DEPARTMENT OF NH VFW AUXILIARY
Kim Copson
NH VFW Aux President
Kim’s Theme: “CHALLENGING THE NEEDS OF OUR VETERANS”
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The entwined stems of the flowers are reminiscent of a caduceus (insignia modeled on Hermes’s staff in Greek mythology and used as the symbol of the medical profession) representing Kim’s Dad’s service as a Medic in the U.S. ArmyThe roses are reminiscent of Kim’s Mom’s favorite flower, a yellow rose.
The wings represent Kim’s Mom and Dad, who are now angels, watching over her .
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Colors: Yellow and Purple: Purple in homage to Kim’s Dad’s service as a Medic in the U.S. Army. Purple represents bravery and yellow represents challenge.
The yellow is in remembrance of Kim’s Mother’s favorite flower, the yellow rose.
Special Project: HELPING HOMELESS VETERANS
March 2024 Department Special Project
Feb 2024 Department Special Project
Jan Department Special Project 2024
Nov 2023 Department Special Project
VFW Aux Cookbook Flyer submit by Jan 6 SP
Submit by Jan 6 Blank Recipe Cards SP
Oct 2023 Department Special Project
Aug 30, 2023 Department Special Project Pampered Chef
August 2023 Department Special Project
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS
I hope this message finds you well!We understand that budgets are especially challenging today. Which is why we wanted to provide you with opportunities to partner with us in 2024, to help us serve those who have served us. A brief explanation about what we do:Liberty House serves two groups of Veterans. First, we walk alongside our resident Veterans as they progress through our action-oriented, sober, 4-Step transitional program and transition to independence.Since 2004, we have served over 400 resident Veterans. Unfortunately, the need continues to increase.Second, we serve community Veterans by providing basic necessities, such as:
- Food
- Clothing
- Toiletries
- Bus Passes
- Gas Cards
- Information and Referrals
Each month we serve between 90 and 110 individual community Veterans and have over 400 Veterans registered with our pantry. Again, we have seen the need continue to increase. Our dedicated team hosts several events annually to raise funding in support of our mission.
Below are our 2024 events:
- Roaring 20’s, 20th Anniversary April 6th
- Touch-a-Truck May 18th
- Fore The Veterans Golf Tournament June 27th
- Veterans Day Breakfast November 9th
- Annual Christmas Tree Jubilee December 12th & 13th
If one or more of these opportunities excite you please connect with us and we can provide additional information. Thank you for your consideration!Best,Jeff NelsonExecutive Directorjeff@libertyhousenh.org
Sept 27, 2023 VBOC Symposium flyer
Sept 21, 2023 Farmers Market Flyer
08-04-2023 Laconia Night of Fun
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From: Heather Sparano <heather.a.sparano@nhvh.nh.gov>
Date: 7/26/23 9:35 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: Madeline Dreusicke <madelinelavfw@aol.com>
Subject: Volunteers Needed Thurs Aug 3rd 5pm – 8pm
Just FYI, we are still looking for Volunteer help here with Cruise Night on Thursday, August 3rd 5pm-8pm. Please sign-up via our volunteer web portal MyVolunteerPage – Login (betterimpact.com). Or simply send me an email with the names of the folks who want to help. More info:
The New Hampshire Veterans Home will host our annual car show, “Cruise Night” on Thursday, August 3rd in our outdoor back lot /pavilion. In addition to an amazing display of classic vehicles, this event will also include music, games and much more! Volunteers are needed for various event tasks such as selling raffle tickets, tallying votes, parking, etc. **But, we especially need volunteers to partner up with Residents to push them around the lot to see the cars, enjoy some food / music and cast their votes. A trip around with a Resident takes about 30 mins. Since it’s only a 2-hour show from 6pm-8pm, we need a very large number of extra hands to help get our Residents around. For more information contact Megan Row, megan.e.rowe@nhvh.nh.gov.
Heather A. Sparano
Volunteer Services Program Assistant
New Hampshire Veterans Home
603.527.4837
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I am writing to you as Operation Care for Troops is preparing for the August Care Package shipment to deployed troops. In August OCT expects to send care packages to 650 to 700 deployed troops. Of those, 294 are deployed NHNG Troops in the middle east and 215 deployed elsewhere. In September OCT will support Harbor Cares “Veterans’ Stand Down” with requested items as well as 75 product bags geared to homeless & in-transition Veterans in NH.
Further, OCT is responding to many special requests from units. Recently, a special request from the NH National Guard with care https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=7iMiYvxaE4Ypm3nb6AAFr6TTzDbNyI5LC0aSjM0miFZNsieo5F8e5qVrtnz_eboTvXaz0x2O3gVJw_CN Attached is a recent thank you from NHNG from OCT’s April packing. More thank you’s and packing events can be view on our FB page – https://www.facebook.com/OCTNH Please contact me with any questions. Thank you for your continued support of OCT and our troops, Deborah Luszey Operation Care for Troops 603-321-5541 packages filled with Hydration Drink Mix, protein bars and protein snacks. For Operation Care for Troops to continue, we are in need of funds for shipping care packages ($21.20 per box) and funds to purchase product. Donations can be mailed to: Operation Care for Troops PO Box 1604 Nashua, NH 03061 OCT accepts PayPal. Link is below.
Carla Martinez
National President
2023-2024
Theme: “Banding Together for Our Veterans”
2023 National Home Joint Special Project
VFW Auxiliary National Guard Candidate Kim Davis Intro
GI March NHVFWAUX.ORG website updates
NEW REPORTING WEB SITE
INSTRUCTIONS NEW how to report
go to vfwauxnh.org
under log in go to members only
Username is your member #
Password is your last name just as it is in Malta Case sensitive
click to program reporting
you will then go to the reporting screen
A very important notice regarding the PROGRAM REPORTING SYSTEM from Tracy Kelley.
The Program Reporting System will be temporarily shut down on April 10, 2024 in order to extract and organize the information for the year-end reports to National and to determine the awards to be given at Convention for each program. The System will be reopened as soon as possible in early May, 2024. A notice will be sent to everyone of the exact date when you may begin using the Program Reporting System again for the new Auxiliary year.
Therefore, it is very important that all of your reporting information be entered into the system for this 2023-2024 Auxiliary Year no later than April 9, 2024. Should you need any help, please be sure to contact either:
Tracy Kelley at 603/305-7003 email: tracyk372@yahoo.com
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Trish St. Germain at 603/540-8203 email: trishvfw@gmail.com
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.
Department Secretary 2022-2024
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