OXFORD – The Oxford American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) held the installment of its new officers on June 12 during their regular monthly meeting. The new 2012 – 2013 officers are Sylvia Witchella, President; Robin Simons, First Vice; Cindy Hubschmitt, Second Vice; Barbara Bogie, Secretary; Desseray Wallace, Treasurer and Membership Chairman; Lillian Quinn, Chaplin; Denise Smith, Sergeant-at-Arms; and Eileen Lewis, Historian. Judi Baker was the installation officer.

Upcoming news: look forward to the Legion’s Blackhawk Alumni “Ice Breaker” starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 27. The Auxiliary will be there to lend a hand with the sausages, onions and peppers; pulled chicken and the ever delicious, buttery salt potatoes! Plans are being discussed for a pulled pork dinner in August. Also watch for information about a monthly 50-50 raffle starting in September on the third Sunday; begins Sept. 16, at the Legion’s All-You-Can-Eat fundraising Community Breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m.

ALA members, please be advised that due to ALA state/national policy changes, that dues, past and present have to be paid in full by the end of 2012. If not paid, members will loose their accumulated years of membership when or if they do decide to renew again. Additionally, the Oxford Unit no longer pays for juniors. Their dues must be paid to continue membership as well. Letters will be mailed to members with outstanding dues.