Fred Hancock Auxiliary Unit No. 19

The Fred Hancock Auxiliary Unit #19 is looking forward to a great fall season!  
Many thanks to our 2017-2018 Officers for their support of Unit #19’s progress: Erika Tiede, Vice President, Linda Cook, Secretary, Esther Maas, Treasurer, Rhonda Jarvis, Historian, Elva Schulz, Chaplain, and Evelyn Lundstrom-Weiss, Sergeant at Arms.
We are pleased announce that Doris Werth and Pacita (Tess) Martin have joined our Unit to help us serve veterans and their families.
In June and July we participated in the following events:  Erika Tiede, Evelyn Lundstrom-Weiss and I provided support for Café Vets; Elva Schulz represented our Unit at the ALA Department Convention in Kennewick; Linda Cook and I participated in the Renton River Days Parade by riding on the Post’s truck float (thank you Linda for decorating it!!) and also helped staff the Post’s Renton River Days Booth.
In August, we attended planning meetings for both the Post and District.
We are very excited to sponsor a HOLIDAY BAZAAR fundraiser at Post #19 on Friday and Saturday, October 20 and 21 from 9 am to 5 pm.  Members of the community are invited to set up “rented” tables to sell holiday handicrafts which will help the Auxiliary to promote its programs and network with the Renton community.  Please contact us if you would like to “rent” a table for a nominal fee or donate items for this holiday-themed event. All are welcome!  For more information please call Diana Hagen, 425-271-3881.
Membership notices will be coming soon.  We look forward to working together – “to participate in and contribute to the accomplishment of the aims and purposes of The American Legion.”  
Sincerely, Diana Hagen
Auxiliary Unit #19 President

Mark your calendars for the following activities:
Sunday, September 10, 2 pm District #11 Meeting at Kent Post #78
Monday, September 18, 10 am Sew & Chat with a potluck at 12 noon
Wednesday, September 27, 2 pm Café Vets
Thursday, September 28, 12:30 pm Luncheon Dineout at Amante’s Pizza & Pasta
Sunday, October 1, 11 am District #11 Fall Conference at Post #127
Wednesday, October 11, 7-8:30 pm Henry Bohne Memoir Writing Part 1
Monday, October 16, 10 am Sew & Chat with a potluck at 12 noon
Wednesday, October 18, 7-8:30 pm Henry Bohne Memoir Writing Part 2
Friday & Saturday, October 20 & 21, 9 am – 5 pm Unit #19 Holiday Bazaar
Wednesday, October 25, 2 pm Café Vets
Thursday, October 26, 6:30 pm Post Potluck 

 

Photos enclosed:
1)    Café Vets at Post #19 (2)
2)    Renton River Days Parade Post #19 decorated truck float (4)
3)    Renton River Days Post #19 Booth
4)    Post  #19 Planning Meetin

 

Our Purpose

 

In fulfillment of our Mission, the American Legion Auxiliary adheres to the following purposes:

  • To support and advocate for veterans, active military and their families
  • To support the initiatives and programs of The American Legion
  • To foster patriotism and responsible citizenship
  • To award scholarships and promote quality education and literacy
  • To provide educational and leadership opportunities that uphold the ideals of freedom and democracy and encourage good citizenship and patriotism in government
  • To increase our capacity to deliver our Mission by providing meaningful volunteer opportunities within our communities
  • To empower our membership to achieve personal fulfillment through Service Not Self

It's time to renew your membership dues.
 Has your address changed?  Contact Esther Maas (425-255-7108) to update your address or pay your dues.
 We invite new members to join us!  We encourage your family members and friends to become involved in a great, rewarding experience – helping VETERANS and their families.   
WE NEED YOU!

 

COME JOIN US for Sew and Chat

 

We need your company/help in these projects for our veterans in the VA Hospitals.  We sew and tie lap robes, make ditty bags, stuff neck pillows, make wheel chair bags, wrap gifts and other things for the VA Hospital patients.  It doesn't requre much talent or experience - just come and enjoy.  We laugh and discuss the problems of the world.  Men are welcome to come join us.

 

Only a FEW hours are needed and so MUCH can be accomplished!