On January 19th, 2024, the American Legion Auxiliary presented the Quilts of Valor to the following recipients: Leo Yost, Harold Holstad, Larry Lestrud, and Terry Vandersnick at the Post 56 Legion in Albert Lea, MN
On November 15, 2024, Bob Sharp VFW Post 447 Post Commander and Adjutant Greg Sundholm presented a $2000 donation to the Quilts of Valor Linda Harig, Quilts of Valor leader and Beth Birch, Albert Lea Legion Post 56 Auxiliary President.
On Sept 26th, 2024, Post 56 Auxiliary presented a generous donation in support of the club. Over the summer, the auxiliary raised monies from rummage and bake sales, and sold walking tacos. Post Commander Ole Olson and 1st Vice Commander Kurt Freitag were presented the donation from Board Member Theresa Knudtson, Secretary Paulette Anderson, President Beth Birch, & treasurer Jean Enstad.
Bonnie Schneider installed the following 2024-2025 Post 56 Auxiliary officers: (L to R) Executive Committee Sandy Norby & Theresa Knudtson; President Beth Birch, Secretary Paulette Anderson, Treasurer Jean Enstad, Historian and Sgt-At-Arms Lynn Koza.
Several certificates were awarded for their years of continuous membership at Post 56. L to R: 50 yrs- Bonnie Schneider & Carrie Schmitz; 40 yrs- Margaret Hagen, Rhodette Groe, Shari Van Wey, & Julie Ehlers; 30 yrs Carol Smith.
Members not present were:
25 yrs - Pat Gjersvik
30 yrs - Betty Anderson, Betty Pekins, Marlene Wasmoen
35 yrs - Mary Byran, Loid Stotts
40 yrs - Barbara Lysne, Sandra Simonson
45 yrs - Shirley Indrelie
50 yrs - Janet Scherb
60 yrs - Pat Stern
70 yrs - Mary Hallum
May 1st 2024, Jean Enstad, Treasurer, and Paulette Anderson, Secretary, presented Hannah Estes & Michael Olson $500 scholarships at Albert Lea High School.
Beth Birch, Auxiliary President, presents Ole Olson, Post Commander, the 105th American Legion birthday cake at the Post Everlasting Ceremony.
Beth Birch presents a check to the Commander for American Legion's birthday.
Auxiliary, Legion, and SAL volunteers serving for the ceremony.
Copyright © 2024 Albert Lea American Legion Post 56 - All Rights Reserved.
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.