AMVETS NATIONAL LADIES AUXILIARY
2007 NATIONAL CONVENTION
MINUTES
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
2007 National Chairman Sylvia Rowland welcomed everyone to Greensboro, NC. She introduced the Past
National Presidents and National Officers.
National President Barbara Guth called the 61st Convention to order.
National Chaplain Lynda Taylor gave the Invocation.
National Sergeant-At-Arms Rosie Dearinger presented the Colors.
National Sergeant-At Arms Rosie Dearinger led The Pledge of Allegiance.
National Americanism Officer Dee Kreiling read the Definition of Americanism.
National 1st Vice President Heidi Dineen read the Preamble.
National 2nd Vice President Charlene Kee read the Code of Ethics.
National 3rd Vice President Patty Piening read the Aims and Purposes.
National President Barbara Guth gave welcoming remarks.
National President Barbara Guth stated, “Greetings: National Officers, Past National Presidents, National
Executive Committeewoman, Department Presidents, Delegates and Guests
Welcome to the 61st annual Convention of AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary and the beautiful city of
Greensboro. I can hardly believe that it is that time again. It is once again time to elect new officers and start
yet another exciting Auxiliary year. For me it has truly been a year that I will never forget for “Unbridled
Passion”. Each member had accomplished many wonderful things this year. I would like to thank you very
much for your donations to my project – WHAS Crusade for Children.
Each of us shares the joy in belonging to one of the greatest organizations in this country by honoring the best
individuals in the world . . . our veterans.
I want to welcome the new Department and new Auxiliaries. We are glad to have you in the Auxiliary family.
We all depend on each other to help make our Aims and Purposes work.
Each Local Auxiliary and Departments can take pride in the service being accomplished within each of their
respective areas for year end reporting. Without your auxiliary’s volunteering and donations many of the
services being offered would fall short of their goals. I have asked all of you to join me this year in “Unbridled
Passion” for the care and welfare for others. Thank you for being a volunteer.
It has been a very busy year and I enjoyed every minute of it with our veterans, active military, and the Far
East visit and especially with the AMVET family. My travels have taken me far and away this year. I have
enjoyed each visit immensely and the best hospitality. As I have visited the locals and departments, I have
seen first hand what the AMVETS family does for our veterans, military, children, their community and our
great Nation. Wonderful planning and creativity has been put into these programs.
To my officers, I commend you in a job well done, the giving of your devoted time and efforts to promote our
service programs and to encourage growth in the organization. The officers have made their program the best
yet and they had exceeded many expectations. It has been a successful year. Thank you very much for all you
do from the bottom on my heart.
To the staff at Headquarters, Kellie, and Tonya thank you for your friendship, dedication, support and the work
you have done for our organization. These individuals work well together in providing a strong working
relationship with the members.
I would like to thank the AMVETS, Sons of AMVETS, Junior AMVETS, the National AMVETS Service
Foundation and the staff at AMVETS National Headquarters for their continued support of the AMVETS Ladies
Auxiliary. It was indeed a pleasure to work with Commander McGriff, Commander Byrd, President Speigle,
Joe Kolano and PNC Piening.
To each of you that are attending this Convention, I hope that the week is filled with excitement of renewing
friendship, meeting new friends and learning more about our organization. Take back the information you
receive at the National Convention to your Local Auxiliary and Department. Spread the knowledge and wealth
of what a great organization each female wants to belong to.
In closing, let me say what a great honor and privilege it has been to serve as your National President. You
have given me a lifetime of memories, love, support and encouragement. What a blessing, it is to be a part of
this wonderful family. Happy Trails to you!”
National Executive Administrator Kellie Haggerty read roll call.
National Executive Administrator Kellie Haggerty read Credentials. Credentials were passed out.
Carylon Spencer, FL moved to adopt the Convention Rules as printed. PNP Betty Lawson Seconded.
National President Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
National First Vice President Heidi Dineen moved to adopt the Convention Agenda as printed. Seconded by
Patty Piening, OH. National President Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After hearing none, she called for
the question.
MOTION APPROVED
PNP Brenda Kilgore, TN gave the following changes to the 2006 Convention Minutes: Page 1, Change IL to
KY for Barbara Guth, page 1 change MRS to MS. For Heidi Dineen, and Page 3 change Youth Symposium to
Symposium for the Needs of Young Veterans. Brenda moved to accept these changes. Seconded by Heidi
Dineen, MA. National President Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After hearing none, she called for the
question.
MOTION APPROVED
National Parliamentarian PNP Betty Lawson reported there were no Convention referrals.
National President Barbara Guth gave the National Officers’ Meeting report. “The meeting was held and all
officers were in attendance with the exception of PNP Cathy Fishero, who is excused. There were no
recommendations from the meeting.”
National President Barbara Guth gave the Convention Advisory Committee report. “There are no changes to
the National Convention Budget. There are no recommendations.”
National President Barbara Guth called for the National Officers Reports.
National First Vice President Heidi Dineen stated, “My report is on Page 35. My theme this year was, “Join
Team Auxiliary and Help the Membership Chair Recruit, Renew, Retain.” I would like to welcome all the new
members. We are pleased to welcome 21 new Auxiliaries this year. Please add FL – 86, Keystone Heights,
FL – 1 St. Petersburg, OH – 58, Waverly, and PA – 88, Greensburg. We now have new New Member Cards
as a result of a directive to last year’s Membership Committee. The three part cards are no longer needed.
The Preprint Cards were sent out on time this year. I am happy to announce that I had 16 responses to my
Chairman’s Award this year. My award goes to Ruth Heck, IL – 71, Bonnie Bundy, OH-222, Judy Kaza, WI-60,
Viola Wilson, TN-7, Yvonne Morris – Dept. of PA, and Judy Fry – Dept. of PA.
Carylon Spencer, NEC, FL, informed the floor that Auxiliaries 1 and 87 are not new Auxiliaries.
First Vice Dineen continued, “The Membership Committee met. We discussed several items and shared ideas
about membership. The question was raised was will the membership forms be available on disk. This is the
year that we are updating our forms. They will be available once that is done. There are no
recommendations.”
