In the inaugural year of the Rames Post #152, there were 10 charter members:  Ammon Auch, Henry Hagge, Lewis Hess, Lee Hosterman, Edward Kuhlman, Reinhardt Langholz, Barney Nieman, Reinhold Seydel, Joseph Stern, Otto Trottnow.

Membership count remained 10 Legionnaires for the second year in a row.

Membership count remained at 10 members for the third year in a row.

Membership count remained 10 members for the fourth year in a row.

Membership count was 10 members for the fifth year in a row.

Membership count was 11, up 1 member from 1923.  New Legionnaire was:  Julius Ulmer, Jr.

Membership count was 16, up 4 members from 1933.  The new Legionnaires were:  Bethuel Aisenbrey, Henry Rebel, John Schempp, and Sefred Schwitzer.

Membership count was 19 members, down 1 member from 1939.  

The officers for the 1940 year were as follows:

Commander:  Edward Kuhlman

Adjutant:  Reinhold Seydel

During the October meeting, it was decided to make a $15 down payment to the Reformed Church for their school house.  The total amount offered for the school house was $190.  This would eventually turn into the local American Legion hall, which still stands and operates in Menno.

The Matson Rames Post #152, with co-operation with the Legion Auxilliary, put on an Armistice Day program.  Chaplain Rev. A.A. Bergland gave the address.

The Matson Rames Post #152 held a raffle to give away turkeys, ducks and geese starting on November 18th and continuing on the 19th, 25th, 26th, and 27th.  November 18th and November 25th would also be family nights for fun and fundraising.

Membership count was 38 members, up from 19 members in 1940.  The new Legionnaires were:  Gotthielf Bietz, Ted Bird, Jasper Boegler, Christian Mettler, William Olsberg, William Rempfer, F.A. Ritterhaus, Jr., Wilhelm Shaeffer, and William Steffen.

The elected officers for 1941 were as follows:

Commander:  Reinhardt Langholz

Vice Commander:  Henry Brodland

Adjutant:  Reinhold Seydel

Finance Officer:  Julius Ulmer, Jr.

Sergeant-at-Arms:  Albert Eberhardt

Service Officer: Lewis Hess

Chaplain:  Rev. A.A. Bergland

The Matson Rames Post #152 held the annual Memorial Day service in Menno, SD.  With co-operation with the Legion Auxilliary, addresses were read and prayers were said.

The Matson Rames Post #152 held a Thanksgiving raffle for ducks and geese.

Membership Count was 36 members, down 2 members from 1941.  New Legionnaires added were:  Aron Mellinger and Frederich Reiser.

Officers for 1942 were as follows:

Commander:  Reinhardt Langholz

Vice Commander:  Henry Brodland

Adjutant:  Reinhold Seydel

Finance Officer: Julius Ulmer, Jr.

Sergeant-at-Arms:  Albert Eberhardt

Service Officer:  Lewis Hess

Chaplain:  Rev. A.A. Bergland

During the April meeting, the Matson Rames Post #152 decided to purchase a paper bailer, and pick up all the unwanted paper and magazines around town.  It would bring in some extra money to help with the restoration of the Legion Hall, as well as be a good community service project around the town of Menno.

During the April meeting, Adjutant Seydel was instructed to advise the Legion headquarters that the Matson Rames Post #152 is in favor of taking all veterans of the present World War (WWII) into the American Legion.  During the year 1942, the American Legion (as well as the Veterans of Foreign Wars) decided to become perpetual organizations, rather than die off like the Grand Army of the Republic (Civil War Era veterans) was rapidly doing.  It..

The Matson Rames Post #152 held two dances at the Menno Rec Center.  The first dance was July 20 with the Norwegian Dance Band and the second dance was on July 21 with the Happy Bill Band.

The Matson Rames Post #152 decided to hold a Christmas raffle on December 15th-17th.  The winner would receive free grocieries from the local grocery store.

Membership count was 41 members, up 5 members from 1942.  New Legionnaires were:  Eli Meyers and Julius Schorzman.

Elected officers for 1943 were as follows:  

Commander:  Reinhardt Langholz

Vice Commander:  Henry Brodland

Adjutant:  Reinhold Seydel

Finance Officer:  Julius Ulmer, Jr.

Sergeant-at-Arms:  Albert Eberhardt

Service Officer:  Lewis Hess

Chaplain:  Edward Kuhlman

Membership count was 41, same count as in 1943.

Elected officers for 1944 were as follows:

Commander:  Ammon Auch

Vice Commander:  Henry Hagge

Adjutant:  Reinhold Seydel

Finance Officer:  Julius Ulmer, Jr.

Sergeant-at-Arms:  Albert Eberhardt

Service Officer:  Lewis Hess

Chaplain:  Edward Kuhlman

The Matson Rames Post #152 held an Open House at the Legion Hall.  Festivities were to follow.

The Matson Rames Post #152 held an Open House at the Legion Hall.  Festivities were to follow.

The Matson Rames Post #152 held the annual Memorial Day service in Menno, SD.  Addresses and prayers were given.  The presentation of Gold Star certificates were also awarded.

The Matson Rames Post #152 held a Poultry raffle for Thanksgiving at the Legion Hall.  The prizes were 75 ducks, 3 geese and one turkey.

The funeral service for Calvin J. Hoff, killed during WWII, was held at the Reformed church in Menno, SD.  The Matson Rames Post #152 participated in the service.

During the December meeting, Adjutant Reinhold Seydel was instructed to purchase two flags for each of the boys killed in action during WWII:  Fred Ott and Wilmer Bender (which the post would be renamed after later).  Also, a Gold Star certificate was to be procured for Calvin J. Hoff, also a casualty of WWII.

During the November meeting, Adjutant Reinhold Seydel announced that 31 packages had been sent to sick and wounded soldiers in camps across the United States.

The Matson Rames Post #152 held a Christmas raffle on December 19th and 20th at the Legion Hall.  The prizes were 25 ducks.  Lunch was provided on both days.

Membership count was 40 members, down 1 member from 1944.  New Legionnaires were: Helmuth Shaeffer, Earl Wipf and Reinhold Zeeb.

