was joined by VFW Commander-in- Chief Richard DeNoyer and several other members, who all gave it a try. Many members, friends and family


presented President Rankin with gifts, words of praise and wishes for an excellent year. Her children, Wendy, John and Derrik also had memories, thank-yous and inside stories to share. They all agreed that their parents had always been devoted VFW and Ladies Auxiliary participants for many reasons. However, the older they became, the more they understood that their passion was due to their deep commitment to the men and women who serve this country in uniform.


National District Council Members convened on Saturday, and VFW special guests greeted members. VFW Commander-in-Chief Richard DeNoyer, Adjutant General Allen “Gunner” Kent and Quartermaster General Larry Maher each spoke to the Council and the members present. Guests from Commerce Bank


were brought in to discuss changes to the way the National Organization’s investments are handled. Council members approved a restructuring of the allowed investment categories so that the team representing the Ladies Auxiliary VFW accounts


could take advantage of more growth opportunities. These categories stay within the conservative requirements of the organization.


Other business included a proposal by National Senior Vice-President Leanne Lemley to re-designate certain Council funds for the purposes of marketing, advertising and promotion of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW. Approxi- mately $80,000 in Council-designated funds is remaining from an earlier appropriation for computer equipment and training. Those funds have not been completely expended, so Lemley moved that the funds be re-designated for promotional purposes. The Council unanimously approved the change.


President Rankin presents a check to Fred Gusman, Executive Director of the Pathway Home, www.thepathwayhome.org.


President Rankin listens to her children recount stories and wish her well. JANUARY 2012 5 JANUARY 2012 5


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