HEART & SOLE in Flagler

Tennis shoes, Sneakers, Gym Shoes or whatever you call them.  Bring a new pair of shoes on Saturday, January 30^th from 10 to 2 to the VFW Pavilion.  We are collecting them for homeless and low income children.  Our goal is “Helping Kids One Pair of Shoes at a Time”.  Please do your part and bring us a pair of shoes.

Auxiliary President’s Message

                         by Patti Donnelly

Seems hard to believe another year has come to a close. A big Thank You to all who helped on our projects so far, please keep up the good work! Our Americanism essays, poster, and coloring contests have concluded. We will be judging them the beginning of January and our winners will be turned in at Mid-winter Conference Jan 14-17, 2010. If anyone would like to attend the Mid-winter Conference please see Rae or me for info.

On Wednesday January 6^th we will be hosting some Vets from Daytona for lunch. If you would like to stop by that day to say hello, all are welcome. We will be buying lunch for our visiting guests only!

Please try to be with us when we visit Ft. McCoy on Feb 5^th. Our National President is visiting and there will be an Aisle of Flags for her. There is some car pooling happening so ask about that. We need to be ready to line-up by 11:30 AM, wearing our uniforms or red, white, and blue.

Thanks to Dianne Preston for a lovely Christmas luncheon. I think a great time was had by all.

Our Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen winners have been picked and passed on to District. District winners will be announced at a dinner in Port Orange Post 3282 on January 9^th at 5:30 PM. Tickets are still available.

The Auxiliary will hold another Book Sale on Saturday January 30^th. At this time we would also like everyone to bring in a NEW pair of sneakers. This is for Heart & Sole a program to help low income and homeless kids get needed shoes.

That same Saturday a Welcome Home party for veterans returning home or home on leave from the most recent or current conflicts, Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, Afghanistan. If you know anyone in that situation please contact the Post. We want to say thanks to as many Vets as possible.

A few dates to keep in mind for 2010:
February 6^th – Rummage Sale
February 13^th – District meeting, am, HS Prom (evening)
March 12^th - Visit to Emery Bennett
March 20^th – Ft. McCoy Picnic
April 3^rd – Chinese Auction

Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and may the New Year bring you good tidings.

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Auxiliary Treasurer’s Report

                       by Rae Ambach 

It is now a new year and we still have about 30 ladies who have not paid their 2010 dues.  If you are one of them, please help us out by sending your $20 check ASAP.  If you are unable to pay your dues at this time, remember that one of our responsibilities is to help our members and we will gladly help, if you give me at call.  This information will be kept confidential.  My phone number is 386-445-6147, my email address is ambach@bellsouth.net  and my address is 12 Bird Haven Street, Palm Coast 32137.

There are several exciting things coming up that need your help.  We will have another book sale on January 30^th on the pavilion from 10 to 2.  At the same time we will have a shoe collection for underprivileged and homeless school children.  We are asking that you bring a NEW pail of sneakers to the pavilion.  We want this to be a really big event so pass the word on to everyone you see.  Remember our rummage sale will be February 6^th and you can bring your items for sale on Friday the 5^th.  The Chinese Auction will be April 3^rd.  Save your new unwanted items for that sale.  Remember workers are always needed so volunteer some time to your auxiliary.

Let’s make 2010 a really great year to help our active duty service personnel and our veterans and their families.  If everyone helps, we can make a difference in their lives.

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