2019 Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary National Convention Book July 20 - 24 | Orlando, Florida TABLE OF CONTENTS VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES AUXILIARY 2019 National Convention Book
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS...... 2 SHUTTLE INFORMATION...... 3 106TH NATIONAL CONVENTION...... 7 National Convention Committees...... 8 National Convention Rules...... 10
RESOLUTIONS...... 13 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS...... 28 REPORTS OF NATIONAL OFFICERS...... 31 National President...... 34 National Senior Vice-President...... 38 National Junior Vice-President...... 38 National Chaplain...... 39 National Conductress...... 39 National Guard...... 40 National Secretary-Treasurer...... 41
BIOS...... 42 Help Heal Veterans...... 43 2019-2020 Incoming National President Peggy Haake...... 44
NATIONAL PROGRAM AMBASSADORS, HIGHLIGHTS AND AWARDS...... 46 Spirit of America...... 47 Circle of Excellence...... 48 Veterans & Family Support...... 49 Americanism...... 54 “Buddy”® Poppy/VFW National Home for Children...... 56 Chief of Staff/Extension...... 60 Historian/Media Relations...... 64 Hospital...... 66 Legislative...... 69 Membership & Recruitment...... 71 Scholarships...... 77 Youth Activities...... 80
ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER MAP...... 83 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION • ORLANDO • JULY 20-24 All events will take place at the Orange County Convention Center unless otherwise noted. All meeting rooms are subject to change. FRIDAY, JULY 19 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Early Packet Pickup for Pre-Registered Attendees, Rosen Plaza and Rosen Centre Hotels SATURDAY, JULY 20 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open, West Hall C On-site Registration and Packet Pick-up, West Hall C 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Conference Meetings Western Conference, West Hall 224EFGH / W224EFGH Eastern Conference, West Hall 224ABCD / W224ABCD Southern Conference, West Hall 230 / W230 Big Ten Conference, West Hall 240 / W240 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. 45-Plus Club Luncheon (Reservations Required), West Hall 340A / W340A 4:00 p.m. Circle of Excellence Reception (Invitation Only) 5:45 p.m. Circle of Excellence Ceremony, West Hall E1 / WE1 6:00 p.m. Catholic Mass, West Hall 222 / W222 Protestant Worship Service, West Hall 232 / W232 SUNDAY, JULY 21 7:00 a.m. Catholic Mass, West Hall 222 / W222 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open, West Hall C On-site Registration and Packet Pick-up, West Hall C 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. VFW and VFW Auxiliary Joint Memorial Service, West Hall D2 / WD2 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Past Councilors’ Club Luncheon, West Hall 340A / W340A 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Auxiliary 2019-2020 Programs Seminar, West Hall E1 / WE1 (All times listed below are approximate.) 1:00 to 1:20 p..m.: Introductions & Parade of Programs 1:20 to 1:30 p.m.: Chief of Staff & Mentoring for Leadership 1:30 to 1:40 p.m.: Extension 1:40 to 1:50 p.m.: Mentoring for Leadership 1:50 to 2:00 p.m.: Scholarships 2:00 to 2:10 p.m.: Americanism 2:10 to 2:20 p.m.: “Buddy”® Poppy/National Home 2:20 to 2:30 p.m.: Youth Activities 2:30 to 2:45 p.m.: Break 2:45 to 2:55 p.m.: Hospital 2:55 to 3:05 p.m.: Veterans & Family Support 3:05 to 3:15 p.m.: Legislative 3:15 to 3:25 p.m.: Historian/Media Relations 3:25 to 3:35 p.m.: Programs Reporting & Circle of Excellence 3:35 to 4:00 p.m.: Membership 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.: Conclusion & 2019-2020 Department President Membership Pin Presentation MONDAY, JULY 22 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open, West Hall C On-site Registration and Packet Pick-up, West Hall C 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. VFW and VFW Auxiliary Joint Opening Session, West Hall D2 / WD2 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. Auxiliary Opening Business Session (Cross of Malta, Presentation of the Florida Volunteers, Ritualistic Opening, Convention Rules, Presentation of the Past National Presidents, National Program Awards and Building on the VFW Auxiliary Foundation year-end video), West Hall E1 / WE1 TUESDAY, JULY 23 8:00 a.m. – Noon On-site Registration and Packet Pick-up, West Hall C 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open, West Hall C 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Auxiliary Business Session (Allied Organizations and Guests, Resolutions and Nominations of National Officers), West Hall E1 / WE1 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. VFW Patriotic Celebration, West Hall D2 / WD2 WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 7:00 a.m. Presentation of Flags Practice, West Hall E1 / WE1 8:00 a.m. Presentation of Flags, West Hall E1 / WE1 8:30 a.m. Final Auxiliary Business Session (Election and Installation of National Officers), West Hall E1 / WE1 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Joint Reception for VFW Commander-in-Chief and National President (Ticketed Event), Rosen Centre Hotel THURSDAY, JULY 25 Post-Convention Event 9:00 a.m. 2019-2020 Council Meeting (No Ambassador Q&A), Rosen Plaza Hotel Ballroom B 6:00 p.m. National President’s Celebration, Rosen Plaza Hotel Ballroom AB SHUTTLE INFORMATION JULY 20-24, 2019 Complimentary shuttle service is provided between the Orange County Convention Center and the hotels listed below.
HOURS OF SERVICE SERVICE EVERY Saturday, July 20th 7:00 am – 12:00 pm 30 Minutes 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm 15-20 Minutes 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 30 Minutes Sunday, July 21st 6:00 am – 7:00 am 30 Minutes 7:00 am – 6:00 pm 15-20 Minutes Monday, July 22nd 6:00 am – 10:30 am 15-20 Minutes 10:30 am – 4:30 pm 30 Minutes 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm 15-20 Minutes Tuesday, July 23rd 6:00 am – 9:30 am 15-20 Minutes 9:30 am – 4:30 pm 30 Minutes 4:30 pm – 10:30 pm 15-20 Minutes Wednesday, July 24th 6:00 am – 1:00 pm 15-20 Minutes 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm 30 Minutes
HOTEL ROUTE BOARDING LOCATION AT HOTEL
Hyatt Regency WALK N/A
Rosen Centre 1 Signature One Rosen Plaza 2 Curbside on International Drive Rosen Inn Pointe Orlando Rosen Shingle Creek 3 Transportation Lobby
*Note – Rosen Centre, Rosen Plaza and Rosen Inn Pointe Orlando are walkable to the convention center, however, a minimal shuttle is available on a less frequent basis to and from the convention center.
Schedule may vary due to traffic & weather conditions. Last bus leaves from hotel 30 minutes prior to end time with no return service.
MEMBERSHIP CELEBRATION PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION CNP/NP RECEPTION Orange County Convention Center Orange County Convention Center Rosen Centre Monday, July 22nd Tuesday, July 23rd Wednesday, July 24th Shuttle Service Shuttle Service Shuttle Service 6:00 pm-8:00 pm 6:00 pm-10:30 pm 3:30 pm-6:30 pm
Each route will have a special assistance bus running on all convention days and hours
3 THANK YOU, SPONSORS!
Thank you to our generous sponsors for their dedication and commitment to improving the lives of our nation’s veterans, active-duty service members and their families, and helping to make the 106th National Convention possible!
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• VFW Veterans & Military Support will host a Service Challenge Fundraiser at National Convention where all military branches and the VFW Auxiliary will compete to see who supports our veterans and military the most! • The limited edition 2019-2020 VFW Veterans & Military Support lapel pins are available for purchase at the VFW Veterans & Military Support booth in the Exhibit Hall. • All money received from the lapel pins will support the four VFW Veterans & Military Support Programs: Virtual Pins, Unmet Needs, Military Assistance Program and the VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship.” Enhance Your Convention Experience - Download the VFW Auxiliary Convention App Today!
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2019-2020 National Program Book
Find the tools you need to “Serve Our Veterans with Aloha” in the 2019-2020 National Program Book. It’s available to all members online - for free!
Download this year’s Program Book to:
• Learn about the 11 National Programs and Program Goals. • Meet the 2019-2020 National Ambassadors and Conference Coaches. • See the Awards for each National Program. • Find out what National Headquarters needs to know for reporting purposes.
• Go to www.vfwauxiliary.org. • Select “Member Login” from the Main Menu. • Login to MALTA using your Member ID. • Select “Resources” from the MALTA Menu. • A link to the 2019-2020 Program Book will be at the top of the page.
Please note: The Program Book is 82 pages. You do not need to print the entire book. You can choose to print only the pages you need!
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106th NATIONAL CONVENTION VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES AUXILIARY
7 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES AUXILIARY Committees
CREDENTIALS AND REGISTRATION Chairman: Kim Sloan Co-Chairman: Sharol Paulson RULES COMMITTEE Chairman: Peggy Haake Members: Sandi Onstwedder, Jane Reape and Colette Bishop BYLAWS - REVIEW & RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Chairman: Virginia Carman Members: Armithea “Sissy” Borel, Jean Hamil, Stephanie Krueger PAGES Chairman: Mary Cardinal-Vogt Co-Chairman: Cheyenne Harper
NATIONAL OFFICERS: President: Mary Cardinal-Vogt and Cheyenne Harper Senior Vice-President: Patsy Hilderbrandt and Brenda Hilderbrandt Junior Vice-President: Emma Furman Secretary-Treasurer: Kathy Schreiber Chaplain: Leona McDermott Conductress: Terry McGarr Guard: Barbara Young and Karen Mote Jeffrey National Council Members: Dee Russo and Terry Dawson Past National Presidents: Debbie Sturgis and Dominique Garcia Musician/Soloist: Phyllis Cooks Floor Officers: Danielle Garcia, Christine Koel, Terry Fenn and Jason Estell OPENING OF BUSINESS SESSIONS Monday: Jan Owens Tuesday: Gwen Rankin Wednesday: Francisca Guilford GREETINGS TO THE VFW Sandi Kriebel Carole Betro Mary Lawrence APPEALS & GRIEVANCES COMMITTEE Chairman: Dixie Hild Members: Sandy Germany, Linda Theroux and Peggy Haake Alternates: Carla Martinez and Francine Cornish AUDIT COMMITTEE Chairman: Colette Bishop Members: Sandi Onstwedder, Patricia Jankowski and Linda Meader
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE Mistress of Ceremony: Cortina Barnes 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES AUXILIARY Committees
CONFERENCE AWARDS COMMITTEE (Presentation of all awards) Big Ten: Jackie Davis Eastern: Lynn Dunton Southern: Evan Smiley Western: Karen Flynn ELECTION COMMITTEE Judge: Leanne Lemley Tellers: Iris Jean George and Marilyn Peck PRESENTATION OF THE POW/MIA FLAG Diana Wong PRESENTATION OF THE PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS Patti Tuff Escorts: National Officers PRESENTATION OF PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S PIN Paul Kriebel PRESENTATION OF PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S GUARD Carole Betro PRESENTATION OF DEPARTMENT PRESIDENTS WITH COLOR BEARER FLAGS Patti Leitner EVENTS & GUESTS Chairman: Gwen Rankin Members: Armithea “Sissy” Borel CHAIRMAN OF FLORIDA VOLUNTEERS Maggie Gilchrist ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chairman: Francisca Guilford Members: Jan Owens, Gwen Rankin and Ann Panteleakos BUDGET COMMITTEE Chairman: Diana Stout Members: Leanne Lemley, Cortina Barnes, Evelyn McCune and Patricia Jankowski
9 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES AUXILIARY Rules
ORDERS OF THE DAY 1. The agenda of this convention shall be at the discretion of the National President. 2. The business sessions will begin on Monday, July 22, 2019 through Wednesday, July 24, 2019 and recess at the National President’s discretion.
REGISTRATION AND CREDENTIALS 1. All members entering the National Convention business sessions will be asked to show their current membership card or registration badge in order to enter the business session. This will be necessary beginning on Monday, July 22, 2019. 2. Only duly accredited Delegates or members of this National Convention shall participate in discussion, either directly or indirectly in a voice vote, or on any subject before the convention body. 3. Registration of credentials will open on Friday, July 19, 2019 at the Rosen Plaza and the Rosen Center Hotels from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Saturday, July 20, 2019 in West Hall C of the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. ONLY THOSE DELEGATES OR ALTERNATES WHO HAVE REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF CREDENTIALS ON MONDAY, JULY 22, 2019 WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE DEPARTMENT COUNT AND THUS HAVE A VOTE WHEN THE RESOLUTIONS AND REVISIONS TO THE NATIONAL BYLAWS ARE PRESENTED ON TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2019.
SEATING 1. Delegates and members shall be seated according to state under their respective banners. Due to the expense of new state signs, NO DECORATION OF STATE BANNERS AND SIGN HOLDERS will be allowed. 2. Pages have been assigned for the purpose of advancing the business of the Convention; therefore, they shall be seated with their respective officer or group and shall be available to deliver messages or run errands on their behalf.
