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THUNDERING THIRD DISTRICT
NEWSLETTER DEPARTMENT OF OHIO The District Fall Conference was attended by 50 Aux-iliary members.
There were 5 Legion and 1 S.A.L. rep-resentative who gave greetings. We were very pleased to welcome 9 Auxiliary members who
attended a Dis-trict Meeting for the first time. A small gift was pre-sented to the one who was the newest member of the Auxiliary,
Mackenzie Williams, a Junior member from the New Carlisle Unit which hosted the conference. A small gift was also presented
to the Unit with the most members in attendance. Unit 776 had 11 mem-bers in attendance. Unfortunately, it was difficult to
divide the prize—a 1/2# block of homemade fudge made by the Fudge Lady from Unit 586. We were honored to have
Second Vice President Vi-ola Gryzbowski as our guest speaker and her talk cov-ered all the programs not covered by the District
Chairmen and Department Chairmen. Did you know we have 5 members serving at Department level? They are Carol T. Robinson,
President of the Past Presidents Parley and a member of the Policy Com-mittee; Pam Bates, member of the Finance Committee;
Ellen Slone-Farthing, Community Service Chairman; Susan Masten, Constitution and Bylaws Chairman; and Refugia Bowen, Field
Service Director. We were also highly entertained by a mock trial pre-sented by the Past Third District Presidents. It was a riot!!!!!
FALL CONFERENCE Volume 2, Issue 2 Viola Williams, President and Editor November 2009 Greetings from your President! MEMBERSHIP
STANDING I am very sad to announce that the Third District has fallen to 13th place (we’re even behind the 888
members.!) Well, I don’t believe that I jinxed us by bragging about being in first, but we sure need to work harder
to rise to the top. You know cream rises to the top and I believe the Third District is the cream of the crop! So lets get
busy and get that membership in! We had 14 Units make goal last year. Let’s see if we can double that this year. I announced
two Membership Incentives for the District at the Fall Conference: #1—To the Units at 95% or more by January
29, 2010. (Revert to the Jan 24th report if no Jan 29th report.) One Unit—$25. Drawn at Mid-Winter Roundtable—Greenville.
#2—To the Units at Goal or above by May 28th—One Unit—$25. Drawn at Summer Convention—Tipp
City. (continued on Page 2) Let’s Get HOT! HOT! HOT! FOR MEMBERSHIP! INSIDE THIS ISSUE Auxiliary
Gift Shop 2 After Christmas Party 2 Bracelet Order Form 4 Calendar 4 Department Fundraiser 2 District
Officers, Chairmen & Hospital representative 2 Membership 1-2-3 Membership Pins 2 Fall Conference
Report 1 Friendship Gift 2 Greetings— District President 1 Hi! Everybody. It has been a busy fall
and Thanks-giving is just around the corner. I am still strug-gling to set up Unit visits and keep up with every-thing going
on in the District. I have visited Foody-Cornwell Unit 095 and Ft. McKinley Memo-rial. I have others scheduled and yes, I
know, I have my work cut out for me to make all remain-ing this year! I will give it a good try, anyhow. Let’s hope
the weather cooperates better this year than it did last. That’s all for now, hope to see more of you at our
roundtable in Greenville in January! Vi
THUNDERING THIRD DISTRICT NEWSLETTER DEPARTMENT OF OHIO The District Fall Conference was attended by 50 Aux-iliary members. There were 5 Legion and 1 S.A.L. rep-resentative
who gave greetings. We were very pleased to welcome 9 Auxiliary members who attended a Dis-trict Meeting for the first time.
A small gift was pre-sented to the one who was the newest member of the Auxiliary, Mackenzie Williams, a Junior member from
the New Carlisle Unit which hosted the conference. A small gift was also presented to the Unit with the most members in attendance.
