January found the Gladbrook Legion hosting their annual appreciation soup supper for the Auxiliary, SAL, volunteer fire departments and G-L ambulance service on Tuesday, January 17 at 6:30pm. Since Mother Nature’s Sunday ice blizzard postponed the evening to this Tuesday, a large group attended to enjoy the oyster stew and chili. Prayer was offered by Joyce Swangel, Aux chaplain and after the meal, those able to stay, were able to listen to Kay Lowry give her Legislative report. The Legion members added many comments and questions while she asked what should be the highest priority programs for our new Congress, making for an interesting program. We then reconvened to our separate business meetings. President Jeanne opened the Auxiliary meeting with the Pledge to our Flag as we dispensed with the reading of the minutes. Treasurer Karen was unable to attend, but Jeanne reported on the balance In our account The Legion with Alliant Energy has replaced the ballasts and bulbs in the Memorial Building light fixtures with LED bulbs making for energy efficiency and brighter lighting throughout the kitchen, hallway and meeting rooms. The building was dedicated in 1989 and we need to keep updating the facility as possible. Gladbrook met their membership goal of 246 by December 31st as we welcomed Candice Bartel, Dinny Nielsen, Floriss Stamp, Jane Jordebrek, Mildred Vajgrt, Frances Bacon, Deborah Landt, Amanda and Mary Emke. Penny Gealewski and Roleen Havern as transfer members. Welcome. We have been asked to participate in a special soup tasting luncheon for the residents at the IVH in the LRC room on Saturday, Jan 21, 11am. We hope to be able to help another time. A list of possible questions for students to vote on at Tama County Government Day was discussed with interesting reactions. Upcoming dates were presented: The Juniors will be making valentines at their next meeting at Westbrook, 9:30 on Saturday, Feb 4. The Auxiliary’s winter sewing days will be held Wed and Thurs, Feb 15 and 16, 9am. We have materials and need you, a pair of scissors (or a machine if can) and a smile. On Wednesday, bring a can of soup (not cream) for the pot. Gladbrook will be hosting the District Junior Conference on Sunday April 2 starting with a 11am noon lunch as meeting follows with Kayla Vavroch, Dist President. Third District Conference will be held Saturday April 8 at the new Waverly Post Home. The State President, District President and County Presidents will be attending our Mother’s Day Tea on Monday, May 8 at 1:30pm. Our next meeting will be Monday, Feb 20 with Trudi Scott, Marilyn Carstensen and Joyce Swangel serving a lunch at 6:30p for the joint meeting. Lisa Reinhard will be giving her Americanism report to the group. Other announcements; The next Legion Pancake breakfast will be held on Sunday, February 19. Plan to attend the Lincoln Firemen’s annual omelet breakfast on Sunday, Feb 12. The Gladbrook Fish fry suppers are scheduled for Friday evening 5-8 on Feb 3, March 3 and Good Friday, April 14. Mark your calendar. The District Legion/Auxiliary Spring conference will be held on Saturday, April 8 at the new Waverly Post Home with 8am registrations. The State Mid-Winter Conference will be at the Des Moines Airport Holiday Inn, Feb 10-12. Opening on Friday evening, informational meetings on Saturday and closing with State Oratorical finals on Sunday morning. The Tama County joint meeting will be held at the Reinbeck Memorial Bldg on Tuesday 7pm on Feb 28. Plans for Tama County Government Day for Wednesday, April 12, 8am at the Reinig Center, will be on the agenda. Meeting adjourned with prayer by Joyce.