For the 2007 membership year, the Go Getter requirements will be changed in an attempt to get in touch with our members. As before, 30 points will be needed but each member must have a new information sheet filled out. It will be the responsibility of each recruiter to get this sheet filled out and turned into the office to get credit for each new or renewal member. Currently we only have 80 email addresses for members and the majority of the member information is very outdated and incomplete. Recruiters please take the time to help the Legion obtain accurate updated member information. The information sheets are available in the office.

Don’t Forget about the Community Picnic on August 10th on the Legion Lawn!

Flag Disposal

Post 2 is preparing for a flag disposal ceremony later in the summer. Anyone who has a worn or tattered flag may drop it off at the Post #2 office.

The fundraising keeps moving forward and we have reached $180,000.  Recent donations have been Boulger Funeral Home $3000, Hanson Runsvold Funeral Home $3000, Orthopedic Associates $500, Strata Concrete $500, Vision Bank $500, KBW Associates $500, Mike and Virginia Borgin $300, Wanzek Construction $250, AW Larson $250, Chester Vosberg $200, Salon Professional Academy $125, Gerald and Donna Kavanaugh $100, and ATM Services $50.

The Membership Committee, headed up by 1st Vice Commander Russ Stabler, is looking for businesses open to a presentation from the Legion.  The purpose is to the explain the various Legion programs and the benefits of membership.  The best time is at the beginning or end of the work day and the presentation takes about 15 minutes.  If you are interested call the Post #2 office at 293-3930 with your name and number and you will be contacted.

The Impact Foundation, a subsidiary of the Dakota Medical Foundation, has picked Post 2 as a client.  There is no cost to the Legion for this relationship.  The Foundation will provide fundraising training, brochure development, grant writing, donor development, and a planned giving program.  Representatives will speak to the Executive Committee in July and at the Post meeting in August.

Recently an employee in Washington, DC illegally took home confidential veterans information which was then stolen during a burglary.  The VA has set up a toll free number to assist veterans whose credit may be compromised.  If you have questions for the VA call 1-800-333-4636 or the ND Consumer Protection at 1-800-426-2600.

Defibrillator Donated to Post #2

In memory of Ralph Hoff the Dakota Medical Foundation has donated a defibrillator unit to the Post.  It will be installed in the coat closet outside of the Lounge with a hall sign marking the location.  It is simple to operate and will guide the user through its operation.

The United Patriotic Bodies July 4th parade will be held in Moorhead this year.  The route starts at noon at the Foundation Annex Building at 1033 4th Avenue South and continues to the campus of MSUM.  July 4th festivities  begin at 1:00 pm on campus.

Pool and dart leagues are forming.  Play begins in September and continues until the spring.  There are different types of teams league who play Monday through Friday night starting at 7:00.  Legion sponsored teams receive a free league shirt.  Check at the Club for more details on the leagues and to sign up.

Microsoft and ByteSpeed Computers have donated hardware and software for the Post 2 computer upgrade project.  When finished the Post will have five computers networked together with the most up to date software on the market.  The software includes our new accounting program and wireless intern access for the Legion staff and Club customers.

The inaugural Legion Open Golf Tournament will be held Monday, September 11th at Edgewood Golf Course.  The four person scramble will start at 1:00.  Afterwards there will be a steak fry at the Legion and Monday night football featuring the Vikings.  Register at the Club or call 237-4013.

Post 2 is preparing for a flag disposal ceremony later in the summer.  Anyone who has a worn or tattered flag may drop it off at the Post #2 office.

Plan now for your weddings, anniversaries and Christmas parties at the Legion.  The Legion has rooms that will accommodate small groups up to banquet seating for 320.  Rooms can be arranged in theatre, classroom or banquet seating.  Call 293-3930 for availability and prices.

The Legion has several projects that we need help with this year.  Projects include office help, building maintenance and grounds upkeep.  If you have time check with Sarah Kim or Bob Jacobson in the office.

Ideas are requested for the artwork for the downstairs lobby.  The Post wants one significant piece for each of the four branches of the service.  The ideas should either be a painting or wall hanging.  Suggestions may be dropped off to the Commander in the office.

Bob Long has been chosen as a ND delegate to the American Legion National Convention in Salt Lake City, UT, August 25-31.  Bob has been a Legion member for 49 years and has been active in many Legion programs and the 40 et 8.  He was Commander in 1975 and is a Gold Life member.

The Legion is looking for someone to sell ads for the newsletter and the bathroom ad boards on a monthly bais.  Drop a resume off at the Legion office with your contact information.

With great fanfare the Legion dedicated its new sign on May 15th.  The 50-year-old sign was refurbished by Cook Sign Company and an electronic reader board attached in place of the magnetic letter section.  TV cameras caught the action as we celebrated with the Little Red River Valley Band, Post 2 Color Guard, Mayor Bruce Furness, 1948 Past Commander Warner Litten, 1948-49 Building Committee member Ed Stern, 1958 Past Commander John West, Dick Walstad of Cook Sign Company and Commander Dave Rice.

Michael Traynor of Fargo was elected as North Dakota Boys State Governor at the annual Boys State Convention in Wahpeton.  Michael of the oldest of three children of Dr. Michael and Mary Beth Traynor.  He will be a senior at Shanley High School in the fall.  Michael will now travel to the Washington, DC area and participate in Boys Nation in July.

The KC Club on Broadway will be renting upstairs space at the Legion on a temporary basis.  They lost their long time location and are looking for another permanent home.  We anticipate they will be with us between three and six months.  Greet them and make them feel at home!