schedule. National President Janet Jefford will be visiting the Department of Wisconsin from October 23 through October 25 and then staying in Milwaukee for the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Watch for more information on the events during her visit. Have you paid your 2015 Auxiliary dues? Don’t wait to get your notice from national – PAY IT TODAY! Our first 100% Unit is Franklin Unit 192 in District 4. They are in the November 22nd “We’ve Only Just Begun” drawing for a chance at one of five $100 awards. Is your unit next? All units that reach or exceed goal by November 21, 2014 will be entered into the drawing. I look forward to a wonderful year and hope to see you at our Concert Tours. Thank you for serving our Veterans, our Military, their families, and our communities, in Service Not Self for the American Legion Family.
MEMBERSHIP Raising Our Voices in Song through Membership Joan Chwala, Dept. Chairman Email: Ctr68552@centurytel.net H: 715-668-5661 The Department President’s theme can be a light hearted way to approach the serious work of caring for veterans, their families, our troops, and our communities. This year in the Department of Wisconsin, we are going to “Raise Our Voices in Song” as we commit ourselves to service through the programs of the American Legion Auxiliary. President Teresa Isensee will be our “Maestro” as she combines your program work into beautiful medleys. What fun is a theme without related contests and competitions? Our target dates will have special music related titles which units will earn by achieving 100% or more of goal. But what is the reward for hard working unit members? As individuals, you can earn awards and prize money for yourself by recruiting new Auxiliary members. Any member who recruits ten junior and/or senior
members will receive $10 from Department (and a keychain as well as a chance to win $100 from National) for their efforts. If you sign up one senior member or two junior members, you can send for a Clef Sign Pin and earn a “One in a Million” button as a reward. National and Department forms must be submitted by unit membership chairmen to qualify for these awards. Learn about these and all the other opportunities by visiting the Department website or talking to your own unit membership chairman. Do you know a female veteran who is eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary? This is the year to ask her to join. Both National and Department are waiving
their portions of the 2015 membership dues as a “thank you” gift to our women veterans. Sign her up and have your unit send in the documentation and you have just earned your first reward. Why not renew your membership at your next meeting? Or better yet, send your dues today. Have you considered purchasing a Paid Up for Life membership? Let’s sing “On Wisconsin” as we all become the “One in a Million” that makes us so proud of our Auxiliary membership! Membership Team: Joan Chwala, Chairman Bonnie Jakubczyk, UD&R Mary Petrie, UD&R Morgan Johnsen, Junior Member
Wolf River Unit 391 members attended the 94th Department Convention of the American Legion Auxiliary. Pictured (l-r): Kay Grosskopf, 1st Vice President; Jan Niemuth, Treasurer/Membership Chairman; Janet Klotzbuecher, 2nd Vice President; Nancy Parrott, Historian; and Anna Jean Paul, President
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
Joanie Dickerson Dept. Chaplain/Music Chairman Ph: 608-996-2152 Email: jomarie@tds.net
Ecclesiastes 3:3 To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. The summer season is in full swing as marked by our state convention which was held in July. Thank you for your vote of confidence and it is my fervent prayer that as your Department Chaplain this coming year, I will be a source of uplifting spiritual guidance. As we approach the dog days of summer, let us ever be mindful of those whose service we honor with our membership. July 27th was the 61st anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. Remember those who served during this conflict with special prayers and all those currently serving in harms way. PRAYER Almighty God, We stand before you in supplication, asking Your divine mercy and protection, to envelop with Your invincible armor, all those serving in our armed forces. Give them courage and strength against all enemies, both spiritual and physical, and hasten their safe journey back to their homes and families. If it be Your Holy Will that they be gathered to Your bosom, let their journey to Your everlasting arms be swift and painless, where they may stand in honor and glory, praising You for all eternity. Amen. MUSIC I enjoy listening to contemporary music and will periodically share with you some of my favorite songs of worship. This song is taken from a variety of familiar verses many of you may recognize. “How Sweet the Sound” Words and music by Ben Calhoun and Josh Calhoun Yea, though I walk through the valley I know that You are always right beside me And I will fear no evil You’re my rock And my strength You comfort me Amazing grace how sweet the sound I hear You singing over me I once was lost but now I’m found And it’s beautiful Amazing grace how sweet the sound It covers every part of me My soul is silent I am found And it’s a beautiful sound You carry me through the waters Where Your peace clears away all my sorrow And nothing can separate us from Your love Oh, Your love it will always be You were healing in the pain You were shelter in the storm Hallelujah, You restore my soul. Until next month, Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God. As we continue “Raising our voices in song for our veterans.”