Elected officers for 1945 were as follows:

Commander:  Ammon Auch

1st Vice Commander:  Henry Hagge

2nd Vice Commander:  Earl Wipf

Adjutant:  Reinhold Seydel

Finance Officer:  Julius Ulmer, Jr.

Sergeant-at-Arms:  Albert Eberhardt

Service Officer:  Lewis Hess

Chaplain:  Edward Kuhlman

Historian:  Reinhardt Langholz

The Matson Rames Post #152 held a Poultry raffle at the Legion Hall.  The dates were November 19th-21st.  The prizes were 75 ducks, 3 geese and a turkey.

Membership count was 113, a huge membership jump of 73 from 1945. 

New Legionnaires were:  Ellis Aisenbrey, Leonard Akland, Melvin Akland, Raland Akland, Arthur Auch, Edmund Auch, Richard Auch, Duane Barling, Arnold Bartsch, Calvin Bassett, Helmuth Bender, Richard Bender, Theodore Bender, Waldemar Bender, Ephraim Bertsch, Walter Bertsch, Dale Bohner, A.B. Christiensen, Henry Corth, Elton Crabb, Arnold Dormaier, Leon Dormaier, Gloria Eberhardt, Arthur Engel, Emmett Guthmiller, Mervin Guthmiller, Herbert Haar, Howard Haar, Alvin Heckenlaible, Erwin Heckenlaible, Marvin..

The Matson Rames Post #152 hosted a stag party to bring in new membership.  It was a successful night, leading to a large jump in membership.

The Rames-Bender Post #152 held a Thanksgiving raffle on November 25-27.  All members were to sell raffle tickets and work the event.

Volunteers of the Rames-Bender Post #152 accepted and moved a piano, donated by the Lions Club, from the City Hall to the Legion Hall.  The piano still stands in the Legion Hall to this day.

The Rames-Bender Post #152 held a poultry raffle for Christmas from December 18-20th.  The prizes were 25 ducks, 3 geese and 1 turkey.

Elected officers for 1947 were as follows:

Commander:  Herbert Hertz

1st Vice Commander:  Reinhardt Langholz

2nd Vice Commander:  Ammon Auch

Adjutant:  Paul Mueller

Finance Officer:  Julius Ulmer, Jr.

Service Officer:  Lewis Hess

Sergeant-at-Arms:  Clifford Quast

Chaplain:  Erwin Mueller

Historian:  Oscar Auch

Employment Officer:  Joe Stern

Americanism Officer:  Elmer Neuharth

The Rames-Bender Post #152 held a stag party at the Legion Hall.  Games of Pitch and Pinochle were played and enjoyed by all in attendance.  Proceeds would be donated to March of Dimes fund.

The Rames-Bender Post #152 hosted Klein Amusement Company, an amusement park company, to come to Menno for the enjoyment of all local citizens.  All proceeds would be given to the Menno Fire Department.

The Rames-Bender Post #152 held the annual Memorial Day service in Menno.  Addresses and prayers were given, with the Legion giving honors.

At the June meeting, a unanimous vote of the members of Rames-Bender Post #152 was given to donate $70 to the Menno Fire Department.  The donation was to help purchase a community resusitator.

The Rames-Bender Post #152 sold raffle tickets at the Stock Show Days in Menno.  The post was to receive 30% of the sales of the tickets, with the rest going to the stock show.  The Legionnaires sold 1759 tickets, amounting to $454 towards the Legion fund.

At the October meeting, members of the Rames-Bender Post #152 voted to donate $100 to the baseball field lighting system, to install lights on the baseball stadium.

The Rames-Bender Post #152 worked with Prof. Carston to get a joint observance of Armistice Day with the public schools.  The program was run without incident.

At the November meeting, the members of Rames-Bender Post #152 decided to purchase a 25 cent slot machine and poker chips with the Legion name on them for Wednesday night get togethers.

The Rames-Bender Post #152 held the second annual Thanksgiving raffle on the dates of November 24-26.  The prizes were 100 ducks, 3 geese and 1 turkey.

The Rames-Bender Post #152 hosted a Christmas raffle on December 18th and 19th.

The Rames-Bender Post #152 appointed various members for volunteering at the local March of Dimes Campaign.  The post also donated $10 to the March of Dimes fund.

Elected officers were as follows:

Commander:  Reinhard Langholz

1st Vice Commander:  Reinhold Seydel

2nd Vice Commander:  Ammon Auch

Adjutant:  Paul Mueller

Finance Officer:  Merritt Ulmer

Service Officer:  Lewis Hess

Sergeant-at-Arms:  Clifford Quast

Chaplain:  Elmer Hertz

Historian:  Oscar Auch

Employment Officer:  Joseph Stern

Americanism Officer:  August Reiser

At the February meeting, the Rames-Bender Post #152 chose Albert Wipf, Jr. as their representative for Boys State, with Ellis Johns as the first alternate and Willard Kirschenmann as the second alternate.

During the February meeting, the Rames-Bender Post #152 decided to have a drawing for $1.  All members names were put in for the drawing.  If the member wasn't present, the dollar was added to next month's drawing.

The Rames-Bender Post #152 hosted the Bonus Rally, at the expense of the Yankton Bonus Committee.  The post allowed the committee the use of the Legion Hall and served lunch.

The Rames-Bender Post #152 hosted the annual Memorial Day service.  Rev. Bischoff was the key speaker.  Lots of Legionnaires took part in the Memorial Day parade on Main Street.

The Rames-Bender Post #152 participated in the Stock Show Days in Menno.  The post sold beer and raffle tickets during the event.  The post would receive 50% of the profit from the raffle ticket sales.

The Rames-Bender Post #152 held the third annual Thanksgiving Raffle on the days of November 22-24.  The prizes were 100 ducks.

The Rames-Bender Post #152 held the annual poultry raffle at the Legion Hall on the days of December 20-22.  Lunch was served and ducks were the prizes for the night.

The Rames-Bender Post #152 hosted a New Years Eve party at the Legion hall for all veterans, Auxilliary, eligible Auxilliary members, and members of their immediate families.  Refreshments (Pop and Beer) and lunch were served, with music to follow.