National Second Vice President Charlene Kee stated, “My report is on Pages 39-47. Thank you for your
donations and hours volunteering. Please notice that the Department of Florida donated $8,444.93 to John
Tracy Clinic. Thank you. John Tracy passed away on June 15th at the age of 82. His sister Susie encourages
everyone to continue to donate. My Chairman’s Award is presented to the Youth Volunteer who donated the
most hours volunteering in Child Welfare Programs. Third Place – Tarkarden Wiggins, FL – 18 with 72 hours
and Andre Week, FL-18 with 72 hours. Second Place – Steven Smith, FL-550 with 79 hours. First Place –
Valerie Smith, FL-550 with 90 hours.”
Second Vice Kee continued, “The Child Welfare Committee met. Thank you to the Committee members. We
had no recommendations.”
National Third Vice President Patty Piening stated, “Thank you for the opportunity to serve you this year. It
was a very rewarding experience. We are in a time of need for blood right now. We don’t have very many
members donating blood or running a Blood Drive. Please consider doing this. My Chairman’s Award was the
Department that donated most money to PAWS. It was volunteers + hours / total members. It goes to the
Department of Kansas.”
Third Vice President Piening continued, “The Community Service Committee met. There were no
recommendations.”
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National Americanism Officer Dee Kreiling stated, “The National Americanism Conference was held at
Freedoms Foundation, May 3-6, 2007. Our time at Gettysburg, PA was a journey into some of the rich history
and passion of our nation’s heritage. The second day included a cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia which
offered a grand view of Philadelphia! At the conference there were plenty of opportunities to meet, share ideas
in roundtable discussions, renew and build friendships with fellow Auxiliary members; all while experiencing the
Spirit of America – Past, Present and Future. Next year’s conference is scheduled for May 1-4, 2008.
Information concerning the Conference and raffle tickets for next year’s conference will be available at this
year’s Convention. Our project theme this year was “Making a Difference by Honoring our Heroes.”
Thank you for all your hard work in what you accomplished for our “HEROES.” Also, thank you for all your
donations to the National Americanism Project “Acres of Honor and Walk of Honor.”
National Treasurer PNP Susan Sisler gave the Treasurer’s Report. Please see attached Budgets.
National Scholarship Officer Kay Gibbons stated, “You have truly had an outstanding year, promoting
Scholarship. Your reports show you have granted many in your locals and Departments. Your donations to
our National program have also been remarkable. You are an inspiration to our students. You have insightful
ideas on projects and creativity in fulfilling programs to help our students to make “Scholarship, A Step to the
Future”. I would encourage all of you to become more familiar with our Scholarships and their categories. We
had numerous applications to judge this year, but some we could not judge in the categories the applications
were submitted on. There were some students, seniors in high school, who applied for in all categories.
Needless to say, they were only eligible for the College Support Scholarship. The Career Start is for an
Auxiliary member who is either going back into the work force, is changing course in her career, or is furthering
her education in her chosen field. We then have the Auxiliary application for students who are going into at
least their second year of college. I hope you will make these qualifications clear to your applicants.”
National Sergeant-At-Arms Rosalee Dearinger stated, “Thank you for your confidence in me to be your
National Sergeant-at-Arms, my Pages and I will strive to do our best to help you have a
wonderful, productive Convention.”
VAVS Representative Shirl Worsham reported she has been contacting the VAMC's that have different names
than the Departments have by sending them certified letters with the current changes and will sent a current
list to the Central Office in Washington, DC to make sure their list is current. I have also been sending out
cards to the listed Representative and Deputies. Shirl presented a summary of the National VAVS meeting
that was held in Pittsburg in May. The recipient of the James H. Parke Scholarships was Andrew D. Wisneski
from San Francisco, CA and Amanda Pendleton from Daytona, FL.
I was proud to present a check from AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary to the James H. Park Scholarship fund, we had
the second largest donation. The Fund raised over $25,000 from donations from the different organizations at
the luncheon. Remember, all Donations to the James H. Parke Scholarship fund must be received at National
Headquarters by May 30 to be included in the National Convention Book and included in the current year's
presentation. All donations are to be reported on the HOSPITAL SERVICE REPORT.
The 2008 National Advisory Committee meeting will be in Orlando, FL, April 9-12, 2008.
Madam President recessed for lunch.
National Parliamentarian PNP Betty Lawson stated, “In response to the VAVS report, I have never held any
documents from any member in the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary. The only time I have been asked for the
document for the VAVS Procedure was at the Officer’s Meeting in December. I did not have it in my
possession at that time and was not asked for it again. I did find a document dated 2000 and made copies
available at this Convention.”
National Hospital Chairman Joyce Parsons stated, “My report is on Pages 71-72. Thank you for making my
term easy. The Hospital Committee meeting was held. Thirty eight new outpatient clinics will open and
become operational by October 2008. These clinics will be located in 22 states. Ladies go to hospitals and
nursing homes, bake pies, and lap robes are made. My Chairman’s Award goes to the ladies that donated the
most money to St. Jude’s. It goes to the Department of FL and Auxiliary 45, TN.”
Council of NEC Chairman PNP Brenda Kilgore gave the Council of NEC Report. She stated “We had a good
discussion on local projects. I urge you to read the NEC Reports. There were ten Departments who stated
they were having problems with the VAVS Certifications. Those Departments please see Madam President to
let her know what kinds of problems you are having. The Council has no recommendations.”
National Training Committee Co-Chairman PNP Betty Lawson gave her report. Betty stated, “Cathy is very
disappointed that she is not here. We have had a lot of success with the training program this year. In
October we went to Maryland and did training. In November, we went to Arizona. In January, we were in
Pigeon Forge, TN. We had approximately 100 people in attendance. We also held training at the Spring NEC.
The Department of IN has asked us to come to their SEC meeting in September. Pigeon Forge this year will
be January 25-27, 2008. The fee is $135. This covers two nights, a dinner and show ticket, and breakfast on
Saturday, and your training materials. We also held training at this Convention regarding media which was
well attended. Maureen Jackson, MI won our free trip to Pigeon Forge. We appreciate your support.”
National Snappiest PNP Brenda Kilgore reported, “Sackettes is the fun and honor group of AMVETS. You
have to earn your membership by participating in AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary programs. Our purpose is to raise
money for nursing scholarships.” Brenda introduced Martha Knott, the new Sackette President, who extended
greetings.