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GREETINGS FROM HEADQUARTERS Bonnie Dorniak Executive Secretary/Treasurer Ph: (608) 745-0124 Email: deptsec@amlegionauxwi.org The national organization has proposed new rates for Paid Up For Life (PUFL) membership, effective September 1, 2014. Applications are available from Deptartment Headquarters or can be printed from the national website. Congratulations to Joyce Endres on a fantastic year as Department President. Joyce’s year wrapped up with the 94th Annual ALA Convention at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton. I wish to acknowledge the Auxiliary staff, Angie Chappell and the Legion Headquarters staff, the Legion Family of Appleton #38, and the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel for making this event successful. Veteran Jeff McNeil opened the convention with the national anthem and guest speakers from Zablocki VAMC promoted the 2015 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival in Milwaukee. Other highlights
of the convention included Governor Scott Walker, Major General Donald Dunbar, WDVA Secretary John Scocos, Honored PDP Loretta Shellman, Unit Member of the Year Lynn Keen of Wausau Unit 10 and 2014 ALA Badger Girls State Governor Madilyn Heinke. Wisconsin was also proud to endorse PDP Diane Duscheck for National President in 2017-2018! Although many units are worthy of recognition, Joyce Endres presented 20132014 Department President’s Awards for Excellence to the units listed on page A3 based on the accomplishments documented in their Unit Year-End Reports. Fifth District was also recognized as the only district to exceed 100% in membership. The convention closed with the installation of new district and department officers. President Teresa Isensee and Commander Bob Shappell challenged each other to see who can achieve the highest percentage of membership by Valentine’s Day. Let’s work hard so we can enjoy the Commander’s song and dance routine next
year at convention – again hosted by the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel from July 1619, 2015. 2015 membership cards have been mailed to Unit Membership Chairmen. Any Unit that has not received a packet should contact Andrea Stoltz at department headquarters immediately. The national organization will issue renewal notices in mid-September. The 2014 Fall Informational Forum is September 19-20 at The Plaza Hotel in Eau Claire. Registration and hotel reservations are due by September 2nd. Details were in the monthly unit mailing for June meetings and are posted on the department website. I would like to thank Joyce Endres, her officers and chairmen for the privilege of working with them this past year. I also acknowledge PDC Ken Rynes, SAL PDC Dan Daily, and Legion Riders President Bob Lloyd for their support of the Auxiliary and the headquarters staff. I look forward to an equally successful year ahead with the newly elected Legion Family officers.
ALA BADGER GIRLS STATE Dee Woolf, Executive Director Email: dwoolf@centurytel.net American Legion Auxiliary Badger Girls State Money Saving Offer – At the 2014 American Legion Auxiliary Badger Girls State (ALABGS) spring meeting the committee discussed and passed a motion to raise the 2015 delegate reservation fee from $240.00 to $250.00. In conjunction with this increase the ALABGS Committee has set up an early bird offer. To qualify, all delegate reservation fees postmarked by December 15, 2014 will receive an early bird discount. A $25.00 credit voucher will be mailed out after the 2015 ALABGS session is completed. The credit must be applied to the 2016 ALABGS session reservation fee. The ALABGS unit packet detailing this information will be available at the Fall Informational Forum held in Eau Claire, September 19 & 20. ALABGS unit Packets will be mailed to Units and sponsoring Posts in October. It is the sincere hope of the entire AL-
ABGS Committee that all units and sponsoring Posts will make a greater effort to secure funding from contributors earlier in the year. Sponsors need to keep in contact with their local high school and home-schooled students to ensure a successful experience for each delegate. Hopefully, all units sponsoring the 729
ALA BADGER GIRLS STATE GOVENOR
ALABGS Governor Madilyn Heinke thanked the delegates of the 94th Annual ALA Department Convention for the opportunity to attend the 2014 session of Badger Girls State. Pictured (left to right): ALABGS Chairman Jeannine Conradt, ALABGS Executive Director Delores Woolf, ALABGS Governor Madilyn Heinke, and Department President Joyce Endres.
