3-part installation, fundraiser this Thursday

American Legion Auxiliary of Post 10, will hold a special ceremony tomorrow at the post home, located at 6th and Oklahoma.

There are three parts of the ceremony beginning at 12 p.m – Investiture of New Charter, Initiation of Members, and Installation of Officers.

A luncheon will proceed the I3 ceremony. As a fundraiser, there will be a crocheted American Flag, created by Judith Hahn, which will be raffled during the event. The flag measures 52”x64”.

And will be on display. American Legion Post 10 Auxiliary President is Jenniffer Stacy. After a time of inactivity, the Auxiliary has been restarted and are seeking additional members.

“In the spirit of Service, Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad.”

Information is also being sought about the background of a quilt found in some of the memorabilia of Post 10, stated member Beth Myers. The quilt is 39”x48” and features stars and hearts.

Anyone with information on who created it can contact Myers at 989-915-5608.

Founded in 1919, The American Legion Auxiliary has nearly 1 million members from all walks of life. The Auxiliary administers hundreds of volunteer programs, gives tens of thousands of hours to its communities and to veterans, and raises millions of dollars to support its own programs, as well as other worthwhile charities familiar to Americans. It is all accomplished with volunteers.

While originally organized to assist The American Legion, the Auxiliary has achieved its own unique identity while working sideby- side with the veterans who belong to The American Legion. Like the Legion, the Auxiliary’s interests have broadened to encompass the entire community.

The American Legion Auxiliary is made up of the male and female spouses, grandmothers, mothers, sisters, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion.

For information on how to become involved, call Jenniffer Stacy at 839-286-4136.