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National Snappiest PNP Brenda Kilgore presented Madam President with a check for $100.01 for her
President’s Project. Brenda continued, “Membership is higher than it has been in a long time. We have two
new units. We have one unit we are waiting on paperwork.”
National President Barbara Guth introduced the Sad Sacks. Art Majors and Gary Maddox extended well
wishes and warm greetings.
National Parliamentarian PNP Betty Lawson read the first reading of the National ByLaws changes. “A lot of
the changes have been passed at previous Conventions or it requires a clean up situation coming from the
ByLaws to the Manual. New changes are:
a. We are going to delete Sentence 2 on Page 8 regarding the official uniform. This will then comply
with the Constitution and ByLaws.
b. We are going to add, “No pins may be placed on the Delegate Badge except your state pin. Pins
are to be placed in the upper right hand corner away from printing on the badge for the eligibility of
voting.
c. On Page 41, membership, we are going to delete the last sentence.
d. Add The Oath of Office to the installation in the manual for the National President. This was
previously omitted.
e. Page 103, under John Tracy Clinic Bears, we are going to add New Material.
f. Page 66, the model set of bylaws, we are going to change the wording annual to regular.
g. Proposed change to Article V, Standing Committees, The Convention Advisory. We want to delete
the sentence stating that this committee is responsible for preparation of the Convention Budget
which shall be presented at the Spring NEC and shall be approved at the Post NEC with final
approval at the Spring NEC. The Convention Budget is prepared by the Finance Committee.
h. Proposed change to Page 10, Article V, Standing Committees, Section I, Council of NEC, add “In
the event the NEC Chairman in not able to attend a meeting, the immediate past president will chair
the meeting.”
i. Proposed change, page 13, Article V11, Finances, Section II, Item B is to be deleted and the
sentence added, “The National Operation’s budget will be prepared by the Finance Committee and
presented by the Treasurer with an itemized list of proposed income and expenses to be approved
at the Post NEC meeting.”
j. Page 14, Article VII, Finances, Section IV, Item B, complete it in its entirety. This is a line item in
the Convention Budget. C will become B.
Proposed changes to the Constitution:
a. The last sentence pertaining to the term step-daughter needs to be deleted.
b. Proposed change, page 6, Article IV, Membership and Dues, change “No person shall be a
member of more than one Auxiliary. No person expelled by an Auxiliary shall be eligible for
membership in another Auxiliary without the consent of the Department Executive Committee after
a hearing and appeal.” This would be changed to read, “No person shall be a member of more than
one Auxiliary. Delete the rest of the statement.
c. Proposed change, page 7, Article V, Department, Section 1, Sentence 4, delete Vice Presidents
and add First Vice, Second Vice, and Third Vice. The reason for this is to make sure that all of the
programs that we are promoting are covered. Each Department, if they decide to combine different
offices, they can include that with their changes. The same is change for the Local as well.
d. Proposed change, page 16, Article X, Officers, Section I, C, add a new sentence, “The Hospital
Chairman will be appointed in the odd years. Term of office will be September 1 – August 1.” This
was approved at last year’s Convention. Also approved was that the VAVS Representative be
appointed in the even years. The reasoning was so we would not have two new inexperienced
people filling these positions at the same time.
The Honors and Awards Committee recommended that on Community Service, currently hair donated for wigs
for cancer patients is valued at a cost of the hair cut plus one hour plus mileage. It is recommended that hair
donated for wigs for cancer patients be set at a flat $100 with no additional evaluation.
Used Materials listed in our National Manual for cell phones. The recommendation is to list the evaluation of
the cell phone with or without the charger at $50. The charger has no evaluation.
VAVS - currently the James H. Parke Scholarship Fund Department Award is presented to the Department
making the largest contribution to the scholarship fund based on National records as of May 31. It is
recommended that the following statement be added to make the award consistent with all of the other awards,
“The NEC Woman’s mid year and final report must be submitted to National by the deadline in order to be
eligible for the award.”
Department of the Year – It is recommended that the following formula be added to the criteria determining the
Department of the Year, “total hours volunteered and also the programs plus total evaluation in the service
programs divided by the total membership.” This is a total of all five service programs.
Auxiliary of the Year – It is recommended that the following requirement be removed from the criteria
determining the Auxiliary of the Year – number of articles sent to the Auxiliary news be eliminated.
It is also recommended that all judging based on the Local Auxiliary submitting the most outstanding report in
all service programs be judged on the actual work performed by the Auxiliary members and not to include
monetary donations made. This is simply cleaning up the Local Auxiliary of the Year award.
Page and Uniform Committee – They recommended that the white cardigan sweater available in
Quartermaster be considered as an option to our uniform. This will not be considered an official uniform on the
Convention floor. This was rejected in committee.
Short sleeve white jackets be an option to be worn when the white shoes are worn.
A requested change in the National Chaplin’s procedure was sent to the Constitution and ByLaws Committee.
The change is that the Local Chaplain sends three copies of the Deceased Member Forms to the Department
Chaplain. The Department keeps one copy for her records and sends one copy to National Headquarters and
one copy to the National Chaplain. This relieves the Local Auxiliary Chaplain from making five or six copies to
forward notification to the Department and National. Membership would continue to process by each
Department as they currently do notifications to either the First Vice or Secretary.
Americanism Committee – They recommend that flying a flag not be considered a project because flying a flag
is a symbol of patriotism and expression of our love of country. The committee feels it is a privilege to fly a
flag.
If a funeral/memorial service is held for someone in the AMVETS family, the hours, mileage, and expense for
food, flowers, etc. can be claimed as a project. This was rejected in Committee.
National President Barbara Guth introduced General Wilma Vaugh, who extended greetings.
National President Barbara Guth called for the NEC Reports.
Joyce Finn, KY stated, “Greetings from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Barbara’s project was a great
success. We were able to give out five $1,000 scholarships in our Department. Membership stayed steady.”
Joyce introduced Department President Pamela Smith Wright, who extended greetings.
Sarah Duchesne, LA stated, “Greetings from the Bayou State. My report is on Page 112. One correction,
Child Welfare should be $14,058. We had a good year with one new Auxiliary.” Sarah introduced Department
President Sondra Watson, who extended greetings.
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PNP Rita Potvin, ME stated, “As usual Local Volunteers has given thousand of hours to their communities in
the name of the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary.” Rita introduced the new NEC woman, Kathy Kiley, who extended
greetings.
