To All Auxiliary Members:

I am just returning from a “whirlwind" tour of the South East Region, and southern hospitality is still very much present. I was able to visit with 10 Units ranging in the north, Unit 89, Atlanta, to Sanford, Unit 147 and the South East Regional Mid-Year meeting. I traveled with Carolyn Whitaker, RPSE and her husband Tom, as chauffer as we made official visits. Carolyn put together a wonderful schedule and our members certainly threw out the welcome mat. It was especially gratifying to be a part of all the meetings and to, once again, see our Auxiliary in action. There is some wonderful work going on and I am so very proud to be a part of it. Thanks to Carolyn for hosting me in her home and having everything so organized on the road. Thank you South East Region for making me feel so much a part of you.

Welfare – some of the synonyms are well-being, benefit and happiness. And that is what our Welfare and Rehabilitation fund is all about. To assist our members in distress. To provide a benefit in a time of need, not only for large national disasters, but for that emergency that can occur such as death or fire. The methodology for obtaining funds is: a member learns of a need and gathers the details – they contact their Unit President with these details, who then in turn contacts the Regional President. The Regional President contacts the National President, and deeming it worthy, authorizes the funds. This is all performed as rapidly as possible so that we can meet the individual’s needs. This fund can only grow through your generous donations. Please help us.

I hope to see many more of you as I travel. In closing, I send sincere sympathy to those who have lost a loved one, get well wishes for those who are ill, and best wishes for those celebrating Birthdays, Anniversaries and other great life events. You must cherish each moment and each other. Units are made up of Ones’ and it is the Ones’ that make up the Auxiliary. Thank you for being that One.

All proposed amendments for the Constitution and Bylaws must be from the National Board of Directors or a Unit. Units submitting an amendment must read the resolution at a regular business meeting on one month then on the next month must read, debate, and adopt by 2/3 majority on the following month.

Content

• Must be 1 subject and may encompass an entire Article.
• The first Whereas shall state the Article # Section # and sub sections that is to be amended then add at the end; and
• The next Whereas shall give the reason for the change
• There can be more than one Whereas for the reason for the change then add; and
• After all the reasons for the change have been made at the last one add; and therefore be it
• Resolved that Article #, Section # and the exact wording for the new Article or Section be added then
• This following exact wording must be on the end.
  

This is to certify that this resolution was proposed at a regular meeting of Unit #  __held on day __ of ____Month, ___Year, read, debated and adopted by a 2/3 or (unanimous) vote a regular meeting of Unit # ___ held on the day___ of month___ year___, there being ___ members present.
Signed by Unit President & Secretary

Writing A Standing Rule Change

The same format for the standing rule change is used EXCEPT the exact wording on the end must be:
This is to certify that this resolution was proposed at a regular meeting of Unit # __ held on the day of month year, read, debated, and adopted by a majority of members present.
Must be signed by the Unit President and Secretary

Regional Presidents Messages:

To all Auxiliary Members,
I would like to thank all the people I met at National for making my first National Convention so much fun. I really appreciate all the advice and offers of help for the future.
We had a wonderful time visiting the Unit and Branch 382 and celebrating their 25th anniversary with a Christmas dinner. We are looking forward to visiting the other Units and Branches in the region throughout the year.
The Regional Convention dates are set for September 5, 6 and 7th 2008 at Branch 174 in Squim, WA.
Yours in Loyalty, Protection & Service
RPNW Roni Gilmore

Happy Spring from the East Coast Region!
All of our Units are working very hard. So far, they have filled book bags, provided "cheer baskets" for an AIDS patient, given underwear, socks, t-shirts and a food gift certificate to a VETSHOUSE, furnished gloves, hats, books and fast food gift cards to needy children, played BINGO and served refreshments at VA Hospitals, sent cards to the military and much more. When you see how much a small gift can change a person's life, you want to do more.
We had a great Mid Year Meeting in Carolina Beach, NC in January. The
weather was cold, but the meetings were very informative.
We are looking forward to having National President Gail in the East
Coast Region in April. We have a Luncheon planned at Unit 60, Ocean View and there will be ceremonies at the Mast of the Maine and Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery
It is an honor to serve the Ladies Auxiliary of the FRA.
In Loyalty, Protection and Service,
Mary Lou McKinley

