We had our installation of officers meeting August 11th at Abrahams's resturant in Hickory Grove and all had a great time. Present to install the new officers were

Installing Officer: Richard Groharing Department Commander

Installing Chaplain: Duane Nielson

2nd Division

Installing Sgt.-At-Arms: Larry Geesey

Newly Elected: Officers are

Commander: Tom Villa

1st Vice Commander: Mike Brodzik

2nd Vice Commander: Jim Busse

Adjutant: Bill Gaston

Finance Officer: Arch Millotte

Chaplain: Rev. Carl Polstra

Our post has decided to sponsor the American Legion Middle School Americanism Essay contest again for a 3rd year. What a great way for the children to reflect on our great country. This year's theme is;

"Celbrating Our American Heritiage"

Thank you to all of the helpers with the judging!

Essay award night was a great success thank you to everyone who help make the essay contest so awesome. 1st place Baily Wing,2nd place Molly Petry, 3rd place Grant Brodzik

Our post recieved a perfect dues award at the Ogle county American Legion meeting on Feb. 18th in Oregon. Thanks for paying on time it helps us all.

Haily Hopkins reads her !st place Essay 2010