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ome join the National President for this year’s very special Statue of Liberty Birthday Celebration. Liberty Enlightening the World has been standing guard on America’s eastern shore for 125 years, a symbol of freedom, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Thousands of immigrants were welcomed to this country by the beaming torch held high.


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STATUE OF LIBERTY


125th Anniversary


OCTOBER 28, 2011 1 P.M. LIBERTY ISLAND NEW YORK HARBOR


The Ladies Auxiliary VFW has been celebrating the Statue’s birthday for 75 years, with only a handful of ceremonies not held on the island. For this birthday ceremony, the National President will be joined by many special guests, including the Tulsa Praise Orchestra with Ernestine Dillard. The organization has given many gifts to the National Park Service for the Statue over the years and hopes to give an extra special gift this year. You can help do that! Be an Event Sponsor, as an individual, an Auxiliary, a Post, a Department or a business, and you will receive special recognition and an exclusive preview of the event pin and program. For more details and to apply for sponsorship, go to www.ladiesauxvfw.org under Events, e-mail info@ladiesauxvfw.org or call 816-561-8655.


Bring a huge “Happy Birthday” to the Statue of Liberty this year! More event details, including housing and transportation information can also be found on the Events page of the Web site.


Department Presidents! Don’t forget about Membership Special Department Award No. 1. Reach 65% membership by August 31, 2011, and you’ll receive $500 towards your trip to the Statue! ■


30 LADIES AUXILIARY VFW MAGAZINE


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