DISTRICT 4
Jane Schoonover – District 4 President
district4@ndala.org
Hello District 4 Members.
I would like to thank everyone who made our Friday, April 4, Spring District meeting a huge success. Thank you to Marlene Boyer, Carrington Unit 25 President, for hosting our event. The Chieftain Conference Center did an amazing job on the buffet supper and meeting rooms. Six of our ten District units were represented!
Our guest speakers were Department President LoAnn Dick, President-Elect Candace Berg, and Vice President Sandra Smith. Sandra spoke about Junior Activities. Her unit has an active Junior program and she gave us some ideas of how one could start a Junior Activity program in our own units.
Gloria Covert, Department National Security Chairman, joined our meeting. Gloria spoke about the “Service Member of the Year” award.
It was brought to our attention that we do not need to bring the large District flag to District meetings if we have 3 tabletop flags. This discussion was brought up at the National Convention several years ago. A decision was made that District 4 would purchase the small American flag, ALA flag, and a POW/MIA flag with stand to use at District meetings.
Susan Degner, Department Treasurer, sent a postcard requesting donations for the Auxiliary Emergency Fund. The hat was passed and $180 was collected.
Although it was disappointing that the 2025 Winter Conference was canceled, the 2025 Department Convention is just around the corner. Mark June 27-29 on your calendars and make plans to attend. I encourage all Districts and units to get those Junior members involved. They are our future.
God bless our country.
Jane Schoonover
District 4 President
Gail Marsolek – District 4 Vice President
The American Legion and Auxiliary District 4 Spring Meeting took place in Carrington at the Chieftain on Friday, April 4. After a social hour and delicious meal, all attended a joint meeting for mutual greetings, introductions, and honors.
The dedication of members and their support for our veterans/military and their families was evident throughout the meeting. One especially impressive part of the meeting was when all Vietnam veterans were acknowledged and honored for their service. A beautiful silver coin was given to each member who served during the Vietnam War era.
Afterwards, the members separated into their respective groups to take care of various Legion Family business issues. Before leaving, all were reminded to help themselves to brownies, pumpkins bars, and other delicious treats provided by members of John O’Hara Unit 25 of Carrington. As the evening closed, many members expressed their appreciation to Carrington for hosting the event.
Article submitted by: Judith Keller, Unit 25 Public Relations
Gackle-Streeter poppy poster winners were recognized at the District 4 Fall meeting in Jamestown. Pictured from left: Elaine Ackerman, Gackle Unit President; Jenna Homola, Department winner; Kyla Lybrand, Department winner; and Olivia Lang, Department and NW Division National winner. Congratulations! (Poppy photo courtesy of Candace Berg/ IceBerg Art)
District 4 Units
Carrington Unit 25
Gackle Unit 250
Goodrich Unit 56
Jamestown Unit 14
McClusky Unit 124
McHenry Unit 160
Medina Unit 245
New Rockford Unit 30
Streeter Unit 265
Wimbledon Unit 236