2012 Spring Conference Update
On March 16 th six sisters / Officers, President Lonnie Dimon, Sr. Vice President Connie Gonseth, Jr. Vice President Judy Greenway, Treasurer Valerie Crouse, Secretary Janice Gregory and Chaplain Mary Reeser traveled to the beautiful city of Corning to attend the NY State VFW Spring Conference. This year an added treat was on Friday afternoon as we did a tour of the Corning Glass Works and actually watched the making of a beautiful vase being blown. We did a guided tour of the facility and saw many breathtaking, fascinating pieces of art from various glass artists.
On Friday Evening a “Hearts for Heroes Buddy Poppy Fashionista” followed the Council of Administration Meeting. Auxiliary sisters from all the Auxiliaries across NY State who are the Veteran and Family Support Chairman were asked to create a unique fashion item or items to be modeled with our lovely buddy poppy. Prizes were awarded for three categories: Most Creative, Most Fanciful and Most Stylish.
Chaplain and Chairman, Mary Reeser , designed a Southern Belle Outfit that consisted of a Sun Dress, Shawl, Wide Brim Hat, Purse, Shoes, Fan, Bracelet, Necklace and Earrings. 1200 Buddy Poppy’s were used for this project and the outfit won Most Stylish.
On Saturday Cancer Chairman and our President , Lonnie Dimon took part in a Rodeo Round Up for Cancer. She was so adorable all dressed up as a cowgirl and had an obstacle course that she had to maneuver. Was great fun watching the sisters compete in the Rodeo for Cancer. Lonnie worked hard to get several sponsors and raised $300 for the Cancer Program. The overall NY State Goal this year was set for $100,000. This money is used for research as well as cancer grants for any of our NY State Sisters who are stricken with cancer.