Elected officers were as follows:

Commander:  Ammon Auch

1st Vice Commander:  August Reiser

2nd Vice Commander:  Reinhardt Langholz

Adjutant:  Paul Mueller

Finance Officer:  Merritt Ulmer

Service Officer:  Lewis Hess

Sergeant-at-Arms:  Clifford Quast

Chaplain:  Elmer Hertz

Historian:  Arnold Dormier

Employment Officer:  Edmund Huber

Americanism Officer:  Richard Hoff

The Rames-Bender Post 152, under the direction of Roger Mensch, conducted the first annual 4th of July parade in Menno.  The parade had an open invitation to all citizens to participate and prizes were awarded.

Rames-Bender Post 152 sponsored the 30th annual 4th of July parade in Menno, South Dakota. The event attracted marchers and floats from miles around the town. After the parade, the post sponsored an Open House and Dance, which featured the East River Cowboys band. The post also had a raffle which gave out $500 worth of prizes.

Rames-Bender Post 152 sponsored the 31st annual 4th of July parade in Menno. The event attracted marchers and floats from miles around the town. After the parade, the post sponsored an Open House and Dance, which featured the East River Cowboys band. The post also had a raffle which gave out $500 worth of prizes.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 sponsored the 32nd Annual Menno 4th of July Parade, which was very successful because it attracts floats and marchers from miles around. After the parade, the Legion post sponsored an Open House and Dance, which featured the East River Cowboys. The post also had a raffle which gave out $450 worth of prizes.

1. Color Guard: Ken Aisenbrey, Bill Headley, Dale Mehlhaf, Bruce Anderson, Gary Schelske (Chaplain) and Jerry Nusz (Sergeant-at-Arms)
2. Firing Squad: Terry Auch, Larry Stern, Jerome Hoff, and Elmer Zeeb

The Rames-Bender Post 152 sponsored the 33rd annual 4th of July Parade, which is very successful because it attracts floats and marchers from miles around. After the parade, the Legion post sponsored an Open House and Dance, which featured the East River Cowboys for entertainment. The post also had a raffle which gave out $450 worth or prizes.

1. Color Guard: Clyde Bratton, Bill Headley, Earl Keller, Roger Mensch, Gary Schelske (Chaplain), and Jerome Hoff (Sergeant-at-Arms)
2. Firing Squad: Bruce Anderson, Terry Auch, Lynn Ulmer, and Elmer Zeeb

1. Color Guard: Roger Mensch, Lee Herrboldt, Gerald Nusz, and Gary Schelske
2. Firing Squad: LeRoy Herr, Terry Auch, and Dale Mehlhaf

The Rames-Bender Post 152 sponsored the 34th Annual 4th of July Parade, which is very successful because it attracts floats and marchers from miles around. Because July 4th landed on a Sunday, the parade and all other activities were held on Monday, July 5th. After the parade, the Legion post sponsored an Open House and Dance, which featured the East River Cowboys for entertainment. The post also had a raffle which gave out $450 worth..

1. Color Guard: Roger Mensch, Ken Aisenbrey, Robert Rennolet, Edward Sayler, Bruce Anderson (Chaplain), and Gerald Nusz (Sergeant-at-Arms)
2. Firing Squad: LeRoy Heer, Dale Mehlhaf, Terry Auch, and Elmer Zeeb

1. Color Guard: Ken Aisenbrey, Elmer Zeeb, Gerald Nusz, LeRoy Heer, and Gary Schelske (Chaplain)

The Rames-Bender Post gave the use of the Legion Hall for the local blood drive.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 Honor Guard provided a military funeral honors for veteran Melbert Jenke. Members of the honor guard was: Gerald Nusz, Ken Aisenbrey, LeRoy Heer, Elmer Zeeb, Jerome Hoff, and Gary Schelske (Chaplain).

At the Rames-Bender March meeting, held on March 21, 2000, two boys state condidates were selected:  David Abma and Brett Guthmiller.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 Honor Guard provided a military funeral honors for veteran Elmer Wagner. Members of the honor guard was: Gerald Nusz, Ken Aisenbrey, LeRoy Heer, Elmer Zeeb, Earl Keller, and Roger Mensch (Chaplain).

The Rames-Bender Post hosted the local blood drive at the Legion Hall.

The annual spring stag night was held at the Rames-Bender Post 152 Legion Hall.  Although attendance was low due to the weather and other local events, it was still deemed a success.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 presented eight scholarship and school awards at the Menno High School.  The recepients were:  

Senior Class (Boys):  Brady Smidt and Jeremy Zeeb (alternate)  

Senior Class (Girls):  Emily Woehl and Rhonda Rennolet (alternate)  

Eighth Grade Class (Boys):  Eric Woehl and Allen Kirschenman (alternate)  

Eight Grade Class (Girls):  Vanessa Smidt and Joyce Hora (alternate)

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Memoiral Day service at the Menno Cemetery.  Paster Jack O'Steen was the main speaker.  The weather was good and the service was successful.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 sponsored the 4th of July parade.  The parade is very successful because it attracts floats and marchers from miles around.  After the parade, the post sponsored an Open House and Dance, with the East River Cowboys as the featured band.  The Post also held a raffle which gave out $450 wourth of prizes.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 Honor Guard provided a military funeral honors for veteran and Legionnaire Eugene Zeeb. Members of the honor guard was: Gerald Nusz (Sergeant-at-Arms and Chaplain), Ken Aisenbrey, Bruce Anderson, Cade Anderson, William Headley, LeRoy Heer, and Dan Mettler (Bugler).

The Rames-Bender Post 152 gave the use of the Legion Hall for the local blood drive.

As a community service, the Rames-Bender Post 152 donated the Legion Hall to the PTA for a Halloween Party to keep children out of trouble.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 gave the use of the Legion Hall to the local blood drive.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Fall Stag Night at the Legion Hall.  Although the attendance was low due to the weather and other local events, it was still deemed a success.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 gave the use of the Legion Hall to the local blood drive.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 Honor Guard provided a military funeral honors for veteran and Legionnaire Lawrence Forgragd. The Legion Post presented the American flag to his sister.  Legionnaire Gary Schelske presented the flag.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 selected the Boys State selection at the March meeting.  Chad Schaffer was selected as the lone Boys State representive for the post.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Spring Stag Night at the Legion Hall.  