Unit 776 had 11 mem-bers in attendance. Unfortunately, it was difficult to divide the prize—a 1/2# block of homemade
fudge made by the Fudge Lady from Unit 586. We were honored to have Second Vice
President Vi-ola Gryzbowski as our guest speaker and her talk cov-ered all the programs not covered by the District Chairmen
and Department Chairmen. Did you know we have 5 members serving at Department level? They are Carol T. Robinson, President
of the Past Presidents Parley and a member of the Policy Com-mittee; Pam Bates, member of the Finance Committee; Ellen Slone-Farthing,
Community Service Chairman; Susan Masten, Constitution and Bylaws Chairman; and Refugia Bowen, Field Service Director. We were also highly entertained by a mock trial pre-sented by the Past Third District Presidents. It was a
riot!!!!! FALL CONFERENCE Volume 2, Issue 2 Viola Williams, President and Editor November
2009 Greetings from your President! MEMBERSHIP STANDING I am very sad to announce that the Third District has fallen to 13th place (we’re even behind the 888 members.!)
Well, I don’t believe that I jinxed us by bragging about being in first, but we sure need to work harder to rise to
the top. You know cream rises to the top and I believe the Third District is the cream of the crop! So lets get busy and get
that membership in! We had 14 Units make goal last year. Let’s see if we can double that this year. I announced two
Membership Incentives for the District at the Fall Conference: #1—To the
Units at 95% or more by January 29, 2010. (Revert to the Jan 24th report if no Jan 29th report.) One Unit—$25. Drawn
at Mid-Winter Roundtable—Greenville. #2—To the Units at Goal or
above by May 28th—One Unit—$25. Drawn at Summer Convention—Tipp City. (continued on Page 2) Let’s Get HOT! HOT! HOT! FOR MEMBERSHIP! INSIDE THIS ISSUE Auxiliary Gift Shop 2 After Christmas Party 2 Bracelet Order Form 4 Calendar 4 Department Fundraiser 2 District Officers, Chairmen & Hospital
representative 2 Membership 1-2-3 Membership
Pins 2 Fall Conference Report 1 Friendship
Gift 2 Greetings— District President 1 Hi!
Everybody. It has been a busy fall and Thanks-giving is just around the corner. I am still strug-gling to set up Unit visits
and keep up with every-thing going on in the District. I have visited Foody-Cornwell Unit 095 and Ft. McKinley Memo-rial.
I have others scheduled and yes, I know, I have my work cut out for me to make all remain-ing this year! I will give it a
good try, anyhow. Let’s hope the weather cooperates better this year than it did last. That’s all for now, hope to see more of you at our roundtable in Greenville in January! Vi
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Today is Our
90th Anniversary!  Ninety years ago today, the American Legion Auxiliary was formed in support of The American Legion in the spirit of Service Not Self for veterans, God and country. For decades, Auxiliary members have been
serving those who have selflessly served our country--our men and women in the Armed Forces. 2009 mission outreach numbers
are telling:
- 1.9 million hours volunteered at VA centers
- volunteered nearly a million hours
to youth programs
- $3.2 million donated to community service programs
- $3.9 million contributed to programs
benefiting children and youth
- contributed more than $6 million to benefit veterans being treated in the VA medical
system
- awarded more than $1 million in scholarships to students
- contributed more than $1 million to Operation
Military Kids
Since the Auxiliary was established at the first National Convention of The American
Legion, we've grown into a network of more than 800,000 women! And our women have a passion for making a difference.
Do you have a favorite Auxiliary memory? From now until the 2010 National Convention, we will be sharing your greatest Auxiliary
stories in our print and electronic communications. Please contact us today!
Auxiliary units: click here for resources and helpful ideas on how to celebrate the Auxiliary's 90th anniversary throughout the year.
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Those Who Served
 An excerpt from the Veterans Day 2009 presidential proclamation:
"On Veterans
Day, we honor the heroes we have lost, and we rededicate ourselves to the next generation of veterans by supporting our Soldiers,
Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen as they return home from duty. Our grateful Nation must keep our solemn promises
to these brave men and women and their families. They have given their unwavering devotion to the American people, and we
must keep our covenant with them." Read the full proclamation here.
Veterans, today is your day, and the American Legion Auxiliary thanks you for your service! On Nov. 10,
National Headquarters hosted a luncheon for veterans from HVAF Inc., Helping Homeless Veterans And Families, an Indianapolis-based
organization dedicated to helping local area homeless veterans and their families. Pictured are the veterans who attended
along with National Vice President Carlene Ashworth and National Headquarters staff. The veterans were given U.S. flags for
display at their various campuses as well as gift bags containing stamps and toiletry items.
