EDITOR’SLETTER VOLUME 76, NUMBER 6 Dear Members,


You all are pretty amazing. Did you know that? The passion you carry for veterans and the military…the way you give your all to the programs…the incredible fundraising you do… I am in awe of your hard work and the love you have for this organization. We include two stories in this issue about


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I am in awe of your hard work and


the love you have for this


organization.


some of this amazingness. On Page 14, you will find a great story about an Auxiliary giving smiles back to veterans, and on Page 16, see how another Auxiliary engaged with its community to serve veterans. We think you’ll love these stories. When you come to National Convention


(see Pages 8-13), it is our hope that you will connect with other great members, celebrate the successes of the year and then get recharged for the next year. Charlotte, North Carolina, is lovely, and you will enjoy your time there. Be sure, though, to read this magazine


carefully when it comes to Convention. The schedule will look different this year, and we’ve made some changes when it comes to registration. I don’t want you to miss those! Hopefully you all are getting ready to elect


your Delegates and Alternates at your April meetings. There are things you need to know about this process. See Page 19 for important information. Remember, only Delegates can vote at National Convention. Thanks for all you do, and I’ll see you in


Charlotte!


EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Cara Skodack Day EDITOR


Amanda Cook


VFW AUXILIARY MAGAZINE is published six times per year – January, March, May, July, September and November – by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Auxiliary, 406 West 34th St., 10th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64111.


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