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Treasurer July 2022

On July 18, 2022 By Lisa Lyon

Greetings Brothers & Sisters, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to chair the Scholarship Program again for the 2022-2023 year. I had so much fun last year. First, let me introduce myself to those of you who do not know me. My name is Debbie Little but at the Auxiliary I answer to Cookie. As you know, our current Department President is also a Debby, so call me Cookie. I am currently your Department Sr. Vice President as well. First up for scholarships is the Post Scholarships for Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen. Those submissions are due to the Post October 31, 2022. Work with your Post to get the information to the schools. I know that school is out for the summer, but office staff work year-round, so get that information out to the schools. Count all your time spent working with the Post for [...]

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Sr Vice President Article July 2022

On July 18, 2022 By Lisa Lyon

Greetings Brothers & Sisters, I can’t believe that I am now the Department of Oregon Sr. Vice President. It seems like yesterday I wrote my first article introducing myself as your Department of Oregon Guard. This is year five (5) in the Department line and I have learned so much and met so many new people. During convention, on June 11, 2022, at the Mill Casino, I was sworn in. My name is Debbie Little but, in the Auxiliary, I am called Cookie. When I first joined the Auxiliary and attended my first Convention, I told myself, I want to be one of those people who stop and say hi and hug their brothers and sisters because I know them. Well, the last four (4) years have given me that opportunity. I have met so many of you by attending your District meetings as the Department Representative. I [...]

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Hospital July 2022

On June 14, 2022 By Lisa Lyon

Dear Auxiliary Brothers and Sisters, It was wonderful to meet more of you at our recent Convention at the Mill Casino. What an honor it was to have our National President, Jean Hamil, present for the meetings and celebrations! A big congratulations to Madam Department President Debby Fawver and Madam Junior Past Department President Valorie Wrinkle! We are blessed for their service. A new fiscal year is upon us with essentially a new beginning for our programs. As the Covid virus has been evolving to be less severe, our society is gradually reopening to be more accessible in person. I pray that more doors will safely open to help heal our society, specifically our Elders and Veterans in isolation. Please make plans of action to come to one of the Schools of Instruction this coming August. As Auxiliary Chairmen, it is critical that you get the [...]

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Presidents Message June 2022

On June 13, 2022 By Lisa Lyon

Happy New Program Year! Program year 2022-2023 has come upon me so fast! It seems as if my guard position was only yesterday. It has been an enjoyable trip, however way to short. It is my hope to do the best I can for you and for the Department of Oregon Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. I look forward to representing you when I travel throughout Oregon and when I attend meetings, trainings and Conventions wherever. In the beginning when we signed our names on the membership application we solemnly promised that we would never wrong or defraud this organization nor member thereof nor permit either to be wronged if in our power to present it. We would never propose for membership any person not eligible, according to our By-Laws. We further stated we believed in God, we would be faithful to the United States of America, obedient to [...]

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Treasurer May 2022

On May 26, 2022 By Lisa Lyon

Time is getting closer and closer to another year to be over, I can’t believe how quick this year has gone and here we are getting ready for another convention and a new President to step up to the plate. I can’t believe another year as Treasurer has come by and thank you all for being so supportive of me at this job. There is a lot to do but I really enjoy being the Department Treasurer. I know that I have mentioned this before but I am still getting people sending things to me that they don’t need to. Please, I don’t need the proof of eligibility for the new members. Sending me the DD-214’s is something that I don’t need. When your investigating committee look at the paperwork that the potential member gives them and then they sign the application, that shows me that the paperwork that [...]

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Sr Vice President May 2022

On May 16, 2022 By Lisa Lyon

Hello members. I am reminding all members to learn about your positions so that when your new members ask questions, you will feel confident in your mentoring them. Remember we all need to replace ourselves and be willing to assist wherever and whenever we can. We are here to help Veterans and Their Families which we are also those same people. It doesn’t make sense in my opinion, to sign on the dotted line and say we will help and then not get involved in that organization. Yes I know as time goes by we are more mature in our mind and body, however think about this: if we still are upright and breathing and our mind is still attached, there should be no reason we can’t DO SOMETHING TO HELP. Get creative and be willing. This combination will help you go far. It is almost time to [...]

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Historian May 2022

On May 12, 2022 By Lisa Lyon

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Youth Activities May 2022

On May 12, 2022 By Lisa Lyon

Dear Sisters and Brothers, Now that our Report year is over, I want to thank all of you for the support this past year. It has been a real joy being the Youth Activities Chairman. Reading all of the reports revealed how hard all of you work even while we were still under the covid problem. All the events that were reported showed the wide verity of activities. Some worked with youth groups, others sponsored Christmas parties. School supplies were bought, scholarships for children were furnished for swim lessons. These were just a sample of the varied events that took place. Job well done. Below are the numbers that was the end result. The year was a real success, these numbers represent all of your hard work. You should be very Proud! I’m very Proud! Thanks for all you do. Miles-11,013, Hours- 2,960, Money spent -39,617.09, Youth 4,992 Members -657 [...]

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Treasurer May 2022

On April 25, 2022 By Lisa Lyon

Wow, the months are rolling by, it’s almost May and convention will be here soon. Please get your delegate fees in before the end of the month. We have only got about 25 of the auxiliaries that have paid their delegate fees. All auxiliaries even though they aren’t going to convention need to pay their delegate fees. We use that money to pay for the expenses of the convention so we need all to pay their amount. Please send your list and your check to me and your list to Jan Halverson. If you have any applications for new members that you haven’t sent in, please get the information that you need for them and get them in to count in Valorie’s year, we are getting closer and closer to her goal. I submitted quite a few applications this weekend so we are doing better. Please check the applications [...]

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Treasurer July 2022

Scholarship July 2022

Sr Vice President Article July 2022

Hospital July 2022

Presidents Message June 2022

Treasurer May 2022

Sr Vice President May 2022

Historian May 2022

Youth Activities May 2022

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