AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY NEWS 

Ladies, 

We are still in shock over how well our FUNDRAISER
KICKOFF for MATTHEW DUVAL, the 11 year-old
brain-damaged boy that is wheelchair bound did. When
we had our first meeting, all our committee members
thought it would take at least a year to secure enough
donations to buy him a handicapped van. WELL WE Dill
IT IN FIVE WEEKS. We had an abundance of love and
donations given to Matthew in a short amount of time.
We purchased a van and had money left over for the
insurance, tags, etc. Enough money was left over for
whatever he needs for the van, gas for transportation
and other expenses. The Shriners Children’s Hospital
accepted and have evaluated Matthew. They will perform
operations and whatever help is needed. 

Thanks to all that made donations and volunteered on
this fundraiser. Matthew and his grandmother will see
a light at the end of the tunnel now and their life
will be a little easier. 

If you need to renew your membership for 2006, do so
now. Mail your dues to Louise Leonard, 106 S. Woodfin
Ct., Forest, VA 24551 in the amount of $30.00. Mail
your dues as soon as possible so we can sit on the
front row at the Department Convention instead of next
to the last row. Thanks to all of you that paid your
dues for 2006. 

CHILDREN AND YOUTH EASTER EGG HUNT is scheduled for
April 15, 2006 at Legion Memorial Park. The time is 1
:00 PM. Any child 12 and under is invited. That
includes any non-members child. 

The Children and Youth Covered Dish Supper is planned
for April 13, 2006 at the Post Home. The time is 6:30
P.M. All members & auxiliary members are invited along
with their immediate family. The auxiliary is
furnishing the meats and beverages. We are asking all
members to bring a vegetable dish or dessert. An award
will be presented to an eight year-old boy that saved
his fathers life. Please plan on attending. 

Our regular meeting night is the third Thursday of
each month at 7:30 P.M. We meet the same night as the
men so you can ride with your husband. Come out and
attend. Refreshments are served after the meeting.

We hope you have a great day 

                                                                    Keeping you informed,
                                                                    Louise Leonard, Secretary