Organizations
American Legion , Martin Krueger Post 407
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 for veterans of all wars to serve God , country , and community and is the nation ’ s largest veterans service organization .
Locally , Winsted ’ s Martin Krueger American Legion Post # 407 sponsors the Winsted BSA Scout Troops # 3399 and # 5399 and annually sponsors youth delegates to Minnesota Boys State . Members visit and provide Christmas gifts for veterans in the area ’ s care centers and Veterans Administration hospitals , and donate to local charities and causes . Since Sept . 11 , 2001 , the Legion has reintroduced the Blue Star Banner program for families with a loved one in uniform , and the Post has presented these banners locally .
Each year , the Legion conducts a public Memorial Day observance , a Veterans Day dinner , and operates the beer tent at the annual Winsted Summer Festival . An important duty and honor of our members is to render military honors at our veteran funerals . Our post is proud to have served as the fiscal agent and sponsor of the recently completed Winsted Veterans Memorial of which the entire community is rightly proud . For more information , visit https :// www . winstedveteransmemorial . org .
To join the American Legion , you must have served at least one day of active military duty since December 7 , 1941 , and have been honorably discharged or are still serving honorably . Annual dues are $ 35 . Meetings are the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 pm ( with the exception of January ) at the Legion club at 161 1st Street North .
With present membership of 96 , officers are : Commander Jeff Sterner , Finance Officer Chris Otto , and Adjutant / Membership Director Chip Guggemos .
Post # 407 welcomes the public to consider hosting their event or meeting at our renovated building with access to a full kitchen and beautiful views from our large deck overlooking Winsted Lake .
For club rental information , contact building owner Dr . Michael Thoennes at ( 952 ) 465-8293 , or drmike @ tds . net .
To contact our Post e-mail us at post407 @ live . com or write us at PO Box 360 , Winsted , MN 55395 .
Please follow Martin Krueger Post # 407 of the American Legion on Facebook .
The members of Post # 407 are grateful to the people of the greater Winsted community for their decades of support and love for our veterans .
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 407
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 407 was established to help support veterans , soldiers , and their families . It also helps other organizations within our community by volunteering hours or monetary donations .
Each year , the auxiliary sponsors a junior girl from the Winsted area to attend Girls State , a week-long event
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The auxiliary hosts several fundraisers throughout the year . These funds help VA hospitals , and send care or supply packages to military men and women overseas . Our annual new clothing drive supports hospitalized and homeless veterans . In May , the ladies are busy handing out memorial poppy flowers for donations . All donations are used to directly support veterans .
The president of the American Legion Auxiliary is Ginny Schuelke . If you would like more information about the organization or membership , contact Karla Otterness at 320-420-8163 ( membership chair ). Meetings are at the Legion the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p . m ., with the exception of January , when there is no meeting .
Please remember that without our service men and women serving and protecting our country , we would not be enjoying the lifestyle that we have today .
HLWW FFA Alumni
The Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted FFA Alumni was started in 1980 , to help support the local FFA chapter and the agriculture department at HLWW High School .
The group , currently numbering about 65 members , meets the third Wednesday of each month at 8 p . m . in the high school ag room .
The group ’ s annual events include an annual auction in August , monthly meetings the third Wednesday of the month , and a picnic in July . The group has funded a variety of projects for the agricultural education department . FFA members benefit from their mentorship and from scholarships sponsored by the FFA Alumni .
Membership dues are $ 30 per year , $ 125 for Minnesota lifetime membership , or $ 150 for a national lifetime membership . Potential members must have a willingness to support high school agriculture .
To join , contact the officers , advisors Jim Weninger or Seena Glessing , or call the high school ag department at 320-543-4614 .
HLWW Laker Pride
Laker Pride serves as the promotional arm of the HLWW School District . Laker Pride contributes pictures and articles for the Herald Journal newspaper and the district website . We have also had entries in the summer parades .
We welcome you to join us on Facebook at “ HLWW Laker Pride ,” where you can view news , photos , and videos from district activities . If you don ’ t have a Facebook account , don ’ t worry . The HLWW Laker Pride Facebook page is open to the public for viewing . If you do have a Facebook account , we welcome any photos you would like to share with us . We also welcome your pictures , videos , and comments . Please feel free to post to “ Laker Pride ” as much as you like .
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