Martha Knott, MD stated, “Our NEC report is on Page 113. Lola wishes she could have been here. Thank
you.”
Marie Rorrio, MA stated, “Greetings from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Our report is on Page 114.
We are proud of our candidate Heidi Dineen for National President.” Marie introduced Department President
Susan Wood, who extended greetings.
Dori Colley, MI stated, “My report is on Page 115. Please read it at your leisure.” Dori introduced Department
President, Maureen Jackson, who extended greetings.
June Lueckel, MO stated, “Thank you HQ for all of your help. You have always been helpful.” June introduced
Department President Diane Pruitt, who extended greetings.
National President Barbara Guth adjourned the meeting.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
2nd Business Session
National President Barbara Guth called the 2nd Business Session to order.
National Chaplain Lynda Taylor gave the Invocation.
National Sergeant-At Arms Rosalee Dearinger led The Pledge of Allegiance.
National Executive Administrator Kellie Haggerty read roll call.
National Executive Administrator Kellie Haggerty read Credentials.
National President called for NEC reports.
Karen Christner, NE stated, “We have lost an Auxiliary this year. Our Fund Night has been a great success.
Thank you.”
Linda Hetzel, NJ stated, “Greetings from New Jersey. My report is on Page 116. We chartered one new
Auxiliary. Thank you.”
Rosemary Blachowski, NY stated, “Dottie Wustrow’s report is on Page 117. I wanted to point out was our
Presidents Projects which was New York State Nursing Homes. Each received $625 as a gift.” Rosemary
introduced Department President Mary Lamphere who extended greetings.
Margie Rabb, NC stated, “Welcome to North Carolina. My report is on page 118.” Margie introduced Eva
Craver, who extended greetings.
Karla Maddock, ND stated, “My report is on Page 118. We are proud of our youth hours this year.” Karla
introduced Department President Charlene Schuchard.
Jeanine Reznick, OH stated, “Ohio had a very successful year. Our Auxiliaries throughout the state raised
thousands of dollars and sewed hundreds of articles of clothing for our President’s project, Sew Much Comfort.
Over 40 members signed up 3 or more new members. We are proud to have two candidates funning for
National Office at this Convention; Patty Piening for National Second Vice President and Kay Gibbons for
Scholarship Chairman. Thank you. Mollie Eusey introduced Jeanine Reznik as Department President.
National President Barbara Guth introduced Sons of AMVETS National Commander Dale Byrd. Mr. Byrd
extended warm greetings.
Colleen Stover, OR stated, “My report is on Page 121.” Colleen introduced Department President Alita Pittman
who extended greetings.
Barbara Lamison, PA stated, “My report is on pages 121-122. The Department of PA is very proud of Dee
Kreiling for National Third Vice President.” Colleen introduced Department President Judy Fry, who extended
greetings.
PNP Mary Barrow, SC stated, “It’s good to see everyone. Thank you for a wonderful Convention.” Mary
introduced Department First Vice President Margaret Glenn.
PNP Brenda Kilgore, TN NEC stated, “Good morning. We have lost a few members this year. Brenda
introduced Department President Wincie Wright, who extended greetings.
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National President Barbara Guth introduced Mr. Earl Morris from the Honor Flight, who extended greetings and
explained what Honor Flight is, a group who flies WWII Veterans out to Washington DC to see the WWII
Memorial.
Diane Locke, TX stated, “I’d like to introduce PNP Sandye Aultman and National Commanders wife Linda
McGriff.” Diane introduced Department President Donna McClatchey who extended greetings.
Linda Roberts, VA stated, “My report is on Page 125. I apologize for not getting our Americanism report in.”
Linda introduced Department President Barbara Tyler, who extended greetings.
Karen Simmons, AK stated, “Greetings from Alaska. My report is on page 104.” Karen introduced Department
President Terri King and the outgoing Department President Leslie Wunderlee who is running for National
Chaplain. We would appreciate your support.
Betty Schleich, WA stated, “My report is on Page 126-127. I would like to thank HQ for helping us with
problems with our membership. For PAWS, we raised $2671. Our Chairman did a fantastic job. The website
to obtain the talking bears is called, www.tableandhome.com. The phone number is 1-866-417-7200 x169.
The bear is called Land of the Free Because of the Brave.” Betty introduced Department President Twila
Merschon who extended greetings.
Karen Randolph, WVA stated, “We are a very new Department. We would appreciate your support and
guidance.”
Marvell Ruppel, WI stated, “My report is on Page 127-128. Membership is something we all struggle to gain.
We had 49 new members this year. We showed increases in Americanism, Community Service, and Hospital.
We have continued to grow in the number of our Youth involved. We are proud to support Lynda Taylor for
National Americanism Chairman. We appreciate the support of the National Officers and HQ staff.” Marvell
introduced Department President Cathy Tratz, who extended greetings.
Shirley Cheatham, AZ stated, “I bring greetings from AZ. My report is on pages 104-105. I am pleased to
report we have doubled our evaluations. A correction with the Youth Hospital Services. It should read $400.”
Shirley introduced Department President Sheila Jackson-Atchison.
Irene Tellez, CA stated, “My report is on Page 106. Thank you.”
Kathleen Marine, CT stated, “I do apologize for not having a report in the book. I got it in a little late. CT has
been busy with the Operation DVD program. We also did a blood drive. We sent about 43 bears to JTC.
Thank you.”
Carylon Spencer, FL stated, “Greetings. My report is on Page 107-109. Florida continues to be proactive in
our training. We formed 7 new Auxiliaries this year with an increase 1800 members. We are proud to support
Charlene Kee for National First Vice President. Please offer her your support.” Carylon introduced
Department President Estrella Young, who extended greetings.
Lorie Williams, GA stated, “Thank you to the training committee. You have helped us a great deal this year.”
Lorie introduced Past Department President Beth Michael, who extended greetings. Beth introduced
Department President Eloise Brandon, who extended greetings.
Norma Studebaker, IL stated, “My report is on page 109. We lost our Department Chaplain this year, Shirley
Lebro, Past Department President. We are proud to support PNP Susan Sisler for National Treasurer.”
Norma introduced outgoing Department President Martha Bean and incoming President Beth Ann Rufo, who
extended greetings.