The Rames-Bender Post 152 gave the use of the Legion Hall to the local blood drive.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Memorial Day service at the Menno Cemetery.  Pastor William Weber was the main speaker, Tom Ulmer sang, Elizabeth Hertz played her bag pipes, and the Menno High School Band furnished the music.  The day was successful.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 Honor Guard provided a military funeral honors for veteran and Legionnaire Arthur Engel. Members of the honor guard was: Gerald Nusz (Sergeant-at-Arms), Kenneth Aisenbrey, Bruce Anderson, LeRoy Heer, Roger Mensch, James Opplinger, Gary Schelske (Chaplain), and Dan Mettler (Bugler).

The Rames-Bender Post 152 and the Menno-Olivet Care Center had a Flag Burning Ceremony to dispose of torn and tattered flags.  Judy Headley of the Care Center and Bruce Anderson of the Legion Post conducted the ceremony.  Legion members participating in the ceremony were:  Bruce Anderson, Jerome Hoff, Kenneth Aisenbrey, Earl Keller, Gerald Nusz, Bob Rennolet, LeRoy Heer, and Bill Headley (photographer).

The Rames-Bender Post 152 donated the use of the Legion Hall to the Hutchinson County Farmers Union Childrens Day events.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 sponsored the annual 4th of July parade.  The parade is successful every year because it attracts floats and marchers from miles around.  After the parade, the Legion Post sponsors an Open House and Dance, which featured the East River Cowboys as the featured band.  The Post also had a raffle which gave out $450 worth of prizes.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 gives the use of the Legion Hall for the local blood drive.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 Honor Guard provided a military funeral honors for veteran Harold Larson. Members of the honor guard was: Kenneth Aisenbrey, LeRoy Heer, Gary Nusz, Elmer Zeeb, and Gary Schelske (Chaplain).

At the September Legion meeting, the Rames-Bender Post 152 decided to display the flags on main street because of the terrorism in New York City on September 11, 2001.  It was also decided to donate $50 to some organization in support of the recovery from the World Trade Center.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 Honor Guard provided a military funeral honors for veteran and Legionnaire Donald Heckenlaible. Members of the honor guard was:  

Firing Squad:  Terry Auch, Larry Kirchenman, Elmer Zeeb, and Lee Herrboldt  

Color Guard:  Kenneth Aisenbrey, Bruce Anderson, Robert Rennolet, Gerald Nusz  

Chaplain:  Gary Schelske  

Bugler:  Gwen Wenish

The Rames-Bender Post 152 donated the Legion Hall to the local PTA for a Halloween party to keep children out of trouble.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 had its annual Feather Bingo to raise money for the post.  Prizes were Hams and Turkeys.  94 people attended, making the event a huge success.

The annual Rames-Bender Post 152 Fall Stag Night was held at the Legion Hall.  The event made around $800, making it very successful considering the small attendence.

Rames-Bender Honor Guard provided military funeral honors for veteran and Legionnaire Layton Woehl. Honor Guard consisted of: Ken Aisenbrey, LeRoy Heer, Gerald Nusz, Roger Mensch (Chaplain), and Gwen Wenish (Bugler).

The Rames-Bender Legion held a ceremony to honor Waldemar Bender and Elmer Zeeb for 50 continuous years of membership in the American Legion.  Membership Chairman LeRoy Heer presented them at the Legion hall.

At the March meeting, the Rames-Bender Post 152 announced their selection for the 2002 Boys State event was Kevin Fischer.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held their annual Spring Stag Night at the Legion hall.  The event netted around $800, lower than average because of the low attendence for the event.

The Rames-Bender Honor Guard provided military funeral honors for veteran and Legionnaire Clarence Kirschenmann. The Color Guard consisted of: Ken Aisenbrey, Bruce Anderson, Elmer Zeeb, Roger Mensch, Gerald Nusz (Sergeant-at-Arms), Gary Schelske (Chaplain), and Gwen Wenish (Bugler).

The Rames-Bender Honor Guard provided military funeral honors for veteran and Legionnaire Don Schneider. The Color Guard consisted of: Ken Aisenbrey, Larry Kirschenman, Elmer Zeeb, Roger Mensch, Gerald Nusz (Sergeant-at-Arms), and Gary Schelske (Chaplain).

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held their annual Memorial Day service at the Menno Cemetery.  Pastor Nate Haaland was the main speaker.  Tom Ulmer san two songs, and the Menno High School band furnished the music.  The Color Guard were:  Lee Herrboldt, Bill Headley, Bob Rennolet, Ken Aisenbrey, and Dale Mehlhaf.  Auxilliary members Marscha Schelske and Rachel Stokes also assisted in the Color Guard.  The Firing Squad consisted of:  Larry Stern, Jerome Hoff, Larry Kirschenman, Terry..

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual 4th of July parade in Menno.  Over 60 entries were in the parade.  Afterwards, the Post held a meal and dance at the Legion Hall during their Open House event.  A raffle was also held, as well as the music of Dakota Wind.

The Rames-Bender Honor Guard provided military funeral honors for veteran and Legionnaire Elmer Knodel. The Color Guard consisted of: Ken Aisenbrey, Larry Kirschenman, Bill Headley, Bruce Anderson, Gerald Nusz (Sergeant-at-Arms), and Gary Schelske (Chaplain).

The Rames-Bender Honor Guard provided military funeral honors for veteran and Legionnaire Richard Mineherts. The Color Guard consisted of: Jerome Hoff, Bill Headley, LeRoy Heer, Ed Havalon, and Gary Schelske (Chaplain).  The service was held at the Menno Cemetery.

The Rames-Bender Honor Guard provided military funeral honors for veteran and Legionnaire Evert Caylor. The Color Guard consisted of: Ken Aisenbrey, Bill Headley, LeRoy Heer, Elmer Zeeb, and Gerald Nusz (Sergeant-at-Arms)

The Rames-Bender Honor Guard provided military funeral honors for veteran and Legionnaire Alvin Heckenlaible.  The Color Guard consisted of: Ken Aisenbrey, Bill Headley, LeRoy Heer, Bruce Anderson, Gary Schelske (Chaplain), and Kyle Stepanek (Bugler).