On Veterans
Day, Applebee's restaurants will be treating veterans to a free signature entree. On Monday, Nov. 16, between 5-9pm, Golden Corral will provide a free dinner for veterans. Check out benefits that local restaurants in your area may offer on Veterans Day.
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Canes
Donated to U.S. Military Veterans
A national program will provide 25,000 canes free of charge to
members of the United States Armed Forces in need of mobility assistance to honor them for their incredible contributions
to our country. The program "Hugo Salutes Our Veterans" will be launched on Veterans Day and will provide Hugo®
Folding Canes at all Sam's Club locations nationwide while supplies last. Sam's Club Membership is not required. Veterans
who receive a cane also will get a free One-Day Sam's Club Pass. Proof of U.S. military service may be required in order to
be eligible.
AMG Medical Inc., headquartered in Alpharetta, Ga., first launched the veterans program in 2007, giving
away 5,000 canes. The program was to honor the parents and relatives of its employees who served in the U.S. military and
to give back to those who graciously gave so much to America. Click here for additional information about The Hugo Salutes Our Veterans program.
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Is
Your Post or Unit a Legiontown?
 Legiontown is our town. It is your town. It is America's town. The "Legiontown" designation occurs where Legion
Family members dedicate themselves to a cause greater than themselves. Thousands of Legiontowns in the United States and overseas
provide service to our troops, young people, communities and veterans. Found here are just some of their stories. Help us
make this Legiontown, USA, Web site complete. Please create an account and submit a story and photo of your post, squadron or unit explaining why it deserves
to be called a "Legiontown."
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Holiday
Shipping Information at USPS.com The United States Postal Service Web site is a useful tool for individuals
and Auxiliary units sending care packages to overseas service members during the holiday season. Visit USPS.com for information
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Holiday
Wreaths Honor Veterans  Wreaths Across America, a recipient of the Auxiliary's Public Spirit Award in 2009, has designed a special wreath for the
holidays. Handmade in Maine, the Let Freedom Ring wreath is 24 inches in diameter with more than 4 pounds of freshly harvested balsam and decorated with berries, pinecones and reindeer
moss topped with a festive red bow, three bells and two small American flags. One hundred percent of this special wreath's
profits support two organizations: Wreaths Across America, whose mission is to place as many wreaths as possible on veterans'
graves during the holiday season, and The Murray Grey Foundation which helps military families in time of need.
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National Family
Week is Nov. 22-28  As we gather to give thanks, let's celebrate healthy families and communities during the annual National Family Week. Organized by the Alliance for Children and Families, National Family Week is a wonderful time to build connections that support
and strengthen families year-round.
Not sure how to get started? Some suggestions:
- Encourage
your community to participate in local National Family Week events.
- Conduct an awareness campaign on behalf
of National Family Week.
- Present a National Family Week Advocacy Award at a special meeting to an individual who
has worked to strengthen the lives of children and families. Launch a policy platform or announce a family-strengthening initiative
during National Family Week.
- Work with officials at all levels of government to support initiatives that position
families to succeed.
- Make a public commitment to take action in support of policies that better the lives of vulnerable
children and families.
- Hold a military family appreciation event to encourage and offer support for military families.
- Write a letter to the editor.
- Include a statement on your Web site.
For
additional information and family resources, visit the Alliance for Children and Families or download the National Family Week brochure from The American Legion.
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THUNDERING THIRD DISTRICT NEWSLETTER DEPARTMENT
OF OHIO Yes, I really do feel that way. Desiree Stoy, Ohio’s own National President conducted
the conven-tion with dignity and poise rarely seen under such pressure. With so many amendments to be brought to the floor,
discussed and voted on, Desi held her cool at all times. The convention moved along smoothly and stayed on course. Only installation
was held the last day as planned. Ohio had 40 delegates, 41 alternates and 12
visitors registered. We (Ohio) won a National Merito-rius Achievement Award - the U.S. ―Udie‖ Grant Legacy Award
for our work in the Child Welfare Program and Department 2nd Vice Linda Close won a National Award for Public Relations. Unit
214, District 9, Martha Setlock won the National Presidents Award for Excellence for their work in Education, Children &
Youth, Public Relations, National Security and Community Service. The Third District, Unit 776 Madie Tillman won the Central
Division Outstanding Unit Award for her Legislative Program. The amendment to increase dues was defeated. Also the resolution
to allow members to become VIMS and make time payments was defeated but it was recognized as being needed and if resubmitted
should pass next year. National is in the process of upgraded their com-puter equipment and programs and should be ready to
handle the record keeping by then. NATIONAL CONVENTION HUGE SUCCESS! Volume 2, Issue 1 Viola Williams, President
and Editor September—October 2009 Our District Fall Conference will be held at Post 286, October
10th. Registration starts at 9 AM with coffee and pastries provided. The meeting will start at 10 AM. Lunch will be served
for $5.00. Please send or phone your reservations so they have an idea how many to prepare for. Call Patti Gorman at 409-9324.
