July 2026 – Department Guard
Audra Ramirez

Greetings, Brothers and Sisters,

My name is Audra Ramirez, and I am honored to serve as your Department Guard after being elected at the Department Convention. Thank you to everyone who placed their confidence in me and supported my election. I truly appreciate each of your votes.

It was wonderful to see so many first-time attendees alongside our seasoned members at Convention. As we begin the 2026–2027 year, I encourage each of us to be mentors and positive role models for our newer members while also helping to refresh our experienced members on the traditions and customs that make our organization strong.

As a reminder, please have your current annual membership card or Life Member card available at your local and district meetings, as well as at Mid-Winter Conference and Department Convention. If you are unable to locate your card, another member will need to verify that your membership is current. If you have downloaded the Malta app, you can also access and save a digital copy of your membership card for easy reference.

When arriving after a meeting has begun and the doors are closed, please knock and wait patiently until you are granted entrance. This simple courtesy helps preserve the dignity and order of our ritual and meetings.

I look forward to seeing all of you at the upcoming Training Academies in August. I wish everyone a successful and rewarding year, and I am excited to serve alongside each of you.

Respectfully,

Audra Ramirez
Department Guard