quilts of Valor to home bound Post 56 veterans
On Sept 9, 2026, Lynda Harig presented Alvin Knutson his QOV. Alvin served in the US Army from 1958 - 1960.
Alvin with Lynda Harig and Paulette Anderson QOV represenatives.
On Sept 9. 2026, Paulette Anderson and grandson presented Russell Furland his QOV. Russell served in the US Navy from 1956 - 1957.
Russell and his family.
Greg Morfitt was presented his QOV in August 10th. Greg served in the US Army from 1969-1970 as a gunman with the 23rd Infantry Division. He received the Bronze medal, Purple Heart and 2 commendations
Greg and daughters.
Quilts of Valor to Waseca County veterans
Quilts of Valor presented to David Leinke and Charles Meyer in Waldorf, MN on August 22, 2026. David Leinke served in the US Navy from 1961 - 1964. Charles Meyer served in the US Army from 1969 - 1971.
Quilts of Valor Events
Sept 28th 2026, Beth BIrch, Auxiliary President, presented Post Commander Ole Olson with a 250th Anniversary ornament in appreciation for Ole's work with the Legion.
August 28, 2026 Post 56 Auxiliary donated $1000 to the Quilts of Valor. L to R is Beth Birch, Auxiliary president, Linda Harig, QOV leader, Paulette Anderson Auxiliary Secretary, and Carrie Schmitz Auxiliary Chaplain
DAV Chapter 16 donated $1000 to the Quilts of Valor Aug 28th, 2026
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 Aug 30th at Trinity Lutheran church
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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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