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     American Legion Auxiliary, Gary Streeter Unit 108 

       United Methodist Church, 8944 E Sommer Drive 

               September 8, 2026, Meeting Minutes

1. Call to Order by President Vicky at 6:45 p.m.

2. Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and the ALA Preamble were conducted at our joint meeting with the Legion.

3. Roll Call:  President (P), Vice President (P), Sgt at 

Historian (P), Treasurer (P), Secretary (P), Membership (P) 

Chaplain (P)

4. Ten members attended. A Quorum was present.

5. Introduction of Guests: N/A

6. Reading/Approval of June 9, 2026, minutes, which were sent via email on June 11, 2026. 

Juanita moved, and Cindy seconded, to accept the June 2026 minutes. Motion unanimously approved.

7. Memorial for Deceased Member: N/A.

8. Reports:

a. President: Vicky reported the following:  

i. Record your volunteer hours. Service to Veterans: 10 hours per week for in-home caregiving. Five hours per week for out-of-home caregiving.

b. Vice President: Trish reported that the shed currently contains unit property and is full; the group decided to clean out the shed by the end of October – looking for volunteers. Unused items will be sold at the unit yard sale next spring unless a donor requests return of an item.

c. Treasurer: Pam reported no major changes since June; budget/report handed out.

d. Membership: Juanita reported the dues are now $45; members were asked to have payments ready next month for processing. Membership processing can start now; target for completing dues processing by December 31 to meet national deadline.

e. Historian: No report.

f. Publicity: No report.

g. Sunshine: Cindy reported that year-to-date, 22 birthday cards, five get-well cards, and 0 sympathy cards have been sent.

h. Creative Arts: Sally reported: booth at the County Fair (rodeo grounds) on September 10-13.

i. Girls State: Sally reported: received thank-you letters; group discussed fundraising to cover travel costs for girls attending programs.

9. Scholarship: No report.

10. Poppies: Diane reported: inventory has nearly depleted from last year; will need to purchase poppies for upcoming distribution. Estimated request is 1200 poppies to meet demand. 

11. Reading Correspondence: No report.

12. Old Business:

i. Fundraising

i. Raffle funds from tonight: N/A

ii. Fry’s Community Rewards: around $7.00 for last quarter

iii. Panera Bread: $89.07

iv. Panda Express: $73.88

v. Raising Cane's: no report

vi. Fall Dinner Fundraiser – planned for October 24

vii. Possibly a fundraiser at Pizza Hut – will reach out to the manager.

viii. Audit Report: Completed by Sandy and Tonya.

13. New Business: 

1. 26-27 Budget – Approval of Budget       – Kathy moved, and Tonya seconded, to accept the 26-27 budget. Motion       unanimously approved.
2. Creative Arts show at the County       Fair September 10-13 – volunteers working the booth.
3. District 8 President Peggy Miller       will be attending our meeting in October.
4. Fundraiser Dinner Report: Trish       reported the fundraiser dinner will be held on October 24 at the VFW;       Tentative setup from noon-3 p.m., serving from 4:30 p.m.- 5:30 pm, ending       at 6 pm. $15 per ticket, theme ideas: “hobo harvest”, three soups planned       (hobo-style burger & veggies, homemade chicken noodle soup, & ham       & potato, plus desserts and beverages.
5. District 8 Picnic: Trish reported       the picnic will be on October 17 in Camp Verde; each unit must provide       one auction item and one wrapped white elephant item. Trish volunteered       to bring the auction item, and Sally will provide the white elephant       item.

14. ALA 108 Constitution and Bylaws Review: Department/National changes require updating the unit constitution and bylaws to remain aligned. Kathy and Juanita volunteered to review and propose edits. 

15. Fall Conference in Tucson, November 6-8 at Reid Park DoubleTree Inn – Trish will be attending

16. National ALA Theme: Beacon for Veterans – District 8 President Peggy Miller will go over in our October meeting.

17. Announcements/Good of the order: N/A

18. Adjournment by President Vicky at 7:20 p.m.

19. Next meeting is on October 13 at 6 pm.

Respectfully submitted by Tonya Maltbie, ALA Unit 108 Secretary.