DISTRICT
FALL CONFERENCE The purpose of this conference is for District Chairmen to report on information received
at School of Instruction and answer any questions you might have about the programs. We
will also hear from National Convention Delegates. Our guest speaker will be
Viola Grzybowski, Department 2nd Vice President. MEMBERSHIP STANDING I am proud to announce that the Third District has been in FIRST place in the standings 2 out of the first
5 reports. On September 10th we were in 1st place at 12.966% of goal. On Sep 24th we dropped to 12th place with 28.783%. I
know this happens early in the year but we were NEVER in first place last year! If we never make it again, at least we were
there twice! Let’s do it again—and stay there! Let’s Get HOT!
HOT! HOT! FOR MEMBERSHIP! INSIDE THIS ISSUE Announcement-Unit
487 3 Auxiliary Gift Shop 3 Bonding
3 Calendar 5 Constitution, Bylaws
5 Department Convention 2 Department
President’s Theme 3 District After Christmas Party 4 District Officers, Chairmen & Hospital representative 4 Membership
1&3 Membership Pins 3 PAGE 2 SEP—OCT 2009 THUNDERING THIRD DISTRICT
NEWSLETTER VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1 DEPARTMENT CONVENTION The
Department Convention went very smoothly this year also. District 3 had 53 delegates, dele-gates-at-large, alternates and
visitors. Martha Lee Thatcher was elected President and Linda Close 1st Vice President. We had an election between Karen Peel
and Viola Grzybowski and while close, Viola Grzybowski was elected 2nd Vice President. Your District President was honored
to sing the National Anthem during opening ceremonies. The District won quite a few awards. Best
All Around Americanism Program awards went to Buckeye Unit 174, 2nd Place Group II; Gen-eral Daniel ―Chappie‖
James Unit 776, 1st Place Group III; Kettering Unit 598, 1st Place Group V. Best
Green Report in Community Service: General Daniel James Unit 776, 1st Place Group III; Ket-tering Unit 598, 1st Place Group
V and a certificate of Merit for outstanding contribution to Osgood Unit 588, 2nd Place Group I. Unit 526 Dignam-Whitmore, Fairborn received recognition on the floor for their use of Music at Auxiliary
meetings and activities and Certificates of Merit were awarded Kettering Unit 598 for Best Green Report in District 3 and
Unit 526, Refugia Bowen, 2nd Place for Best Narrative. Best Green Report for
Children & Youth went to Dignam-Whitmore Unit 526, 1st Place Group IV. Best
Green Report VA&R went to Irma Arling, Osgood Unit 588, 1st Place Group I and Karen Bai-ley, Tony Stein Unit 619, 1st
Place Group II. Best Report for Field Service went to Kettering Unit 598, 3rd Place Group V. Best Green Report for District 3 for work in the legislative Program awarded to Madie Tillman, Unit 776.
