Kathy Birch
Veterans & Family Support
The Mid-Year Conference was a great celebration of the
Department Presidents who attended their Night on the Town, representing their
members and their accomplishments. Many
of you may not have been able to attend this conference; I am going to review
what was promoted during the Veterans & Family Support Program
presentation.
Every Program Director was asked to name the one most
important “ingredient” that makes their program successful. The “ingredient” I chose was continued
financial support of our veterans, our active duty military, their families and
the community programs that serve them.
The VFW National
Military Services has received from the Ladies Auxiliary VFW members almost
$250,000 as of January 31, 2013. We have
provided “Unwavering Support for Uncommon Heroes” TM through our fundraising
activities, promotions and the many special events and programs.
Because of you, Buddy
Poppies are everywhere! Every time
you place a Buddy Poppy on a Veteran, use a Buddy Poppy on a table or in a decoration,
you promote our Veterans; displaying the symbol of the sacrifices made by our
military heroes, past and present.
The VFW National Home
for Children has been supported by so many of you this past year. As of January 31, 2013 , the Ladies Auxiliary VFW members have
donated almost $115,000 to the Health & Happiness Fund. Encourage those Ladies Auxiliaries who have
not yet made their donation to do so as soon as possible.
Thank you for all your support, Ladies! Friends like you are the "ingredient" that makes the National Home successful.
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