Hurricane assistance - Commander, Larry Flood has requested that the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary work together and assist any victims of Hurricane Hannah by opening their Post Homes in areas affected by the hurricane. The victims need not be members of the VFW or the Ladies Auxiliary.
National Convention Results - Helen Carter, our candidate for Auxiliary National Guard, was forced to notified National HQ that she had to withdraw her name in the election for National Guard, after suffering a stroke in late July. She is recovering at home and will be undergoing therapy. But at the convention, our own Deborah Crowder served beautifully as National Color Bearer. She also was installed for the new year a Color Bearer again. Congratuations Deborah!
Order a Shirt - Order a NC shirt to show your NC pride. They will be on sale at the Fall Council meeting in Raleigh. See how to order one.
Installation of
Department officers. |
New Officers Elected - At the recent Department Convention, the officers for the 2008-08 year were elected and installed. The family of our new Department President Nadine White was on hand to see her sworn in.
Meet the new Guard - Read about our new Department Guard Kathy Dixon.
Meet the new Treasurer - Note that after 10 years as Department Treasurer, Lillie Crews has retired. Our new Treasurer is Phyllis Harmon. Read more and see how to reach her.
State dues increase approved - At the recent Convention, the Department Bylaws were updated to change the annual Department dues to $6.00 per member effective August 1, 2008. Please note that any dues postmarked by July 31, 2008 will be at the old rate of $3.75, any dues postmarked August 1, 2008 or later will be $6.00.
Scholarship winners announced - The winners of this year's Erline Mayberry Scholarships have been selected. Read more to see who they are.
Anna Gaskins |
National Scholarship winner - At the Auxiliary mid-year Conference, it was announced that Anna Gaskins (9983 in Holly Ridge) is the winner of the 2008 Ladies Auxiliary Continuing Education Scholarship, established to assist members who wish to further their education by pursuing a college degree or a career direction at technical school. One scholarship is presented each year to a selected candidate in each of the four Ladies Auxiliary VFW Conferences, and Anna was the recipient this year for the Southern Conference. She is currently attending Miller-Motte College in Wilmington, NC, majoring in Cosmetology. After graduation in 2009. Anna plans to open her own Beauty Salon and continue her education to become an instructor. Congratulations to Anna.
IMPORTANT Tax information for Auxiliaries -
National Headquarters Director of Accounting Kristi Atwood gave a workshop for Treasurers at National Convention, which covered tax laws pertaining to Auxiliaries. This presentation discusses changes to the US Federal Tax code, and explains what you need to know and do to comply. Please click here to see or print a copy of her presentation.
Update on Carolina Canines -
The 2006-07 Sepcial Project of Carolina Canines for Service has expaned their work with the vererans. They are now using prisoners in the Camp Lejeune brig to help train their service dogs. This not only helps the prisoners, but helps the person who ultimately gets the dog. (see entire story).
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States, was founded in 1914 to help veterans and their families. It is an integral part of the VFW's volunteer efforts. Promoting patriotism and helping veterans in need are just two of the many ways that the Auxiliary serves their Posts and America's communities. Learn about the accomplishments of the Ladies Auxiliary across the nation last year.
Eligibility to the Ladies Auxiliary is opened to wives, widows, mothers, foster and stepmothers (who have performed the duties of parent), grandmothers, daughters, granddaughters, foster and stepdaughters (who attained that status prior to the age of sixteen and for whom the duties of parent were performed), sisters, half sisters, foster and stepsisters (who attained that status prior to age sixteen) of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Members must be citizens of the United States and not less than sixteen years old.
Women eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States shall be eligible for dual membership in the Ladies Auxiliary.
Auxiliary members receive all sorts of rewards from their memberships -- from life long friendships, and organizational skills, to insurance policies, travel discounts, and Credit Union membership. Check out more benefits offered by our National organization.
