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Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association
July 2016 Edition www.la-fra.org
FROM THE DESK OF THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT
Auxiliary Members,
CONVENTION CALL
ATTENTION ALL UNITS
Pursuant to the requirements of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Fleet Reserve Association, the National President hereby calls the Annual Convention of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve ,Association, to be held
Jacksonville, Florida
October 11-16, 2016__Lexington Hotel & Conference Center
To convene at 9:00 a.m. for the following purposes
1) To hear Annual reports of National Officers and National Chairman,
2) To consider resolutions proposing amendments to the Constitution
and Bylaws, Standing rules, Rituals and General Policy.
3) To formulate plans for the Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Association.
4) To Elect National Officers for the ensuing year.
5) To entertain suggestions for the Good of the Order.
Attest:
National Executive Secretary ________Jean Smith_____________________
National President __Helen A Courneya_______________________ ______
Date ________July 1, 2016___________________________________ ____
I had the pleasure of being the installing officer for Unit 90 Bonanza, Las Vegas NV. They had seven new members being installed and they signed two more members after the meeting. Thank you to the Branch and Unit for their donations to my project “Warriors to Soulmate”.
National Delegate sheets have been disseminated and we would like to make sure that all the forms are turn in with signatures of the secretary and the president. Most importantly if you have no one attending the convention that
proxies and alternate proxies are designated so that your vote will be counted at convention. Regional Conventions delegate sheets are processed in the same way as the National delegate sheets.
Download from the LA FRA website if you do not have a copy of the Who, What, Where to send all national delegate forms.
National President Helen Courneya
PO Box 20512 Carson City, NV 89721-0512 (775) 882-9201
National Vice President Karen Snee
6512 Koziara Drive Burke VA 22016 (703) 569-8474
National Executive Secretary Jean Smith
2326 Shawn Drive Maryville, TN 37803 (865) 982-3306
National Financial Secretary Christina Murray
512 Hyde Park Road Norfolk, VA 23503-5514 (757) 588-6135
National Treasurer Bea Parco
P O Box 13157 Tempe, AZ 85284-9998 (602) 550-6690
MSA Pat Boudreaux Ladies Auxiliary FRA
P.O. Box 2086 Shingle Springs, CA 95682 (530) 677-3925
National Chaplain Vera Thomas
2929 Bobcat Ct. Gr. Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 291-1575
During the convention we will be asking for annual reports and if you are a chairman I would appreciate it very much that you start gathering the information for your report so that we will be able to move along smoothly during the convention.
Installations of officers are under way and I have been attending many installations. Congratulations to all the elected officers. We wish all much success in keeping your Unit viable into the future. I am so pleased that the Auxiliary has had some interest in signing up for the VAVS program. As they contact Rozena McVey or myself, we will continue to make sure that the VAVS program thrive once again.
Those Branches and Units hosting the annual regional conventions please send information to Units and Branches in a timely manner so that your convention will be well attended. I was informed that some Units do not understand the “Warrior to Soulmate” project and I would like everyone to understand I am not working with “Pairs” who have lead the way for the Chaplains to institute their programs in the VA’s. The Chaplains are striving to empower families and reunite them through counseling and retreats to bond and connect so that they will be able to move forward in their marriage and stabilize the family.
Our condolences to our members in the loss of their loved ones, may you fine peace. If you or a family member has been ill or lost a loved one, please accept our best wishes and condolences. Celebrating a Birthday – Happy Birthday! Wedding Anniversary – Congratulations! To All “Best Wishes” for continued good health.
I remain in,
Loyalty, Protection, and Service, Helen A Courneya, National President
Travel Schedule: Washington D.C. while in the area Unit visits.
In Loving Memory
We Pay Tribute to Our Departed Members
July 1 Mbrs REI New TI TO Resigned NonPmt Deceased Ineligible Other Active Mbrs
6621 29 99 35 35 02 136 19 05 0 6587
Carry LAFRA & FRA Applications with you at ALL times, we need to RECRUIT & RETAIN!!
Sandra Mihalcik
Unit 208
Member since
Sara F. Hiller
Mal
Member since 1980
Emma L. Wood
Mal
Member since 1983
Joyce M. Hickok
Unit 46
Member since 1991
Hildegard Johnson
Unit 126
Member since 1987
Paula Roberson
Unit 294
Member since 1994
Joyce A. Shrum
Unit 137
Member since
Anne W. Anderson
Unit 296
Member since 1990
July Birthdays
July Birthstone: Ruby
July Flower: Larkspur
Dates to Remember in July
July 4 ………… Independence Day July 17 ………… Nat’l Ice Cream Day July 24 ……….... Parents Day
MAY DONATIONS
2015-2016 NP Project LAFRA Scholarship NP Scholarship Pilgrimage Unit 175 Unit 11 Unit 93 Unit 175 Unit 269 Unit 216 Unit 358 Unit 11 Unit 93 Debbie Zavadil Unit 216 Unit 216 Unit 42 (Claire Payne) Unit 93
JUNE DONATIONS
2015-2016 NP Project LAFRA Scholarship Pilgrimage Unit 90 Unit 126 Unit 126 (for Pilgrimage 2017) Unit 126 Unit 156 Unit 156 Unit 293
PNP JIM EBLEN
PNP Jim Eblen has passed away. PNP Jim was NP 1995-1996 and his Auxiliary counterpart was PNP Carolyn Combs. Ruth has requested a “Celebration of Life” with the FRA Ritual at Branch 289, 659
Silver Strand Blvd., Imperial Beach, CA 91932 on Sunday 25 June 2016 at 1400. A small service and
interment at Miramar Nat’l Cemetery will follow at a later date when all the paperwork gets straightened out.