QUORUM 1. The minimum number of Delegates required to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business shall be an accredited representative from a majority of all Departments. (Article VII, Section 705)
DECORUM 1. All provisions of the National Bylaws shall govern and are hereby incorporated by reference. 2. Robert’s Rules shall be recognized as the Parliamentary authority. 3. There will be no oral reports given from the convention platform since these are recorded in the National Convention Book and filed with the proceedings of the Convention. 4. Members taking pictures on the convention floor shall not pass between the Altar and the presiding officer’s station (the sacred area) and are requested not to obstruct the view of the Delegates. [Staff members may move about as needed except for the sacred area.] 5. All unnecessary walking around the convention floor or disruptive conversations shall be avoided. 6. Messages and communications shall be given to the respective officer’s pages. 7. Cell phones and other electronic messaging devices shall be set to the off, mute or vibrate position during the entire meeting. All calls shall be answered outside the meeting room. The only exception shall be messaging devices used by the National President and her staff for meeting purposes only. 8. The Chair shall have the authority to have escorted from the convention hall any person or persons who may create any disturbance which interferes with the orderly procedure of the convention. 9. There will be no smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes and the like, in the meeting room. 10. Notices for announcement to the Convention shall be in writing, signed and sent to the National Secretary’s station. 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES AUXILIARY Rules
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND AMENDMENTS 1. Motions, resolutions, and amendments to them, which involve finances in excess of five hundred dollars ($500) shall be submitted in writing and, without debate, be referred to the Budget Committee.
SUSPENSION 1. Suspension of any of the rules of the Convention shall require the consent of two-thirds (2/3) of the voting strength of the Convention Delegates present.
DEBATE 1. When a Delegate desires to make a motion or address the convention, he/she shall rise, approach a microphone, address the chair as “Madam National President”, or address the presiding officer according to his/her title; and state his/her name, delegate of VFW Auxiliary number and Department before proceeding. National Convention members will address the chair likewise, giving name and title. 2. Debate shall be limited to two (2) minutes for each speaker. 3. A Member shall be permitted to speak only twice on any one subject or pending resolution. The chairmen of the convention committees may speak as frequently as necessary in connection with reports of their committees. In the event of controversy, the presiding officer shall not entertain any motion, which will curtail further debate without affording the maker of the motion or a member of the particular group presenting the resolution an opportunity for final rebuttal.
VOTING 1. The Credentials Report will be approved each day and, if needed, this figure will be used for any roll call vote taken. 2. On roll call vote, the Department President, in his/her absence the Department Senior Vice-President, or in his/ her absence the Department Junior Vice-President shall poll the Department delegation prior to the election and shall announce the vote thereof. Roll call shall commence with the Department Presidents. If Department President, Senior Vice-President and Junior Vice-President are absent, the vote shall be taken by roll call of VFW Auxiliaries within the Department. 3. Upon motion made and seconded by a delegate, a majority vote shall be required to demand a roll call vote. 4. Unit rule of voting shall not be permitted at this convention. 5. Delegates may arrive at a vote in any manner acceptable to them, but the vote shall be announced in whole numbers and not in fractional parts of a vote.
BYLAWS REVISIONS AND RESOLUTIONS 1. The Bylaws Revisions and Resolutions will be presented and voted on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Only those Delegates who registered by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2019 will be authorized to vote.
NOMINATIONS 1. Nomination of National Officers will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Nominating speeches for all candidates for National Office shall be limited to three (3) minutes each.
ELECTIONS 1. Election of National Officers will be held on Wednesday morning, July 24, 2019 and shall be conducted in accordance with the National Bylaws, Article VIII, Section 805. In the event of more than one candidate seeking one office, there shall be no applause when the Judge announces the election. Acceptance remarks made by the newly elected Officer may be applauded. 2. Only those Delegates (or acting Alternates) registered by close of registration at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 will be authorized to vote on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. 3. No person may enter or leave the room during the election of any one office, except for valid reasons, in which case he/she shall not be permitted to re-enter the room until that election is ended.
11 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES AUXILIARY Rules
PHOTO RELEASE POLICY 1. The VFW Auxiliary National Convention is held in a public space; therefore we do not prohibit participants, exhibitors, sponsors, or news organizations from photographing, videotaping or audiotaping some Convention activities. Attending the Convention constitutes an agreement by you (the attendee) to permit VFW Auxiliary to use and distribute (both now and in the future) your (the attendee) image and/or voice as captured in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audio files of events attended for the purpose of illustrating and promoting the Convention experience. VFW Auxiliary is NOT responsible for an individual attendee’s use of your image or likeness.
PRESS 1. The news media will be permitted to remain during the business sessions of the National Convention, even though they are not members of the VFW Auxiliary. RESOLUTIONS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL BYLAWS OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY
13 RESOLUTIONS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL BYLAWS OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY Section 814 – Audit Due Dates (Bylaws and Resolutions Committee) RESOLUTIONS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL BYLAWS OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY Section 814 – Audit Due Dates (Bylaws and Resolutions Committee)
15 RESOLUTIONS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL BYLAWS OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY Sections 801 and 703 - Member at Large Voting Rights (Bylaws and Resolutions Committee) RESOLUTIONS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL BYLAWS OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY Section 206 – Consolidation of Auxiliaries (Bylaws and Resolutions Committee)
17 RESOLUTIONS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL BYLAWS OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY Section 106A – Proof of Eligibility Requirement for Transfers (Dept. of OK)
Received at Nat'l. Headquarters 2/20/2019 RESOLUTIONS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL BYLAWS OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY Section 210 – Use of Video Conferencing or Teleconferencing (Dept. of CO)
19 RESOLUTIONS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL BYLAWS OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY Section 803 and 821 – POW/MIA Flag Bearer (Dept. of CO) RESOLUTIONS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL BYLAWS OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY Section 803 and 821 – POW/MIA Flag Bearer (Dept. of CO)
Received 6/26/18
21 RESOLUTIONS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL BYLAWS OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY Section 801 – Audit Committee (Dept. of NC) RESOLUTIONS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL BYLAWS OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY Section 814 – Most Senior Trustee (Dept. of MN)
23 RESOLUTIONS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL BYLAWS OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY Section 106A – Proof of Eligibility Requirement for Transfers (Dept. of AZ) RESOLUTIONS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL BYLAWS OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY Section 106A – Proof of Eligibility Requirement for Transfers (Dept. of AZ)
25 RESOLUTIONS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL BYLAWS OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY Section 106A – Proof of Eligibility Requirement for Transfers (Dept. of AZ) RESOLUTIONS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL BYLAWS OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY Section 106A – Proof of Eligibility Requirement for Transfers (Dept. of AZ)
27 2019-2019 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES AUXILIARY ------500 8,647 4,693 4,252 4,048 4,000 82,024 22,053 44,019 98,278 52,722 93,218 16,440 32,524 50,415 62,778 268,858 111,546 266,478 890,835 203,621 203,092 175,088 534,513 787,520 161,228 455,885 499,675
2,624,505 2,871,056 6,700,414 2,547,590 (4,152,824) (4,152,824) (1,386,507) 78,098,864 73,946,040 TOTALS
$
$
------344,804 (787,801) (198,839) Total (1,011,343) (1,653,179) (1,653,179) (1,653,179) Funds 58,191,046 56,537,867 Restricted
$ $
------(2,896) (1,391) (1,391) (1,391) 14,312 (12,806) 841,367 839,976 Arts Fund
$ $
------19,317 19,317 19,317 69,240 (19,121) (17,761) (13,042) Fund 1,397,787 1,417,104 Y Home
$
$
RESTRICTED (WITH DONOR RESTRICTION) ------261,252 (989,326) (757,234) (185,797) Fund (1,671,105) (1,671,105) (1,671,105) 54,280,787 55,951,892 Research Cancer Aid National Patriotic
$ $
- - - - 500 8,647 4,693 4,252 4,048 4,000 82,024 22,053 44,019 98,278 52,722 93,218 16,440 32,524 50,415 62,778 268,858 455,885 111,546 266,478 890,835 203,621 203,092 175,088 534,513 787,520 161,228 154,871 198,839 (598,706) 1,011,343 2,624,505 4,200,769 6,700,414 2,871,056 (2,499,645) (2,499,645) Funds 17,408,173 19,907,818
$
$
------343 4,000 4,343 (6,933) (2,590) (6,933) (2,590) 189,626 182,693 Fund Scholarship Total $
$
------CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2019 8,835 21,877 53,668 (351,713) Life 2,203,795 3,478,663 1,768,060 1,425,183 2,700,050 Fund (1,274,867) (1,274,867) ETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS THE UNITED STATES AUXILIAR V
$
$
------UNRESTRICTED (WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTION) 500 8,647 4,693 4,252 4,048 82,024 22,053 44,019 98,278 43,887 93,218 16,440 32,524 50,415 62,778 455,885 246,981 111,546 266,478 203,621 175,088 890,835 534,513 787,520 149,081 161,228 154,871 198,839 (244,404) 1,011,343 2,778,176 3,996,021 1,102,996 Fund (1,217,845) 16,239,529 15,021,685 National Headquarters Membership Escrow Unrestricted
$
$
2,624,505
SUPPORT AND REVENUE TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE EXPENSES TOTAL EXPENSES CHANGE IN NET ASSETS Assets Released from Restrictions Program Awards and Expenses Salaries & Wages Printing Professional Services Office Supplies Postage VFW Auxiliary Magazine Management and General Marketing and Promotions Information Technology Life Member Payouts Royalties Transfers from Other Funds Event Costs Other Revenues Contingent Depreciation Employee Benefits National Insurance Program Building Occupancy Cancer Aid and Research NET ASSETS, MAY 31, 2019 VFW Auxiliary Magazine VFW National Home NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR COMPREHENSIVE CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (1,217,845) Supply Department Travel National Convention and Events Banking & Investment Fees National Bonding Special Program Donations Funds Transfers / Minimum Pension Liability Scholarships Membership Dues Contributions Automobile Investments Fund Administration
29 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES AUXILIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS OF MAY 31, 2019
UNRESTRICTED (WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS) RESTRICTED (WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS) National Life Scholarship Total Cancer Aid National Patriotic Total Headquarters Membership Escrow Unrestricted Research Home Arts Restricted Fund Fund Fund Funds Fund Fund Fund Funds TOTAL ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 257,008 $ 241 $ ‐ $ 257,248 $ 227,101 $ 5,494 $ ‐ $ 232,595 $ 489,843
Investments at Fair Market Value 15,613,583 29,475,870 186,614 45,276,067 53,927,550 1,412,220 906,033 56,245,804 101,521,870
Receivables Amounts Due (To) / From Other Funds 26,459 (1,469) (3,000) 21,990 (20,971) (2,028) 1,009 (21,990) ‐ Accounts Receivables ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Accrued Interest Receivable 42,542 80,353 79 122,975 147,107 1,417 361 148,885 271,860 TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES 69,001 78,885 (2,921) 144,965 126,136 (611) 1,370 126,895 271,860
Other Current Assets Pension 57,899 ‐ ‐ 57,899 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 57,899 Other Current Assets 79,566 ‐ ‐ 79,566 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 79,566 TOTAL OTHER CURRENT ASSETS 137,465 ‐ ‐ 137,465 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 137,465
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 16,077,057 29,554,995 183,693 45,815,746 54,280,787 1,417,104 907,403 56,605,294 102,421,040
Property & Equipment Fixed Assets Net of Depreciation 417,124 ‐ ‐ 417,124 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 417,124
TOTAL ASSETS 16,494,182 29,554,995 183,693 46,232,870 54,280,787 1,417,104 907,403 56,605,294 102,838,164
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 41,466 ‐ ‐ 41,466 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 41,466 Scholarships Payable 10,873 ‐ 1,000 11,873 ‐ ‐ 67,427 67,427 79,300 Deferred Revenues 1,056,657 9,399,240 ‐ 10,455,897 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 10,455,897 Accrued Pension Liability 329,754 ‐ ‐ 329,754 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 329,754 Other Liabilities 33,748 17,951,960 ‐ 17,985,708 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 17,985,708
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,472,497 27,351,200 1,000 28,824,697 ‐ ‐ 67,427 67,427 28,892,125
NET ASSETS
Unrestricted 15,021,685 2,203,795 182,693 17,408,173 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 17,408,173 Temporarily Restricted ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 54,280,787 1,417,104 839,976 56,537,867 56,537,867
TOTAL NET ASSETS 15,021,685 2,203,795 182,693 17,408,173 54,280,787 1,417,104 839,976 56,537,867 73,946,040
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $ 16,494,182 $ 29,554,995 $ 183,693 $ 46,232,870 $ 54,280,787 $ 1,417,104 $ 907,403 $ 56,605,294 $ 102,838,164 2018-2019 REPORTS OF NATIONAL OFFICERS VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES AUXILIARY
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Sandi Kriebel National President 2018-2019
Sandi Kriebel of Ellicott City, Md., was elected National President of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States Auxiliary at its 105th National Convention in Kansas City, Mo., on July 25, 2018.
A Life Member of Yingling-Ridgely Auxiliary 7472 in Ellicott City, she joined on the eligibility of her father, a World War II and Korean War U.S. Army veteran.
She has served the organization in several capacities, including Auxiliary and District President, and as Department (state) President, for which she earned Outstanding President of the Year in her membership group in 1996-1997.
On the National level, she has served as National District Council Member, Eastern Conference Chairman for the Americanism and Membership programs, and National Director for the Cancer Aid & Research, Hospital and “Buddy”® Poppy programs. She has also been National Patriotic Instructor.
Sandi is a Life Member of the VFW National Home for Children and a member of the Military Order of the Cooties Auxiliary (MOCA).
In her spare time, Sandi enjoys collecting thimbles and cameo broaches, watching old movies and spending time with her family: husband Paul, three grown children (including a son who is a 100-percent disabled veteran who served in Desert Storm), seven grandchildren and three great- grandchildren.
33 I BELIEVED YOU COULD…AND YOU DID!
Dreams really do come true when you BELIEVE in yourself and all those around you. When you work hard and strive to serve a far greater mission of service to others.
