September 21st, 2014 Meeting Junior President: “The meeting will now come to order.” The Junior president gives three raps of the gavel to signal members to rise. Junior President: “The members will place their hand over their heart while the colors are advanced.” Junior President: “Our chaplain will offer prayer.” In place of the following prayer, the chaplain may substitute one of her choosing. Junior Chaplain: “Our Father, we thank Thee for this great country of ours, and for the sacrifice and service of our loved ones who have preserved it for us. Help us as Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary to continue loving service to those less fortunate than us. Amen.” Junior President: “Please join me in pledging allegiance to the flag.” When the finished, one rap of the gavel seats the members. Junior President: “I now declare the meeting of the Junior group of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit number 14 L D Lockhart, Department of Nevada, regularly convened.” Old Business: See below New Business: See below Junior President: “If there is no further business to come before the meeting, the chaplain will lead us in prayer.” The president gives three raps of the gavel to signal members to rise and stand in silence. Junior Chaplain: “Our Father, we thank Thee for the good works we have accomplished in this meeting and ask for your guidance as we continue our service to veterans, servicemembers and their families. Amen.” Junior President: “Until we meet again, let us remember that our obligation to our country can only be fulfilled by the faithful performance of all duties of citizenship. Let service to the community, state and nation always be our objective. Let us always be watchful of our organization and ourselves, that nothing steer us from the path of justice, freedom and democracy. The color bearers will retire the colors.” The members place their hand over their heart while salute the American flag as it is retired. Junior President: “The chair declares this meeting adjourned.” The president gives one rap of the gavel to adjourn the meeting. Old Business: Created new FACEBOOK: American Legion Auxiliary Junior Unit #14 News Article – Veterans Reporter Care Packages – June and July Boys and Girls Club/Metro Tie Dye National Guard Family Fair/Letters From Home Girls State Fourth of July Parade Graduation Awards Ceremony Christmas in July Fair/Letters From Home Holly Day in July Cake Disabled Donation Veterans Village VA Hospital Donation Magazines Vet Village Pop Tops for Patriotism CLV Municipal Court Pop Tops for Patriotism New Business: Discuss Meeting/Dates/Times/Locations Reporting - September 28, 2014 – Making Diaper Cakes – You must register ASAP: jodyshervanick@hotmail ask for the baby shower link. Unknown Date – Special Olympics – Veterans Nursing Home in BC October 4, 2014 – Military Mom To Be Baby Shower - You must register ASAP: jodyshervanick@hotmail ask for the baby shower link Poker Run – Saturday October 15th – Hand out water bottles/sit at Girls State Table, etc. 2 hour shifts National Guard – Fall Festival – October 25th from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Letters From Home Table October 31st Las Vegas Parade (150 year anniversary – walk) Ride to Recovery – November 8th – Hand out water bottles – help with stuffing welcome sacks – etc. Veterans Day Parade/Luncheon November 11th
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