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held its annual Feather Bingo event to raise money for the Post.  The prizes were hams and turkeys.  The event was considered a success.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held its annual Fall Stag Night at the Legion hall.  During the night, the post gave away $540 worth of prizes.

The Rames-Bender Honor Guard provided military funeral honors for veteran and Legionnaire Donald Schoppert.  The Honor Guard assisted the White River Legion Honor Guard for the burial at the Menno Cemetery, since he was a resident of White River, South Dakota.  The Color Guard consisted of: Elmer Zeeb, Roger Mensch, Jerry Nusz, and Bruce Anderson.  The White River Legion Post also furnished two flag carriers and a firing squad.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held their annual Spring Stag Night at the Legion hall.  

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held their first annual Soup and Sandwich dinner at the Legion hall.  The money raised went to the Veteran Memorial fund, which will erect a veteran memorial in Menno.

The Rames-Bender Honor Guard provided military funeral honors for veteran and Legionnaire Duane Bartling. The Color Guard consisted of: Elmer Zeeb, Clyde Bratten, Bill Headley, LeRoy Heer.  The Firing Squad consisted of:  Lee Herrboldt, Larry Stern and Jerry Nusz (Chaplin).

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held its annual Memorial Day service at the Menno Cemetery.  Pastor Weber was the main speaker, Tom Ulmer sang two songs, Elizabeth Hertz played two songs on the bag pipes, and the Menno High School band furnished the music.  The Color Guard consisted of: Lee Herrboldt, Bill Headley, Bob Rennolet, Ken Aisenbrey, Johan Stokes, and Larry Kirschenman.  Marscha Schelske and Rachel Stokes were present with the Color Guard for the Auxilliary. ..

The Rames-Bender Honor Guard provided military funeral honors for veteran and Legionnaire Marvin Neuharth. The Color Guard consisted of: Ken Aisenbrey, Bill Headley, Bob Rennolet, and Roger Mensch.  The Firing Squad consisted of:  Bruce Anderson, Elmer Zeeb, Dale Mehlhaf, Darrell Mehlhaf, LeRoy Heer, Gerald Nusz (Sergeant-at-Arms), and Gary Schelske (Chaplain).

The Rames-Bender Post 152 assisted the Jaycees with their street dance by selling beer and drinks for them.  Due to the rain and wind, the dance was moved to the Legion hall.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held their annual 4th of July parade.  There were over 60 entries in the parade and, afterwards, the Post held their annual Open House at the Legion Hall.  Food was served and music was provided by the band, Dakota Wind.  A raffle was held to raise money for the Post.

The Rames-Bender Honor Guard provided military funeral honors for veteran and Legionnaire Harold Zeeb. The Color Guard consisted of: Ken Aisenbrey, Bill Headley, Bob Rennolet, and Lee Herrboldt.  The Firing Squad consisted of:  Bruce Anderson, LeRoy Heer, Jerome Hoff, Elmer Zeeb, Roger Mensch, Gerald Nusz (Sergeant-at-Arms), Gary Schelske (Chaplain), and Jakob Mettler (Bugler)

The Rames-Bender Honor Guard provided military funeral honors for veteran and Legionnaire Arnold Guthmiller. The Color Guard consisted of: Bruce Anderson, Roger Mensch, LeRoy Heer, Terry Auch, Gary Schelske (Chaplain), and Jakob Mettler (Bugler).

The Rames-Bender Honor Guard provided military funeral honors for veteran and Legionnaire Gary Golder of Bridgewater, South Dakota. The Post assisted the funeral home in Bridgewater because there wasn't a Legion Post in Bridgewater.  The Color Guard consisted of: Terry Auch, Larry Stern, LeRoy Heer, Bob Auch, and Gary Schelske (Chaplain).

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the first annual Chislic Feed at the Legion hall.  The dinner was a fund raiser for the Veteran Memorial fund.  Sheep Chislic, baked beans, crackers, and beverages were served.  The event was a huge success.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held their annual Fall Stag Night at the Legion hall.  The event was deemed a success.

The Rames-Bender Honor Guard provided military funeral honors for veteran and Legionnaire Raymond Wollman. The Color Guard consisted of: Ken Aisenbrey, Bill Headley, LeRoy Heer, Roger Mensch, Bruce Anderson (Sergeant-at-Arms), Gary Schelske (Chaplain), and Jacob Mettler (Bugler).

The Rames-Bender Post 152 dedicated their new Veterans Memorial in the Menno city park.  The keynote/dedication speaker was Lt. Col. Bill Van Gerpen (South Dakota Representative).  Other speakers were Bruce Anderson (Master of Ceremonies), Pastor Leon Schulz, Roger Mensch (Commander of Rames-Bender Post 152), Larry Tolzin (Mayor of Menno), Wilma Liebl (President of Menno Legion Auxilliary), Wayne "Red" Vetter (South Dakota Legion State Commander), and Irene Sears (South Dakota Auxilliary State Commander).  The Color Guard..

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held their annual Feather Bingo at the Legion hall.  Prizes were hams and turkeys.  Due to bad weather, attendence was poor.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 co-sponsored with the Legion Auxilliary a farewell party for 17 National Guard members who were being deployed to Iraq.  The Post posted the colors, Gary Schelske (Chaplain) gave a prayer, Mrs. Shoppers of the Auxilliary gave a brief talk and introduction, and Darrell Mehlhaf introduced all the Guard members and their families.  The Gideons presented New Testaments to the soldiers and cake was served.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 hosted the annual Soup and Sandwich dinner as a fund raiser for the Veterans Memorial Fund.  It was a major success and Modern Woodman Insurance matched amount raised with $2500.

At the March meeting of the Rames-Bender Post 152, the post selected Ben Taylor as the 2004 Boys State selection.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Spring Stag Night at the Legion post.  The event was considered an success with $340 in prizes given out during the event.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 presented the American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award to the following individuals:

  Seniors:  Paul Schaeffer, Allen Kirschenman, Vanessa Smidt, and Joyce Hora

  8th Graders:  Matt Mehlhaf, Levi Knutson, Megan Hlavac, and Cassie Auch

The American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award selection criteria is for courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service qualities.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Memorial Day service at the Menno cemetery.  Pastor William Weber was the main speaker, Tom Ulmer sang two songs, and the Menno High School band furnished the music.  Color Guards were:  Lee Herrboldt, Bill Headley, Bob Rennolet, Ken Aisenbrey, Dale Mehlhaf, and Legion Auxiliary members.  The Firing squad were:  Jerry Nusz (Sergeant-at-Arms), Larry Stern, Jerome Hoff, Terry Auch, Lynn Ulmer, Johan Stokes, and Larry Kirschenman.  The event was..