Riverdale Students Fold Flags for Troops Fifty kindergarteners from Riverdale Schools participated in the Pocket Flag Project presented to them by the Richland Center American Legion Auxiliary. They learned about flag etiquette, troop deployment and love of country. They folded a small American flag into a triangular shape, placed it in a re-sealable plastic bag and
delegates who completed the June 15-20, 2014 session have had post-session contact with their delegates and invited them to various unit and community functions. Many of these delegates may be potential unit members and will be helpful in the ALABGS orientation process for the next session.
then drew pictures, wrote notes and signed the special card that accompanies each flag. Each student then received a hand-held flag that they could keep along with a poppy. The pocket flags will be sent to the 829th Engineering Company of the WI National Guard based out of Richland Center that is currently deployed in Afghanistan.
Pictured are the Riverdale kindergarten classes. Back row: Richland Center ALA representatives Ann Rynes, Cheryl McNurlin and Sheila Melby along with teachers Mrs. Nankee, Mrs. McCauley (an Auxiliary member) and Mrs. Salisbury
AEF AUXILIARY EMERGENCY FUND Pat Ziarnik, Department Chairman forjsmom@yahoo.com H. 920-496-2291 SHELTER, FOOD, UTILITIES: the three ways the Auxiliary Emergency Fund can help a member in need of assistance. Any member who has paid her dues for the last three years (current year included) is eligible to receive assistance for any of the three reasons. An application form is available at the website www.ALAforVeterans.org. ALL information is kept confidential and only the Grant Committee at National Headquarters knows anything on the application. (I DO NOT see any of the applications.) Have you donated to this great fund? Your donations are the only way this fund will survive. Consider a donation when planning your unit budget or why not try a fund raiser in your unit just for this fund? For the individual contributing $50 or more, a Certificate of Appreciate will be awarded at State Convention. For the unit making the largest donation for the coming year, recognition will be given at State Convention.
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AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY 2014 STATE CONVENTION CITATIONS President’s Awards for Excellence – Joyce Endres, Department President 1 – Operation Dust-Off and Membership Tea County Projects – awarded to Ozaukee County Council, District 2 1 – Over the Top (101.19%) District Membership – awarded to Wilma Kidney, 5th District President 1 – Creative Program Promotional Skit (Membership/Poppy/Leadership/Bowling)– awarded to Linda Coppock, 9th Dist. President 1 – (Gem) Sapphire Challenge – awarded to Rebecca Mueller, 9th District 7 – Unit Awards: Chippewa Falls Unit 77, District 10; Pembine Unit 461, District 9; Chaseburg Unit 202, District 7; Richland Center Unit 13, District 3; Saukville Unit 470, District 2; Tomahawk Unit 93, District 11; Grafton Unit 355; District 2 AEF – Pat Ziarnik, Department. Chairman 3 – Citations of Recognition for Highest donations by a Unit – awarded to Richland Center Unit 13, District 3; Eau Claire Unit 53, District 10; Brookfield Unit 449, District 1. Americanism – Laurel DuBois, Department Chairman 5 - Americanism Essay Winners: Class I awarded to Cora Gassner, sponsored by Shiocton Unit 512, District 9; Class II awarded to Jordan Kratochwill, sponsored by Muscoda Unit 85, District 3; Class III awarded to Anna Rathe, sponsored by Stevens Point Unit 6, District 8; Class IV awarded to Rachel Joas, sponsored by Winneconne Unit 364, District 6; Class V awarded to Kaytlynn Riel, sponsored by Waupun Unit 210, District 6. Bowling – Anna Graham, Department Chairman 1 – ‘Team Event’ Plaque – awarded to