BEGINNING A NEW CHAPTER.


Tis year, the VFW passed a resolution


to amend Article XI, Sections 1101-1104 of their National Bylaws at their 116th National Convention, approving male eligibility for what is now the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Auxiliary. Te Auxiliary Convention kicked off with


Nashville recording artist Ricky Lee serenading then-National President Ann Panteleakos, dressed for the event as Lady Liberty, with original patriotic tunes and country classics at the Opening Session. Members joined in the revelry, hitting the dance floor to celebrate with some line-dancing fun. Ten members got down to business,


attending workshops on every program as well as Trustee/Treasurer and to Promote Your Auxiliary seminars. Attendees had a unique opportunity to visit one-on-one with National Officers, and we hosted the first-ever Ultimate VIP Experience Contest grand prize winners from Washington state. Tey were selected from Departments that achieved the highest


Top right: Jean Gasior, Captain of the Pennsylvania Volunteer Corps escorts then-National President Ann Panteleakos into the Opening Session. Middle left: 2014-2015 National Soloist Willa Watts moves the audience with her music. Middle right: Then-National President Ann Panteleakos with 2014-2015 Department of Washington President and Ultimate VIP Experience winner Mary Cook. Above: President Barack Obama speaks at the VFW’s National Convention.


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