Winsted Area 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 . In addition , 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 and a Veterans Day dinner and operates the beer tent at the annual Winsted Summer Festival . In addition , an important duty and honor for our members are to render military honors at veteran funerals . Finally , our Post is proud to have served as the fiscal agent and sponsor of the 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 Dec . 7 , 1941 , and have been honorably discharged or are still serving honorably . Annual dues are $ 35 . Meetings are on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p . m . ( except January ) at the Legion club at 161 1st Street North . With present membership of 81 , 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 , email us at post407 @ live . com or write to 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 .
The auxiliary sponsors a junior girl from the Winsted area each year to attend Girls State , a week-long event that teaches leadership skills and the importance of political values . 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 . In addition , 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 support veterans directly . The president of the American Legion Auxiliary is Ginny Schuelke . If you want more information about the organization or membership , contact Karla Otterness at 320-420-8163 ( membership chair ). Meetings are at the Legion on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p . m ., except in January , when there is no meeting . Please remember that we need our service men and women serving and protecting our country to be enjoying the lifestyle that we have today .
Cub Scouts Pack 399
Cub Scouting is a family program that provides an opportunity for boys and girls to build character and leadership skills , while also participating in exciting adventures . Adventures may include : fall camp-outs , spooky-ree , camporee , rock climbing , archery , biking , hiking , family camp , day camps , Pinewood Derby races , winter / summer parades , and many other activities .
In the Pack , Scouts also learn the importance of being a good citizen and making a difference in their communities , such as participating in Memorial Day services and the annual lakeshore cleanup . Cub Scout Pack 399 serves the Howard Lake , Lester Prairie , Winsted , Waverly , and surrounding areas . Boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grade are eligible to join . If you are interested in joining Cub Scouts , email Pack399scouts @ gmail . com . Check out the Facebook page by searching under Cub Scout Pack 399 .
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 . In February we host a family friendly Bingo night and in July member ’ s families are also welcome at our summer picnic . The group ’ s annual fundraising events include a tractor pull Memorial Day Weekend at the Wright County Fairgrounds and the Annual Auction on the third Wednesday in August also held at the Fair Grounds . With the proceeds from these events the group has funded various projects , learning experiences and technical educational supplies for the agricultural education department as well as financially supporting their travel for competition and Ag in Action . Additionally , FFA members benefit from their mentorship as well as scholarships sponsored by the FFA Alumni . Membership dues are $ 25 per year OR $ 350 for Minnesota and National lifetime memberships . The only requirement for potential members is an enthusiasm to support high school agriculture , no previous FFA experience required !
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