Waunakee Unit 360, District 3 1 – 300 Game Award – awarded Carol Gehrke of Fremont Unit 391, District 8 1 – Single Event winner – awarded to Carmen Mortenson of Caledonia Unit 494, District 1 1 – Double Event winners – K. Mohs and L. Stump of Tomah Unit 201, District 7 1 – All Event winner – awarded to Laura Bertrand of Grafton Unit 355, District 2 Chaplain – Char Kiesling, Department Chaplain 1 – Best Prayer Book – awarded to Millie Pauston of Waunakee Unit 360, District 3 Children & Youth – Mary Petrie, Department Chairman 4 – C&Y Gems of Service Award – awarded to Pembine Unit 461, District 9; LaCrosse Unit 52, District 7; 2nd District C&Y Chairman (Nancy Schraufnagel); 9th District C&Y Chairman (Rebecca Mueller); 2nd District National Security Chairman (Rebecca Hoffman) Community Service - Florence Wasley, Department Chairman 1 – Senior Volunteer of the Year – awarded to Linda McCafferty of Sun Prairie Unit 333, District 3 1 – Junior Volunteer of the Year – awarded to Grace Richmond of Sun Prairie Unit 333, District 3 2 – “Pass It On” Membership Mission Award – awarded to Judy Ruppel of Fredonia Unit 410, District 2; Netzel-Zenz Unit 413, District 9 Education – Sue Hembrook, Department Chairman 2 – Give Ten to Education – awarded Brookfield Unit 449, District 1; Thorp Unit 118, District 7 1 – Most Outstanding Literacy Program – awarded to Thorp Unit 118, District 7 1 - Most Outstanding American Education Week Program – awarded to Thorp Unit 118, District 7
1 – Most Outstanding Scholarship Program – awarded to Thorp Unit 118, District 7 1 – Most Outstanding Veterans in the Classroom program – Brookfield Unit 449, District 1 History – Bonnie Jakubczyk, Department Historian 11 - Unit History Book Certificate of Participation - awarded to Oconomowoc Unit 91, Dist. 1; Watertown Unit 189, Dist. 2; Milwaukee Unit 18, Dist. 4; Oak Creek Unit 434, Dist. 4; Chilton Unit 125, Dist. 6; Thorp Unit 118, Dist. 7; Wausau Unit 10, Dist. 8; Appleton Unit 38, Dist. 9; Athelstane-Silver Cliff Unit 66, Dist. 9; Eau Claire Unit 53, Dist. 10; Stetsonville Unit 519, Dist. 11 2 - District History Book Certificate of Participation – awarded to Dist. 2 Historian Mary Petrie & Dist. 9 Historian - Rose Heinz 1 - Certificate of Participation for “Famous Member” – awarded to Nellie De Baker, Luxemburg Unit 262, Dist. 9 41 - Gems of Service Certificate of Appreciation for Being Gems by sharing their history so that it could be passed on – awarded to: Lake Geneva Unit 24 & Oconomowoc Unit 91, Hartford Unit 19, Jefferson Unit 164, Fort Atkinson Unit 166, Watertown Unit 189, Theresa Unit 270, Rio Unit 208, Greenbush Unit 261, Lodi Unit 216, Hustisford Unit 420, Jackson Unit 486, Fox Lake Unit 521, Somers Unit 552; Richland Center Unit 13, Marshall Unit 279, DeForest Unit 348, Lone Rock Unit 383, Dane Unit 503; Oak Creek Unit 434; Milwaukee Unit 406; Neenah Unit 33, Winneconne Unit 364, Mt. Calvary Unit 454; Baraboo Unit 26, LaCrosse Unit 52, Sparta Unit 100, Camp Douglas Unit 133, Chaseburg Unit 202; Mosinee Unit 107, Weyauwega Unit 176, New London Unit 263, Hancock-Coloma Unit 343, Fremont Unit 391, Wittenburg Unit 502; Appleton Unit 38, Pulaski Unit 337; Rice Lake Unit 87, Chetek Unit 179; District 2 and District 9. Leadership – Diane Weggen, Dept. Chairman 1 – Most Outstanding Overall Unit Leadership Program – awarded to Marla Knuettel of Unit 263 (New London), District 7 1 – Building Unit Leadership Award – awarded to Jeanne Brown of Unit 499 (Gordon), District 12 1 – Outstanding Overall District Leadership Program – awarded to Nellie DeBaker (Leadership Chairman), District 9 1 – Most Outstanding Junior Leadership Program – awarded to O.L. Arnold-D.K. Slayton Unit 100, District 7 (Gail Raddatz, Leadership Chairman) 3 – Increasing Number of Juniors Passing the Leadership Course - awarded to O.L. Arnold-D.K. Slayton Unit 100, District 