McDonald Ryan Unit discuss Poppy Day

DANBURY-McDonald Ryan Unit 276 met June 13 at the home of Karen Hodson in McCook. Nine members were present for the meeting which was called to order by the president at 2 p.m.

The May minutes were read and approved, and a treasurer's report was given and bills allowed for Poppy Day Poster prizes to the sixth grade at Southwest Elementary School.

The Bartley unit and post will host a Girl and Boy State Program at the Bartley Legion Hall in Bartley on Monday, July 9, at 7:30 p.m.

The families of the delegates are invited as well as area unit and post members of Indianola, Lebanon, Bartley and Danbury.

The unit will have a drawing for the patriotic afghan raffle that night. Proceeds will be contributed to the Mike Helm campaign as National Legion Commander at the 92nd Department convention in Kearney, June 28-July 1.

Unit member Karen Hodson will serve as District 9 page, and will take office as District 9 President at the convention.

A donation of 21 crocheted scarves will be made to the various veteran homes.

The last news letter from outgoing District 9 President Karen Brown emphasized membership and Flag Day.

The secretary reminded members to save copies of letters written on behalf of veteran affairs and benefits to congressmen, and the replies.

She also reviewed the unit program book, and the unit newsletter that will be sent to explain the increase in dues. Donation of hours and expenses were compiled for end-of-year reports.

On May 19, the unit had a successful Poppy Day in the lobby of Schmick's Market in McCook.

The unit wishes to thank Schmeck's and local and area people for donations to Poppy Day. After the cost of the poppies and an amount is sent to department for veteran affairs, the unit contributes funds to veteran projects--Yanks Who Gave, Veteran's Dollar Days, Gift Shop where veterans may select gift for their familes, or receive gifts, the Legion Child Welfare, Little Red Schoolhouse (nurse scholarship), Veteran's Home Assessment, Children's Miracle Network, Auxiliary Emergency Funds for veterans or their familes and special gifts to individual veteran homes and a special department president project.

The following officers were elected with installation at the July meeting at the home of Wanda Miller in McCook:

President-Patsy Redfern, Vice president-Karen Hodson, Secretary-Wanda Miller, Treasurer-Janice Kisker, and Chaplain-Jessica Thomas.