Marcia Adkins, IN stated, “My report is on pages 109-110. Congratulations to NC for an outstanding
Convention. We are pleased to have three PNP’s from our state. Indiana has worked very hard this year.”
Marcia introduced outgoing Department President Margaret Dawning and incoming Department President
Cathy Hammett, who extended greetings.
Kathy Berning, IA stated, “My report is on page 110. I am happy to report we were able to reach quota for the
Department.” Kathy introduced Department President Donna Fisher.
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National President Barbara Guth asked for reports from Unchartered States.
National Parliamentarian PNP Betty Lawson read the second and final reading of the changes to the National
Constitution and ByLaws. We do not have to vote on the clean up items only on the changes.
In the ByLaws it now says, “It will take 2/3 vote of the members present and voting at an annual meeting of this
Auxiliary provided they have been presented at a prior regular business meeting.” The change would be to
change the word annual to regular meeting. It would then read, “ByLaws may be amended by a 2/3’s vote of
the members present and voting at the regular meeting of this Auxiliary provided they have been presented at
a prior regular business meeting.” PNP Betty Lawson moved to accept this change. Seconded inaudible.
National President Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
Page 87, the second paragraph is a proposed change on the Standing Committees. The committee is
responsible for the preparation of a proposed Convention budget which will be presented at the Post NEC
Meeting for approval with the final Convention Budget approval at the Spring NEC. This will be addressed in
another section below.
Proposed change, Page 10 Article V, Section 1C of the ByLaws. The Council of NEC Woman. “The
Chairman shall be elected from the members present at a scheduled meeting of an annual Convention.” We
want to add the sentence, “In the event the Chairman is not able to attend the meeting, the immediate past
chairman will chair this meeting.” PNP Betty Lawson moved to accept this. Seconded by inaudible. National
President Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
Page 13, Article 7, Finances, Section II, Item B is to be deleted and the sentence added, “The National
Convention Operating Budget will be prepared by the Finance Committee and presented by the Treasurer with
an itemized list of proposed income and expenses to be approved at the Post NEC meeting.” PNP Betty
Lawson moved to accept this. Seconded by inaudible. National President Barbara Guth asked for discussion.
After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
National President Barbara Guth introduced AMVETS National Commander Tom McGriff, who gave a warm
welcome to everyone.
Proposed change, page 6, Article IV, Membership and Dues, change “No person shall be a member of more
than one Auxiliary. No person expelled by an Auxiliary shall be eligible for membership in another Auxiliary
without the consent of the Department Executive Committee after a hearing and appeal.” This would be
changed to read, “No person shall be a member of more than one Auxiliary. Delete the rest of the statement.
PNP Betty Lawson moved to accept this. Seconded by inaudible. National President Barbara Guth asked for
discussion. After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
Proposed change, page 7, Article V, Department, Section !, Sentence 4, delete Vice Presidents and add First
Vice, Second Vice, and Third Vice. The reason for this is to make sure that all of the programs that we are
promoting are covered. Each Department, if they decide to combine different offices, they can include that with
their changes. PNP Betty Lawson moved to accept this. Seconded by inaudible. National President Barbara
Guth asked for discussion. After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
The Honors and Awards Committee recommended that on Community Service, currently hair donated for wigs
for cancer patients is valued at a cost of the hair cut plus one hour plus mileage. It is recommended that hair
donated for wigs for cancer patients be set at a flat $100 with no additional evaluation. PNP Betty Lawson
moved to accept this. Seconded by Patty Piening, OH. National President Barbara Guth asked for
discussion. After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
Used Materials listed in our National Manual for cell phones. The recommendation is to list the evaluation of
the cell phone with or without the charger at $50. The charger has no evaluation. PNP Betty Lawson moved
to accept this. Seconded by Lynda Taylor. National President Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After
hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
VAVS - currently the James H. Parke Scholarship Fund Department Award is presented to the Department
making the largest contribution to the scholarship fund based on National records as of May 31. It is
recommended that the following statement be added to make the award consistent with all of the other awards,
“The NEC Woman’s mid year and final report must be submitted to National by the deadline in order to be
eligible for the award.” PNP Betty Lawson moved to accept this. Seconded by Karen Spittlemeister.
National President Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
Department of the Year – It is recommended that the following formula be added to the criteria determining the
Department of the Year, “total hours volunteered and also the programs plus total evaluation in the service
programs divided by the total membership.” This is a total of all five service programs. PNP Betty Lawson
moved to accept this. Seconded by PNP Mary Barrow. National President Barbara Guth asked for
discussion. PNP Janice Hapner spoke against this recommendation. “To me, this goes against the larger
Departments. Its always been fair. Now it goes against our membership.” PNP Doris Shrake and PNP Carol
King agreed with Janice Hapner. After asking for additional discussion, she called for the question.
MOTION DEFEATED
Auxiliary of the Year – It is recommended that the following requirement be removed from the criteria
determining the Auxiliary of the Year – number of articles sent to the Auxiliary news be eliminated. PNP Betty
Lawson moved to accept this. Seconded by Heidi Dineen. National President Barbara Guth asked for
discussion. After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
It is also recommended that all judging based on the Local Auxiliary submitting the most outstanding report in
all service programs be judged on the actual work performed by the Auxiliary members and not to include
monetary donations made. This is simply cleaning up the Local Auxiliary of the Year award. PNP Betty
Lawson moved to accept this. Seconded by PNP Rita Potvin. National President Barbara Guth called for
discussion. Clarice Poisson, MI asked for clarification on why this is being done. National Honors and Awards
Chairman Sue Yuninger stated, “Some of the larger Auxiliaries can sit down a right a check. The smaller ones
can’t. People are working very hard. It should be based on the work, not the money.” Kathy Berning, IA
thought that the dollar amount showed you supported the National Programs. After further discussion, Madam
President Guth called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
Pages and Uniform Committee has a referral that the white cardigan sweater available at Quartermaster be
considered an option to our uniform. This would be not be considered a proper uniform on the floor. This was
rejected in Committee.
The short sleeve white jacket be an option to be when the white shoes are worn. PNP Betty Lawson moved to
accept this addition. Seconded by Martha Knott. National President Barbara Guth asked for discussion.