7 (Gail Raddatz, Leadership Chairman); Norris Spencer Unit 263 (Marla Knuettel, Leadership Chairman); Cecil Tormey Unit 118 (Kathleen Schmitz, Junior Activities Chairman) 1 – Distinguished Unit Award – Norris Spencer Unit 263 (Marla Knuettel, Leadership Chairman) 103 – Auxiliary Senior & Junior Members who completed the 2013-2014 Leadership Correspondence Course: Unit 11: Mary Krutz; Unit 33: Barbara Bodenhagen, Joyce A. Castrop, Janice M. Grambley Banks, Dorothy Geneva Greening, Susan Hinchley, Charlayne Kiesling, Mary Koslowski, Joan McDonald, Susan K. St. Pierre; Unit 38: Rosalind Heinz; Unit 85: Germaine Hying; Unit 100: Raelene Baron, Clara Hodges, Rosalie Hodges, Alexia Najera, Macey Oswald, Lucy Schwarz, Stephanie Wright, Christina Yoder, Gabrielle Yoder; Unit 118: Kathryn Fraser, Kallee LeCloux, Virginia Kodl, Abigail Petranovich, Katarina Petranovich, Pat Plewa,
Chloe Rabideau, Kaedynce Rabideau, Kaitlin Rabideau, Anna Rosemeyer, Caitlin Rosemeyer, Diane Weggen; Unit 189: Shirley A. Bast, Christine L. Bowen, Jeanne Gillis, Karen Herritz, Rebecca Hoffman, Eileen Jaeger, Ora Kuckkan, Carol Peters, Mary Petrie, Sally A. Schliewe, Karen Sherry, Julie Wright; Unit 239: Anna Wilkinson, Desiree Wilkinson, Joan Wilkinson; Unit 262: Nellie DeBaker; Unit 263: Sharon Balazs, Donna J. Bellettiere, Pamela J. Bellettiere-Goc, Zaria Beyer, Betty J. Dowd, Joanne Ehrenberg, Samantha Ehrenberg, Ida Feltman, Donna J. Hanson, Lynne Herminath, Madelyn Groc, Beverly Jaeger, Amy Katzman, Beth Katzman, Judie A Knapp, Kim C. Knuettel, Marla M. Knuettel, Christine A. Mackey, Isabel S. Martinez, Jean A. Massonet, Sandra J. Massonet, Judy McDaniel, Catherine A. Olsen, Karen F. Pieper, Leta M. Pope, Gloria M. Popke, Rebecca Schmoll, Suzanne Snyder, Edith J. Steffanus, Mary Anne Strite, Kathleen L. Williams, Russella Wochinski; Unit 302: Ann Lotter; Unit 326: Joan Chwala; Unit 355: Mary Ann Arvai, Janice D. Bould, Linda Brown, Tia D. Brown, Katherine Burch, Mary Cerwinski, Ruth Cerwinski, Ann Fields, Claudia Frank, Judy Kuta, Eleanor Laydon, Amy Luft, Mary Molaski, Renata Quillen, Diane Riedl, Laurie A. Schwalbe, Susan C. Turowski; Unit 417: Michelle Hammes; Unit 457: Beverly Green; Unit 499: Barbara E. McDaniel. Membership – Laura Calteux, Department Chairman 1 – First District to reach 100% - awarded to 5th District 1 – District with the highest percentage of 100% units – awarded to 5th District 3 – Top Unit(s) in membership percentage – awarded to Milwaukee Unit 448, District 5; Baraboo Unit 556, District 7; Franklin Unit 192, District 4. 1 – Highest percentage of Senior members – awarded to Milwaukee Unit 448, District 5 1 – Highest percentage of Junior members – awarded to Black River Falls Unit 200, District 7 Past Presidents Parley – Sue Vorwald, Department Chairman 1 – Unit Member of the Year – awarded to Lynn Keen of Wausau Unit 10, District 8 1 – Salute to Active Duty Servicewoman – Nicole Buchanan of Kewaunee Unit 29, District 9 5 – Certificate of Participation – awarded to Josephine Loeffler of Stetsonville Unit 519, District 11; Pat Madsen of Fall Creek Unit 376, District 10; Lorna Patrouille of Waupun Unit 210, District 6; Sharon Seubert of Marathon Unit 469, District 8; Anna Wender of Athelstane-Silver Cliff Unit 66, District 9