The Rames-Bender Post 152 assisted the Menno Development Committee with their annual street dance by selling beer and drinks during the event.  The dance was held in the Menno High School gym because of rain.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 put on the annual 4th of July parade in Menno.  Afterwards, an open house was held at the Legion post.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held a symposium at the Menno High School gym where classes were conducted on honoring the flag and its customs.  The lecture was well received by those in attendance.  Afterwards, the Legion conducted a Flag burning ceremony where unservicable and tattered flags were burned.  The event was deemed very dignified and respectful.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Fall Stag Night.  The post gave away $300 in prize money for individuals drawn in the raffle.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 decided to hold the annual Soup and Sandwich Dinner on the same night as the annual Feather Bingo event.  The turnout for the soup and sandwich dinner was outstanding and the money raised was successful.  For the feather bingo, hams and turkeys were the prizes given out to the winners.  There was a good audience and the event was a success.

At the February meeting, the Rames-Bender Post 152 selected Bo Bruckner as the 2005 Boys State selection for the post.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Soup and Sandwich dinner to raise money for the post.  It was a great success with many donations and a matching fund from Modern Woodman Insurance.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held a homecoming celebration for the 153rd Engineer Battalion soldiers returing from Iraq at the Menno High School gym.  At the program, 12 members of the South Dakota National Guard from Menno and Freeman were welcomed back home.  Plaques were given to each individual in recognition of their service in Iraq.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Spring Stag Night at the Legion post.  The post gave $340 worth of prizes during the raffle.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 presented the American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award to the following individuals:

  Seniors:  Ben Taylor and Amanda Schaeffer

  8th Graders:  Evan Wintersteen and Rachael Wollman

The American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award recipient is selected on criteria based on courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service quailities.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 conducted the annual Memorial Day service at the Menno Cemetery.  Pastor Tory Larson was the main speaker, Tom Ulmer sang two songs, and the Menno High School Band furnished the music.  Color guards were:  Lee Herrboldt, Bill Headley, Bob Rennolet, Ken Aisenbrey, John Zeeb, and Legion Auxilliary members.  Firing squad were: Jerry Nusz (Sergeant-at-Arms), Jerome Hoff, Dale Mehlhaf, Terry Auch, Johann Stokes, Lynn Ulmer, Larry Kirschenman, Larry Stern, and Roger Mensch. ..

The Rames-Bender Post 152 conducted the annual 4th of July parade.  Afterwards, there was an open house and raffle drawing at the Legion post.  The parade and open house were very successful.

At the February meeting, the Rames-Bender Post 152 selected Logan Smidt as the 2006 Boys State delegate from Menno.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Soup and Sandwich dinner at the Legion post.  The event was a great success.  The post received numerous donations with matching funds from Lutheran Trivent.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Spring Stag Night at the Legion post.  $340 was given as raffle prizes at the event.  The event was a great success.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 presented the American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award to the following individuals:

  Seniors:  Bo Bruckner and Amber Mehlhaf

  8th Graders:  Tyler Bloch and Chandra Schultz

The American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award is awarded to select individuals who meet the criteria of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service qualities.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 conducted the annual Memorial Day Service at the Menno cemetery.  The program was conducted by Post Commander Roger Mensch and Post Chaplain Gary Schelske.  Pastor Scott Henry was the main speaker, Tom Ulmer sang two songs, and the Menno High School band played music.  Color guard were:  Lee Herrboldt, Bill Headley, Bob Rennolet, Ken Aisenbrey, Lee Heckenlaible, and Legion Auxiliary members.  Firing squad were:  Jerry Nusz (Sergeant-at-Arms), Jerome Hoff, Dale Mehlhaf,..

The Rames-Bender Post 152 conducted the annual 4th of July parade in Menno.  Afterwards, there was an open house at the Legion hall and a raffle to raise money for the post.  All the events were successful.

At the July meeting, the Rames-Bender Post 152 was presented with the Americanization Citation from Legion Headquarters in Watertown.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Flag Burning Ceremony at the Legion hall.  Flags that were unservicable or tattered were burned with dignity and respect.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Soup and Sandwich dinner at the Legion hall.  The event was to raise money for the post fund and the event was successful.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Feather Bingo night at the Legion hall.  Prizes were turkeys.  There was a good attendance and the event was successful in raising money for the post fund.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Soup and Sandwich dinner to help raise money for new tables.  It was a great success.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Spring Stag Night.  During the night, $340 was given away in the raffle.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 conducted the annual Memorial Day service.  The program was conducted by Post Commander Roger Mensch and Post Chaplain Gary Schelske.  Pastor Kathi Kluis was the main speaker, Tom Ulmer sang some songs, and the Menno High School band furnished the music.  The Color guard were:  Lee Herrboldt, Bill Headley, Bob Rennolet, Ken Aisenbrey, Dan Auch, and some Legion Auxilliary members.  The Firing squad were:  Larry Stern (Sergeant-at-Arms), Gerald Nusz, Jerome Hoff,..

The Rames-Bender Post 152 conducted the 4th of July parade in Menno.  Afterwards, the Legion hosted an open house at the Legion hall and held a raffle.  The day was a great success.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Fall Stag Night at the Legion hall.  The post gave $340 in prizes during the night.  The night was a great success.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 had its annual Feather Bingo night at the Legion hall.  Prizes were turkeys.  There was a good attendance and it was considered an success.  Beforehand, the post hosted the Soup and Sandwich dinner.  The crowd was good.

1. LeRoy Heer (Jan. 1, 2008-June 30, 2008)
2. Daniel Auch

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held its annual Soup and Sandwich dinner in conjunction with the cash bingo event.  The food was furnished and prepared by the American Legion Auxilliary.  The attendance was good, with most staying to play bingo after dinner.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Memorial Day service at the Menno Cemetery.  The program was conducted by Legion Commander Roger Mensch, pastor Brad Danielson was the main speaker, Bob Rennolet read the Honor Roll of the Dead, and Tom Ulmer and the Menno High School Band furnished the music.  The Color Guard were:  Dan Auch, Bill Headley, Lee Heckenlaible, Ken Aisenbrey, Jerry Nusz, and members of the American Legion Auxilliary.  The Firing Squad..

