Happy Holidays everyone!
December sure came in with a bang here in Central Oregon.
We have had four days of freezing fog here and can expect at least one more day
of it. Even though it is cold and dreary, the freezing fog has turned the
landscape into a beautiful winter wonderland.
This month, on December 7th, we remember Pearl
Harbor Day. "The day that will live in infamy.” Please take a minute to
remember the US Navy sailors that lost their lives that day when the Japanese
bombed the Naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Their sacrifice will never be
forgotten.
Are you displaying your American flag? Is it flying all day
and all night? Of course, you have it lighted if it is out at night, right? If
you display your flag all day and night, you can report that as Americanism.
You report 15 minutes or a quarter of an hour (.25 hours) per month. If you put
your flag out in the morning and bring it in at sunset you can report 15
minutes or .25 hours per day every day you display it.
Do you have a patriotic Santa? Snap a quick picture of it
and send it to me. I would love to see it and share it on our website. I was
told that Santa’s elves will send you a little gift it you share it with me.
Don’t forget to include your name and address so Santa will know where to send
your present.
Please think of your friends, relatives and neighbors
during this holiday season. Check in with them and make sure that they are
doing alright. If they aren’t, is there something that you or your Auxiliary
can do to help them? If you or your Auxiliary can help, it may be reportable
so, don’t forget to write that report and send it to the appropriate chairman.
If you have any questions, reach out to the chairmen or the line officers.
Don’t be afraid to ask. We love hearing from you.
I hope that you all have the best holiday and a very happy
and healthy New Year. I can’t wait until we all get together for Mid-Winter in
Portland on the weekend of January 25th.
See you all next year!