Dear Ladies:
The honor of representing you in the Southwest Region is a busy responsibility and all Presidents are working hard to fulfill them.
We're especially interested in having information on what project each Unit is working on - i.e., Americanism, Youth, etc. Some are saving aluminum can tabs, or personal items for the VA Hospitals. These ideas will be passed on to all of you.
One wonderful duty I had was participating in the USS ARIZONA Memorial Service the first Sunday in December in Tucson, AZ. I read the Voice From The ARIZONA, written by Jacl F. Langham, USN (Ret), Deceased. A short portion follows:

'We receive your prayers and tributes
We hear you toll our bell;
We thank you for your reverence,
Much more than words can tell.

If we could ask one thing of you,
Our sole request would be;
Do everything within your power
To keep our nation strong and free.'

NOTE: The University of Arizona was approved as the repository for one of the ARIZONA's bells. It is tolled each December in honor of the eight from this state who are still entombed on the sunken ship. They paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Try to attend this moving ceremony.
Yours in Loyalty, Protection and Service,
Darlene Slaughter, RPSW

IN MEMORIAM
LEST WE FORGET

We send our condolences to the family and friends of the following Ladies:

UNIT 8 Tougas Clara
UNIT 10 Deboe Jean
UNIT 22 Madewell Mabel
UNIT 22 Phipps Rosemond
UNIT 22 Reynolds Clara
UNIT 22 Spellman Grace
UNIT 24 Smith Beverly
UNIT 30 Cotter Dorothy
UNIT 30 Young Margaret
UNIT 38 Slaughter Dawn
UNIT 41 Bane Joan
UNIT 42 Payne Helen
UNIT 46 Danielson Herminia
UNIT 47 Hudlemeyer Elsie
UNIT 49 Powell Bertha
UNIT 53 Ritzwoller Edith
UNIT 55 Eastwood Joan
UNIT 59 Spangler Patricia
UNIT 61 Bowers Olga (Dolly)
UNIT 66 King Elaine
UNIT 84 Camatcho Juana
UNIT 84 Reguindin Elenia
UNIT 89 Kelley Beatrice
UNIT 94 Bacher Lily
UNIT 101 Davis Anne
UNIT 101 Szczepaniak Mary
UNIT 124 Wilkerson Helen
UNIT126 Keady Mary
UNIT 126 Burr Dorothy
UNIT 126 Leggett Sonia
UNIT 126 Stamnos Shirley
UNIT136 Selinski Carol
UNIT 136 Williamette Barbara
UNIT 138 Strieter Sharon
UNIT 208 Ehrisman Dorothy
UNIT 208 Kuzan Lorraine
UNIT 208 Traub Kathleen
UNIT 210 Thomas Audrey
UNIT 230 Snipes Genevieve
UNIT 241 Kaufman Mildred
UNIT 263 McAllister Ruth
UNIT 267 Clymer Marjorie
UNIT 282 Vandenbrouck Lottie
UNIT 289 Bomar Nora
UNIT 289 McGee Marjorie
UNIT 290 Ekis Loreda
UNIT 290 Wall Rose
UNIT 293 Byrd Kate
UNIT 296 Hoberman Elizabeth
UNIT 300 McCoy Ruby
UNIT 300 Peckham Jeanne
UNIT 302 Marzan Imelda
UNIT 324 Richmond Jean
UNIT 374 Bellino Laurel
UNIT 374 Kammer Norma
UNIT 374 Slaughter Wilma
UNIT 382 Peberdy Mary
UNIT 382 Allen Maxine
MAL Barker Thelma
MAL Davis Audrey
MAL Mildred McCann