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Menno 4th of July celebration parade.  Afterwards, a raffle was held to raise money for the post.  The post gave $450 away during the raffle.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the first annual pheasant hunt with the assistance of the Sioux Falls Veterans Hospital.  Legionnaire Dan Auch provided the hunting land, the VA hospital brought the paralyzed veterans and the guns, and the Post furnished the supper in the Legion Hall.  There were 40 hunters and pheasant drivers for the event.  The event was a great success and another hunt was planned for next year.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Soup and Sandwich Dinner/Turkey Bingo event.  The American Legion Auxiliary prepared the food for the dinner and the Legion purchased the turkeys.  Both fundraisers were successful.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Spring Stag Night at the legion hall.  The evening was a success and the post gave $340 worth of prizes for the night.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 Vice Commander Bruce Anderson presented the American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award to the following individuals:

  Seniors:  Evan Wintersteen and Rachael Wollman

  8th Graders:  Jason Mehlhaf and Ashley Diede

The American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award is awarded to select individuals who meet the criteria of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service qualities.

Vice..

The Rames-Bender Post 152 conducted the annual Memorial Day service at the Menno Cemetery.  The program was conducted by Commander Roger Mensch; Major Cade Anderson was the main speaker; Tom Ulmer and the Menno High School Band furnished the music (and the band furnished the buglers); and Gary Schelske read the Honor Roll of the Dead and dedicated the new memorial honoring Calvin Hoff and Wilmer Bender, who were killed in World War 2.  The..

The Rames-Bender Post 152 conducted the annual 4th of July parade celebration.  The post color guard marched along with the color guards from Scotland and Tabor.  The color guard consisted of:  Larry Stern (Sergeant-at-Arms), Mike Wollman, Shirlene Simonsen, Steve Mettler, Lee Heckenlaible, and Earl Neuharth.  During the parade, the post collected for a money raffle, to be drawn on the 6th of July.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 hosted a special briefing for veterans and their spouses at the Legion hall.  The briefing was sponsored by the South Dakota Legion Headquarters in Watertown.  The briefing was given by Leginairre Aas from Watertown, Glenn Hartley from the Hutchinson County Courthouse and five speakers from the Veterans facility in Sioux Falls.  Subjects covered were:  Service connected medical problems, VA pensions, dependency compensation, burial rights and benefits, benefit-health-cemetery assistance, need for DD-214,..

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the second annual pheasant hunt with the assistance of the Sioux Falls Veterans Hospital.  Legionnaires Dan and Bob Auch provided the hunting land, the VA hospital brought the paralyzed veterans and the guns, and the Post furnished the supper in the Legion Hall.  The hunt was a great success.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Soup and Sandwich dinner at the Legion hall.  The Legion Auxilliary prepared the food for the dinner.  Afterwards, the post held the annual Feather Bingo event, with the turkeys being purchased by the post.  Both fund raisers were a great success.

Membership count was 112 members, with 61 of them PUFL's The following individuals were the officers of the Rames-Bender Post for 2010: Commander:

1. Roger Mensch (1994-June 15, 2010)
2. Shirlene Simonsen

First Vice Commander:

1. Bruce Anderson (2000-June 15, 2010)
2. Kelly Streyle

Second Vice Commander:

1. Earl Keller (2000-June 15, 2010)
2. Bruce Anderson

Adjutant:

1. Kenneth Aisenbrey (1993-Oct. 5, 2010)
2. Gary Schelske

Finance: Jerome Hoff

Chaplain: Gary Schelske

Sergeant at Arms: Larry Stern

Membership Chairman: Daniel Auch

Historian: Kenneth Aisenbrey

Public Relations: William Headley

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the annual Spring Stag Night at the Legion hall.  

The Rames-Bender Post 152 Vice Commander Bruce Anderson presented the American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award to the following individuals:

  Seniors:  Kody Kyress and Kelsey Walloch

  8th Graders:  Dylon Lehr and Kylee Kessler

The American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award is awarded to select individuals who meet the criteria of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service qualities.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 conducted the annual Memorial Day service at the Menno Cemetery.  The service started with an airplane fly over by Captain Bob Hall; Commander Roger Mensch conducted the program; USAF Colonel Andrew Larson was the main speaker; Tom Ulmer, Dale Weisz and the Menno High School Band furnished the music (with the band also furnishing the buglers); and Gary Schelske read the Honor Roll of the Dead.  Color guard consisted of:  Larry..

In the evening, seven members of the Rames-Bender Post 152, as well as Legionnaires from Post 21 (Hurley) assisted the Freeman legion in their memorial day service.  Senator John Thune was the key speaker.  The Legion members were:  Daryl Mehlhaf, Bob Rennolet, Ken Aisenbrey, Larry Kirschenman, Dale Mehlhaf, Roger Mensch, and Gary Schelske.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 conducted the 45th annual parade for the Menno 4th of July celebration.  There were over 70 entries in the parade.  The color guard marched along with the color guards from Scotland and Tabor.  The color guard were:  Larry Stern (Sergeant-at-Arms), Mike Wollman, Shirlene Simonsen, Steve Mettler, Lee Heckenlaible, and Earl Neuharth.  During the parade, the post sold raffle tickets, with the drawing being held on the 6th of July.  The parade..

The Rames-Bender Post 152 hosted the 3rd annual Paralyzed Veterans pheasant hunt.  The hunt was held at the farms of Dan and Bob Auch.  The post held a dinner at the Legion hall at the conclusion of the hunt.  The hunt was a great success.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the 12th annual Soup and Sandwich dinner at the Legion hall.  The Legion Auxiliary prepared the food for the evening.  Immediately afterwards, the post hosted the annual Feather Bingo event.  The turkeys were provided by the post.  Both fund raisers were very successful.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the 2nd annual Fish Fry at the Legion hall.  The fund raiser was held to raise money to repair the hall and other building improvements.  There was a very good crowd who attended and the event was a great success.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the 1st annual Fish Fry fund raiser in the Legion hall.  The funds raised will be used to repair the Legion hall roof and other building improvements.  The post served between 175 and 200 people, and fried 80 pounds of fish.  The evening was an absolute success.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 presented the American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award to the following individuals:

  Seniors:  Robert Schoenfish and Emily Schnabel

  8th Graders:  Austin Handel and Kaylee Kessler

The American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award is awarded to select individuals who meet the criteria of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service qualities.