Bonnie Russell, IL, voted against it the reason being no one is going to where a short sleeve jacket. Jeanine
Resnik also spoke against it the reason being that we already have too many variations to the uniform. PNP
Brenda Kilgore, TN and Clarice Poisson, MI agreed with the motion reason being during the summer in
parades it gets very hot. After further discussion she called for the question.
MOTION DEFEATED
The Deceased Member Form – Change the two to a three. The Local Chaplain sends three copies of the
Deceased Member Form to the Department Chaplin. The Department Chaplain will keep one copy for her
records, forward one copy to National HQ, and one copy to the National Chaplain. The remaining forms would
be processed along with your regular membership as it is done now. PNP Betty Lawson moved to accept this.
Seconded by inaudible. National President Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After hearing none, she
called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
There was some discussion regarding the Americanism Committee’s rejection that flying a flag not be
considered a project because flying a flag is a symbol of patriotism and expression of our love of country. It
was moved and approved to table this discussion until Friday morning.
National Treasurer PNP Susan Sisler read the first reading of the proposed budget.
National President Barbara Guth adjourned the meeting.
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Friday, August 10, 2007
3rd Business Session
National President Barbara Guth called the 3rd Business Session to order.
National Chaplain Lynda Taylor gave the Invocation.
National Sergeant-At Arms Rosalee Dearinger led The Pledge of Allegiance.
National Executive Administrator Kellie Haggerty read roll call.
National Executive Administrator Kellie Haggerty read Credentials.
National President Barbara Guth introduced Colonel Brown from JPAC. Mr. Brown extended greetings.
PNP Brenda Kilgore, NEC, TN moved to revote on the issue that a short sleeve jacket be an option to be worn
whenever white shoes are worn. Seconded by Carylon Spencer. After calling for discussion and hearing
none, National First Vice President Heidi Dineen called for the vote.
MOTION DEFEATED
National Second Vice President Charlene Kee introduced the John Tracy Clinic and the JTC family. They
expressed thanks and extended greetings.
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National Third Vice President Patty Piening introduced Deb Davis from PAWS, Cricket, and Tom Heath, a
Veteran who has received a PAWS dog. All three expressed gratitude and extended greetings.
National Hospital Chairman introduced St. Jude’s Representative Donna Young, Marcie Maxwell, and Vanessa
and Alex, the St. Jude’s Family. They gave warm greetings and appreciation.
National President Barbara Guth introduced the Junior AMVETS. Junior AMVETS National President,
Amanda Spiegle extended warm greetings to everyone. Amanda introduced the incoming Junior AMVETS
National President Ashlee Dineen, who introduced her officers.
National Junior AMVETS Coordinator Elvin McElvin stated, “My report is on Page 94-95. Thank everyone for
their support and leadership shown to the Junior AMVETS. The Coordinator Training was on Positive
Reporting and Form Reporting and was well attended. Thank you.”
National Treasurer PNP Susan Sisler stated, “Thank you to everyone for your support, prayers, and cards
during my illness.” Susan read the second reading of the 2008 Proposed Budget. (Please see attached
budget).
National Treasurer PNP Susan Sisler moved to approve the proposed Income at $446,085. Seconded by
Carylon Spenser, National President Barbara Guth asked for the discussion. After hearing none, she called for
the question. MOTION APPROVED
National Treasurer PNP Susan Sisler moved to approve the proposed Headquarter Expenses at $184,654.
Seconded by Carol King. National President Barbara Guth asked for the discussion. After hearing none, she
called for the question. MOTION APPROVED
National Treasurer PNP Susan Sisler moved to approve the proposed National President Expenses at
$37,000. Seconded by Brenda Kilgore. National President Barbara Guth asked for the discussion. After
hearing none, she called for the question. MOTION APPROVED
National Treasurer PNP Susan Sisler moved to approve the proposed National Officers Expenses at $45,600.
Seconded by Bonnie Scott. National President Barbara Guth asked for the discussion. After hearing none,
she called for the question. MOTION APPROVED
National Treasurer PNP Susan Sisler moved to approve the proposed Programs/Services Expenses at
$17,000. Seconded by Heidi Dineen Scott. National President Barbara Guth asked for the discussion. After
hearing none, she called for the question. MOTION APPROVED
National Treasurer PNP Susan Sisler moved to approve the proposed Publications Expenses at $95,000.
Seconded by Norma Studebaker. National President Barbara Guth asked for the discussion. After hearing
none, she called for the question. MOTION APPROVED
National Treasurer PNP Susan Sisler moved to approve the proposed Miscellaneous Expenses at $1,850.
Seconded by Heidi Dineen. National President Barbara Guth asked for the discussion. After hearing none,
she called for the question. MOTION APPROVED
National Parliamentarian PNP Betty Lawson read Election Rules #5 and 6.
National President Barbara Guth opened nominations for National First Vice President.
NEC Carolyn Spencer, nominated Charlene Kee for National First Vice President. PNP Susan Sisler
seconded the nomination.
National President Barbara Guth called for any other nominations for National First Vice President. After
hearing none, she closed nominations.
National President Barbara Guth opened nominations for National Second Vice President.
President Jeanine Resnik, OH nominated Patty Piening for National Second Vice President. NEC Leslie
Wunderlee, AK seconded the nomination.
National President Barbara Guth called for any other nominations for National Second Vice President. After
hearing none, she closed nominations.
National President Barbara Guth opened nominations for National Third Vice President.
NEC Judy Fry, PA nominated Dee Kreiling for National Third Vice President. PNP Betty Lawson, TN
seconded the nomination.
National President Barbara Guth called for any other nominations for National Third Vice President. After
hearing none, she closed nominations.
National President Barbara Guth opened nominations for National Treasurer.
PNP Carol King, IL nominated PNP Susan Sisler for National Second Vice President. NEC Betty Schleich, WA
seconded the nomination.
National President Barbara Guth called for any other nominations for National Treasurer. After hearing none,
she closed nominations.
National President Barbara Guth opened nominations for National Americanism Officer.
NEC Marvel Ruppel, WI nominated Lynda Taylor for National Americanism Officer. PNP Linda Johnston
seconded the nomination.
National President Barbara Guth called for any other nominations for National American Officer. After hearing
none, she closed nominations.