Poppy – Laura Calteux, Department Chairman 5 – Poppy Poster Contest – Class II awarded to Madisyn James sponsored by Thorp Unit 118, District 7; Class III awarded to Lucas Schmelzer sponsored by Thorp Unit 118, District 7; Class IV awarded to Katarina Petranovich sponsored by Thorp Unit 118, District 7; Class V awarded to Taylor Ehmcke sponsored by Wausaukee Unit 150, District 9; Class VI awarded to Lauren Edlbeck sponsored by Wausaukee Unit 150, District 9 9 – Certificates of Participation – awarded to Hannah Borree of Neenah Unit 33, District 6; Ethan Graham of Cedarburg Unit 288, District 2; Gabe Howes of Park Falls Unit 182, District 11; Samantha Kobno of Union Grove Unit 171, District 1; Katya Krueger of Chilton Unit 125, District 6; Lexi Meyer of Greenbush Unit 261, District 2; Anna Pahl of Cedarburg Unit 288, District 2; John Stritesky of Union Grove Unit 171, District 7; Faith Trebiatowski of Union Grove Unit 171, District 1 Public Relations – Teresa Isensee, Department Chairman 20 - Certificates of Appreciation: District 2: Linda Faas, Ozaukee County President; Judy Vick of Columbus Unit 62; Beaver Dam Unit 146; Watertown Unit 189; Cedarburg Unit 288; Saukville Unit 470; Margaret Yonke of Franklin Unit 387; Ruth Mengsol of Mequon-Thiensville Unit 457 District 3: Richland Center Unit 13; Ann Rynes of Richland Center Unit 13; DeForest Unit 348; Steuben Unit 446 District 6: New Holstein Unit 124; Chilton Unit 125 District 7: LaCrosse Unit 52; Thorp Unit 118; Chaseburg Unit 202 District 8: Weyauwega Unit 176 District 9: Jeannine Conradt of Shiocton Unit 512 District 10: Boyd Unit 326 Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation – Virginia Kodl, Department Chairman 5 – Certificate of Participation – awarded to Maggie Geiger of Cedarburg Unit 288, District 2; Romelle Nowak of Grafton Unit 355, District 2; Kelli Mades of LaCrosse Unit 52, District 7; Gladys Beese of Wausau Unit 10, District 8; Nancy Randen of Eau Claire Unit 53, District 10 VA&R: Field Service – Kelli Mades, Department Chairman 1 – Most Field Service Hours by a Unit Senior Member – awarded to Berne Baer of Green Bay Unit 11, District 9 VA&R: Homeless Women Veterans – Judy Walters, Department Chairman 1 – Most Effective Outreach Program – Eau Claire Unit 53, District 10
ALL WORK AND NO PLAY? After several days of serious business, Commander Ken Rynes and President Joyce Endres celebrated the successful conventions of The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary to the beat of the “Chicken Dance.”
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2014-2015 AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT VIPs OFFICERS: Term Dist Unit Name President 2014-2015 10 326 Teresa Isensee Senior Vice President 2014-2015 4 416 Laura Calteux First Vice President 2014-2015 12 278 Laurel DuBois Second Vice President 2014-2015 4 434 Bonnie Jakubczyk Historian 2014-2015 6 33 Char Kiesling Chaplain 2014-2015 3 482 Joanie Dickerson Executive Secretary/Treasurer 2014-2015 7 273 Bonnie Dorniak Nat’l Executive Committeewoman 2014-2015 3 360 Joyce Endres Alternate Nat’l. Executive Committeewoman 2014-2015 4 192 Diana Sirovina Parliamentarian 2014-2015 10 87 Karen Hansen Sergeant-at-Arms 2014-2015 9 512 Linda Coppock Asst Sergeant-at-Arms 2014-2015 9 512 Lisa Blom DISTRICT LEADERS: 1st District President 2014-2016 1 449 Kitty Larkin 2nd District President 2013-2015 2 355 Judy Kuta 3rd District President 2014-2016 3 13 Sheila Melby 4th District President 2013-2015 4 415 Donna Jensen 5th District President 2014-2016 5 406 Wilma Kidney 6th District President 2013-2015 6 75 Beth Puddy 7th District President 2014-2016 7 242 Marianne Lesko 8th District President 2013-2015 8 239 Joan Wilkinson 9th District President 2014-2016 9 11 Mary Krutz 10th District President 2013-2015 10 121 Jean Erlewine 11th District President 2014-2016 11 90 Linda Kostka 12th District President 2013-2015 12 499 Barbara McDaniel PROGRAM CHAIRMEN: Americanism 2014-2015 2 288 Shirley Krier Auxiliary Emergency Fund2014-2015 9 11 Pat Ziarnik ALABGS Committee Chairman 2014-2017 8 6 Diane Kranig Vice Chairman 2013-2016 7 273 Carol Sidwell Department President Automatic 10 326 Teresa Isensee Senior Vice President Automatic 4 416 Laura Calteux Executive Director 2013-2016 3 42 Dee Woolf Asst. Executive Director 2012-2015 3 482 Joanie Dickerson Exec. Secretary/Treasurer Automatic 7 273 Bonnie Dorniak Americanism Chairman