LAVFW of North Carolina

PNP Joan Katkus Passes

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:08:00 -0400

NOTICE OF DEATH

Joan Katkus

Past National President

1987-1988

We have received word that Joan Katkus, who served as National President of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW in 1987-1988, passed away Thursday, August 26^th.

A Memorial Service for Joan will be held on Sunday, September 5^th at 2:00 p.m.

with burial to follow in the Richard National Cemetery.

Donations in Joan’s memory may be made to the VFW National Home for Children and mailed to Ladies Auxiliary VFW, 406 W 34^th St. 10^th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64111 or flowers may be obtained through Flowers by Louise, Wasilla, AK. 1-907-376-8890.

Cards of condolence may be sent Joan’s family at:

The Family of Joan Katkus

C/O Williams - Joan

13145 Back Road

Anchorage, AK 99515

Please keep the family of Joan in your thoughts and prayers.

Due to the death of Past National President Joan Katkus, all Auxiliary Charters shall be draped for a period of thirty days.

VFW NC Commander's Homecoming & Post Re-Dedication

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 09:24:00 -0400

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5202

Please join VFW Post 5202

in the Homecoming of

Douglas Seay, North Carolina Department VFW Commander

and Re-Dedication of VFW Post 5202

Cost is $30/person or $55/couple for the entire weekend event or

Dinner/Dance is $15/person or $25/couple

Dress for the weekend is casual

Friday, November 26th, 2010, --7pm Reception/Hor douevres
Saturday, November 27th, 2010-- Happy Hour 5-6:30 pm

Dinner 6:30-7:30 pm--- Dance 8-Midnight

Sunday, November 28th, 2010,--Breakfast 9am

To place your reservation please complete the following:

Name, # in party, Reception, Dinner/Dance, Breakfast and send with a check

made payable to VFW Post 5202, 216 Miller Street, Waynesville, NC 28786

Attention: Jerry Reece, Quartermaster. Deadline is November 15, 2010

Listed below is Hotel Information and rates based on availability. Rooms must be reserved by Nov 1

Be sure to reference VFW Post 5202 to take advantage of the special rates listed.

Days Inn - Waynesville: $42.95/night + tax, inc. Continental Breakfast 828-452-9009

Super 8 Motel - Lake Junaluska: $42.95/night + tax, inc. Continental Breakfast 828-454-9667

The Lodge - Waynesville: $45/night + tax 828-452-0353

Best Western - Waynesville: $58.49/night + tax, inc. Continental Breakfast(Bisc. & Gravy too)

Oak Park - Waynesville: $65/night + tax 828-456-5328

Castlewood - Maggie Valley: $50/night + tax 828-926-1480

Local Activities: Harrah's Casino (Cherokee), Hist. Downtown Waynesville, Biltmore House

Grove Park & Inn, Cataloochee Ski Slopes &

Waynesville Country Club, 828-456-3551 option 3, ask for Travis, mention VFW Post 5202

to recieve rate of $35 w/cart. Club offers 3-18 hole courses.

October C of A North Raleigh Hilton

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:17:00 -0400

It appears as though the date of the Council of Administration was left out in the last mailing. The information for this event is as follows:

Hilton

North Raleigh/Midtown

Welcomes

October 7-10, 2010 Council of Administration Meeting

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Special Rates: Single- $88.00 Double- $88.00 Triple- $108.00 Quad- $108.00

*Please include 13.75% room tax in this amount.

RESERVATIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY: 9/7/2010

**Request Special Room Rate When Making Reservations**

1-800-Hiltons or via e-mail www.northraleigh.hilton.com you will need to insert the 3-digit group code

"VOF" to get the special rate noted above.

Please pass this information along to as many as you can.

August 27 2010 Membership Report

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:46:00 -0400

27Aug10 Membership Report Ladies Auxiliary VFW NC -

Membership Report August 2010

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:24:00 -0400

Membership Report August 2010 Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW North Carolina -

Save & Send Your Coupons Here!

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:03:00 -0400

You can help our serving Veterans and families by sending your extra coupons to one of the listed addresses below. Your coupons must be current and the veterans can use them up to 6 months past the expiration date. Remember they must be manufacturers coupons and NOT store coupons.