I can’t even begin to express how proud and moved I am by the actions and difference that you have made this year. You BELIEVED YOU COULD…and WOW, DID YOU!
Many committees were formed to implement training guidelines to help us become stronger, healthier and more confident. To all the members who were assigned to those committees …THANK YOU!
You took the new Building on the VFW Auxiliary Foundation and held much-needed training for our members on all levels that will continue to help build a better understanding of WHO and the WHY of our mission.
The Community Outreach Project was just the beginning of how we can join forces with the VFW to boost our image and increase awareness of our mission.
THANK YOU for continuing to grow the Family Freedom Festivals - another great Community Outreach Project that will boost our image and exhibit the greatness of our organization.
I was so pleased with the Department Presidents, Chiefs of Staff, District Presidents and other team members who worked very hard with new guidelines to assist struggling Auxiliaries. We cannot continue to lose Auxiliaries that are the heart and soul of their communities.
The VFW National Home for Children Special Project – Guest House Kitchen Remodel. Oh my goodness… what amazing, generous members you are! You blew me away. We exceeded the $85,000 goal with donations totaling more than $97,000! THANK YOU!
Ambassadors and Coaches, you did a magnificent and creative job promoting and encouraging our members with the Programs. You reached and exceeded all my expectations.
National District Council Members, I am so proud of how you followed through for the good of this organization, and for promoting, strengthening and building on our foundation. Job Well Done!
Past National Presidents, your dedication to this organization is the greatest legacy of hope and inspiration. Thank you for being mentors and for always being there when I needed your advice.
Thank you to the VFW Auxiliary National Staff for all their hard work and for always being there for me and the membership. Thank you to Past National President Jan Owens for filling in at National Headquarters. Love You!
Special recognition to the VFW National Headquarters’ Kansas City and D.C. offices and the VFW National Home for Children for all you do every day.
Believe Team – Department Presidents – I asked a lot of you and received more than I could have ever imagined. Words can’t ever express how proud I am of you. Continue to work with your Department by being a mentor. Love You!
VFW National Commander-in-Chief B.J. Lawrence, how proud we are of you for the outstanding job you have done in making a difference and raising awareness across this country and world. Congratulations to you and your “Make it Happen” Department Commanders for achieving 102% Plus nationwide. Most importantly, we truly appreciate your support of the VFW Auxiliary. I BELIEVED YOU COULD…AND YOU DID!
National Officers, bless you for your love and support. You were a great TEAM. I wish you all the best as you move up the chairs. I know you all will do an outstanding job. You have the heart and the passion.
To all the members of this great VFW Auxiliary, there are not enough words to express how much you are loved and appreciated. YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY...YOU HOLD THE KEY TO THE SUCCESS OF OUR MISSION.
To my Department of Maryland, I can’t even begin to express how grateful I am for all the love and support you have given me the past six years of this amazing journey. You Believed in Me! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
To my husband Paul, Mama and family…thank you for your love, support and patience. I will be home soon!
Please stay focused and positive. Remember...each of you has a choice and a voice to do what is right and in the best interest of this organization. I loved every moment of representing you as your National President. Thank you a million times over for this most amazing, once-in-a-lifetime journey.
I BELIEVED YOU COULD…AND YOU DID!
Sandi Kriebel
HIGHLIGHTS FROM MY YEAR
Upper left: Thank you to my entire family for all your love and support during this once-in-a-lifetime journey. Center: We celebrated our success and had a wild time in the Old West at Mid-Year Conference in Tucson, Arizona. Upper right: I was THRILLED to meet several Rosie the Riveters at events commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day in France. Left: My Believe Team of Department Presidents at Mid-Year Conference in Tucson. They all worked so hard for our veterans and their families, as well as for the members of this great organization!
35 DONATIONS
Special Donations
$11,000 HELP HEAL VETERANS healvets.org
$2,000 JAMES H. PARKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND volunteer.va.gov/ParkeScholarship.asp
$2,000 NATIONAL D-DAY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION dday.org
$2,000 USO uso.org
$2,000 VETERANS HONORED INTERMENT
$2,000 VFW NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE www.vfw.org/assistance/va-claims-separation-benefits
$2,000 VFW VETERANS VILLAGE vfwveteransvillage.org
$1,000 TYLER STALLINGS kidtimeenterprises.com
Donations to Fight Cancer
$75,000 BAY PINES FOUNDATION baypines.va.gov/baypines/research
$25,000 MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER mdanderson.org NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S COIN PRESENTATIONS
Jeanette Ingalls Ruth Lentzkow Susan Moore Connecticut Iowa Joycelyn McIllquham Idaho Kansas
Mary Slater Sylvia Tanis Lenice Frank Fable Stelly Michigan Louisiana Michigan Nebraska Evelyn Shannon Nebraska
John Minor Roselee Fabio New Jersey Matilda Brooks New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial New York Jim Cooper and Vietnam Era Museum Ohio
Jean Gasior Winnie McCarrell Linda Henry Dolores Clauss Pennsylvania Texas Oregon Texas Yvonne Crawford West Virginia 37 National Senior Vice-President Peggy Haake Three words to sum up my year are amazed, learning and grateful.
Amazed is what I am at every visit to each Department that I have attended this year. I have been amazed every year that I have been in this line of Officers by how much our members do for our veterans. Our members are always doing something and always thinking of what they should do next. And some members are always thinking how to improve what they are doing.
Learning from our members is the best way we learn how our great organization is doing. We listen and learn about your issues, suggestions or new ideas that could make things work even better for everyone. We, as your National Officers, should always be learning from you, our members. I have had such great learning experiences during my past years in what we can do better or bigger to improve our great organization.
Grateful is what I felt when we had our National President, National Senior Vice-President and National Junior-Vice President at our March visit to support our National Commander-in-Chief at the testimony in front of the veterans committee. I have been to Washington, D.C. many times since I have been a member and it was the first time the Auxiliary and your National Officers were introduced individually. I feel so grateful that I was able to represent you at this very impressive event. Grateful that I was elected to this position by our members that allowed me to be able to be there.
Mahalo Nui Loa - Thank you so much.
National Junior Vice-President Sandra Onstwedder Three words to sum up my year are educational, formulating and humbling.
Each step closer to serving as National President is an educational year. I am most proud of bringing back a leadership-based Junior-Vice Conference. With the help and input of every Line Officer, the Junior Vice-Presidents felt it was highly productive. Listening, absorbing, wheedling, and securing open communication with all Officers and members has been my highest priority. I learned so much from attending the “Boot Camp” for Officers courtesy of Bob Wallace and his staff in the VFW Washington, D.C. office.
I have been building towards a successful outcome for those who will serve in 2020-2021. I have been keeping lists since getting elected National Guard in 2015. As Junior-Vice President, I have been creating a team. My only end goal is that they put the welfare of our members first.
It’s hard to express words how very humbled I am to continue on this path of service. I fully grasp that the National President is the public relations arm of our organization. I fully intended to earn the trust you have all placed in me by being your voice.
I discovered that leadership isn’t always glitz and glam. Whatever the scenario, the responsibility lays squarely on shoulders of leaders and it must be owned. I believe, and will always continue to believe, that our members should lead the direction of this organization.
My favorite memories this year are of time spent in social settings with members. Having time to listen to their specific needs and concerns was a highlight. As a National Officer, we are afforded the opportunity to travel and represent our National leadership. This boosts our training and better prepares us for when it’s our time to step up and serve as National President of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. National Chaplain Jean Hamil Serving as Chaplain has been a very humbling experience. Traveling this year and seeing members across this great nation who have the passion, persistence and creativity to keep our Programs at the forefront in our communities has been a blessing. During my year as Chaplain, I attended Conference meetings for the Big Ten, Western and the Eastern. I thoroughly enjoyed the Celebrating America’s Freedom Event, along with the celebration for our National President, and the Ambassadors’ Briefing for the upcoming program year. The Junior-Vice Conference was very interactive and enthusiastic! Senior-Vice Conference was exciting, as their year is coming up fast! Mid-Year Conference in Tucson was fast and furious! I was assigned to the Departments of Arkansas, Illinois, New Jersey, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. National President Sandi scheduled a Legislative Boot Camp for the Line Officers and it was a very informative few days at the VFW Washington, D.C. Office. Thank you to the VFW for providing this great forum for us to learn and ask questions. We appreciate you! I experienced the dedication of our members working together and their willingness to learn, to become more effective leaders in their Auxiliaries, Districts and Departments and continue to serve our Auxiliary. While on assignment in New Jersey, I’m so very glad we took the time to drive down and have a “surprise” visit with Past National President Rosemary Mazer – she was still sharp as a tack and had her quick wit about her. We will treasure our memories of this time we spent with her. Sandi, you have reached out to our members with your “WE CAN DO IT” approach and helped to strengthen our Auxiliaries! Peggy and the National Line Officers, I continue to pledge my support for our great organization and will work side by side with each of you! Continued prayers for our nation, as we have faced so many weather-related events that have caused destruction and wreaked havoc in our communities!
National Conductress Jane Reape To our members, I am so honored and privileged to have served as your National Conductress during the “Believe Team” Year. Three words to sum up my year are excitement, educational and enthusiasm. I loved meeting members from Departments I visited and witnessing their excitement about the Building on the VFW Auxiliary Foundation, Sharing Wonderful Auxiliary Projects/Programs (SWAP) and the Community Outreach Project. It is refreshing to see how our members are so willing to share their ideas. It never ceases to amaze me how much our members give to hospitalized veterans, their families and communities. I have learned there is no limit to the time and talent our members are willing to give. Every Department I’ve visited is unique. The way they approach our Programs and the variety of special projects they do demonstrate the commitment of our members. The enthusiasm I’ve experienced in every Department is contagious and continually fuels mine. I attended my first “Boot Camp” hosted by the VFW Legislative Office in Washington, DC. I learned about National Veterans Service (NVS) and how they play a vital role in supporting our veterans. What a great learning experience! Some of my favorite memories are not necessarily the places I’ve been, but the wonderful members I’ve been privileged to spend time with. I cherish each and every new friend I’ve made. From Kansas City to Orlando, you have filled my heart. I loved getting together with the Conductors and Conductresses at the Big Ten, Western and Eastern Conferences. Thank you to the Departments of Michigan, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Indiana and Wisconsin for making me feel so very welcome. To Peggy, my “Slippah Sista” and the Line Officers, I look forward to working with each of you. I am excited about being part of growing our organization and serving in the “Aloha Spirit.” I am humbled to serve our great organization and will continue to learn and help the VFW Auxiliary to face the challenges of the future. 39 National Guard Carla Martinez Educational, heavenly and inspirational is how I would describe my year as National Guard.
From the beginning of my journey as a National Line Officer in July 2018 to now, I have learned so much from everyone. I have been on cloud nine since day one. What an honor to have been chosen by you, the members, to fill a position as one of your National Line Officers; thank you so much for your support. I am never coming down from cloud nine and want all of you to join me there because I know the VFW Auxiliary can accomplish anything we set our minds to. Inspiration is what happens when we work together as a team to accomplish things for our veterans and their families. Look at what we have already done as a team this year to support our National President Sandi Kriebel and her theme of “Believe…We Can Do It”.
Highlights from my year were meeting new Sisters, Brothers and Comrades. Searching for sweet tea throughout the city during the wee hours of the night, meeting a governor who was down-to-earth and getting my picture taken with the Department President and all her District Officers.
We had some extensive training this year which helped me to learn more about what happens behind the scenes. Listening to the membership about their concerns and accomplishments, and communicating those concerns to our administration helps continue to make the VFW Auxiliary a successful organization.
Thank you to all my Sisters, Brothers and Comrades in Utah who had faith in my abilities to represent their state in the highest positions of the VFW Auxiliary. National President Sandi Kriebel, it was a privilege to help get your message out to our members. You are a wonderful sister, friend and mentor. Team VFW Auxiliary will continue to work towards our goal of supporting not only our veterans, but their families as well. National Secretary-Treasurer Ann Panteleakos Three words to sum up my year are fast, educational and productive.
• Fast - I feel like the year flew by. Whether I was in Connecticut or Kansas City, preparing to do the job or actually doing the job as National Secretary-Treasurer, the year went by so quickly. • Educational – I learned so much about the inner workings of the Auxiliary. The variety of issues faced by our Auxiliaries and leaders and how to work out the best solution for all. • Productive – I had some ideas before stepping foot in Kansas City and some of those ideas have already taken flight. I am looking forward to see what we can accomplish next year.
We’ve accomplished a lot in the few short months I’ve been at Headquarters. I am so proud to work with the VFW to get our membership information out to the VFW on the local level, and share our eligibility wheel. I love working as a team with the VFW.
I am very excited that we secured a corporate sponsor to be able to live stream the National Convention to all our members who have a MALTA login. I am also excited about the MALTA updates we did for our deceased members. It has been very helpful for all.
There were many memories made this year, and being installed as National-Treasurer in Tucson was something I will never forget. It was such a beautiful place. I loved that my daughter Nicole was able to be there with me. Everyone has welcomed me with open arms. Another wonderful memory was attending the ceremony for the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy with National President Sandi Kriebel and VFW National Commander-in-Chief B.J. Lawrence. Having the opportunity to meet D-Day survivors and other World War II Veterans in attendance was such an honor. We were happy to meet them and they were happy we were there. It is humbling to stand by the graves in Normandy and Belleau Wood. It is humbling to stand on Utah Beach or to overlook the cliffs at Point du Hoc. I could go on and on; these are memories I will cherish forever.