The post also announced that..

The Rames-Bender Post 152 conducted the annual Memorial Day service at the Menno Cemetery.  Commander Shirlene Simonsen conducted the program; USAF Colonel Reid Christopherson was the main speaker; Tom Ulmer, Dale Weisz and the Menno High School Band furnished the music (with the Menno band furnishing the buglers as well); and Gary Schelske read the Honor Roll of the Dead.  Over 500 people attended the service, making the morning very successful.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 sponsored the 46th annual 4th of July parade in Menno.  There were over 70 entries in the parade.  The color guard marched in the parade along with the color guards from Scotland and Tabor.  The color guard were:  Larry Stern (Sergeant-at-Arms), Johan Stokes, Wandell Ulmer, Earl Neuharth, Dale Luikens, and Shirlene Simonsen.  During the parade, the post sold raffle tickets, with the drawing being held on July 6.  The day was..

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the 13th annual Soup and Sandwich dinner at the Legion hall.  The Legion Auxiliary prepared the food.  Afterwards, the post hosted the annual Feather Bingo event.  The turkeys were provided by the post.  The event was a success.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 presented the American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award to the following individuals:

  Seniors:  Dave Schelske and Tessa Goehring

  8th Graders:  Andrew Schaeffer and Tara Spencer

The American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award is awarded to select individuals who meet the criteria of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service qualities.

The post also announced the..

The Rames-Bender Post 152 conducted the annual Memorial Day service at the Menno Cemetery.  Commander Shirlene Simonsen conducted the program; Army Colonel David Auch was the main speaker; Tom Ulmer, Dale Weisz and the Menno High School Band furnished the music (the Menno band also furnished the buglers); and Gary Schelske read the Honor Roll of the Dead.  The color guard consisted of:  Lee Herrboldt, Lynn Ulmer, Earl Neuharth, Terry Auch, and Bob Rennolet, with..

The Rames-Bender Post 152 sponsored the 47th annual 4th of July parade in Menno.  During the parade, the post sold raffle tickets.  The parade and the raffle sale were both successful.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the 1st annual Chislic dinner at the Legion hall.  The proceeds went to help repair the roof of the Legion hall.  The event was successful.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the 14th annual Soup and Sandwich dinner at the Legion hall.  The Legion Auxiliary organized, cooked and served the food.  After the dinner, the post hosted the annual Feather Bingo.  The post gave away 30 turkeys.  About 150 people stayed for the bingo.  Donations were generous and the evening was considered a success.

1. Gary Schelske (Oct. 16, 2010-Aug. 31, 2013)
2. Daniel Auch

1. Larry Stern (2007-Apr. 30, 2013)
2. (vacant)

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the third annual Fish Fry fundraiser at the Legion hall.  It was a success.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 conducted the annual Memorial Day service at the Menno Cemetery.  Rich Hall and Carroll Langland gave an airplane fly over; Navy Commander Debra Bogenstead was the main speaker; and Tom Ulmer and the Menno High School Band furnished music.  It was a great success.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 sponsored the 48th annual 4th of July parade in Menno.  The honor guard led the parade.  After the parade, the Legion hosted an open house at the Legion hall.  The post also held a raffle drawing, giving away $550.  The parade and open house were successful.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 hall hosted the District 8 meeting.  17 Legion posts attended, with 80 members present.  The post was charged with serving lunch.  The meeting was a great success and much valuable information was passed out to attendees.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the 3rd annual Chislic dinner at the Legion hall.  The proceeds went to building repair and improvements.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the 15th annual Soup and Sandwich dinner at the Legion hall.  Afterwards, the annual Feather Bingo event was conducted by the post.

At the December meeting, the Rames-Bender Post 152 attendees listened to speeches from Esther Grassmid and Riley Black for the Oratorical Contest.  Esther Grassmid was selected as the representative of the post.

1. Shirlene Simonsen (June 15, 2010-April 15, 2014)
2. Robert Rennolet

1. Bruce Anderson (June 15, 2010-Nov. 18, 2014)
2. Rano Kirschenman

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the 4th annual Fish Fry at the Legion hall.  The event was very successful.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 presented the American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award to the following individuals:

  Seniors:  Matthew Preszler and Emily Massey

  8th Graders:  Craig Schaeffer and Paige Heckenlaible

The American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award is awarded to select individuals who meet the criteria of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service qualities.

The post also announced their..

The Rames-Bender Post 152 conducted the annual Memorial Day services at the Menno Cemetery.  Commander Bob Rennolet conducted the program; Carroll Langland and Robert Hall did a fly over with their planes; Lieutenant Commander Gary Lang was the main speaker; Tom Ulmer and the Menno High School Band furnished the music; and Shirlene Simonsen read the Honor Roll of the Dead.  The color guard consisted of:  Roger Mensch, Bob Rennolet, Lee Herrboldt, Daryl Mehlhaf, and..

The Rames-Bender Post 152 sponsored the 49th annual 4th of July parade in Menno.  The parade was well attended, making the event very successful.  The post also sold raffle tickets, which gave away $450 to lucky individuals.

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the 4th annual Chislic dinner at the Legion hall.  

The Rames-Bender Post 152 held the 16th annual Soup and Sandwich dinner at the Legion hall.  It was a success.  The money collected was split evenly between the building improvement fund and the other half sent to Post 14 in Wessington Springs, whose building was destroyed by a tornado the year prior.

Members of Rames-Bender Post 152 visited the VA hospital in Sioux Falls to see patients there.  Bob Rennolet was dressed as Santa Claus and handed out candy canes.  Other Legionnaires in the group were:  Dan Auch, Jerry Nusz, Lee Herrboldt, Marlin Herrboldt, and Nancy Auch (from the Auxiliary).