2024-2025
Debra Duggan
PO Box 143
Richland, OR 97870
541-403-4331
debdvfwa@gmail.com
NOVEMBER
Good day Brothers and Sisters,
November is here
and it seems like just yesterday that the Department Convention 2024
ended. Many of us are getting ready to
spend a great time at the Western Conference in Hawaii. I look
forward to seeing everyone. An update on the dress code for the meeting on
Saturday - please wear my shirt, white or gray slacks and funny shoes (as some
call our Twisted X shoes) if you have them. Add something patriotic to the uniform to accommodate Western Conference
President, Jessie Stober’s request.
Just a reminder,
it is getting closer to the end of 2024 so please get your dues in. The per
capita for any dues paid after January 1, 2025, will go up to $18. That is $10
to National and $8 to Department. Let’s
not wait until the 2024-2025 year is almost over before we have our membership
at 100%. It is great to see the new
members joining this great organization! Remember to always welcome them with a
smile and a kind word. We were all in that position at one time.
This is the time
of year when you should all have your Obligations in and be thinking about
donations. I would like to ask you to
remember my special project "Creating Memories for Disabled Children” and my
joint project with the VFW Post Commander Andrea Summerlin, the National Home Centennial
Garden Statue for the Home’s 100th birthday. These two projects are near and dear to my
heart. Please send your donations
through our Department Treasurer, Sonya Sallee. Every penny is greatly appreciated.
Remember our
Veterans on November 11. Many Auxiliaries use that time to distribute Buddy
Poppies to the public. Thank you each
and everyone for that awesome gesture.
Wishing my VFW
family a very Blessed Thanksgiving.