I have so many people to thank, starting with the members for electing me to this high office. To Sandi for appointing me to be her Secretary for the remainder of her year. To Jan Owens for taking the time to stay and train me. To the staff, you have been wonderful to me. You are all so proficient in your duties, you make my job easier. To my family for standing behind me when I decided this was the path I’d like to take. To Stan for driving out to Kansas City with me and for all your support. To my Auxiliary, District and Department for stepping up to complete the jobs I had taken on at the beginning of the year but was unable to fulfill due to the move. To the Past National Presidents and National Council Members for all your support. This had been a year of ups and downs. I want to thank each and every Auxiliary and VFW member who thought of me in one way or another after my mother passed away in August, then again when my dad passed away in May. It really helped to get me and my family through a very difficult time. I am truly grateful.
To Peggy and the Line Officers, I wish you the best for the upcoming year. I know we will accomplish many goals and continue to do wonderful things for our organization, our veterans and their families.
Loyally,
Ann Panteleakos
41 BIOS VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES AUXILIARY Help Heal Veterans provides free therapy kits to generations of hospitalized, outpatient and homebound veterans. The kits help veterans with tangible therapeutic and rehabilitative benefits, and often become part of the patient’s treatment plan, providing a creative outlet that improves their self-esteem and self-worth. Additionally, therapy kits improve fine motor skills, cognitive functioning, memory improvement, anger issues and dexterity.
Help Heal Veterans supplies thousands of craft kits to military service members and veterans receiving medical care through various channels nationwide. The non-profit also provide kits to units overseas who request them and also to select military traumatic brain injury centers. Kits include a wide variety of crafts such as leatherwork, models, woodwork, jewelry, paint-by-numbers, needlecrafts, poster art, scrapbooks and many more.
Help Heal Veterans works closely with veterans and clinicians to provide the right kits to meet the veteran’s specific need. Whether it’s restoring coordination and impaired motor skills, improving concentration or relieving symptoms of depression, traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder, our goal is to give our veteran what they need to heal. Our kits are also used as a recreational diversion for patients.
Craft kits are indeed ‘presents’ from our generous supporters and come at no cost to the veteran or facility. Together we have provided over 30 million therapy kits to veterans.
Established in 1971, Help Heal Veterans is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Learn more at https://www.healvets.org.
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Peggy Haake National President 2019-2020
Peggy Haake of Kahului, Hawaii, is to be elected National President of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States Auxiliary at its 106th National Convention in Orlando, Florida on July 24, 2019.
Peggy is a Life Member of Wilbert Wah Hu Tom Auxiliary 3850, which she joined on the eligibility of her husband, Richard, who served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1970-1971. Since joining, she has served the organization in many capacities, including Auxiliary and Department (state) President, National Council Member and Western Conference Chairman for the Youth Activities program. She is a Life Member of VFW National Home, Camp Trotter in Michigan, the DAV Auxiliary and the VFW Veteran’s Village in Florida.
Peggy retired after 34 years with the Bank of Hawaii. In her spare time she enjoys bowling, golfing, softball, gardening and volunteer work, as well as spending time with her dog, Brie.
45 2018-2019 NATIONAL PROGRAM AWARDS VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES AUXILIARY SPIRIT OF AMERICA
Congratulations! Sharon Justiss Life Member,VFW Auxiliary 10555, Panama City Beach
Recipient of the Spirit of America Award for Outstanding or Unique Project of Service to Our Veterans, their Families or Community
“She is a true hero to all and certainly exhibits the true ‘Spirit of America’,” said Leona McDermott.
Sharon was nominated by the following members: Leona McDermott, Auxiliary 9610; and Kathy Fleegle, Laura Quintero and DeEllen (Elli) Reid, Auxiliary 12046.
47 CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
Circle of Excellence Department Monetary Award - $1,000 to the Department if they achieve all criteria for the Circle of Excellence*. DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT Alaska Kim Hackett Arizona Kimberli Harney Arkansas Laurie Herman California Eleanor Mello Colorado Shelley Schlieman Connecticut Laura Allen Delaware Margo Ellers Florida Linda Seiler Georgia Dianne Ryan Idaho Cynthia Jones Indiana Cheryl Dillard Kansas Kristi Meid Kentucky Veronica Shanks Maryland Joyce Thomas Massachusetts Sheryl Grabon Michigan Sandra Ann Medos Minnesota Patricia “Patches” Presfield Missouri Carolann Osterloh Nevada Linda Wright New Hampshire Mary-Jane Ryan New Mexico Mary Sanchez New York Darlene Ann Stanton North Carolina Patricia Harris North Dakota Wendy Dannenfelzer Ohio Pamela Montgomery Oklahoma LaQuetta McCartor Oregon Catherine Lindsay Pennsylvania Charlotte Swogger Lopes Tennessee Ruby Abner-Porter Texas Esperanza “Eppie” Lackey Vermont Christine Brown Virginia Patty Baskett Washington Ruth Lamoureux West Virginia Vicki Sanford Wisconsin Laurel Wiese Wyoming Wyla Cotton
*At press time. VETERANS & FAMILY SUPPORT National Ambassador, Program Highlights and National Awards
NATIONAL AMBASSADOR NATIONAL PROGRAM AWARDS Donna K. Mills PRESENTED AT THE 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION Awards for Departments & Department Chairmen
Award 2: Best Promotion of outreach to veterans and their families Division I: Department of Nevada - Patsy Meade Division II: Department of Alabama - Sandra Brunton Division III: Department of Tennessee - Anna McKeehan Division IV: Department of Virginia - Judith Lupole Division V: Department of Pennsylvania - Valerie DeCorte
The Outstanding Performance Award Division I: Department of Delaware - Tina Lucas Division II: Department of Oklahoma - Teresa Stevenson Division III: Department of West Virginia - Wanda Harless-Hurley Division IV: Department of Arizona - Louise Burrell $6.2 MILLION Division V: Department of Illinois - Paula DeDoncker Total monetary value of donations and (tie) Department of Texas - Renee Clark goods/services provided to veterans, active-duty service members and/or Second Place Outstanding Performance Award their families Division I: Department of Rhode Island - Shauna Fournier Division II: Department of Massachusetts - Kelly Durkee-Erwin Division III: Department of South Carolina - Patricia Williams $3.9 MILLION Division IV: Department of New Jersey - Adrienne Lawrey Total monetary donations provided to Division V: Department of California - Mary Anne Kreutz veterans, active-duty service members (tie) Department of Indiana - Jennifer Dean and/or their families Third Place Outstanding Performance Award 944 1,176 Division I: Department of Wyoming - Arlene Birkle Auxiliaries distributed Auxiliaries distributed “Thank You” coins resource rack cards Division II: Department of New Mexico - Shirlee Frias Division III: Department of South Dakota - Patricia Mitchell Division IV: Department of New York - Doris Ippolito 1.8 MILLION Division V: Department of Florida - Claire Smith Approximate number of veterans and active-duty service members and/or their families assisted
49 VETERANS & FAMILY SUPPORT Awards for Auxiliaries
Award 1: Citation to one Auxiliary in each Department with the best project that supports and/or serves a veteran and his/her family.
DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY Alabama John Wiley Brock Auxiliary 6683 Alaska Virl (Pa) Haga Memorial Auxiliary 10221 Arizona John M. Jackson Auxiliary 3632 Arkansas Thaddeus H Caraway Auxiliary 2278 California Lt Fred Lewis Kent Auxiliary 7907 Colorado Verle Huffman Auxiliary 9644 Connecticut Andrew B Mygatt Auxiliary 1672 Delaware Clarence Vinson-John Chason Memorial Auxiliary 3238 Florida Emerald Coast Auxiliary 10555 Georgia Rainbow Auxiliary 2681 Hawaii Lance Corporal Christopher Camero Auxiliary 12122 Idaho Little Wood River Auxiliary 3001 Illinois Judd Kendall Auxiliary 3873 Indiana Floyd County Auxiliary 3281 Iowa Iburg-Poulson Auxiliary 8797 Kansas Wichita Memorial Auxiliary 3115 Kentucky Pleasure Valley Auxiliary 1181 Louisiana Edwin Brown Auxiliary 4317 Maine Carter-Dulac Auxiliary 4298 Maryland Wells-Mc Comas Auxiliary 2678 Massachusetts Doctor George L Curran Auxiliary 996 tie with Michael Francis Curtin Auxiliary 8006 Michigan Mayflower-Lt Gamble Auxiliary 6695 Minnesota Nicholson-Sellgren Auxiliary 2962 Mississippi Oswald L Fayard North Bay Auxiliary 6731 Missouri Kohl-Jeck Auxiliary 2866 Montana John E Freeman Auxiliary 5514 Nebraska Harris-Fraley Auxiliary 131 Nevada Cpl Matthew A Commons Memorial Auxiliary 36 New Hampshire Merrimack Auxiliary 8641 New Jersey Not Reported New Mexico Fernandez De Taos Auxiliary 3259 New York Queensbury Auxiliary 6196 North Carolina Spring Lake Memorial Auxiliary 4542 North Dakota Arthur W. Jones Auxiliary 7564 Ohio Firelands Auxiliary 2743 Oklahoma Eufaula Lake Auxiliary 8798 Oregon Rogue River Auxiliary 4116 Pennsylvania Spec Ross A Mc Ginnis Auxiliary 2145 Rhode Island Alvaro E. Vieira Auxiliary 5390 South Carolina Rear Admiral J. J. Raby Auxiliary 445 tie with Colleton County Auxiliary 12102 South Dakota Not Reported Tennessee Armstrong-Rousseau Auxiliary 684 Texas Madrid, McLaughlin, Navarrete Auxiliary 10354 Utah Miller-Frazer Auxiliary 8307 Vermont Not Reported Virginia Smithfield uxiliaryA 8545 Washington Skyway Auxiliary 9430 West Virginia Daniel Boone Auxiliary 5578 Wisconsin Pewaukee Memorial Auxiliary 9537 Wyoming Francis E. Warren Auxiliary 1881 VETERANS & FAMILY SUPPORT Awards for Auxiliaries
Award 2: Citation to one Auxiliary in each Department that distributes the most VFW Auxiliary “Thank You” Coins.
DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY Alabama Lanier-Hine Auxiliary 4190 Alaska Not Reported Arizona Herbert J Haenel Auxiliary 10005 Arkansas Leonard Stark Auxiliary 3543 California All American West Valley Auxiliary 2805 Colorado Seigfried-Leyte Auxiliary 8121 Connecticut Thompson Memorial Auxiliary 10088 Delaware General W W Atterbury Auxiliary 3420 Florida Emerald Coast Auxiliary 10555 Georgia Rainbow Auxiliary 2681 Hawaii Not Reported Idaho Not Reported Illinois Du Page Memorial Auxiliary 2164 Indiana South Bend Auxiliary 9820 Iowa San Juan-Marne Auxiliary 733 Kansas George Edward White Auxiliary 56 Kentucky Iroquois Hill Auxiliary 6182 Louisiana Ozone Belt Auxiliary 5735 Maine Not Reported Maryland Chesapeake City Memorial Auxiliary 7687 Massachusetts Brockton Auxiliary 1046 Michigan Cpl Richard W Menge Auxiliary 6756 Minnesota Everett Mc Clay Auxiliary 1296 Mississippi Not Reported Missouri Spicer-Grimsley Auxiliary 257 Montana Bill Carroll Auxiliary 9040 Nebraska Harris-Fraley Auxiliary 131 Nevada Kenneth J Booth Auxiliary 1103 New Hampshire Derry Memorial Auxiliary 1617 New Jersey Middletown Township Auxiliary 2179 New Mexico Perry Jay Scott Auxiliary 614 New York Mattydale Auxiliary 3146 North Carolina Robert R Miller Auxiliary 9103 North Dakota Minot Auxiliary 753 Ohio Lucas County Auxiliary 2898 Oklahoma Eufaula Lake Auxiliary 8798 Oregon Not Reported Pennsylvania Miller-Raffaele Auxiliary 6221 Rhode Island Not Reported South Carolina James Broadus Jamison Auxiliary 8166 South Dakota Not Reported Tennessee Blount County Memorial Auxiliary 5154 Texas Madrid, McLaughlin, Navarrete Auxiliary 10354 Utah Not Reported Vermont Lyndonville Auxiliary 10038 Virginia Francis Cannon Auxiliary 7589 Washington Streets Pike Auxiliary 9474 West Virginia Daniel Boone Auxiliary 5578 Wisconsin Kienow-Hilt Auxiliary 1621 Wyoming Paul A. Johnston Auxiliary 2918 51 VETERANS & FAMILY SUPPORT Awards for Auxiliaries
Award 3: Citation to one Auxiliary in each Department that distributes the most VFW Auxiliary Resource Rack Cards.
DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY Alabama Lanier-Hine Auxiliary 4190 Alaska Weldon M Rucker Auxiliary 10029 Arizona Superstition Mountain Auxiliary 9399 Arkansas Roy Wiles Auxiliary 1991 California Granada Hills Auxiliary 2323 Colorado Cheyenne Mountain Auxiliary 3917 Connecticut Not Reported Delaware Sgt. William Lloyd Nelson Auxiliary 3792 Florida Tom Glaze Auxiliary 8205 Georgia Kermit Chambers Memorial Auxiliary 7402 Hawaii General Frederick Funston Auxiliary 94 Idaho Not Reported Illinois Don Cherry Auxiliary 5083 Indiana Lawton-Byrum Auxiliary 972 Iowa San Juan-Marne Auxiliary 733 Kansas Phillip Billard Auxiliary 1650 Kentucky North Hardin Auxiliary 10281 Louisiana Denham Springs Memorial Auxiliary 7017 Maine Not Reported Maryland J Paul Duke Jr Memorial Auxiliary 9376 Massachusetts Solomon Auxiliary 8819 Michigan James Europe Auxiliary 2233 tie with Lambertville Auxiliary 9656 Minnesota Belle Plaine Auxiliary 6202 Mississippi Oswald L Fayard North Bay Auxiliary 6731 Missouri Moberly Auxiliary 2654 Montana Royal A Caufield Auxiliary 1087 Nebraska Harris-Fraley Auxiliary 131 Nevada Kit Carson Auxiliary 3726 New Hampshire John H Hargreaves Memorial Auxiliary 10722 New Jersey Browns Mills Memorial Auxiliary 6805 New Mexico Santa Fe Auxiliary 2951 New York Not Reported North Carolina Spring Lake Memorial Auxiliary 4542 North Dakota Raymond W Quesnell Auxiliary 1874 Ohio Amherst Auxiliary 1662 Oklahoma Eufaula Lake Auxiliary 8798 Oregon Creswell Auxiliary 4039 Pennsylvania Jesse G. Greer Auxiliary 1835 tie with Edward J Smith Auxiliary 3428 Rhode Island Washington County Auxiliary 916 South Carolina Captain John P. Monahan Auxiliary 12136 South Dakota Not Reported Tennessee Monroe County Goldstar Auxiliary 5156 Texas Madrid, McLaughlin, Navarrete Auxiliary 10354 Utah Not Reported Vermont Robert E Glidden Auxiliary 758 Virginia General MacArthur Memorial Auxiliary 392 Washington Streets Pike Auxiliary 9474 West Virginia Vienna Auxiliary 8127 Wisconsin Chippewa Auxiliary 1038 Wyoming Robert E. Bottles Auxiliary 2673 VETERANS & FAMILY SUPPORT Awards for Departments & Department Chairmen
Award 1: Citation to each Department Chairman for participation in this program.
DIVISION CHAIRMAN DIVISION CHAIRMAN I IV Alaska David Kacal Arizona Louise Burrell Delaware Tina Lucas Kansas Lana Swisher Hawaii Violet Fetuiai Maryland Jacquelyn Kimball Idaho Diana Belasquez Missouri Janet Barlar Maine Lisa Michaud New Jersey Adrienne Lawery Montana Sandra Sullivan New York Doris Ippolito Nevada Patsy Meade North Carolina Carol Cantu Rhode Island Shauna Fournier Virginia Judith Lupole Utah Natalie Palmer-Sheppard Washington Jackie Brazier Wyoming Arlene Birkle Wisconsin Faith Elford
II V Alabama Sandra Brunton California Mary Kreutz Arkansas Kimberly Davis Florida Claire Smith Connecticut Deborah Breault Illinois Paula DeDoncker Georgia Josie Fowler Indiana Jennifer Dean Massachusetts Kelly Durkee Erwin Michigan Jane Dady Mississippi Sherry Floyd Minnesota Jane Meland New Hampshire Dorothea Mattson Ohio Katherine Matesic New Mexico Shirlee Frias Pennsylvania Valerie DeCorte North Dakota Elaine Miller Texas Renee Clark Oklahoma Teresa Stevenson Vermont Patricia Ward
III Colorado Rena Cales Iowa Jennifer Saffell Kentucky Martha Lain Louisiana Estelle Horton Nebraska Gayle Beran Oregon Debra Wright South Carolina Patricia Williams South Dakota Patricia Mitchell Tennessee Anna McKeehan West Virginia Wanda Harless-Hurley
53 AMERICANISM National Ambassador, Program Highlights and National Awards
NATIONAL AMBASSADOR NATIONAL PROGRAM AWARDS Patti Leitner PRESENTED AT THE 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION Awards for Departments & Department Chairmen
Award 2: Best Promotion of Safety in America/ Disaster Preparedness Division I: Department of Delaware - Roger Leslie Division II: Department of Arkansas - Donna Bader Division III: Department of Iowa - Elaine Podnar Division IV: Department of North Carolina - Kathy Voss Division V: Department of Illinois - Barbara Howard Award 3: Best Promotion of Flags Across America Division I: Department of Alaska - Jennifer Henley Division II: Department of Oklahoma - Deena Stidd Division III: Department of Nebraska - Eleanor Pacas Division IV: Department of Missouri - Stephanie Curl 374,865 Division V: Department of Texas - Susie Carter The Outstanding Performance Award American Flags presented (at least 2” x 3” or larger) Division I: Department of Maine - Joy Andreasen Division II: Department of Connecticut - Judith Barnes Division III: Department of Nebraska - Eleanor Pacas 13,913 Division IV: Department of Arizona - Rhonda Follett POW/MIA flags presented Division V: Department of Texas - Susie Carter (at least 2” x 3” or larger)LARGER) Second Place Outstanding Performance Award Division I: Department of Hawaii - Sheryl Anzai Division II: Department of New Hampshire - Tracy Kelley 1,351 1,130 Division III: Department of Tennessee - Daisy Short Auxiliaries promoted Auxiliaries promoted Flags Across America Safety in America Division IV: Department of Maryland - Terry Dawson Division V: Department of California - Laura Ashley Third Place Outstanding Performance Award 6,159 Division I: Department of Alaska - Jennifer Henley Number of certificates given to Division II: Department of New Mexico - Kelly Fouse businesses and citizens for flying Division III: Department of Oregon - Rose Marie Allyn the American Flag Division IV: Department of New York - Judy Lefebvre Division V: Department of Minnesota - Gege Abraham AMERICANISM Awards for Departments & Department Chairmen
Award 1: Citation to each Department Chairman for participation in this program.
DIVISION CHAIRMAN DIVISION CHAIRMAN I IV Alaska Jennifer Henley Arizona Rhonda Follett Delaware Joseph Leslie Kansas Karen Gilkey Hawaii Sheryl Anzai Maryland Terry Dawson Idaho Eva Ackerman Missouri Stephanie Curl Maine Joy Andreasen New Jersey Denise Beckler Montana Tamee Havrilla New York Judith Lefebvre Nevada Renee Thayer North Carolina Kathy Voss Rhode Island Denise Ride Virginia Margaret Myers Utah Carla Martinez Washington Linda Roloff Wyoming Rosanna Thompson Wisconsin Debra Manthey
II V Alabama Brenda Brandon California Lauren Ashley Arkansas Donna Bader Florida Leilani Jones Connecticut Allison Leue Illinois Barbara Howard Georgia Regina Pfeifer Indiana Loretta Shonk Massachusetts Michelle Perras-Slowick Michigan Sara Manke Mississippi Dixie Ford Minnesota Gege Abraham New Hampshire Tracy Kelley Ohio Dominique Graves-Robinson New Mexico Kelly Fouse Pennsylvania Mary Jean Cuddyre North Dakota Joyce A Weible Texas Susie Carter Oklahoma Deena Stidd Vermont Shari Parenteau
III Colorado Brandi Dolan Iowa R Elaine Podnar Kentucky Jodee Chandler Louisiana Kolleen Herndon Nebraska Eleanor Pacas Oregon Rose Marie Allyn South Carolina Marietta Hill South Dakota Pamela Vissia Tennessee Daisy Short West Virginia Clara Warner
55 “BUDDY”® POPPY/NATIONAL HOME National Ambassador, Program Highlights and National Awards
NATIONAL AMBASSADOR NATIONAL PROGRAM AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION Renee Fulk Awards for Departments & Department Chairmen
Award 2: Best Promotion of Community Outreach and/or involvement of the “Buddy”® Poppy through distribution, education and publicity Division I: Department of Utah - Judy Parizek Division II: Department of New Mexico - Janis Wimmer Division III: Department of South Dakota - Cathey Farley Division IV: Department of Washington - Elaine Taylor Division V: Department of Illinois - Diana Rudeen Award 3: Best Promotion of the VFW National Home for Children Military & Veteran Family Helpline Division I: Department of Utah - Judy Parizek Division II: Department of New Hampshire - Kate Ouellette Division III: Department of Kentucky - Evan Smiley Division IV: Department of North Carolina - Connie Holt $382,457* Division V: Department of California - Laura Chermak The Outstanding Performance Award Amount Auxiliares donated to the National Home Division I: Department of Utah - Judy Parizek *Not including Health & Happiness Division II: Department of Arkansas - Lois Callahan Division III: Department of South Carolina - Cathey Farley Division IV: Department of Washington - Elaine Taylor 2,427 Division V: Department of Illinois - Diana Rudeen Auxiliaries promoted the Second Place Outstanding Performance Award National Home Division I: Department of Wyoming - Becki Barnell Division II: Department of New Hampshire - Kate Ouellette 3,688 2,335 Auxiliaries hosted Auxiliaries hosted Division III: Department of Kentucky - Evan Smiley “Buddy”® Poppy Drives “Buddy”® Poppy Drives Division IV: Department of Maryland - Cortina Barnes with the Post without the Post Division V: Department of California - Laura Chermak Third Place Outstanding Performance Award 1,874 Division I: Department of Nevada - Ann Marie Holley Auxiliaries promoted the Division II: Department of New Mexico - Janis Wimmer National Home Helpline Division III: Department of South Dakota - Geraldine Dahlin Division IV: Department of Arizona - Lynn Pierre Division V: Department of Texas - Janet Brown “BUDDY”® POPPY/NATIONAL HOME Awards for Auxiliaries
Award 1: Award to one Auxiliary in each Department with the best community outreach and/or involvement of the “Buddy”® Poppy through distribution, education and publicity. DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY Alabama 2702 Montana 5514 Alaska 10046 Nebraska 2503 Arizona 9907 Nevada 3396 Arkansas 4556 New Hampshire 10722 California 2967 New Jersey None Submitted Colorado 1 New Mexico 10124 Connecticut None Submitted New York 374 Delaware 7478 North Carolina 4542 Florida 3559 North Dakota 9050 Georgia 7720 Ohio 3360 Hawaii None Submitted Oklahoma 7192 Idaho 3001 Oregon 4116 Illinois 4549 Pennsylvania 2540 Indiana 1587 Rhode Island 5390 Iowa 8797 South Carolina 10624 Kansas None Submitted South Dakota 3486 Kentucky 6182 Tennessee 4862 Louisiana 4588 Texas 3278 Maine None Submitted Utah 1481 Maryland 9619 Vermont 758 Massachusetts 6538 Virginia 9760 Michigan None Submitted Washington 2289 Minnesota 5039 West Virginia 9606 Mississippi 3373 Wisconsin None Submitted Missouri 3838 Wyoming 2673
Award 2: Citation to each Auxiliary that contributes a gift of 25 cents or more per member to the Health & Happiness Fund based on June 30, 2018 membership statistics.
Number of Auxiliaries that contributed a gift of 25 cents or more per member during the 2018-2019 Program year*: 2494
*At press time.
57 “BUDDY”® POPPY/NATIONAL HOME
VFW National Home for Children: Health & Happiness Conference Gift Summary
Big Ten Conference Eastern Conference Department Gift Amount Department Gift Amount Iowa $1,202.70 Connecticut $934.95 Illinois $8,207.11 Delaware $1,623.55 Indiana $3,438.60 Massachusetts $1,498.81 Michigan $3,554.80 Maryland $2,919.10 Minnesota $4,196.45 Maine $606.70 Missouri $2,980.25 New Hampshire $659.90 Nebraska $1,060.50 New Jersey $2,042.25 Ohio $5,595.30 New York $3,452.15 South Dakota $593.70 Pennsylvania $7,506.00 Wisconsin $2,916.70 Rhode Island $90.00 Vermont $988.75
Conference Total $33,746.11 Conference Total $22,322.16
Southern Conference Western Conference Department Gift Amount Department Gift Amount Alabama $1,457.80 Alaska $636.00 Arkansas $1,030.26 Arizona $2,613.87 Florida $7,112.70 California $3,143.96 Georgia $1,910.20 Colorado $1,789.35 Kentucky $1,611.65 Hawaii $50.00 Louisiana $973.40 Idaho $933.00 Mississippi $875.00 Kansas $2,813.80 North Carolina $1,928.91 Montana $1,695.75 Oklahoma $802.40 North Dakota $859.40 South Carolina $1,414.45 New Mexico $1,110.75 Tennessee $620.89 Nevada $420.20 Texas $4,172.50 Oregon $2,043.85 Virginia $2,240.75 Utah $140.75 West Virginia $1,432.70 Washington $1,489.95 Wyoming $1,185.00 Conference Total $27,583.61 Conference Total $20,925.63
Big Ten Conference $33,746.11 Foreign Counts Eastern Conference $22,322.16 Department Gift Amount Southern Conference $27,583.61 Guam - Panama $30.00 Western Conference $20,925.63 Foreign Departments $30.00 Conference Total $30.00 Grand Total......
Grand Total $104,607.51 “BUDDY”® POPPY/NATIONAL HOME Awards for Departments & Department Chairmen
Award 1: Citation to each Department Chairman for participation in this program.
