STATE PRESIDENT'S NEWSLETTER

March 2010~ ISSUE VII

    Keep Reaching For the Stars!!!!

        Sisters, time is moving fast, can you believe it's already February, WOW!  I'm constantly on the move and loving it.  I will be making visits up to June 12, 2010, any county or district convention I can not attend will be represented by one of my line officers, so if I don't have a date from you, please contact me.   My visitations have been wonderful, I have no complaints about the hospitality, you out did yourselves.

        Ladies, membership is growing strong, we have passed 93%, let's keep it going, WE CAN DO IT!  You have saved Irene and myself from being bald and I thank you.  PDP Mary Kreuzer, Chief of Staff, and her deputies are working hard to get the three new auxiliaries instituted prior to April.  Irene Rohde and her membership team are working hard to get our 100% in.   Always remember to carry membership cards with you at all times. 

        I have faith that all my chairmen are doing a wonderful job.  I'm sorry I will not be attending the Spring Conference, March 19-21, 2010.  The National Auxiliary Mid-Winter Conference is at the same time.  I would not want to disappoint you or myself by not being there to accept being VIP for New York.  Thanks to all of you, I can stand proud knowing that I did not get there alone.  Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!

        Thank you to Department Jr. Vice Jane Reape and my advisor PDP Kathy Zylko for taking charge of the conference.  I know under their leadership it will be one to remember.  I know the chairmen will have good reports, outlining all that was accomplished thus far.  Congratulations to all who will be receiving awards at this conference. 

        At this time I know that all auxiliaries have met their quota in Cancer Aid & Research and have paid their Health & Happiness to National Home, if not, it is not too late.  Did you send your birthday card to national Home for Children for their anniversary?  Please do and send a monetary donation towards the mini bus they are trying to purchase.  That's why we are here ladies, let's go. 

        Happy St. Patrick's Day to all, keep warm and safe and remember those who are less fortunate than we are.  To all who have had sorrow, we are here for you, you are always in our hearts.

        Reach out, Reach around and Reach up, you will find how much you can touch.  Keep reaching for those Stars and always keep our military in your hears and mind, they depend on us.  Gd bless you and God bless America. 

    Barbara

 GENERAL ORDERS #4

General Orders #4 are to be read at the first meeting following receipt and before being filed for reference.

        1.  Any changes in the names or addresses of the President, Secretary or Treasurer shall be reported immediately to the Department and National Secretary.  Be sure to include the Auxiliary name and number. 

        2.  If there is a military base in your area, please visit and show your support.  This is an ongoing program that should be exercised all year and not just holidays. 

        3.  Article I Membership   Section 113-Annual Transfers, "any member in good standing may transfer to any other Auxiliary upon presentation of a completed and executed application card and her current membership card and acceptance by the Auxiliary, which she desires to join.  She shall not be liable for admission fees.  The Auxiliary Treasurer shall promptly report the transfer to the Department Treasurer by sending a duplicate of the accepted application card.  The Auxiliary Secretary shall notify the Auxiliary from Which the member transferred."

        4.    Article IX      Miscellaneous Provisions    Section 902-Cell Phone, "All cell phones, pagers, and other electronic messaging devices shall be set to the "off" , "mute", or "vibrate" position during the entire meeting."

        5.    Article VIII    Officers Section 814-Trustees, Duties of, "All audits are to be completed by the elected Trustees, with a minimum of two (2) in attendance.  The President, Secretary, and Treasurer should attend the audit.  All pages attached to the record books shall be signed by the Trustees at time of the audit.  A signed copy of the audit shall be forwarded to the Department Treasurer.  A pro tem can be appointed to audit the books under extenuating circumstances."

        BY ORDER OF:

        Department President Barbara Hodges