Auxiliary President – Sharon Pierson
AUXILIARY DECEMBER EVENTS: Click for PDF
We did not have a general meeting the month of December, but that does not mean our Unit was not busy – just the opposite in fact. Our Auxiliary ladies are hardworking and caring and were busy sharing the “Holiday Spirit” this December.
Ladies of the Auxiliary
Luminaria Beach Walk: Thanks to everyone who baked Pecan Pie muffins for this event and to those who “manned” the campsite serving up Sloppy Joes and handing out muffins. The Sloppy Joes were a huge success – all 120+ of the home made buns were gone almost immediately (thanks Elaine). Everyone (Legionnaires, Sons, Riders and Auxiliary) wore a Poppy and the Riders served hot chocolate and marshmallows and had a POW/MIA table set up.
Care Packages: Lots of homemade goodies (cookies, brownies, fudge, etc) were included in the Care Packages this month as well as signed Christmas cards in each package. Maida Sanders was a big help, getting as many different people to sign cards as she could. Many individuals wrote personal notes with “thank you for your service” included and nearly every card had multiple signatures and notes written in them. On the day we packed many of us wore festive Christmas gear, and we all sang Christmas carols and had a wonderful time preparing these special packages for our overseas troops. One individual, not to be named of course, even wore antlers and a flashing red nose!
Baked Goods Appreciation Trays: On December 13th trays of home baked goodies were prepared for all Sierra county schools (Arrey grade school, TorC & Sierra grade schools, Appletree & Manzano schools, TorC Middle school and Hot Springs High School) to show the teachers our appreciation for all they do for our children. We also prepared a tray for the employees at NMSVH as well as one for each newspaper (Sentinel & Herald) and one for the Post Office employees. Again, the trays were our way of showing the Veteran’s home employees our thanks for all their hard work, the newspapers for all the articles they publish for us at no cost to us and the workers at the Post Office for all the help they give us each month with Care packages. A great big thank you to everyone who baked and helped arrange and distribute the trays.
Mid-Year Reports: Kudos to everyone involved in getting the mid-year reports to Department by the 15th of this month. I know it was difficult with everyone getting ready for the holidays . . . but . . . we were one of the very few Units who DID get their reports completed, submitted AND on time!
NMSVH: The veteran’s home was a busy place this month.
December 15th the New Mexico Legion Riders (which includes a few of our Auxiliary members) visited bearing wondrous gifts: a 72” flat screen television for the newly renovated recreation center, hand crocheted lap robes for each resident and a generous check to supplement the canteen fund. The Riders spent time distributing the lap robes and visiting with the appreciative residents. Continue reading