National President Barbara Guth opened nominations for National Scholarship Officer
Jeanine Resnik, OH nominated Kay Gibbons for National Scholarship Officer. PNP Sylvia Lipowski, NY
seconded the nomination.
National President Barbara Guth called for any other nominations for National Scholarship Officer. After
hearing none, she closed nominations.
National President Barbara Guth opened nominations for National Chaplain.
NEC Karen Simmons, AK nominated Leslie Wunderlee for National Chaplain. PNP Susans Sisler seconded
the nomination.
National President Barbara Guth called for any other nominations for National Chaplain. After hearing none,
she closed nominations.
National President Barbara Guth opened nominations for National Sergeant-At-Arms.
NEC Marcia Adkins, IN nominated Rosalee Dearinger for National Sergeant-At-Arms. NEC Kathy Berning, IA
seconded the nomination.
Sylvia Rowland, NC nominated Sue Dick. Shelby Rhodes, PA seconded the nomination.
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National President Barbara Guth called for any other nominations for National Sergeant-At-Arms. After
hearing none, she closed nominations.
National President Barbara Guth opened nominations for National President.
Joanne Whynott-Butler, President, MA nominated Heidi Dineen for National President. PNP Brenda Kilgore
seconded the nomination.
National President Barbara Guth called for any other nominations for National President. After hearing none,
she closed nominations.
National President Barbara Guth introduced all the candidates.
PNP National Parliament moved to put in our standing rules that shorts, skirts higher than 2 inches above the
knee, or jeans are not permitted on the Convention Floor. Seconded inaudible. National President Barbara
Guth asked for discussion. After some discussion regarding skirts or caprices, PNP Betty Lawson stated
caprices are permitted as long as they are not jeans. Uniform skirts are to be no more than 2 inches above the
knee. After further discussion, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
PNP Betty Lawson moved to remove the discussion on Constitution and ByLaws that was tabled during
yesterday’s business session. Seconded inaudible. National President Barbara Guth asked for discussion.
After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
PNP Betty Lawson stated, “On Page 98 in the Manual under Service and Reporting it states, “Any services
performed by members of AMVETS and AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary in offering material aids to the economically
underprivileged and socially maladjusted provided it is prior approved by the Auxiliary and recorded in the
minutes, this can be counted.” It is repeated on Page 100. It is a Community Service project. If you choose
to, the hours you attend a funeral service or prepare for a funeral service would be under Americanism.”
National Chaplain gave the Benediction.
National President Barbara Guth adjourned the meeting.
Departments held Department Caucuses.
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Final Business Session
National President Barbara Guth called the Final Business Session to order.
National Chaplain Lynda Taylor gave the Invocation.
National Sergeant-At Arms Rosalee Dearinger led The Pledge of Allegiance.
National Executive Administrator Kellie Haggerty read roll call.
National First Vice President Heidi Dineen presented Madam President with a gift from the National Officers.
The Past National Presidents presented Barbara Guth with a gift.
National Training Co Chair Betty Lawson discussed the Pigeon Forge Training Seminar, 2008 Convention
Training will be on Fundraising, FOCUS will be a Swap Meet, called Lets Make A Deal. Anyone who would
like to have a table to sell items, can and 10% of your proceeds not to exceed $25 will be donated to the
Training Committee.
National President Barbara Guth called for any old or new business.
Carolyn Spencer, NEC, FL stated, “The 2008 Convention, the Rosen Centre is non smoking. Florida night
dinner will be London Broil. The cost is $15.00.”
National Parliamentarian PNP Betty Lawson read the Election Rules.
National Executive Administrator Kellie Haggerty read Credentials and voting strength was counted.
National President Barbara Guth re-opened the nomination of National First Vice President. NEC PNP Brenda
Kilgore, TN moved that nominations be closed and Charlene Kee be elected by acclamation. NEC Carylon
Spencer, FL seconded. National President Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After hearing none, she called
for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
National President Barbara Guth re-opened the nomination of National Second Vice President. NEC Jeanine
Resnik, OH moved that nominations be closed and Patty Piening be elected by acclamation. Seconded
inaudible. National President Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After hearing none, she called for the
question.
MOTION APPROVED
National President Barbara Guth re-opened the nomination of National Third Vice President. Susan Yuninger,
PA moved that nominations be closed and Dee Kreiling be elected by acclamation. Judy Fry, PA seconded.
National President Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
National President Barbara Guth re-opened the nomination of National Treasurer. NEC Norma Studebaker, IL
moved that nominations be closed and PNP Susan Sisler be elected by acclamation. PNP Carol King, IL
seconded. National President Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After hearing none, she called for the
question.
MOTION APPROVED
National President Barbara Guth re-opened the nomination of National Americanism Officer. NEC Marvell
Ruppel, WI moved that nominations be closed and Lynda Taylor be elected by acclamation. Department
President Cathy Tratz, WI seconded the nomination. National President Barbara Guth asked for discussion.
After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
National President Barbara Guth re-opened the nomination of National Scholarship Officer. Jeanine Resnik,
OH moved that nominations be closed and Kay Gibbons be elected by acclamation. PNP Sylvia Lipowski, NY
seconded. National President Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After hearing none, she called for the
question.
MOTION APPROVED
National President Barbara Guth re-opened the nomination of National Chaplain. NEC Karen Simmons, AK
moved that nominations be closed and Leslie Wunderlee be elected by acclamation. Terri King, AK seconded.
National President Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
National President Barbara Guth re-opened the nomination of National Sergeant-At-Arms. After asking for any
more nominations, National President Barbara Guth closed nominations. After a vote was taken, Sue Dick
was voted National Sergeant-At-Arms.
National President Barbara Guth re-opened the nomination of National President. Name not given moved that
nominations be closed and Heidi Dineen be elected by acclamation. NEC PNP Brenda Kilgore, TN seconded.
National President Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
National Chaplain Lynda Taylor gave the Benediction.
National Sergeant-At-Arms Rosalee Dearinger retired the colors.
National President Barbara Guth closed the 2007 National Convention.
POST NEC
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Minutes
These are from my notes.
National President Barbara Guth called the Post NEC to order.
National Chaplain Lynda Taylor gave the Invocation.
National Sergeant of Arms Rosie Dearinger led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PNP Betty Lawson did Roll Call.
National Treasurer PNP Susana Sisler reading of the 2008 Convention Budget.
