Post 1040 and Post 8870 hosted the January 5th meeting honoring the District winners of the Youth Essays, Patriot Pen, and Voice of Democracy. In addition, the Teachers of the Year were recognized. Kathy Miller, a teacher at Meadowdale Middle School and Post 8870’s nomination, took first place for her grade level and went on to be recognized as the Middle School Teacher of the Year at the Department level. Attendance at the luncheon was overwhelming. While there was no official head count, I would say approximately 100 folks attended the awards ceremony.
For you members who are unfamiliar with what a District Meeting entails, it is a meeting of the 8 Posts in Snohomish County comprising District 1. Typically it covers areas which cross over to all the Posts and it is an opportunity to meet your counterparts from the other Posts. The structure is similar to the Post with a Commander, Sr. Vice., etc. It is also the “funnel” for Post winners of various contests, etc. to be considered for Department of WA honors. The next meeting will be April 5th where our annual Memorial Service will be held.