News from District 6 President Barbara
What a wonderful year we are having here in District 6! Thank you to our officers for their leadership and to our membership for their dedication and kindness.
Our reporting is on target as of November 30, with just three of our auxiliaries still working on a few projects to be 100% reported. Thank you for all the work you do to assist our Veterans and for the work done in our communities. Please continue to report.
The Department of Florida has reached 91% in membership! District 6 as of this writing is 99. 18%.MANY THANKS TO EVERY MEMBER THAT PAID DUES, TO EVERY AUXILIARY THAT SENT DUES AND TO ALLPRESIDENTS AND TREASURERSTHAT MADE A SPECIAL EFFORT TOACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL! Because of your work our District will receive a check for $25.00.
Congratulations to the following Auxiliaries for achieving 100% by Dec. 31, 2011: 1689, 2391, 4351, 4761, 7909 and 8255.
For those still working toward the 100% in membership as of December 31, 2011 at 6 P.M. the membership portion of the National dues will be increased to $5.00 per member.
Upcoming Event for District 6 and Department:
January 14, 2012 – Aisle of Flags for National President Gwen Rankin at Ft. McCoy 12:30 P. M. Wear red, white and blue and bring your color bearer flags. All are welcome to attend VFW, Men’s Auxiliary included.
January 28, 2012 – District 6 Idol Contest Post 1689 at 6 P. M. till, 3491 St. Augustine Road, Jax., Fl.
January 31, 2012 – District Joint Planning Meeting Post 4761 at 7 P. M., 5070 West 12th Street, Jax., Fl. All members are welcome to attend. Please send a representative from your Auxiliary.
February 10 – 12, 2012 - Mid-Winter Conference at International Palms Resort, 6515 International
Drive, Orlando, Florida on Saturday, February 11, 2012. See web-site for details www.lavfwflorida.org
February 18, 2012 - District Meeting Post 8255 at 11 A. M.,2296 Aster Ave., Middleburg, Fl. This will be our Memorial Service all members are welcome to attend.
March 24, 2012 – Fort McCoy Annual Picnic 10 A. M. to 5 P. M. – Make donations $10 per attendee. Open attendance.
I know that many of our Auxiliaries will be hosting their Youth Banquets in the upcoming months. We will also hold our District 6 Annual Bowling Tournament for the Patriot’s Pen and our District Youth Banquet very soon, more on that later.
Just a little History of the Ladies Auxiliary:
The Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW, founded in 1914 to help veterans and their families, is an integral part of the VFW volunteer efforts.
Our Bylaws call for our members to:
"...maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies, whomsoever."
Promoting patriotism and helping veterans in need are just two of the many ways that the Auxiliary serves their Post and America's communities.
I have enjoyed visiting with all of our Auxiliaries and see that we are blessed to have so many dedicated members who are willing to contribute time, money and talents to our organization.
May you and yours have a wonderful and prosperous New Year!
Loyally,
Barbara Bobbitt, President District 6
