Lots of updates

Hi Everyone,

It seems there are a few things missing!  Technology is wonderful, I think it was me that wasn't working properly!  I must have been doing something I shouldn't have been doing since recent posts seem to have disappeared.

So here are some updates:

September was a wildly busy month! 

On September 13th I attended a meeting of the Waterford Unit 20.  This group may be small in number but they participate in an amazing amount of programs.  The night I visited the 2 girls they sponsored to Badger Girls State last June stopped by to tell the unit about their experiences and thank them for the opportunity to participate in this amazing program.  It was interesting to listen to hear how they Work Together with their Post to get things done.  Super bunch of ladies, awesome dedication to our organization.

September 15th it was off to Portage for the Badger Girls State Committee meeting.  It was a great meeting and interesting to hear the inside details of how this committee works. 

On the 17th it was back to Portage for the Finance Meeting.  My traveling companion for this adventure was Finance Chairman Diane Duscheck.  After a very pleasant drive to Headquarters, we had an interesting Finance Meeting.  Before we left, Department Secreatry Bonnie informed me that the "cargo" I was taking back to Milwaukee had arrived.  Bonnie's son had been deer hunting and donated a portion of his kill to science.  Well, actually to a science teacher, Diane.  I got to haul deer guts back for her class to disect!  It's always interesting!

The 4th District meeting was on the 22nd.  Commander Wayne & I both attended the meeting and had the opportunity to bring greetings to this very enthusastic group of ladies.  4th District presented some great plans for fundraisers for the Homeless Women Veterans Grant Fund.  It was very special for me to be able to attend a meeting of my very own District and to be able to thank them for the wonderful support I have gotten from them over the years.

The next day, I was the guest of honor at a Champagne Brunch sponsored by the 537 Legion Family.  After a sumptuous meal, there was dancing and fun.  Legion Commander Wayne and SAL Detachment Commander Steve were also guests at this event. 

After weeks of preparation, Fall Forum finally arrived.  We spent the 28th & 29th at the Olympia Resort & Conference Center in Oconomowoc.  It was a great weekend.  After the DEC on Friday night, I hosted a hospitality room for anyone that wanted to stop by for some refreshment and conversation.  There was only one rule for the night...no business, all fun!  Anybody caught talking business had to donate $1 to the Grant Fund.  Everybody had a great time! 

Saturday, the chairmen did an awesome job of presenting an overview of their program in a general morning session.  Programs were presented in "pods" to give our members an idea of how they work.  The Juniors from Unit 6 presented a skit about the Vietnam Wall.  The audience really loved the performance. 

Speaking of the Juniors, the had a meeting at Forum also.  When I visited their meeting I had the opportunity to see 20+ young ladies enjoying some time together and learning more about the Auxiliary.  As I looked at them I wondered it there might be a future Department President among them.

The Membership Luncheon was great.  Membership Team Ann, Berne & April made sure the room looked great (which it did) and did a wonderful job on the program.  At the end it was announced that 4th District was in 1st place that day.  Yea!! 

The afternoon workshops were great and gave everyone a chance to hear more details about the programs.  All-in-all a great weekend.  Even better for me because my darling granddaughter was there too!  At age 11 months, she has now attended a District meeting, a State Convention and a Fall Forum.  Not bad for her age and the fact she lives 2600 miles from grandma!

So much for September.  October events to be posted shortly!!