Auxiliary February 2026 Bulletin

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Happy Valentines to all 3rd District Members,

Thank you to all the units that have supported my project for the Hasting Veterans

Home (Landscaping) and the St. Peter Regional Treatment (Disc Golf Course). I am

getting closer to my goal of $4,000.00 dollars.

A Big Thank you to all the units that came to the Mid-Winter Conference at the

American Legion Post 586 in Lonsdale. I hope you share all the information that was

presented with the members of your unit and the information helped clarify what is expected of the unit each year when carrying out your programs and sending needed information to the Department and District. It was so nice to see everyone that attended the Mid-Winter Conference.

For Valentines Day, I would like to see our units go into our community. For example: go to elementary school to make Valentines cards, visit a veteran and give them a card or bring goods or balloons or flowers to show how much you appreciate them for their service to our country.

I attended the Poppy Palooza workshop at the Waconia American Legion Post 150. It was such a good time visiting and making the poppies.

I am going to American Legion Post 2 at Shakopee for the Decades Trivia Night. Some members attended in the past and had a lot of fun. I am looking forward to that night.

On February 21, 2026, I am planning to attend the Leadership Conference that will be held at the Cosmos Community Center. I hope to get some new ideas and use them to further my experiences with people.

Four Chaplain Day is on February 3rd. Please remember to honor the bravery of the 4 Chaplains who died while saving the lives of Military and civilian personal as the USS Dorchester sank on February 3rd, 1943.

On February 4th the USO will celebrate its birthday. The USO is the bridge connecting overseas soldiers to their families, friends and home. The USO is partnered with the War Department and later with the Department of Defense. To help support the USO we can provide entertainment care packages.

February 8th through the 14th is National Salute to Veterans Patients week. This week is dedicated to honoring and recognizing the sacrifices of Veterans receiving care at VA medical centers and to raise awareness about the importance of these facilities and encourage community involvement through visits and volunteer opportunities. Please take time to visit someone in your community, nursing home or Veterans Home.

American Legion Auxiliary

Third District Newsletter

February 2026

If your members know anyone that is in the Coast Guard Reserve, help them celebrate their Birthday on February 19 and 85th years of their establishment. Remember to thank them for all their dedication to serving our county.

Ann Bovy Third District President