2015 August and September Newsletter
ALA State Convention is over for another year; it was great. We have a new ALA State
President, Barbara Washburn. Her theme is “Always Remember” and her leadership school and
homecoming reception is October 3, 2015 in Aurora, Nebraska.
ALA Department is having another calendar lottery raffle. The sales start September 1st
and they are $50.00 a piece like last year. I have 50 calendars available, if anyone would like to
help me sell them please contact me. I will bring some to the executive board meeting and the
Fall Round-up.
Calendar of Events:
September 1, 2015 Tuesday
Bingo at the Grand Island Veterans Home in the Liberty Café. Sponsored by District 10,
be there at 7pm.
September 12, 2015 Saturday
District 10 Executive Board Meeting. 10am at the Wilcox Lions Hall in Wilcox. The
Hall is on the east side of the street (on Main Street). District officers and County
Presidents are strongly encouraged to attend.
September 19, 2015 Saturday
Fall Round-up in Lawrence, NE Kent Kailey Post 45
11:30 am registration starts
Noon meal consisting of sandwiches and salads. Free will offering.
1:00 pm Joint meeting with the Legion
2:30 pm auction with proceeds going to the Grand Island Veterans’ Home and the Grand
Island Medical Center
Please bring items to sell: baked goods, homemade items, canned goods, bought items,
and etc.
During Department Convention in Kearney, we were given a list of items needed at Grand
Island. If you bring items to Fall Round-up, we will be sure to get them there.
October 3, 2015 Saturday
ALA President Barbara Washburn’s Leadership School and Homecoming Reception in
Aurora. Joint Meeting at 10:30 am. Lunch to follow. 1:00 pm Auxiliary session beings.
Reception to follow at 5:00 pm with cocktail hour.
November 7, 2015 Saturday
District 10 Oratorical Contest – 1:00 pm Minden High School