Article submitted by Kathryn Kyvig, secretary

The VFW Auxiliary to Starbuck Post 4582 held their regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the meeting room of the VFW with President Karen Tharaldson presiding. The Chaplain offered the opening prayer and the pledge to the flag was given.  The roll call of officers found 12 present and 2 absent with 15 total members present. The secretary’s report was read and approved. The treasurer’s report was read and filed subject to audit.  

Information noted: The next Auxiliary Meeting will be held on Oct. 10th, 2022 at 2 p.m. The District 5 Auxiliary Meeting will be held on Oct. 2 in Madison, Minn. A thank you note from the Minnewaska Community Health Services for a donation to help celebrate Memorial Day was read.

Unfinished business: The Charter was draped in honor of Lil Lavoy, past department president, who passed away on July 11, 2022. The Silver Tea is scheduled for Sept. 17 to honor members aged 70 and older.  

New business: Ruby Aaberg moved to pay the bills.  Lois Brecht seconded the motion and the motion carried. Deb Kuusisto moved to send $100 to the VFW National Home for Children. Donna Frank seconded the motion and the motion carried. The Night to Unite will be held at the Depot area on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. The VFW Post and Auxiliary’s display area will be open. The Veterans Dinner will be held on Friday, Nov. 11, at the Starbuck VFW. A quilt raffle will be held that night also. 

Carol Engh’s name was drawn for the quarter drawing and Joyce Odegaard’s name was drawn for the door prize of $9. She was not in attendance. The meeting was closed according to the rituals.