DIVISION CHAIRMAN DIVISION CHAIRMAN I IV Alaska David Kacal Arizona Lynn Pierre Delaware Susan Wilkerson Kansas Janice Schweigen Hawaii Violet Fetuiai Maryland Cortina Barnes Idaho Cheryl Peterson Missouri Ella Edwards-Kirtley Maine Patricia Littlefield New Jersey Deborah McLendon Montana Signe Moser New York Phyllis Walker Nevada Ann Marie Holley North Carolina Connie Holt Rhode Island Samantha Fricke Virginia Judy Goodbar Utah Judith Parizek Washington Elaine Taylor Wyoming Rebecca Darnell Wisconsin Laura Coffin
II V Alabama Gayle Johnson California Laura Chermak Arkansas Lois Callahan Florida Jacqueline Bruder Connecticut Claudette Sirois Illinois Diana Rudeen Georgia Cara Jackson Indiana Tracy McGlynn Massachusetts Patricia Jackson Michigan Kathy Hubbard Mississippi Aletta Butler Minnesota Carol Kratz New Hampshire Katherine Ouellette Ohio Pamela Tracey New Mexico Janis Wimmer Pennsylvania Sarah Smith North Dakota Mary Ann Hudson Texas Janet Brown Oklahoma Paulette McCord Vermont Curtis Brown
III Colorado Patsy Gilmore Iowa Carolina Holmes Kentucky Evan Smiley Louisiana Ramel Fields Nebraska Joyce Witt Oregon Janie Wills South Carolina Cathey Farley South Dakota Geraldine Dahlin Tennessee Christy Sanner West Virginia Leanne Taylor
59 CHIEF OF STAFF/EXTENSION National Ambassador, Program Highlights and National Awards
NATIONAL AMBASSADOR NATIONAL PROGRAM AWARDS Carole Betro PRESENTED AT THE 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION Awards for Departments & Department Chairmen
Award 2: Best Promotion of mentoring Division I: Department of Idaho - Vicki Smith Division II: Department of Connecticut - Judith Barnes Division III: Department of Iowa - Kathy Harding Division IV: Department of Kansas - Kelle Brewer-Brown Division V: Department of Florida - Patricia McQuaig
Award 3: Best use of media in revitalizing an Auxiliary Division I: Department of Idaho - Vicki Smith Division II: Department of Georgia - Susan Simmons Division III: Department of Colorado - Ginny Rosa Division IV: Department of Missouri - Nelda Clifton Division V: Department of Minnesota - Joyce Abers
3,851* The Outstanding Performance Award Total Number of Auxiliaries Division I: Department of Delaware - Michaele Russell *As of May 31, 2019 Division II: Department of New Hampshire - Linda Theroux Division III: Department of South Dakota - Jan Endes 31* Division IV: Department of Arizona - Bambi L. Johnson Division V: Department of California - Sheri Carrington Number of Auxiliaries instituted during the 2018-2019 Program Year Second Place Outstanding Performance Award *As of May 31, 2019 Division I: Department of Alaska - Mistie Hammond Division II: Department of North Dakota - Vivian Bernotas 1,424 1,229 Division III: Department of Louisiana - Margaret Nixon Auxiliaries utilized Auxiliaries established mentoring resources a mentoring/greeting Division IV: Department of New York - Chris Leavor committee Division V: Department of Michigan - Gloria Dobbie
Third Place Outstanding Performance Award 2,731 Division I: Department of Utah - Jill Von Bon Auxiliaries utilized the Division II: Department of Connecticut - Judith Barnes Healthy Auxiliary Tool Kit Division III: Department of Kentucky - Janey Feher Division IV: Department of Maryland - Cathy Estep Division V: Department of Texas - Andrea King CHIEF OF STAFF/EXTENSION Welcome, New Auxiliaries!
DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY NAME AND NUMBER LOCATED IN Department of Arkansas Hubert Joseph Purifoy Auxiliary 4554 Camden Brewer/Rollans Auxiliary 8383 New Blaine Department of California Jimmie Connors Auxiliary 6311 Manteca Juan M Alvarez Jr. Auxiliary 3834 San Fernando Department of Connecticut Clinton Auxiliary 9918 Clinton Department of Georgia Rabun County Auxiliary 4570 Clayton Olin C. Wright Auxiliary 7331 Richmond Hill Pulaski County Auxiliary 6077 Hawkinsville Department of Hawaii Fort Shafter Auxiliary 10276 Honolulu Department of Illinois Morgan County Auxiliary 1379 Jacksonville Gung Ho Auxiliary 6750 Rantoul Department of Kentucky Kentucky Lake Auxiliary 1084 Benton Whitesburg Auxiliary 5829 Whitesburg Blue Grass Auxiliary 680 Lexington Department of Louisiana Franklinton-Kentwood Auxiliary 7196 Franklinton Department of Michigan Hough-Pontius Auxiliary 3701 Lakeview Rock of Gibraltar Rockwood Iosco County Auxiliary 5678 Tawas City Department of Missouri Eureka Memorial Auxiliary 5468 Eureka Sgt. Charles E. “Tye” Evans Auxiliary 6760 St. Joseph Department of Nevada Gary Cole Auxiliary 9165 Battle Mountain
Department of New Jersey George P Siek Tri-Boro Auxiliary 8096 Butler Belleplain Auxiliary 6257 Belleplain Department of New York Newstead Memorial Auxiliary 3180 Akron Department of Ohio William Naus Auxiliary 2842 Upper Sandusky Department of Oklahoma Gondles-Butler Auxiliary 7977 Skiatook Department of Pennsylvania Breezewood Auxiliary 8333 Breezewood Department of Texas James E. Brooks Auxiliary 3837 Corpus Christi Highland Lakes Auxiliary 6974 Burnet Slover-Fitzpatrick Auxiliary 3984 Jacksonville
Department of Washington Monroe Auxiliary 7511 Monroe
61 CHIEF OF STAFF/EXTENSION Awards for Members
Award 1: $50, a citation and “We Believed You Could” coin to the best mentor in each Program Division. DEPARTMENT NAME AUXILIARY NUMBER Delaware Becky Pernol 3792 New Hampshire Linda Theroux 8641 Louisiana Margaret Nixon 4858 Maryland Wilma VanOrmer 6027 Florida Anita Mercer 5450
Awards for Auxiliaries
Award 1: Citation to one Auxiliary in each Department that best utilizes media in the revitalization of its Auxiliary. No Auxiliaries qualified for this award. CHIEF OF STAFF/EXTENSION Awards for Departments & Department Chairmen
Award 1: Citation to each Department Chairman for participation in this program.
DIVISION CHAIRMAN DIVISION CHAIRMAN I IV Alaska Mistie Hammond Arizona Bambi Johnson Delaware Rev. Dr. Michaele Russell Kansas Kelle Brewer Brown Hawaii Anita Loando Acohido Maryland Heather Cathern Estep Idaho Victoria Smith Missouri Nelda Clifton Maine Nellie Farris New Jersey Kathleen Marshall Montana Barbara Peters New York Christine Leavor Nevada Judy Parsons North Carolina Farres Upton Rhode Island Shauna Fournier Virginia Shema Peppers Utah Jill VonBon Washington Jennifer Viestenz Wyoming Shirley Wildman Wisconsin Victoria Newbauer
II V Alabama Kathy Rowe California Sheri Carrington Arkansas Vicki McGahhey Florida Patricia McQuaig Connecticut Judith Barnes Illinois Rebecca Willmore Georgia Susan Simmons Indiana Gloria Faulk Massachusetts Carlyjane Watson Michigan Gloria Dobbie Mississippi Laurie Williamson Minnesota Joyce Abers New Hampshire Linda Theroux Ohio Sandra Bauer New Mexico Beth Miller Pennsylvania Connie Tobias North Dakota Vivian Bernotas Texas Andrea King Oklahoma Joyce Caldwell Vermont Susan Brennan
III Colorado Virginia Rosa Iowa Kathy Harding Kentucky Margaret Feher Louisiana Margaret Nixon Nebraska Donna Fenske Oregon Jan Halverson South Carolina Audrey Smith South Dakota Sharon Mitchell Tennessee Mary Anne Wilson West Virginia Elizabeth “Tish” Von Wald
63 HISTORIAN/MEDIA RELATIONS National Ambassador, Program Highlights and National Awards
NATIONAL AMBASSADOR NATIONAL PROGRAM AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION Libby DallaTezza Awards for Departments & Department Chairmen
Award 2: Best Promotion of and training by a Department Historian on media relations Division I: Department of Rhode Island - Sharon Henderson Division II: Department of Massachusetts - Sandra McCarthy Division III: Department of South Carolina - Chamarlyn (Shay) Canzater Division IV: Department of Washington - Rose Green Division V: Department of Michigan - Deb Hanes Award 3: Best Report of the National President’s Official Visit Division I: Department of Idaho - Melanie Palmer Division II: Department of Arkansas - Amanda Pipkin Division III: Department of Iowa - Kathryn Schreiber Division IV: Department of Maryland - JoAnne Bierly 1,549 Division V: Department of Texas - Bernadette Adams The Outstanding Performance Award Auxiliaries sent a monthly and/or quarterly newsletter or e-newsletter Division I: Department of Rhode Island - Sharon Henderson Division II: Department of New Hampshire - Julie DeRubeis 965 925 Division III: Department of Iowa - Kathryn Schreiber Auxiliaries have a Auxiliaries have Division IV: Department of Arizona - Sheila Shutts joint Facebook page their own Facebook with the Post page Division V: Department of Illinois - Susan Rolando Second Place Outstanding Performance Award 494 227 Division I: Department of Maine - Violet Goodwin Auxiliaries have a Auxiliaries have joint website with their own website Division II: Department of Georgia - Kimberly Lewis the Post Division III: Department of South Carolina - Chamarlyn (Shay) Canzater Division IV: Department of Kansas - Donna Dornes 1,152 Division V: Department of Florida - Barbara Bobbitt Third Place Outstanding Performance Award Auxiliaries utilized the fillable media releases available at Division I: Department of Delaware - Tina Lucas www.vfwauxiliary.org/resources Division II: Department of New Mexico - Dominque Garcia Division III: Department of Kentucky - Anne O’Connor Division IV: Department of North Carolina - Sandra Johnson Leu Division V: Department of Minnesota - Twyla Scofield HISTORIAN/MEDIA RELATIONS Awards for Departments & Department Chairmen
Award 1: Citation to each Department Chairman for participation in this program.
