Post Everlasting March 20th, 2023
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Paint, Sip, and Socialize Feb 23, 2023
Poinsettias Delivery November 2022
Poinsettias were delivered to veterans and Auxiliary members in local nursing homes by Les Shaunce,Diane Shaunce, Sid Troutener, Lowell Peterson, Sue Allen, Albert Allen, Lynn Koza, Bill Koza, and Arlyn Anderson.
Pots on Broadway, November 2022
2nd Place winners of the Pots on Broadway contest
Post 56 Auxilians, Paulette Anderson and Lynn Koza decorated the Pots on Broadway contest.
Veteran's Day Nov. 11, 2022
Commemorative Coins, November 2022
2022 Commemorative Coins
2022 Commemorative Coins
2022 Commemorative Coins
St John's
2022 Commemorative Coins
2022 Commemorative Coins
Presentation of coins to the veterans and the spouses of deceased veterans in local nursing homes
2022 Commemorative Coins
Legion Post 56 Auxiliary Quilts of Valor Sept 23, 2022
Orland Lee
Wayne Dierks
Ralph Dougherty
Harold Bolinger
Nation of Patriots Sept 3rd 2022
Flag arrived from Eden Prairie
Kris Stolpa transfers the flag to Lowell Millhouse
Lowell Millhouse, Albert Lea Rider representative for Post 56, was presented the flag from Eden Prairie
Lowell and Pauline Millhouse and Kris Stolpa
Sept 4, 2022
Sept 4, 2022
Sept 4, 2022
Over 70 bikes traveled to Mason City, IA to transfer the flag
Legion Post 56 Auxiliary 1st Quilts of Valor Presentation
Charles Foster was presented the 1st Quilt of Valor by the Auxiliary on July 29, 2022. Present was Hans Foster, grandson, who was recently commissioned as Lt. Col. Charles is a retired Lt. Col.
Linda Harig made the quilt.
Legion Auxiliary Installation of Officers June 23, 2022
Carol Smith & Beth Anderson Executive Committee, Lynn Koza Historian & Sgt at Arms, Carol Olson Chaplain, Jean Enstad Treasurer, Beth Birch Vice President, Jo Hanson President. Not pictured Angie Larson, secretary
Legion Auxiliary 2022 Continuous Year Awards
June 23, 2022 the following were presented the Continuous Year Award: Bev Grotsun, Faith Ryan, Mavis Bryson, Karen Olson, ShaRon Eng, Paulette Anderson, Sharon Olson, Audrey Johannsen.
Not pictured: Diane Shaunce, Ivy Babcock, Sharon Esch, Nanciann Jensen, Rose Kaufman, Sandra Lind, Angela Erickson, Ami Guardino, Linda Gries, Deann Oakland, Elizabeth Bengry, Paula Benett, Kathy Huston, Alice VanVooren, Judy Christensen, Doris Hansen, Bev Lemmens, Phillis Olson, Lisa Stegenga, Angela Stickfort, Selma Lent, Shirley Noaeill, Kim Seath, Bernice Thorson, Sue Knutson
June 13, 2022 Flag Burning Ceremony
Memorial Day 2022
Wreath presentation at Fountain Lake
Wreath presentation at Fountain Lake
Wreath presentation at Fountain Lake
Legionnaire of the Year Arlyn Anderson
Wreath presentation at Fountain Lake
Wreath presentation at Fountain Lake
Post Commander Ole Olson presiding at the Memorial service
Graceland Cemetery
Wreath presentation at Fountain Lake
Presenters of the wreaths
Honor Guard
Presenters of the wreaths
American Legion Post 56 Auxiliary
Presenters of the wreaths
American Legion Post 56
American Legion Post 56 Auxiliary
American Legion Post 56 Auxiliary
Aryln Anderson
American Legion Post 56 Auxiliary
American Legion Post 56 Auxiliary
American Legion Post 56 Auxiliary
Paulette Anderson
Veterans of Foreign War Post 447
Veterans of Foreign War Post 447
Veterans of Foreign War Post 447
Robert Sharp VFW Commander
Women's veteran group
Veterans of Foreign War Post 447
Veterans of Foreign War Post 447
Deanna Luedtke
Disabled American Veterans
Veterans of Foreign War Post 447
Disabled American Veterans
William Koza
MN National Guard
MN National Guard
Disabled American Veterans
1st Sgt David Enser
Gold Star Family
MN National Guard
Gold Star Family
Don and Deb Goodnature
POW/MIA
MN National Guard
Gold Star Family
Al Brooks
District 1 Convention May 21st, 2022 Albert Lea, MN
Auxiliary Registration table
District 1 Auxiliary officers
Installation of the newly elected District 1 Auxiliary Officers
Lynn Koza was presented the American Legion Auxiliary 2021-2022 Caregiver Certificate of Appreciation from Patty Coleman, Auxiliary Dept President and Tania Bettermann, District 1 President.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at the beginning of the Legion convention
MN Department Commander Tom Fernlund addressed the Legion members
May 7, 2022 District 1 SAL/Riders Conference
Newly elected District 1 President Mary Hanson was congratulated by out going District 1 president Mike Parry
May 7, 2022 District 1 SAL/Riders Conference
Installation of the newly elected District 1 Officers
May 7, 2022 District 1 SAL/Riders Conference
May 7, 2022 District 1 SAL/Riders Conference
May 7, 2022 District 1 SAL/Riders Conference
SAL and Riders Conference meeting
Legionnaire of the Year 2022
Post Commander Ole Olson presented Arlyn Anderson with the Legionnaire of the Year award
April 18, 2022
Continuous Year Awards ceremony April 18, 2022
Post Commander Ole Olson presented Continuous Year Awards to Gary Neist and Tom Henderson. Unable to attend was Greg Morfitt, Charles Peterson, & Terry Vandersnick