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"Score the Perfect Game for Our Veterans and Their Families"

CONGRATULATIONS TO
OUR VERY OWN
ANN PANTELEAKOS!!!!

 LADIES AUXILIARY,
DEPARTMENT OF CONNECTICUT

NATIONAL GUARD
FOR THE YEAR 2009 - 2010

WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU!!

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes

I cannot begin to tell you the elation I felt when the election was complete and I was the

new National Guard. Words cannot express the pride and excitement that overwhelmed

me in that moment and stays with me now. This is a dream that never would have come

true without your help. To my comrades and sisters from the great Department of CT

I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. 

Ann Panteleakos ~ National Guard ~ 2009-2010

2010

March 6 – 10 ~ Legislatve Conference – Washington DC

March 18 -21 ~ Mid-year Conference Las Vegas, Nevada

April 9- 11 ~ Eastern States Conference – Nashua, New Hampshire

LADIES YOU DID IT!!!!
The membership goals for December have been met. The State is currently over 90%  This enables our President to have her “Night On The Town” in Las Vegas, Nevada.  We are doing great and we need to continue this momentum to reach our 100% goals.

Our Quarterly meeting was held at the Norwich VFW post home on Connecticut Ave. in Norwich on Sunday, January 24.   They had a wonderful luncheon for us. The theme was “The Oscars” and there was several guest stars attending.  Included was our State President as Tina Turner.  Chairman Judy Barnes had a contest  for the poppy favors. The favors were terrific and are distributed to the hospitals after the meeting.   Winners were 189 New London, 1265 Pawcatuck and 594 Norwich.. The Chairmen all did an excellent job in promoting their programs. Winners for their presentation were Americanism, Hospital and Community Service. Attendance awards went to District 4 and District 6. Our next Quarterly meeting will be April 18, 2010.

Due to the resignation of Department Conductress Pat Hornok we had an election of officers at the council meeting.   The Conductress is now Ruth Hewston, the Guard is Carol Preston. The President appointed Lynn Watkins as Banner Bearer, due to the resignation of Sherry Porter.

UNDERWEAR SHOWER
We will be having an underwear shower for the veterans at Rocky Hill Veterans Home at the next Quarterly meeting Chairman Kathy Harrison announced.

CANCER AUCTION
The Cancer Auction will be held on Sunday February 28, 2010 in Jewett City.  Luncheon will be served at 12:00 Noon and the auction will follow.  The meal will be a roast beef dinner.  It is still only $10.00 per person.  Don’t forget we can use items for the auction, preferably new items or used but in good condition. Baked goods are really successful.     

LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
The Conference will be March 6th  through 10th, 2010 and our State President Fannie and State Commander Bill will be escorting our Department Voice of Democracy winner  at the awards ceremony.

NEWS OF OUR MEMBERS
Marie Gaudio longtime Secretary of Springdale Auxiliary 9617 in District 1 passed away recently.

STATEWIDE ACTIVITIES
District 1: will hold a Gold Party at the Stratford VFW Post on Saturday March 20, 2010 from 1 to 3 PM Please RSVP by March 12, 2010.  Bring your old, unwanted gold to the party.
District 2: The Testimonial to honor District 2 Commander Bob Anderson and President Kathie Fleischauer  will be held on March 20, 2010 Cocktail Hour at 6:00 Dinner at 7:00 PM at the Wolcott VFW post
District 2: will honor their VOD and Patriot Pen winners on March 6, 2010.  Luncheon tickets are $12.00 per person
District 4: will also be honoring the District Commander Ken Hartline and President Barbara Perry on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at a Testimonial dinner. Menu is Boneless Rib Roast or Baked Stuffed Breast of Chicken.  Held at the VFW Post home in Pawcatuck.    
District 4: will be honoring their Voice of Democracy and Patriot Pen winners on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at the VFW Post Home in Preston.  Menu is Roast Pork Dinner Donation $12.00 per person.
District 5: will hold their Testimonial honoring Commander Neil Hunt and President Grace Kelly on Saturday April 24, 2010 in Winsted.

EASTERN STATES CONFERENCE
This event will be held April 9 through the 11 in Nashua New Hampshire.

MID-YEAR CONFERENCE
To be held in Las Vegas, Nevada March 18 to March 21.  President Fannie will have her Night On The Town thanks to all of you.

10TH ANNUAL MARY ROMANO DEPARTMENT BINGO
The annual Mary Romano Fundraising bingo will be held on February 20, 2010 at the West Hartford Post Home.  Our Past State Commander Bob Tozzoli will be Chairman for the Bingo and he is looking forward to having a great turnout. We really need to turn out for this fundraiser, otherwise we may lose it. This is a good chance to win some money and pay off some of those holiday bills. Hope to see many of you there.

Cancer Center Donation October 29

 FIRST PLACE AS IN OUR DIVISION
1st place – plate & $100.00 –   Joyce Froelick – Cancer Aid & Research -
1st place- plate & $100.00 – Patricia Lizotte –  Hospital
1st place- plate & $100.00 – Marie Flanagan - Extension

 RUNNER UP AS IN OUR DIVISION
Runner up – citation & $50.00 – Carol Preston -Legislative Chairman

We received many monetary membership as during the year thanks to Chairman Judy Barnes and Treasurer Pat Rodriguez.

Rosalie Angelicola of Stratford was honored as a National Aide–de-Camp.

All Chairmen received a citation for 75% reporting.

By-law Changes
Section 1001 paragraph 1, the official uniform of the Ladies Auxiliary shall be the three piece auxiliary National blue suit, blazer skirt, slacks and blouse and as an option a white long sleeved mock turtleneck, purchased by the member wherever she chooses with the ladies auxiliary starburst pin on the left side of the collar. (Pin available at VFW supply Department)

Section 806A All Presidents can now be installed by a Past Post Commander. Section 806A will be amended by adding at the end of the first sentence, second paragraph “or a past Post Commander”.

Peg Beauregard, Secretary

Legislative Chairman Carol Preston with Debbie after receiving her a.

Pat Lizotte with Debbie after receiving her a.

Ann Panteleakos being installed as National Guard.

National Officers: Ann Panteleakos with Chaplain Leann Lemley, and JVP Gwen Rankin.