VFW NC Ladies Auxiliary: Resources

Community Service October 2010

Posted at 12:13 on 2010-Sep-23 by Resources

COMMUNITY SERVICE – OCTOBER 2010

 

Anna C. Holm, Department Chairman

3616 Atlantic Ave

Raleigh, NC  27604-1645

919-210-3268

acholm@att.net

 

Have you made your final preparations for “Make A Difference Day” which this year falls on October 23, 2010?  If not, it’s still not too late.  Just pick a project and be sure to see that you vote on it and record it in your Auxiliary minutes.  Remember, all Community Service projects must be recorded in the minutes of your Post or Auxiliary.

 

Community Service is something that benefits a community not a single person.  It does not need to benefit everyone in the community, but must benefit the community in general.  A good example of Community Service is Habitat for Humanity.  Although you are helping only one family, you are helping to improve the neighborhood.

 

A great way to find volunteer opportunities for Community Service is to check with your County Board of Commissioners.  They will have a list of various areas that are always looking for volunteers.  A tiny bit of effort can bring loads of appreciation from you county.

 

Now is the time to start making your plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Think about those who are in need during the holiday season.  See about volunteering at a shelter or having a group at your own Post for a meal.  A good project takes time and planning.  You cannot plan a project for the holidays in just a few hours.  It takes planning and coordination, especially if you are planning something that involves many people.

 

It is not too early to make you plans for next year (2011).  As I stated above, a good project takes time.  You should start making plans at least two months in advance, so that you can be sure to get them in your minutes.

 

 With school back in session, you can think about projects that assist schools and children.  Think about a Halloween party.  It can be done at your Post or at the school itself.  Make sure that you follow all school policy when making plans to do anything within a school.

 

To everyone who sent me thinking of you cards and emails, I thank you.  This has not been an easy time for me, but with a lot of hard work, I will again be the Anna you all know.  My husband has taken my decision to slow down very well.  He has been after me for some time to take things easier. 

 

Sometimes it takes a major event to make that impression lasting.  This is not only in your personal life, but in everything.  We all remember the impact of September 11, 2001.  Let us hope that we never again have to go through a disaster like that again.

 

I’ve been getting some really good reports and I look forward to getting more in the future.

 

Anna Holm

Community Service Chairman