Automatic 2 288 Shirley Krier Committee 2014-2017 9 11 Heidi Bremer Committee 2014-2017 9 512 Jeannine Conradt Committee 2012-2015 1 48 Jan Jordan Committee 2013-2016 11 547 Theresa Schindler Committee 2012-2015 3 352 Danyelle Thompson Bowling Committee Chairman 2012-2015 3 437 Anna Graham Dept President Automatic 10 326 Teresa Isensee Senior Vice President Automatic 4 416 Laura Calteux Exec. Secretary/Treasurer Automatic 7 273 Bonnie Dorniak Tournament Manager 2014-2017 3 385 Jenni Syftestad Committee 2012-2015 9 512 Lisa Blom Committee 2013-2016 3 385 Shannon Churchill Committee 2012-2015 9 512 Linda Coppock Committee 2013-2016 3 85 Germaine Hying Committee 2014-2017 Vacant Committee 2014-2017 11 90 Linda Kostka Committee 2013-2016 3 482 LaVon Schurman Children & Youth 2014-2015 2 83 Danie Wilson Liaison to Child Welfare Foundation 2014-2015 1 310 Pearl Behrend Community Service 2014-2015 4 416 Laura Calteux Constitution & Bylaws 2014-2015 3 360 Jan Pulvermacher-Ryan Education 2014-2015 8 10 Christine Johnsen Finance Committee Chairman 2013-2016 6 282 Diane Duscheck Office Policy Chairman Automatic 3 360 Jan Pulvermacher-Ryan NEC Automatic 3 360 Joyce Endres Committee 2014-2015 12 185 Gayle Janson Committee 2014-2017 7 284 Pat Smith Fundraising 2014-2015 10 121 Sue Vorwald Junior Activities 2014-2015 8 6 Lorrie Barber Assistant Jr. Activities 2014-2015 3 501 Rebecca Lovell Leadership Committee Chairman 2014-2015 7 118 Diane Weggen Committee 2014-2015 9 11 Berne Baer Committee 2014-2015 7 284 Pat Smith Legislative (current NEC) Automatic 3 360 Joyce Endres M. Louise Wilson Education Fund 2014-2015 6 364 Sandra Hinkle Membership 2014-2015 10 326 Joan Chwala UD & R 2014-2015 4 434 Bonnie Jakubczyk UD & R 2014-2015 2 189 Mary Petrie UD & R 2014-2015 12 District Presidents Junior Representative 2014-2015 8 10 Morgan Johnsen
OFFICERS: Term Dist Unit Name Music (current Chaplain) Automatic 3 482 Joanie Dickerson National Security 2014-2015 2 355 Amy Luft Office Policy Committee Chairman 2012-2015 3 360 Jan Pulvermacher-Ryan Committee 2013-2016 1 79 Reta Bohnsack Committee 2014-2017 4 192 Diana Sirovina Past Presidents Parley/ Cavalcade of Memories Automatic 12 185 Gayle Janson Poppy 2014-2015 12 278 Laurel DuBois Liaisons to TAL Communications Committee 2014-2015 7 273 Bonnie Dorniak 2014-2015 9 302 Loretta Shellman Public Relations Committee Chairman 2014-2015 1 48 Jan Jordan Committee 2014-2015 3 352 Mariah Pursley Committee 2014-2015 3 308 Sharon Zales Standing Rules 2014-2015 4 192 Diana Sirovina Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee Chairman 2014-2019 3 360 Joyce Endres National Advisor 2014-2019 3 360 Jan Pulvermacher-Ryan Exec/ Secretary/Treasurer 2014-2019 7 273 Bonnie Dorniak President Automatic 10 326 Teresa Isensee Senior Vice President Automatic 4 416 Laura Calteux Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation VA&R Chairman 2014-2015 7 118 Virginia Kodl Director of Hospital Volunteers 2014-2015 7 51 Andrea Page Christmas Gift Shop 2014-2015 4 416 Florence Groth Gift Shop Assistant 2014-2015 4 416 Kathy Zagar Field Service 2014-2015 7 52 Kelli Mades Home Service 2014-2015 7 52 Kelli Mades Homeless Women Veterans2014-2015 10 53 Judy Walters HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVES & DEPUTIES Chippewa Falls – Wisconsin Veterans Home Representative 2014-2015 10 53 Nancy Randen Deputy 2014-2015 10 326 Joan Chwala Iron Mountain, MI – Oscar G. Johnson USVAMC Associate Representative 2014-2015 9 150 Cora Gavigan Associate Deputy 2014-2015 9 476 Joyce Sporrer Kenosha - Dayton House Representative 2014-2015 4 537 Sue Hembrook Assistant 2014-2015 1 544 Evelyn Clancy King – Wisconsin Veterans Home Representative 2014-2015 8 161 Nancy Neuroth Assistant Representative 2014-2015 8 161 Alice Bentley Deputy 2014-2015 8 161 Shirley A. Johnson Deputy 2014-2015 8 