State Officers

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"It's Our Duty And Honor To Serve Our Veterans"

2008

July 4th ~ 10:00am Hall of Flags

July 12th ~ Chairmen's Meeting, Niantic VFW

July 27th ~ 11:00am C of A and Quarterly Meeting, Stratford

August 1st ~ 6:00pm Tribute to America, Norwich

August 9th ~ 6:00pm Black Tie Dinner Dance, East Hampton

August 14th - 21st ~ National Convention, Orlando, FL

September 4th - 7th ~ National Commander's Homecoming, San Antonio, TX

September 7th ~ Rocky Hill Carnival

September 13th ~ Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers Instructional Meeting

September 16th ~ VFW Golf Tournament, Blackledge Golf Course

September 21st ~ Gold Star Parents Luncheon, Pawcatuck

September 25th - 28th ~ National President's Homecoming, Nebraska

September 26th - 28th ~ Salute to all Veterans

September 29th - October 1st ~ National President's Visit

October 5th ~ Northhampton Hospital Visit

October 19th ~ State Commander's/State President's Testimonial, Plantsville

October 26th ~ C of A & Quarterly Meeting, East Hampton

October 28th ~ Statue of Liberty Visit, Liberty Island, New York

November 2nd ~ Red, White & Bue Mass, Norwich Cathedral

November 11th ~ West Haven Distribution, West Haven VA

November 21st - 23rd ~ Eastern States Conference, Burlington, MA

December 15th ~ West Haven Hospital Visit

December 19th ~ Rocky Hill Home Distribution

TBA ~ VOD & Youth Essay, New Britain

2009

January 25th ~ C of A and Quarterly Meeting, Rocky Hill

TBA ~ Bingo, West Hartford

February 5th -7th ~ Mid-Year Conference, Savannah, GA

March 15th ~ Cancer Auction, Oakville

April 19th ~ C of A & Quarterly Meeting, Jewett City

April 23rd - 26th ~ ESC, Connecticut

May 30th ~ Family Day, Lake Compound

June 11th - 14th ~ Department Convention

2008 - 2009 Department Officers

Our Convention is over and we have a new slate of officers.  The President is Deborah Mac Donald of East Lyme 5849, Senior Vice is Fannie Muse of 9991 Bridgeport, Junior Vice President is Judy Barnes of Auxiliary 5095 East Hampton, Chaplain is Joyce Froelick a member of the Brooklyn Valley Auxiliary 7790, Conductress is Virginia Livernoche of Thompson 10088 and the Guard is Patricia Hornok of Groton 1673.  The Treasurer remains Patricia Rodriguez who is also our National Council Member representing Connecticut and Rhode Island until after the National convention, and the Secretary is Peg Beauregard.

Debbie’s special project is the Smile Train, her theme is “It is our Duty and Honor to Serve Our Veterans”. Her Commander is Rusty Meek of Anderson-Shea VFW in Manchester.

Convention Highlights

The Mary Romano Exemplary award went to Helen Faucher, a Past Department President and a member of the Higganum VFW Ladies Auxiliary.  Bessie spoke of Helen’s dedication and her successful striving to overcome the effects of her stroke and how far she has come. She was honored to accept the award.

The Love Gift recipient Doris Laferriere was chosen by Immediate Past State President Bessie Kibner because she has long served the Auxiliary and given Bessie a lot of help, especially this year.  She has gone above and beyond the call of duty.  Being chosen was quite a surprise to her.  Doris accepted with tears and recalled PDP Grace Argenta who started this gift and was pleased to be listed among the recipients. She thanks everyone for their generosity. 

Our National Representative PNP Sandy Germany was wonderful and we were so pleased to have had her with us.  She seemed to enjoy her stay in Connecticut.  She thanked us for our hospitality and thanked her Aide Candice Shepard. We were alson pleased to have Past National Secretary Treasurer Celia Davis who came to Convention as a promise to Debbie.

The VFW National Representative was National Commander in Chief George Lisicki who was also great to be with.  He gave a wonderful speech at the Convention banquet and presented our Governor M. Jody Rell with the Medal of Freedom a most prestigious awards.

We presented a check to Griffin Hospital for their Multiple Sclerosis work to representative Bill Powanda for $2384.00, Bill said our gift would help and thanked us for thinking of them and for finding them on the web page.

Mayor of Prospect Robert Chatfield was presented the American flag for his office. He is the longest serving official in the State.

Awards were presented to the Community Service Volunteer of the Year Katherine Kalwat a member of the New Britain Auxiliary. Two of the Patriotic Art winners were present to accept their awards. They were 1st place Basak Ekinici representing Putnam Auxiliary 1523 and Samantha Tencza representing Devon Auxiliary 7788, the second place winner Joseph Dericco was unable to attend due to illness.  We also had the Young Volunteer of the Year Mitchell LaFlamme of Norwich 594.  The Junior Unit from Prospect were there for a presentation to State President Bessie Kibner.

Rhode Island State Convention

Top row: PDP Bessie Kibner, Pat Rodriguez, Ruth Hewston, Pat Tozzolli, PDP Patricia Lizotte,
Dee Gilroy, Dee Gilroy's Mom
Seated: Department President Debbie McDonald, Peg Beauregard

Department President Debbie McDonald, State Commander Rusty Meeks, PDP Bessie Kibner

State Service Officer Mesha Ward, Department President Debbie McDonald

Hall of Flags

Department Meeting

Our first Department meeting will be held on July 27 at the Stratford VFW.  The theme will be “Winter”. The Council of Administration meeting will begin at 11 AM, there will be a light lunch at a nominal fee and the Quarterly will start after lunch. Looking forward to seeing you there for the meeting.

Junior Girl Receives National Honor

Christine Barry of Prospect Junior Unit 8075 will be a guest at the National Convention and will be presented the top Junior Girls scholarship award of $10,000 by National President Virginia Carman.