Quilts of Valor Events
April 17, 2026 Greg Sundholm, Brian Tlamka, and Lynn Berven, DAV representatives, presented a $1,000 donation to the QOV. Receiving the donation is Beth Birch, Auxiliary President, and Linda Harig, QOV Leader,
Union Center representative, John Herr, presented Linda Harig, QOV leader, $1000 donation to the Quilts of Valor March 20th, 2026.
On Feb 20th, 2026, the Moose organization donated $1000 towards the Quilts of Valor.
Poppy Day May 22-23 2026 Legion Auxiliary, Juniors & VFW
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2026 Auxilialry activities
On July 19th, 2026, Paulette Anderson and Carrie Schmitz presented a $1000 donation to the Board members of the North Star Honor Flight.
Installation of 26-27 Officers: Beth Birch - President, Paulette Anderson - Secretary, Carrie Schmitz - Chaplain, Lynn Koza - Historian & Sergeant-at-arms. Not pictured: Theresa Knudtson and Sandy Norby - Executive Committee and Jean Enstad - Treasurer.
May 6, 2026 Paulette Anderson and Jean Enstad presented a Auxiliary Scholarship to Addie Isaacson at the Albert Lea High School Scholarship presentation.
May 6, 2026 Paulette Anderson and Jean Enstad presented a Auxiliary Scholarship to Hanna Austinson at the Albert Lea High School Scholarship presentation.
Feb 28th Just Because Bakery presented a cookie decorating class at the Legion. From L to R: Theresa Knudtson, Sandy Norby, Paulette Anderson, Carrie Schmitz, and Jean Enstad
On Feb 28th 2026, The Legion Auxiliary presented a donation to Post 56. Presenting the check was Paulette Anderson-Secretary, Theresa Anderson-Executive Committee, Jean Enstad-Treasurer, Ole Olson Post Commander, Sandy Norby-Executive Committee, Anna Goedke-auxiliary member, and Carrie Schmitz-Chaplain.
Junior Auxiliary Flag Presentation July 4th at 11 am & 1 pm
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Junior Auxiliary 250th USA Birthday Rocks
250 rocks were painted by Post 56 Junior Auxiliary. They will distributed over the next month through out the communities of Albert Lea, Clarks Grove, Emmons, Alden, Stewartville, and Mankato.
The 1st 30 people who bring the rock to Albert Lea Legion will receive a 250 USA Birthday refrigerator magnet. Good luck hunting! Let's celebrate the USA 250th birthday
Junior Auxiliary events 2026
Freeborn County Women's Veteran representative, Deanna Luedtke, presented a donation to the Junior Auxiliary leader Paulette Anderson on March 20th, 2026
Jan 25th 2026 Junior Auxiliary 1st breakfast
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