She and Susan Masten, Unit 526 were awarded a Certificate of Merit for their ―Correspondence to Legislators Report.‖
Three members, Harriet Cuyman, Unit 619, Ruth Brinkel, Unit 586 and Betty Kehrle Unit 165 received Dept President Cyndi Underwood’s
award for ―Making Homeless Veterans and Homeless Teens Part of the Legislative Program.‖ History Program: Great Green Report certificate went to Units 174 and 435; Certificate for submit-ting a
history went to Unit 286, Anthea Wilson, Unit 526 Marvalyn Steggemann, and Unit 588 Diana Bohman. Diana also received a certificate
for submitting a scrapbook. Belva Miller, Unit 619 re-ceived a certificate for her veteran interview. National Security Program work garnered Certificates of Merit for Kettering Unit 598 and Beaver-creek Memorial
Unit 763. Education: Outstanding Report Certificates were awarded Rhonda Hunter,
Unit 598 and Vera Hill, Unit 776. Unit 165 received a Certificate of Appreciation
for their contribution to the Buckeye Girls State Endowment Fund. Public Relations:
Frank E. Robinson Unit 586 received a Certificate of Merit for 1st Place in Dis-trict 3. The Chairman Patti Sprecher also
won a Certificate of Merit for 3d Place Group IV for Best Green Report for Poppy. Vera
Hill, Unit 776 received a Certificate of Merit for her outstanding leadership materials and program. Wonderful Ohio Women Certificate: Certificate to District President with most entrants—District 3 Second
Place with 16. And last but not least—President’s Citations of Merit
were awarded to Unit 435 Versailles, Unit 643 Bradford Memorial, Unit 763 Beavercreek and to Unit 776 General Daniel ―Chappie‖
James. These were awarded to the Units in each District who 1. Achieved Membership Goal by May 31 2. Submit-ted at least one
report in each of the four major programs 3. Submitted at least one report to the Chaplain, Historian, Legislate and National
Security Chairmen 4. Purchased small poppies by De-cember 31 and submitted a Poppy report and 5. Paid their bonding fee for
2009 by May 1, 2009. I hope I haven’t missed anything. If so, I apologize. Convention
is in Toledo in 2010. Let’s get some more. MEMBERSHIP Message
from Department 1st Vice Linda Close ALL ABOARD is the National Membership
theme this year and Ohio needs to get on track. That’s why I’m inviting all of you to hop aboard the ―Ohio
Express‖ and get ready to build our membership in a ―hot, hot‖ way. This
year each District will be striving to get ―hotter‖ as the year goes on. Everyone starts out as a mild banana
pepper, then as membership grows you change into a jalapeno, then
a cayenne,
on to a chili, and those with the highest membership will be placed into the
―Hot‖ category of ha-baneros. Our theme this year is ―Ohio
is Hot, Hot, Hot on Membership," and that is just what we have to be to reach our National
Goal. DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT’S THEME 2009—2010 Martha’s theme is "Communication
is Key" and her message in brief is: "It is a critical time for our
organization and I truly believe that any problem can be solved if we are willing to sit down and talk about it; there are
many ways to communicate and all of them involve an exchange of ideas. Being open to suggestion and willing to try new methods
is just as important as communicating from the top down." Her special project is the (soon to be built) Fisher House
at Cleveland Wade Park. She also said, "Again, thank you for your support and for the opportunity to represent the wonderful
women of Ohio. Let’s support each other, have friendly competition, communicate and have a fun, informative year. Remember,
women love to talk…..let’s communicate!" VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1 THUNDERING THIRD DISTRICT NEWSLETTER SEP—OCT
2009 PAGE 3 Target Dates for 2009—2010 Target
#1 55% September 28, 2009 Target #2 65% October 26, 2009 Target #3 75% December 21, 2009 Target #4 85% March 29, 2010
Target #5 100% June 18, 2010 #4
