Tim Engstrom
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2nd District commander’s August report
My name is James Olson, and I am the newly elected 2nd District commander. I live near Amboy, went to elementary school in Winnebago and graduated from Blue Earth High School.
1st District commander’s August report
Greetings from the 1st District! I am a PUFL member of Eyota Post 551 and Rochester Squadron 446. My grandfather served in the Army during World War II and my father was in the Air Force during Vietnam.
Moon backed for department commander
Dr. Carl Moon has been endorsed for Department Commander for the 2024-2025 membership year by Kriesel Jacobson Post 560 in Zimmerman. He has also been endorsed by the 6th and 9th districts.
Department Convention next year to be hosted by Willmar
Jim Mertens, chairman of the Convention Corp., said Willmar was approved for the site of the 105th Department Convention. He said committee members are in negotiation for a five-year deal much like the one St. Cloud has for the Fall Conference. Multi-year contracts result in better rates.
Chaplain’s Corner: Be mindful of the needs of others
As we begin a new year within the Department of Minnesota under new leadership, let us all strive to work together for the good of our communities, posts, districts and our department.
Past commander makes her goal
Jennifer Havlick made her goal for the Department Commander’s Project just before she had to hand over the gavel on July 15.
Hassing rides again
“Somebody just told me that when you get to this level, you should no longer be nervous up here. I beg to differ,” he said.