From the Desk of the Secretary - August 2021
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From the Desk of the Secretary – August 2021 Isn’t this an exciting time as we begin a new program year? A year for “Anchors up for Veterans and their Families”. I am sure we are all beginning to regain some normalcy in our lives and our VFW Auxiliary. It is important that we get back to conducting live meetings and enjoying the comradery of our brothers and sisters. Our Mini-Convention on June 10th was proof that our Department is ready to conduct business as usual. We had a wonderful day with the 2020-2021 awards ceremony and the installation of the 2021-2022 Department Officers. Speaking of getting back to business as usual… We had a great turnout for our School of Instruction at Cecil County Memorial VFW Post No. 6027. The Department Program Chairpersons presented information on their respective programs, and they all filled us with much inspiration. I was asked by President Cheri to share a video presentation from the Online Auxiliary Academy titled “How to Activate your MALTA account”. For those that were not in attendance, I am including in this mailing a written tutorial for creating a MALTA Login. Hope you find it helpful! Also, please see the attached flyer for President Cheri Brown and Commander James Wade’s Homecoming scheduled for August 21st, 1:00 – 4:00 pm at Chesapeake City Memorial VFW Post No. 7687. Preparations are underway for an afternoon of fun, games, music, food and surprises! Mark your calendars for National President Jean Hamil’s visit to Maryland on October 26th through 28th. After the National President’s visit, stay on at the Princess Royale Oceanfront Hotel in Ocean City for the Eastern Conference scheduled for October 29th – 31st. For more activities, please see the 2021-2022 Schedule of Events.
From the Desk of the Secretary – August 2021
AUGUST 2021 Program Promotion Preview
Patriotic Instructor and Americanism Chairman Terry Dawson wants all members to be
familiar with Auxiliary Traditions. Please see her August materials for this information as well
as the basic understanding of Americanism and the 2021-22 Program Goals.
Auxiliary Community Outreach Chairman Lee Lewis lists some of the projects that do not
qualify as Community Outreach. Don’t miss Lee’s “Chairman of the Month”.
Buddy Poppy & National Home Chairman Betty Stahm shows us how to use “Buddy® Poppies®
in every National Program. See Betty’s promotion to learn about “AmazonSmile” and other ways
to support the VFW National Home for Children.
Bill Siperek offers bonus points for his “Circle of Champion Auxiliaries” (previously President
of the Year). Check his list and use the fillable report form at www.vfwauxmd.org.
Our Chief of Staff Sandi Kriebel directs us to her recommended training tool “Building on the
Auxiliary Foundation”. Learn its importance and where to find it and how to download it.
The program goals are described by Historian/Media Relations Chairman Nancy Shenk in this
mailer. Nancy is encouraging the use of her Historian Facebook page. See her interesting chart
on the various media outlets.
Hospital Chairman Cynthia Davis has supplied a “Patient Needs” list for several local VA
Medical Centers. She highlights each of the goals for the Hospital/VAVS program. See what
Cynthia has to say about Volunteer Recruitment, Recognition and Support, Honors Escort
Program, Veterans Health Care, Women Veterans Health Care, and Salute to Veteran Patients.
Legislative Chairman Bobbie Goldman is taking a cake baking approach to the Legislative
program this year. Read her Auxiliary spotlight for a sweet idea and answer some questions she
has for you to “chew” on.
Find tips for getting a “healthy” start to this year from Mentoring for Leadership Chairman
Camilla Williams. Learn about the 3 C’s of mentoring in Camilla’s materials.
Membership Chairman JoAnne Bierly has assigned the six (6) membership groups for the
2021-2022 program year. Please find the groups information in the Membership mailing.
JoAnne compares Membership to a jigsaw puzzle… find out how your auxiliary can put all the
pieces together.From the Desk of the Secretary – August 2021
President’s Special Project Jonel Marts provides interesting information on the 2021-2022
special project the VFW National Home for Children. See her mailing for a chance to win
$25.00.
How is your auxiliary getting the information out about our Scholarship Opportunities?
Scholarships Chairman Betty Ann Johnson has an acronym to help with some ideas.
Department Treasurer Carole Betro presents her Treasurers’ Topic of the Month – read all
about Standing Rules from our expert.
Youth Activities Chairman Sheila Justice focuses on the Patriotism through Literacy
initiative. See Sheila’s materials for a list of suggested books.
Information every Auxiliary member should know from Veterans & Family Support Chairman
Mary Cardinal-Vogt. Important resources to assist family members at the passing of their
veteran. Read what Mary has to say about our homeless Veteran population.
2021-2022 INSTALLATION REPORTS – Secretaries, if you have not sent me a copy of your
2021-2022 Installation Report Form, you MUST do so immediately. Per section 806A of the
Bylaws (bulleted item 8) “the Auxiliary Secretary shall see that the reports are transmitted to
the Department Secretary.” Please send to me promptly as they become a matter of record
and must be held by the Department of Maryland for a period of six years per the Booklet of
Instruction Record Retention Guide.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING THE DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY Please notify me in
writing (email is preferred) any changes in officers, contact information or auxiliary meeting
information.
There have been many changes, updates and corrections to the Directory.
Pages 6, 10, 22 & 27 – Cathy Estep, PDP has a new cell phone #443-941-5848
Page 21 – District 3 President Jann Swiger 301-616-5799 jannswiger57@iclould.com
Page 27 – Karen Rooker, PDP – only use phone #301-335-3365
Page 38 – Auxiliary #2916 has a new President - Wayne Jordan
7806 Breakstone Court
Ellicott City, MD 21043
waynejor831@gmail.com
410-913-6162From the Desk of the Secretary – August 2021
Page 39 – Auxiliary #3065 Correction to meeting – 3rd Monday @ 6:00 pm
Page 39 – Auxiliary #3065 Treasurer’s email – vfwauxtreasurer3065@gmail.com
Page 39 – Auxiliary #5118 has changed their meeting to 3rd Monday @ 7:00 pm
Page 40 - #5337 President – email is barbp154@gmail.com
Page 44 - #7460 President – new address Susan Willey
203 East Appleby Avenue
Cambridge, MD 21613
Page 44 – Auxiliary #7464 - Change meeting – 2nd Thursday @ 5:00 pm
Page 44 – President Elizabeth Welch email – vfwauxpresident7464@gmail.com
Page 44 – Auxiliary #7472 – Change meeting – 2nd Wednesday @ 7:00 pm
Page 45 – Auxiliary #7757 – Change meeting time @ 6:30 pm
Page 45 – Auxiliary #7757 Secretary -MeSharon Moore
12000 Brightwood Drive
Brandywine, MD 20613
Page 46 – Auxiliary #8126 has a new Secretary/Treasurer –
Frank Poughkeepsie
949 Nena Avenue
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
443-356-1724
pokipsie7@gmail.com
Page 47 – Auxiliary #8509 President email – mharrisonmr24@gmail.com
Page 47 – Auxiliary #8672 President Brandi Arnold – phone #443-823-9163
Wishing you fair winds and following seas!
Libby DallaTezza
Libby DallaTezza, Secretary
VFW Auxiliary Department of MarylandCreating a MALTA Login
1) Go to www.vfwauxiliary.org and click on “MALTA Member Login”
2) Click on “Activate Account”
3) Enter required information
a) Member ID
b) First and Last Name as shown on Membership Card
c) Primary Address Zip Code
4) Follow the onscreen instructions to create your password. Make sure your
password meets the requirements: 8-15 characters, (1) upper case letter, (1) lower
case letter, (1) number, and (1) symbol.
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