UNIT with the BEST UNIT PLAN to in- crease membership (write in fewer than 500 words) $50 at Mid-Winter #5 UNIT with the highest percentage over GOAL by May 28, 2010—$100 (at Depart- ment Convention) #6 FIRST DISTRICT at GOAL by May 28, 2010—$100 (given at Department Conven- tion) #7 UNIT who is GOAL or above by May 28, 2010— three Units $50 each (drawn at De- partment Convention)
#8 UNIT with 95% or more renewals between Dec 31, 2009 and May 28, 2010—$50
(drawn at Department Convention) #9 UNIT with greatest increase of Junior members
from March 31, 2009 to March 31, 2010—$100 (at Dept Junior Convention) MEMBERSHIP
INCENTIVES #1 DISTRICT at 50% membership or more by Sep 18, 2009—a ―hot‖
fiesta with me at School of Instructions #2 UNIT with 95% or more renewals by
Dec 31, 2009 two Units $50 ea (drawn at Mid-Winter #3 UNITS at GOAL or above
by Dec 31—$100 to two Units (drawn at Mid- Winter) DISTRICT OFFICERS, CHAIRMEN & HOSPITAL REPRESEN-TATIVES
2009—2010 PRESIDENT
VIOLA WILLIAMS 6425 Tipp Elizabeth Rd Troy OH 45373—Phone: 937-667-4169
Cell: 937-572-6142 Email: vi-donwilliams@hotmail.com AMERICANISM CHAIRMAN BETTY KESSLER, 3295 Keith Drive, Tipp City OH 45371, Phone: 937-335-4074 CHILDREN
& YOUTH CHAIRMAN SHARON DOTTERER, 1014 Stoneybrook Tr., Fair-born OH 45324
Phone: 937-879-2275 COMMUNITY SERVICE CHAIRMAN ROBIN COOPER 901 W High St, Piqua OH 45356 Phone: 937-773-0165, Email: the coop1420@juno.com JUNIOR ACTIVITIES CHAIRMAN VERA HILL, 2521 Amble Way, Dayton
OH 45424 Phone: 937-369-2971 VA&R CHAIRMAN KANDY HICKS 414 E Third St, Springfield OH 45503 Phone: 937-390-3140 UD&R
CHAIRMAN CAROL T. ROBINSON 8483 Woodgrove Dr, Center-ville OH 45458 Phone: 937-436-1983
SECRETARY SUSAN MASTEN 419 Young
Dr, Fairborn OH 45324 Phone: 947-878-8343 SGT-AT-ARMS DOROTHY OVERBEY 703 Shoshoni Way, Tipp City OH 45371 Phone: 937-667-2780 DAYTON
VAMC CHIEF REPRESENTATIVE CAROL KELLY 6401 Seton Hill, Dayton OH 45459 Phone:
937-439-1442 Email: wakelly101@woh.rr.com DAYTON VAMC DEPUTY REPRESENTATIVE
OLA MATTHEWS 192 Orinoco St Riverside OH 45431 Champaign County UD&R Member: Nancy Wasserman, 3670 Abby Lane, Mechanicsburg OH 43044 Phone: 937-834-3293
Darke County UD&R Member: Alice Marker, 747 Primrose Dr, Greenville OH 45331
Phone 937-548-5186 Greene & Montgomery Counties UD&R Member: Connie
Dunlevy, 40 Circle Drive, Fairborn OH 45324 Phone 937-270-2863 Miami & Preble
Counties UD&R Member: Ruth Brinkel, 853 Heather Ct., Vandalia OH 45377 Phone: 937-626-7468 DISTRICT AFTER CHRISTMAS PARTY December 27th, 2009 We will need volunteers and donations for the After-Christmas Party. Please send your donations to Ruth Brinkel,
treasurer, Past District Presidents, earmarked for the After-Christmas Party. Thanks for your continued support. Volunteers
should arrive by 10 AM to set up the room and get ready to serve by 12 noon. AUXILIARY
GIFT SHOP The Gift shop at the VAMC will be held on December 10th. Volunteers
should arrive by 8 AM. Carol Kelly and Ola Matthews are shopping now for gifts for the Veterans. Get your donations in soon.
Please send checks to Department earmarked for the Dayton VA Auxiliary Gift Shop. BONDING
Has your Unit paid your bonding fee for 2009? It should have been paid in May.
If you haven’t, please do so immediately. Bonding fees for all Units are required to be paid. If you don’t pay
yours, Department still has to pay it for you. This is not fair to the Units who do pay their fees. There are some Units who
have not paid in past years. I will be sending these Units a letter re-questing they pay their back bonding fees. We are now
bonded at $10,000. More info on this will be coming from Department. MEMBERSHIP
PINS I have membership pins like the little engine on Page 3 for sale for $3.00.
They will be at the Past District President’s table at the Fall Conference. ANNOUNCEMENT
West Milton Unit 487 has asked me to announce that they dishes with the American
Legion Auxil-iary emblem on them for sale. There are 75 pieces and they also have silverware and steak knives. Their Post
is downsizing and these are no longer needed. The dishes are heavy china and have W.C.Bunting, Belleview, OH on the back.