161 Dawn Lind Madison - Middleton Memorial VAMC Representative 2014-2015 3 84 Rose Wenger Deputy 2014-2015 3 151 Darlene Jensen Milwaukee – Zablocki Memorial VAMC Representative 2014-2015 4 434 Bonnie Jakubczyk Deputy 2014-2015 1 449 Sharon Miller Deputy 2014-2015 4 537 Shirley Scott Deputy 2014-2015 4 416 Kathy Zagar Minneapolis, MN – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Associate Representative 2014-2015 10 121 Betty Swenson Associate Deputy 2014-2015 10 121 Jeanne Williams Tomah – VA Medical Representative 2014-2015 7 201 Patricia Flanders Deputy 2014-2015 7 52 Mary Callaway Deputy 2014-2015 7 201 Zetta Fredrickson Deputy 2014-2015 7 201 Laura Hubert Union Grove – Wisconsin Veterans Home Representative 2014-2015 1 171 Marcie Perez Deputy 2014-2015 Vacant
AUGUST 21, 2014
CALENDAR FUNDRAISER WINNERS JUNE 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
25.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 500.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 25.00 15.00
07449 03122 41515 11830 39536 18536 44976 35323 07996 19456 17713 22829 23388 10818 22358 09572 41465 08046 32925 47061 22781 26824 07644 37959 44394 01483 39297 25178 11684 38461
ALA #173-Whitewater Whitewater Veronica Kusters Racine Rose Koepl Stanley Carol Gort Sheboygan Falls Barb Wittmann Brillion Sandra Deane Sun Prairie Evelyn Schye Cashton Karen Massey Shiocton Carmen Rivas Milwaukee Phyllis Lucey Boscobel James Rutledge Monroe Bobbie Hulbert Albany Lisa Majewski Fort Atkinson Carol Kolpin Plymouth Judith Rodgers Avoca Bernadette Frank Beaver Dam Virginia Kodl Thorp Dorothy Bruder Milwaukee Arlene Vande Voort Little Chute Mary Hart Neillsville Beulah Manteufel Barneveld Doris Moe Oakdale MN Mike Jaeger Greenfield Melanie Hoag Dresser Beatrice Niemi Hurley Audrey Carpenter Reedsburg Joan Erickson Dunbar Carolyn Maatta Alamo TX LaVerne Molyneux Thiensville Margaret Larson River Falls
JULY 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
15.00 15.00 15.00 500.00 15.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00
34762 00404 10040 09443 30158 25937 00429 41799 19241 06268 26979 34556 42040 19938 00404 40052 28523 43698 33499 32339 N/A 33732 40668 35499 41669 29412 31592 45201 35980 00479 36074
Margaret Vanish Mosinee Mitchel Fisher Kimberly Teresa Szejna Milwaukee Marcella Kliner Portage Jackie Replogle Waupaca Carol Diestler Ocean City NJ Suzanne Schroeder Fremont Joy Colville Bloomer Debbie Krueger Waterloo Leo Endres Madison Jodi Robinson Rhinelander Pat Scobell Wausau Cecilia Nelson Chetek Pamela Venden Blue Mounds Mitchel Fisher Kimberly Esther Mueller Gillett Charlotte Bavinck Appleton Ruth Breske Lake Tomahawk Mike Birling Seymour Debra Zook Eau Claire Marion Skibba Stevens Point Evelyn Lubinski Seymour Judith Ganschow Eleva Dorothy LePak Shawano Anne Schindler Colfax Merl Kitto Superior Genevieve Lenser Chaseburg Pat Smith West Salem Aurelia Dalebroux Luxemburg Renata Quillen Grafton Gloria Shea Green Bay
94th Annual Convention RESOLUTION APPROVED The following resolution was presented at the 94th Wisconsin American Legion Auxiliary Convention in Appleton, Wisconsin: Whereas it has been repeatedly suggested by officers of varying positions within the organization that: 1) The position of Department Membership Chairman be expanded in term length with some form of mentoring process and 2) The position of Department Membership Chairman be included as a mandatory stepping stone for one’s progression to Department President Be it resolved: that under Department Bylaws Article V Standing Committees, a new section be added to state that the Membership Committee be comprised of a chairman that is a member of the Department Executive Board and two committee members appointed by the Department President. The Department First Vice President shall serve as Chairman of the Membership Committee.