DIVISION CHAIRMAN DIVISION CHAIRMAN I IV Alaska Jessica Maynard Arizona Sheila Shutts Delaware Tina Lucas Kansas Donna Dornes Hawaii Anita Loando Acohido Maryland Jo Anne Bierly Idaho Melanie Palmer Missouri Sheila Allen Maine Violet Goodwin New Jersey Mary Sandman Montana Roma Fuson New York Karen Mack Nevada Saundra Marshall North Carolina Sandra Johnson Leu Rhode Island Sharon Henderson Virginia Catherine Graham Utah Karen George Washington Rose Green Wyoming Carol Jowett Wisconsin Karen Janssen
II V Alabama Janet Little California Renee Kuznik Arkansas Amanda Pipkin Florida Barbara Bobbitt Connecticut Judith Barnes Illinois Susan Rolando Georgia Kimberly Lewis Indiana Michael Turner Massachusetts Sandra McCarthy Michigan Deborah Hanes Mississippi Mattie Corker Minnesota Twyla Bauch-Scofield New Hampshire Julie DeRubeis Ohio Nancy Zaborowski New Mexico Dominique Garcia Pennsylvania Linda Tikey North Dakota Marsha Walsh Texas Bernadette Adams Oklahoma Gayle Hensch Vermont Susan Tallman
III Colorado Arline Dolan Iowa Kathryn Schreiber Kentucky Anne O’Connor Louisiana Sara Lambright Nebraska Sheree Brown Oregon Laurel Laing South Carolina Chamarlyn Canzater South Dakota Theresa Brown Tennessee Velinda Walters West Virginia Jessica Sisler
65 HOSPITAL National Ambassador, Program Highlights and National Awards
NATIONAL AMBASSADOR NATIONAL PROGRAM AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION Vickie Rosse Awards for Departments & Department Chairmen
Award 2: Best Promotion of the two Community Volunteer Recruitment Weeks Division I: Department of Delaware - Karen Johnson Division II: Department of Arkansas - Cheri Wood Division III: Department of Nebraska - Linda Hansen Division IV: Department of Kansas - Roberta Perue Division V: Department of Texas - Danielle Diaz-Gonzales
The Outstanding Performance Award Division I: Department of Alaska - Tina Stoddard Division II: Department of New Hampshire - Madeline Dreusicke Division III: Department of Colorado - Phillip Reinpold Division IV: Department of North Carolina - Penny Cacoulidis $2.7 MILLION Division V: Department of Florida - Virginia Brehmer Amount spent on all Hospital Program related items and projects Second Place Outstanding Performance Award Division I: Department of Delaware - Karen Johnson Division II: Department of Connecticut - Judith Barnes 632,493 Division III: Department of West Virginia - Lore Cunningham Hours volunteered in both Division IV: Department of Virginia - Fred Jennings VA and non-VA medical facilities Division V: Department of Texas - Danielle Diaz-Gonzales
Third Place Outstanding Performance Award 44,638 Division I: Department of Maine - Barbara Cook VFW Auxiliary Hospital volunteers Division II: Department of Alabama - Sherry Jiles Division III: Department of Nebraska - Linda Hansen 2,235 1,279 Division IV: Department of Maryland - Charlene Knight New adult New youth volunteers volunteers Division V: Department of California - Christine Schmaltz HOSPITAL Awards for Members
Award 1: Award to one member with the most VA volunteers recruited. Department of New York Carol Weinmiller Auxiliary 3792
Award 2: Award to one member with the most sponsored non-member volunteers recruited. Department of Texas Karen Jeffrey Auxiliary 1384
Award 3: Award to one member with the most non-VA volunteers recruited. Department of Texas Karen Jeffrey Auxiliary 1384
Award 4: Award to one member with the most total recruits from all categories. Department of Texas Karen Jeffrey Auxiliary 1384
Award 5: National President’s Coin to each VFW Auxiliary member who recruits a family to volunteer. DEPARTMENT NAME AUXILIARY Indiana Sandra Ferguson 1114 Missouri Coletta Williams 2657 Nevada Linda Wright 10054 New York Ronald Dailey 745 New York Theresa Kahmar 161 New York Joanne Mathews 1975 New York Clarice Murphy 5444 Texas Danielle Diaz-Gonzales 1475 Texas Karen Jeffrey 1657
Award 6: “We Believed You Could” Keepsake to the Outstanding Hospital Volunteer of the Year in each Program Division. DIVISION DEPARTMENT NAME AUXILIARY I None submitted II Georgia Barbara Glover 649 III Iowa Jeanette Henry 8884 IV New York Myrtle (Mickey) Von Glahn 1666 V Florida Antonia (Toni) Gross 10167 67 HOSPITAL Awards for Departments & Department Chairmen
Award 1: Citation to each Department Chairman for participation in this program. DIVISION CHAIRMAN DIVISION CHAIRMAN I IV Alaska Tina Stoddard Arizona Brenda Kinghorn Delaware Karen Johnson Kansas Roberta Perue Hawaii Natividad “Natty” Prescott Maryland Charlene Knight Idaho Susan Moore Missouri Kathleen Ditch Maine Barbara Cook New Jersey Elizabeth Kitson Montana Jane Clark New York Marita Fredette Nevada Susan Garlow North Carolina Penny Cacoulidis Rhode Island Donna Ormonde Virginia Fred Jennings Utah Barbara Young Washington Elizabeth Herrera Wyoming Ruth Schaich Wisconsin Madge Murphy
II V Alabama Sherry Jiles California Christine Schmaltz Arkansas Cheri Wood Florida Virginia Brehmer Connecticut Judith Barnes Illinois Laura Ann Knackstedt Georgia Laurel (Toni) Keenan Indiana Gennie Leona Pickens Massachusetts Virginia Ledoux Michigan Mariann Hamann Mississippi Carol Fetters Minnesota Karen Haugen New Hampshire Madeline Dreusicke Ohio Donna Pierce New Mexico Lee Ann Lam Pennsylvania Ann Ray Begis North Dakota Loretta Wall Texas Danielle Diaz Oklahoma Elizabeth Hellams Vermont Sally Choquette
III Colorado Philip Reinpold Iowa Linda Jones Kentucky Cheryl McDonald Louisiana Elaine Brown Nebraska Linda Hansen Oregon Valorie Wrinkle South Carolina Laura Sweetsir South Dakota Leanne Payne Tennessee Leslie White West Virginia Lore Cunningham
LEGISLATIVE National Ambassador, Program Highlights and National Awards
NATIONAL AMBASSADOR NATIONAL PROGRAM AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION Kathy Voss Awards for Departments & Department Chairmen Award 2: Best Promotion of student education on the legislative process. Division I: Department of Delaware - Michaele Russell Division II: Department of Oklahoma - Marsha Conley Division III: Department of Louisiana - Patricia Wesley Division IV: Department of New York - Gene Shaw Division V: Department of Pennsylvania - Michael Mason Award 3: Most creative education, resources and training on the Priority Goals, Action Corps Weekly and the overall legislative process. Division I: Department of Idaho - Carmelita Jones Division II: Department of Massachusetts - Anna Bumpus Division III: Department of West Virginia - Jamie Crum Division IV: Department of Arizona - Melody Judd 2,383 Division V: Department of California - Madeline Cunningham-Colston The Outstanding Performance Award Auxiliaries promoted the “Vote in Division I: Department of Delaware - Michaele Russell Honor of a Veteran” initiative Division II: Department of Arkansas - Martha Cothren Division III: Department of West Virginia - Jamie Crum 1,996 Division IV: Department of New York - Gene Shaw Division V: Department of Texas - Karen Jeffrey Auxiliaries used tools outlined in the “Guide to Contacting Your Legislators” Second Place Outstanding Performance Award Division I: Department of Nevada - Shirley Sousa Division II: Department of Alabama - Jenny Hutto 119,613 Division III: Department of Louisiana - Patricia Wesley Contacts made by members to Division IV: Department of Kansas - Gail Vance legislators regarding veterans’ issues Division V: Department of Illinois - Cecelia Barclay Third Place Outstanding Performance Award 1,405 Auxiliaries educated Division I: Department of Maine - Violet Goodwin Division II: Department of Georgia - Patricia Dobbins 31,945 youth on the legislative process Division III: Department of Kentucky - Leena Johnson Division IV: Department of Virginia - Karla Coker Division V: Department of Ohio - Tim Stanley 69 LEGISLATIVE Awards for Departments & Department Chairmen
Award 1: Citation to each Department Chairman for participation in this program.
DIVISION CHAIRMAN DIVISION CHAIRMAN I IV Alaska Dawn Bundick Arizona Melody Judd Delaware Rev. Dr. Michaele S. Russell Kansas Gail Vance Hawaii Stanford Shiroma Maryland Wayne LaFleur Idaho Carmelita Jones Missouri Kim Armenta Maine Violet Goodwin New Jersey Theresa Andryszczak Montana Billie Jo Brue New York Gene Shaw Nevada Shirley Sousa North Carolina Tracy Armstrong Rhode Island Janet Skinner Virginia Karla Coker Utah Shannon Cantrell Washington Fanette Stewart Wyoming Cynthia Marshall Wisconsin Karen Delis
II V Alabama Jenny Hutto California Madeline Cunningham-Colston Arkansas Martha Cothren Florida Paula Twaits Connecticut Kathrine Fleischauer Illinois Cecelia Barclay Georgia Patricia Dobbins Indiana Cheryl Brown Massachusetts Anna Bumpus Michigan Evelyn Avery Mississippi Doreen Rugg Minnesota Cleo Bonham New Hampshire Cathie Chevalier Ohio Tim Stanley New Mexico Lynda Putzier Pennsylvania Michael Mason North Dakota Ruby Dannenfelzer Texas Karen Jeffrey Oklahoma Marsha Conley Vermont Sandra Pinsonault
III Colorado Linda Reinpold Iowa Sandra Lee Kentucky Leena Johnson Louisiana Patricia Wesley Nebraska Kim Abboud Oregon Debra Duggan South Carolina Judy Duncan South Dakota Jennifer Little Tennessee Frances Meeks West Virginia Jamie Crum MEMBERSHIP & RECRUITMENT National Ambassador, Conference Coaches, Program Highlights and National Awards
NATIONAL AMBASSADOR NATIONAL PROGRAM AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION Nicole Koutz Awards for Department Chairmen
Award 2: Best Promotion of training and promotion of the Membership & Recruitment Program Division I: Department of Wyoming - Janice Miller Division II: Department of Georgia - Rose Monica Pinson Division III: Department of Tennessee - Billie Cassidy Division IV: Department of Maryland - Betty Stahm Division V: Department of Illinois - Marvie Wisniewski
The Outstanding Performance Award Division I: Department of Hawaii - JoAn Hill Division II: Department of Oklahoma - Iva Turman Division III: Department of Colorado - Kathy Carlson Division IV: Department of New York - Karen Scheuneman Division V: Department of Pennsylvania - Dale Lepore CONFERENCE COACHES Second Place Outstanding Performance Award BIG TEN EASTERN Division I: Department of Wyoming - Janice Miller Terry Ann Calabrese Buttercup Baker Division II: Department of Georgia - Rose Monica Pinson Division III: Department of Tennessee - Billie Cassidy Division IV: Department of Arizona - Donna Ventola Division V: Department of Illinois - Marvie Wisniewski
Third Place Outstanding Performance Award Division I: Department of Alaska - Roberta Ness Division II: Department of Mississippi - Barbara Franklin Division III: Department of Louisiana - Mary Johnson SOUTHERN WESTERN Division IV: Department of Kansas - Marsha LaRosh Wanda Harless-Hurley Tami Elliott Division V: Department of California - Joyce Bilyeu
Award 4: Most outstanding training and promotion of the Membership & Recruitment Program done during a Department function put on by the Department Chairman Division I: Department of Hawaii - JoAn Hill Division II: Department of Mississippi - Barbara Franklin Division III: Department of Kentucky - Jama Griffie Division IV: Department of Kansas - Marsha LaRosh Division V: Department of Pennsylvania - Dale Lepore 71 MEMBERSHIP & RECRUITMENT Awards for Members
Award 1: One Uncle Sam Hat Pin to each VFW and VFW Auxiliary member who recruits five (5) new and/or rejoined members to the VFW Auxiliary from July 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019.
506 Number of Uncle Sam Hat Pins Awarded
Award 2: One Patriotic Vest Pin to each VFW and VFW Auxiliary member who recruits 10 new and/or rejoined members to the VFW Auxiliary from July 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019.
209 Number of Patriotic Vest Pins Awarded
Award 3: National Membership Achievement Award – Each VFW or VFW Auxiliary member who secures 20 new and/or rejoined members from July 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019.
73 Number of National Membership Achievement Awardees
DEPARTMENT NAME AUXILIARY Arizona Danielle Greene 7968 Arizona Margaret Bonnell 9399 Arizona Kim Harney 9972 Arkansas Cynthia Brewer 2259 Arkansas Amanda Pipkin 2330 California Mary Anne Kreutz 2323 California Norma Gard 4084 California Rebecca Sandoval 5059 California Eileen Falconer 10049 California Kelli Lee 10049 Delaware Mary Ellen Reilly 7234 Florida Angela Taylor 2550 Florida Marilyn Thibodeau 3282 Florida Margaret Bloomer 4206 Florida Theresa Laymon 4228 Florida Marlene Marlow 4287 Florida Alexis Lorentson 4351 Florida Terri Zell 6287 Florida Molly Stachera 8083 Florida Helen Mulgrew 8154 Florida Juliene Crowe 8189 Florida Judith Miller 8463 Florida Donna Fogelsonger 8681 Florida Laverne Kosinski 10097 Florida Debra Forbes 10209 Florida Viki Plotts 10539 Georgia Reginia “Joy” Pfeifer 3679 Georgia Susan Simmons 4583 Illinois Karen Scherer 4226 MEMBERSHIP & RECRUITMENT Awards for Members
Award 3: National Membership Achievement Award – Each VFW or VFW Auxiliary member who secures 20 new and/or rejoined members from July 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019.
73 Number of National Membership Achievement Awardees
DEPARTMENT NAME AUXILIARY Indiana Linda Misuraca 1114 Indiana Kay Galligher 2457 Indiana Glenda Wright 3418 Kansas Rick Kraft 7972 Kentucky Jama Griffie 7387 Kentucky Veronica Shanks 7387 Kentucky Margaret Feher 11139 Maryland Deborah Muse 467 Maryland Marilyn Thomas 9376 Michigan Nicole Koutz 3055 Michigan Stephanie Krueger 4422 Michigan Jane Dady 5678 Minnesota Laurie Dale 141 Minnesota Sonia Tatge 141 Missouri Janet Lorenz 2593 Nevada Suzan Aguiar 10054 New Mexico Dorothy Romero 2951 New York Doris (Dee) Ippolito 2940 North Carolina Susan Burchacki 7288 Ohio Pamela Cole 4329 Ohio Ann Griss 7647 Ohio Darlene Beck 9289 Oregon Sonya Sallee 922 Pennsylvania Joyce Scriva 128 Pennsylvania Kathy Wiker 1463 Pennsylvania Bernice Wray 1835 Pennsylvania Joseph Hall 3428 Pennsylvania Deborah McLendon 3525 Pennsylvania Tina Hinkle 5265 Pennsylvania Valerie Baker 6743 Pennsylvania Janey Kopp 8896 Tennessee Teresa Johnson 5066 Texas Stephanie Batson 5873 Vermont Louise Jeffo 648 Vermont Sandra Tisdale 2571 Virginia Georgette Bannon 4809 West Virginia Scarlet Kennedy 7048 West Virginia Donna Bodkins 9606 West Virginia Kathy Edwards 9926 Wyoming Crystal Allgaier 9439 73 MEMBERSHIP & RECRUITMENT Awards for Members
Award 3: National Membership Achievement Award – Each VFW or VFW Auxiliary member who secures 20 new and/or rejoined members from July 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019.
73 Number of National Membership Achievement Awardees (VFW members)
DEPARTMENT NAME POST Arizona Daniel Greene Post 7968 Arizona Jason Walker Post 7968 Florida George Eads Post 9528 Pennsylvania Gary Kopp Post 8896
Awards for Auxiliaries
Award 1: $50 to one Auxiliary in each Program Division and a “We Believed You Could” Coin to the Auxiliary Membership Chairman with the most outstanding training and promotion of the Membership & Recruitment Program.
DIVISION DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN I None Qualified II Oklahoma 3085 Iva Thurman III None Qualified IV Maryland 6506 Betty Stahm V None Qualified
Award 2: $50 to one Auxiliary in each Program Division with the most outstanding fact sheet or brochure used as a membership recruitment tool.
DIVISION DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY I Wyoming 2673 II Arkansas 2278 III Kentucky 10281 IV Maryland 6506 V Florida 11367
Award 3: $25 to each Auxiliary when it reaches 100% Plus by June 30, 2019, based on June 30, 2018, total membership numbers. 100% Plus is any amount above 100.00%.
Number of Auxiliaries that reached 100% Plus by June 30, 2019 based on June 30, 2018, total membership numbers*: 1930
*At press time. MEMBERSHIP & RECRUITMENT Awards for Department Chairman
Award 1: Citation to each Department Chairman for participation in this program.