National Treasurer PNP Susan Sisler moved to approve the proposed Income at $29,220. Seconded by Kay
Gibbons. National President Barbara Guth asked for the discussion. After hearing none, she called for the
question. MOTION APPROVED
National Treasurer PNP Susan Sisler moved to approve the proposed expenses for the 2008 National
Convention at $29, 220. Seconded by PNP Brenda Kilgore. National President Barbara Guth asked for
discussion. After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
National President Barbara Guth called for nominations for a one year term on the Finance Committee. PNP
Brenda Kilgore was nominated. It was moved and seconded to elect PNP Brenda Kilgore be elected. National
President Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
PNP Virginia Hays announced the winner of the 2008 Humanitarian Award Winner is Shauna Fleming for her
work with a Million Thanks.
National First Vice President Charlene Kee stated, “My theme is Membership is the Kee. My goal is to
promote, maintain, and recruit new members. One way is to familiarize yourself with the Manual. Make your
Auxiliary inviting and attractive to possible members. Ask for their help. My Chairman’s Award will go to two
Local Membership Chairpersons that present in 200 words or less their way of promoting membership. Be
sure to include your goal, activity, and the accomplishments. The deadline is June 1, 2008. I move for the
adoption of my theme and Chairman’s Award.” Seconded inaudible. National President Barbara Guth asked
for discussion. After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
National Second Vice President Patty Peining stated, “This year’s will be B.E.A.R.S. to John Tracy Clinic. We
will bringing enthusiasm and service to this program. I would like to see recipients of John Tracy Clinics
correspondence courses visit us each year at National Convention. My Chairman’s Award will go to the
Department that raises the most money for JTC and judging will be based on donation reports from National
between June 1, 2007 and May 31, 2008. Child Safety is also an important project. I move for the adoption of
my theme and Chairman’s Award.” Seconded inaudible. National President Barbara Guth asked for
discussion. After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
National Third Vice President Dee Kreiling stated, “My theme is going to be PAWS for Independence. My
project is “Support To Sponsor a PAWS Assistance Dog for Veterans. PAWS with A Cause trains dogs to
assist people with disabilities. It costs $18,000 to train and place a dog. I hope to raise enough to train two
dogs. My Chairman’s Award will go to the Department achieving the greatest increase of volunteers over last
year and to the Local Auxiliary who raises the most funds for PAWS for Independence. Please submit a
summary on how you raised the funds to me by July 1, 2008. I move for the adoption of my theme and
Chairman’s Award.” Seconded inaudible. National President Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After
hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
National Americanism Officer Lynda Taylor stated, “My theme for this year is Keep Patriotism Alive. We can
do this many ways. Our special project for Freedom’s Foundation is the Return to Honor project. This helps
Veterans who are having problems returning to their communities and way of life. This is totally free. I would
like to have donations for this throughout the year. We will have the Spirit of American Youth Conference also.
We will have the Patriotic Vest Contest. I intend to emphasize legislative issues this year. My Chairman’s
Award will go to the Local that has the most Youth Volunteers for Americanism. The totals will be based on
membership, so large and small Auxiliaries can participate. The Poster, Drawing, Essay Contest, the theme is
My Favorite American Hero Is. I move for the adoption of my theme and Chairman’s Award.” Seconded
inaudible. National President Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After hearing none, she called for the
question.
MOTION APPROVED
National Scholarship Officer Kay Gibbons stated, “My project will be to promote scholarships. My theme will
be Today’s Scholarship, Tomorrow’s Future. My Chairman’s Award will go to the Department with the greatest
increase in Volunteers for Scholarship. This will be based on the difference from this year’s reports and 2008’s
reports. I move for the adoption of my theme and Chairman’s Award.” Seconded inaudible. National President
Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
It was motioned by PNP Carol King and seconded to add the National Chaplain and VAVS be added to the
Post NEC presentation. National President Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After hearing none, she called
for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
National Chaplain Leslie Wunderlee stated, “My theme is “Serving will Feeling Hearts and Faithful Hands. My
project this year, I would like for the Department and Locals Chaplains to contact me with prayers that can be
used for regular functions and special occasions. National will be getting updated Deceased Member Notice
forms out soon. I move for the adoption of my theme and Chairman’s Award.” Seconded inaudible. National
President Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
National President Barbara Guth introduced National President Elect Heidi Dineen for her appointments.
Heidi stated, “My theme for this year is Service Above Self; Make A Difference. My project will be the Crohns
and Colitis Foundation. There is no cure for Crohns disease. I am making the following appointments:
Finance Committee – PNP Bonnie Scott
2009 Convention Chair and Co-Chair – will be announced at Spring NEC
National Parliamentarian – PNP Betty Lawson
Junior AMVETS Coordinator – Evelyn McElvin, FL
Honors and Awards Chairman – PNP Carol King, IL
History and Scrapbook Chairman – Mary Ann Barnes
President’s Scrapbook – Beverly Studebaker, MA
Training Chairman – PNP Cathy Fishero
Training Co-Chairman – PNP Betty Lawson
VAVS is a three year term – Shirl Worsham, PA
Hospital Chair – Dottie Wustrow, NY
I move for the approval of my appointments.” PNP Carol King, IL seconded. National President Barbara Guth
asked for discussion. After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
National Hospital Chair Dottie Wustrow stated, “Thank you for the appointment. Our program is St. Jude’s
Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. My theme is “Open Eyes and Ears, Be Aware of Hospital Needs” Be
aware of what the Veteran hospitals in your area are in need of. My Chairman’s Award will go to the Local
Auxiliary raising the most money from the yard sale that St. Jude’s is promoting this year. I move for the
adoption of my theme and Chairman’s Award.” Seconded inaudible. National President Barbara Guth asked
for discussion. After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
National VAVS Representative Shirl Worsham stated, “My theme is Call to Service, Helping Our Heroes. My
Chairman’s Award will go to an individual who writes in essay with a theme of Outstanding Service to our
Heroes. There is no word limit. You can use supporting documentation such as pictures or newspaper
articles. I move for the adoption of my theme and Chairman’s Award.” Seconded inaudible. National
President Barbara Guth asked for discussion. After hearing none, she called for the question.
MOTION APPROVED
National Chaplain Lynda Taylor gave the Benediction.
National President Barbara Guth adjourned the 2007 Post NEC Meeting.