United Kingdom - Commissary Director
                          DECA-EU/LAK
                          Unit 5250, Box 395
                          APO AE 09464

England -            Joyce Adams, Store Director
                          Menwith Hill Commissary
                          PSC 45 Unit
                          8514 Bldg. 35
                          APO AE 09468

Germany -
                         USAG Grafenwoehr
                         ATTN: IMEU-GFW-MWA (ACS)
                         APO AE 09114

                         Daniel Austin, Bamberg Commissary
                         DECA/EU/BAM, Unit 27533
                         APO AE 09139

                         Spangdahlem Commissary
                         Unit 3995
                         APO AE 09126

                        Gerri Young, Hohenfels Commissary
                        DECA/EU/HOH Unit 28316
                        APO AE 09173

Egypt -             Ronald Vickerstaff, Store Director
                       Cairo Commissary, American Embassy
                       Unit 64901, Box 42
                       APO AE 09839-4901

Belgium -         John Blythe Jr., Store Director
                       DCA-ACS Unit 30401
                       Attn: Consumer Affairs
                       APO AE 09107

Japan -            John Zaher, Camp Courtney Commissary (Marines)
                      Defense Commissary Agency:Western/Pacific Region
                      Okinawa Zone, Unit 5156

Ladies Auxiliary VFW 97th National Convention Donations Highlight

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:54:00 -0400

United by Love for Our Veterans and Country

In many places around the world today, America's men and women are fighting to preserve our freedom and helping others who also want to live in a free country. The nearly 550,000 members of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States are proud to support our troops and have been fulfilling that role since the organization began in 1914. In the 5,000 Auxiliaries throughout the United States, Germany, Guam and Panama, members have been actively supporting our troops and their families in many ways.

The organization wants to ensure that America's veterans will not be forgoten and that those who need assistance will get it. To help achieve those goals, each year donations are made from the National organization to help make life better for a variety of people.

2009-2010 Donations to Fight Cancer

$50,000 Hollings Cancer Center, University of SC Medical Center

$50,000 Nevada Cancer Institute

$50,000 Purdue University, Prostate Cancer Research Fund

$25,000 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbour, Maine

$25,000 M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Special Donations

Nearly $50,000 in special donations made. To see the complete list go to www.ladiesauxvfw.org.

More donations will be reported under the specific programs on this website.

VFW & Ladies Auxiliary

Volunteer Hours: 11,354,016

Donations: $63,958,788

Ladies Auxiliary VFW 97th National Convention

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:11:00 -0400

Monday, August 23, 2010

INDIANAPOLIS- National President Jan Tittle announced the 2009-2010 Outstanding and Runner-up Department Presidents of the Year at the National President's Luncheon, which started at 1:00 p.m. at the Indianapolis Convention Center.

The 51 Presidents from every state plus the District of Columbia were judged on program participation, membership statistics and leadership through a point system.

For the first time ever, the National President's Luncheon was opened to ticket purchase, and the event had nearly 600 attendees.

In each of the 11 Membership Groups, one President was named Outstanding and one named Runner-up. "Historically, this is a difficult decision," National President Jan Tittle said of the judging, which took place in July in Kansas City, where National Headquarters is located. "Everyone works hard in this position. I am so proud of my team."

Guest included the National Line Officers, the Past National Presidents and other special guests. Music was provided by the National Musicians and by the National Soloist.

Past National President Betty Morris Passes

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:58:00 -0400

Betty Morris, who served as National President of the Ladies Auxiliary
VFW in 2002-2003, passed away this morning, August 18, 2010 at 9:15 a.m.

Services for Betty include a visitation on Monday, August 23, 2010 from
5:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m. at Brown's Funeral Home, 321 S Philadelphia
Blvd., Aberdeen, MD 21001.

Her funeral will be held Tuesday, August 24 at the Mt. Zion Baptist
Church, 520 Lewis St., Havre de Grace, MD. There will be a visitation
from 10-12 noon at the church.

Betty's husband Zarnoff ("Zero") requests donations/ memorials be made
to the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Cancer Aid and Research Fund in Betty's name
in lieu of flowers.

Please keep Betty's husband Zarnoff ("Zero") and their family in your
thoughts and prayers.

Cards of condolence and sympathy may be sent to:

The Family of Betty Morris

c/o Zarnoff Morris

3613 Hays Road

Aberdeen, MD 21002-1219

Due to the death of Past National President Betty Morris, all Auxiliary
Charters shall be draped for a period of thirty (30) days.

Past National President 2002-03 Betty Morris Passes

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:51:00 -0400