DIVISION CHAIRMAN DIVISION CHAIRMAN I IV Alaska Roberta Ness Arizona Donna Ventola Delaware Faye Simerly Caldwell Kansas Marsha LaRosh Hawaii JoAn Hill Maryland Betty Stahm Idaho Martha Lyon Missouri Judith Hutchison Maine Pauline Bell New Jersey Alice Sandman Montana Flo Parmelee New York Karen Scheuneman Nevada Patricia Brooks Feaster North Carolina Sandra Jeffries Rhode Island Margaret Azzinaro Virginia Carol Vangi Utah B-Jo Laing Washington Karen Flynn Wyoming Janice Miller Wisconsin Linda Schluter
II V Alabama Kay Gedling California Kelli Lee Arkansas Linda Evans Florida Kathy Wright Connecticut Lynn Watkins Illinois Marvie Wisniewski Georgia Rose Pinson Indiana Michele Jackson Massachusetts Theresa Logue Michigan Deborah Scheetz Mississippi Barbara Franklin Minnesota Sonia Tatge New Hampshire Susan Joslyn Ohio Meg Klaameyer New Mexico Kandy Brazell Pennsylvania Dale Lepore North Dakota Rebecca Seehaver Texas Candice Baines Oklahoma Iva Turman Vermont Diana Gosselin
III Colorado Kathy Carlson Iowa Mary Ann Ransford Kentucky Jama Griffie Louisiana Mary Johnson Nebraska Bonnie Gerlt Oregon Sonya Sallee South Carolina Audrey Smith South Dakota Donita Mullinix Tennessee Billie Cassidy West Virginia Josephine Crouser
75 MEMBERSHIP & RECRUITMENT Awards for Departments
Award 1: Quarterly Awards - Goals for new and rejoin members will be individualized for each Department and be given to each Department at the start of the 2018-2019 year. Quarter 1 by October 31, 2018 New/Rejoin-Department Goal, Receive $100...... 22 Departments reached this goal Quarter 2 by January 31, 2019 New/Rejoin-Department Goal, Receive $200...... 33 Departments reached this goal Quarter 3 by April 30, 2019 New/Rejoin-Department Goal, Receive $300...... 19 Departments reached this goal Quarter 4 by June 30, 2019 New/Rejoin-Department Goal, Receive $400...... 17 Departments reached this goal
Award 2: Stars & Stripes Award - One Department in each Program Division will receive this award for presentation at National Convention 2019 for the highest percentage in their division from July 1, 2018, through May 31, 2019, based on June 30, 2018 membership numbers. DIVISION DEPARTMENT I Delaware II Georgia III Oregon IV Arizona V Florida
Award 3: Conference Vs. Conference A. The Conference with the highest total percentage by December 31, 2018 will earn $50 to go to each Department in that Conference. B. The Conference with the highest total percentage by June 30, 2019 will earn $50 to go to each Department in that Conference. Highest total percentage by December 31, 2018...... Western Conference Highest total percentage by June 30, 2019...... Eastern Conference
Believe Challenge: $200 to the Department in each Program Division that shows the highest growth in membership percentage from February 15-March 31, 2019. DIVISION DEPARTMENT I Idaho II Alabama III Louisiana IV New York V Indiana Awards for National Conference Coaches Award 1: “We Believed You Could” Keepsake to each Conference Coach for their hard work in this program. SCHOLARSHIPS National Ambassador, Program Highlights and National Awards
NATIONAL AMBASSADOR NATIONAL PROGRAM AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION Chrissy Harlan Awards for Departments & Department Chairmen Award 2: Best Promotion of the Continuing Education Scholarship Contest Division I: Department of Alaska - Al Stoddard Division II: Department of Alabama - Tammy Kunkel Division III: Department of South Carolina - Beth Tufts Division IV: Department of North Carolina - Betty Moore Division V: Department of California - Diana Rude Award 3: Best Promotion of the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest Division I: Department of Maine - Linda Brackett Division II: Department of Arkansas - Sherry Barnes Division III: Department of Colorado - Stephanee Trujillo Division IV: Department of Maryland - Patty Palmer 1,541 Division V: Department of Florida - Jason Estell The Outstanding Performance Award Auxiliaries hosted/co-hosted an awards ceremony to recognize Division I: Department of Delaware - Joyce Hirst scholarship awardees and participants Division II: Department of Alabama - Tammy Kunkel Division III: Department of South Carolina - Beth Tufts 1,960 Auxiliaries promoted the Division IV: Department of Maryland - Patty Palmer Continuing Education Scholarship Division V: Department of Michigan - Marian Belaire
Second Place Outstanding Performance Award 2,180 Auxiliaries promoted the Division I: Department of Maine - Linda Brackett Young American Creative Patriotic Division II: Department of New Hampshire - Buddy Nicholas Art Contest Division III: Department of West Virginia - Janet Williams Division IV: Department of Kansas - Kim Butcher 2,495 Auxiliaries assisted the Post Division V: Department of Texas - Annie Nickerson with the Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest Third Place Outstanding Performance Award Division I: Department of Nevada - Barbara Silva 2,458 Auxiliaries assisted the Post Division II: Department of Massachusetts - Betty Mae Tenney with the Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contest Division III: Department of Iowa - Carol Hotop Division IV: Department of New Jersey - Marion Heller Division V: Department of Pennsylvania - Joan Faddis 77 SCHOLARSHIPS Continuing Education Scholarship Conference Winners
Four $1,000 scholarships were awarded to assist an Auxiliary member, his/her spouse, son or daughter with continuing education. One winner from each Conference was selected from applications received.
Big Ten Conference Eastern Conference Southern Conference Western Conference AMBER KOPS KELLY WEAVER TRACEY JONES ALEXA SHEDDEN Life Member Annual Member Life Member Life Member VFW Auxiliary 9656 VFW Auxiliary 464 VFW Auxiliary 9808 VFW Auxiliary 7756 Lambertville, Michigan Oil City, Pennsylvania Mechanicsville, Virginia Gillette, Wyoming
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
4,162 Number of students who submitted an entry
Total amount awarded by Auxiliaries and Departments $135,633
$29,500 Total amount awarded by National Headquarters
Department winners to be judged and National winners to be announced at the 2019 National Convention in Orlando, Florida
Awards for Auxiliaries
Award 1: Citation to any Auxiliary that donated to the Young American Creative Art Patriotic Escrow Fund. Number of Auxiliaries that donated to the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Escrow Fund during the 2018-2019 Program year*: 198 Amount donated*: $10,720.40
*At press time. SCHOLARSHIPS Awards for Departments & Department Chairmen
Award 1: Citation to each Department Chairman for participation in this program.
DIVISION CHAIRMAN DIVISION CHAIRMAN I IV Alaska Al Stoddard Arizona Kristie Purnell Delaware Joyce Hirst Kansas Kim Butcher Hawaii Gerri Enos Maryland Patty Palmer Idaho Sherry Boettcher Missouri Deborah Colyott Maine Linda Brackett New Jersey Marion Heller Montana Sueanne Fewkes New York Lisa Raplee Nevada Barbara Silva North Carolina Betty Moore Rhode Island Caroline Cox Virginia Peggy Schupska Utah Paula Walker Washington Teresa Addison Wyoming Claire Bowles Wisconsin Inez Semingson
II V Alabama Tammy Kunkel California Diana Rude Arkansas Sherry Barnes Florida Jason Estell Connecticut Rosalie Angelicola Illinois Laurie Sparwasser Georgia Dorothy Guzman Indiana Jacqueline Carey Massachusetts Betty Mae Tenney Michigan Marian Belaire Mississippi Sharon Woodville Minnesota Robert Haugen New Hampshire Nathaniel Nicholas Ohio Julie Constable New Mexico Danielle Garcia Pennsylvania Joan Faddis North Dakota Bernice Delorme Texas Annie Nickerson Oklahoma Sherry Landers Vermont Lori Simpson
III Colorado Stephanee Trujillo Iowa Carol Hotop Kentucky Debra Highfield Louisiana Wanda Farbe Nebraska Elizabeth Petersen Oregon Debby Fawver South Carolina Beth Tufts South Dakota Wanda Mix Tennessee Mildred Murphy West Virginia Janet Williams
79 YOUTH ACTIVITIES National Ambassador, Program Highlights and National Awards
NATIONAL AMBASSADOR NATIONAL PROGRAM AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION Mistie Hammond Awards for Departments & Department Chairmen Award 2: Best Promotion of creating a contest for students in grades K-5 Division I: Department of Delaware - Clara Abraham Division II: Department of Vermont - Deborah Christmas Division III: Department of Colorado - Lucille Chavez Division IV: Department of New York - Ruth Huber Division V: Department of Texas - Darline Jurkis Award 3: Best Promotion of creating youth groups and/or engaging youth groups in Auxiliary programs Division I: Department of Alaska - Charlotte Maynard Division II: Department of Arkansas - Becky Lamb Division III: Department of Colorado - Lucille Chavez Division IV: Department of Arizona - Johnette Gibson 413,296 Division V: Department of Florida - Michael Yates The Outstanding Performance Award Number of youth Auxiliaries worked with Division I: Department of Delaware - Clara Abraham Division II: Department of Arkansas - Becky Lamb Division III: Department of South Dakota - Sue Ann Jones 6,267 Division IV: Department of North Carolina - Dianne Sellers Number of youth groups Division V: Department of Florida - Michael Yates Auxiliaries worked with Second Place Outstanding Performance Award Division I: Department of Rhode Island - Marybeth Sulkowski 37,164 11,387 Division II: Department of Alabama - Charlotte Bates Youth recognized Youth recognized Division III: Department of Kentucky - Barbara Daugherty by Auxiliaries with by Auxiliaries with Division IV: Department of Arizona - Johnette Gibson a R.A.P. card a Patriotic Youth Award Division V: Department of California - Rhonda Montgomery Third Place Outstanding Performance Award 1,353 861Auxiliaries Division I: Department of Alaska - Charlotte Maynard Auxiliaries created a contest Division II: Department of Connecticut - Nicole Panteleakos promoted the for students in R.A.P. initiative grades K-5 Division III: Department of Oregon - Debbie Little Division IV: Department of Maryland - Nancy Lowther Division V: Department of Michigan - Janice Allison YOUTH ACTIVITIES Awards for Auxiliaries
Special Award: An award to one youth group in each Program Division with an outstanding project submitted to the Youth Groups Supporting Our Veterans citations.
DIVISION DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY YOUTH GROUP I Rhode Island 306 St. Teresa Elementary School II New Hampshire 8641 Students of Florence Rideout Elementary School III Kentucky 7890 Trigg County Middle School 8th Grade Class IV Wisconsin 2113 Luxemburg-Casco Intermediate School V Florida 11367 Navarre High School NJROTC
Award 1: Citation to one Auxiliary in each Department for the best promotion of ways to use and/or reuse R.A.P. cards and/or coins.
DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY Alaska Burchett Jackson Osborne Auxiliary 10032 Arizona Mohave Valley Auxiliary 404 Arkansas Fred A Harrell Auxiliary 7769 Colorado Cheyenne Mountain Auxiliary 3917 Florida South Broward Auxiliary 8195 Illinois Tri-City Evergreen Auxiliary 2298 Maryland Weedon-Elliott Auxiliary 8126 Massachusetts George Dilboy Auxiliary 529 Missouri Jack Ray Auxiliary 5789 New Jersey Petersilge-Velock Auxiliary 809 South Dakota John H. Larson Auxiliary 6361 Texas Martin D Denson Auxiliary 6873 Vermont Carl M. Dessaint Auxiliary 1034 West Virginia Hershel “Woody” Williams Auxiliary 7048 Wisconsin Klossner-Dietzler Auxiliary 5729 Wyoming Casper Memorial Auxiliary 9439
Award 2: Citation to each Auxiliary that creates, supports and/or sponsors a youth group.
549 Number of Youth Groups Supporting Our Veterans Citations Awarded
81 YOUTH ACTIVITIES Awards for Departments & Department Chairmen
Award 1: Citation to each Department Chairman for participation in this program.
DIVISION CHAIRMAN DIVISION CHAIRMAN I IV Alaska Charlotte Maynard Arizona Johnette DeBoard Delaware Clara Abraham Kansas Loretta Bargeman Hawaii Norvia Shiroma Maryland Nancy Lowther Idaho Dawn Chandler Missouri Vera Harrison Maine Antonette Weber New Jersey Renee Naden Montana Debbi Propp New York Ruth Huber Nevada Maryanne Berdan North Carolina Dianne Sellers Rhode Island Marybeth Sulkowski Virginia Patricia Meunier Utah Lisa Anderson Washington Joan Murphy-Nihart Wyoming Sharon Brantz Wisconsin Mary Kimmel
II V Alabama Charlotte Bates California Rhonda Montgomery Arkansas Becky Lamb Florida Michael Yates Connecticut Nicole Panteleakos Illinois Janet Kays Georgia Connie Donachie Indiana Judy Williamson Massachusetts Lillian Arcand Michigan Janice Allison Mississippi Dyanne McCord Minnesota David Scofield New Hampshire Kimberly Copson Ohio Teresa Singh New Mexico Clara Montano Pennsylvania Nancy Kreiner North Dakota Sara Wieck Texas Darline Jurkis Oklahoma Steven Hodge Vermont Deborah Christmas
III Colorado Lucille Chavez Iowa Tina Thorne Kentucky Barbara Daugherty Louisiana Ramel Fields Nebraska Katlyn Abboud Oregon Debbie Little South Carolina Donna King South Dakota Sue Ann Jones Tennessee Deborah Archer West Virginia Shawna Sines
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