MADE IN THE USA—HOORAH! If anyone is interested please call Ruth Strack, Unit President at 937-836-6336 for more info.
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5 SEP—OCT 2009 THUNDERING THIRD DISTRICT VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1 CONSTITUTION, BYLAWS AND STANDING
RULES If your documents are five years old or older, now is the time to bring
them up to date. The new Department Chair-man is Susan Masten. Her address is in the list of Third District Chairmen and Officers
on page 4 of this newsletter. They need to be in early enough in the year so that she has time to review, get any corrections
necessary by mail with the Unit and get them done before the administrative year is over. 2009—2010 Calendar OCTOBER 2 Third Distr Golf Outing Sugar Isle, New Carlisle 8 AM Registration, 9 AM Tee Off 10 Third Distr Auxiliary Fall Conference Reg 9 AM; Mtg 10 AM Unit 286, New Carlisle 12
Columbus Day 17 Department Commander’s Homecoming, Cincinnati 24 Dept Chapeau Homecoming Streetsboro, Post 685 25 District
S.A.L. Conference 2 PM TBA NOVEMBER 2
Buckeye Messenger Articles Deadline 2—6 A&G Testing 7 Department President Martha Thatcher’s Homecom ing Post 221, Massillon 11
Veterans Day 26 Thanksgiving DECEMBER 10 Third District Auxiliary Gift Shop, Bldg 305, Volunteers 8 AM; Open 9AM 16
Legion Gift Wrap, Kettering Post 598, 7:30 PM 25 Christmas 25
Legion Gift Distribution 7—8 AM Coffee Donuts; Pass Out Gifts 8 AM 27
Third Dist Aux After-Christmas Party, 10 AM Pre pare, 12 Noon Serve, Bldg 305, Dayton VAMC JANUARY
1 New Year’s Day 9-10
District Bowling Tournament Springfield 15-16 Department Mid-Winter Conference
Marriott Air- port Hotel 15 Leadership Workshop 1000 AM Marriott 16—17 Legion Mid-Winter Conference—Ramada Conference Center– Columbus 18
Martin Luther King Day 24 Third Dist Legion Winter Conference, Post 165, Miamisburg Reg
12 Noon, Meeting 1 PM 30 Third Dist Aux Mid-Winter Roundtable Unit 140 Greenville,
1 PM Reg; 2 PM Mtg 31 S.A.L. Meeting TBA FEBRUARY
1 Buckeye Messenger Articles Deadline 14
Valentine’s Day 15 President’s Day MARCH
17 St Patrick’s Day 21 Dist Legion Spring Conference Reg 12 Noon Mtg 1PM
Post 526 Fairborn APRIL 4 Easter 18
Distr Auxiliary Spring Roundtable, Unit 165 Miamisburg 1 PM Reg; Mtg 2 PM 24
Distr Aux Spring Fling, Bldg 305 VAMC, 10 AM Prepare;12 Noon Serve 25 Distr
S.A.L. Convention TBA MAY 3 Buckeye
Messenger Articles Deadline 9 Mother’s Day 15
Armed Forces Day 15 Department Junior Convention 23
Distr Legion Convention, Post 184 Piqua Reg 9 AM; Meet- ing 10 AM 28 Avenue
of Flags, Dayton VA 9 AM 29 Memorial Day Celebrated, Grave Decoration at Dayton VA 31 Traditional Memorial Day JUNE 5 Distr Aux Summer Convention, Post 586, Tipp City, Reg 9 AM; Meeting 10 AM 12-20 Buckeye Boys State 13-20 Buckeye Girls State 14 Flag Day, Flag Disposal Ceremonies at New Carlisle and Troy Posts 20
Father’s Day 24-27 Department Convention, Crown Plaza, Toledo JULY 25 Distr Aux Ice Cream Social, Dayton VAMC Bldg 305 Meet
at 1 PM; Distribute Ice Cream 2 PM AUGUST 27
to Sep 2 National Convention—Milwaukee, Wisconsin THUNDERING THIRD DISTRICT NEWSLETTER
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY VIOLA
WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT 6425 Tipp Elizabeth Rd Troy
OH 45373
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