Cards can be sent to PNP Ruth at 2132 Ilex Ave., San Diego, CA 92154 New email is: [email protected] Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire Eblen family at this sad time.
ABOUT OUR MEMBERS
Just to let everyone know, Teresa Norton RPNC has had an accident and had surgery on her right leg and foot. They told her, that her leg will be placed in a hard cast in about 2 weeks, after the swelling goes down. She is in good spirits, and she is feeling okay. Teresa has a good support system and close friends, and they will be with her every step of the way. Chris Drew RVPNC is in touch with the Units and is making preparations in case she has to step into Teresa's shoes at the Regional Convention in August. If anyone needs to contact Chris, her number is 763-561-2017 and her email is [email protected]. Here is wishing each of you a wonderful year and much success. Thanks, Doris Fri
National Board Resolutions
10/25/15 #1) SUBJECT: Suspension of LAFRA Unit 120
Whereas: At National Convention of the 88th FRA and the 83rd LA FRA, held in Spokane, WA, the
FRA did vote to suspend the Charter of Branch 120, leaving Unit 120 with no Sponsor and in
violation of the C & BL of the LA FRA, and therefore be it further , RESOLVED: That the RPSW Claudia Goldner shall inform Unit 120 of their suspension and receive into her custody their Charter Vote: 12 Affirmative 1 No Response (East Coast)
01/20/16 #2) SUBJECT: THE APPOINTMENT OF PNP GAIL DOLOWAY AS INTERIM RVP OF
SOUTHWEST REGION
The National President upon reviewing the by-laws under Section 409 of the Southwest Region which reads:
In the event of a vacancy in the office of the Regional Vice President the Regional President shall
appoint a member in good standing to complete the unexpired term. This appointment shall be
immediately ratified by a YEA or NAY vote by all Units in the Southwest Region conducted by mail,
initiated within ten (10) calendar days of said appointment.
Southwest Regional President, Claudia Goldner has requested that the appointment of PNP Gail Doloway be
rescinded and the Southwest Region will appoint a member in good standing to complete the unexpired term.
We shall comply with this request, therefore NBR #2 2015-2016 is rescinded.
CONTINUE NATIONAL BOARD RESOLUTIONS 01/20/16 #3) SUBJECT: The appointment of Sharon Holloway as RVP Northwest.
WHEREAS, The Regional Vice President of the Northwest Renee Shaw has submitted her resignation; and
WHEREAS, The NBOD may appoint a substitute to fill the temporary vacancy, with allowance and/or travel expense, as NBOD considers appropriate, but not to exceed the allowance and/or travel expense of the position; therefore be it,
RESOLVED, That the NBOD authorize the appointment of Sharon Holloway PRP to fill the Office of Regional Vice President Northwest and Sharon has requested not to move up to Regional President.
Vote: 11 Affirmative 2 No Response (East Coast Region and South Central Region)
02/08/16 #4) SUBJECT; The Suspension of Unit 62 NBR #4 was found to be out of order and was discarded.
03/14/16 #5) SUBJECT: Request for payment of Airfare and Hotel expenses for the new National VAV’s
Representative Rozena McVey for her trip to the National VAV’s Committee Meeting in Albuquerque, NM.
Vote: 9 affirmative No Response (NT, EC, SC, and NW)
06/01/16 #6) SUBJECT: The West Coast Region LAFRA is requesting permission from the National
Board of Directors of the LAFRA to use the LAFRA Logo on a commemorative coin for resale at the WCR Convention.
Vote: 09 Affirmative 3 No Response (East Coast Region, Northeast/Neng and South Central Region)
Teresa Norton RP NC excused
4 Washington, DC 2 7
8 Vallejo 2 6
11 Lone Star 4 3
12 Chicago 5 2
14 Milwaukee 5 2
18 Seattle 2 5
20 Groton 2 6
21 Colo-Wyo Border 5 2
22 Pensacola 1 8
24 Annapolis 1 48
28 O-K-I 5 2
29 Bremerton 2 6
37 Portsmouth 5 1
40 Chesapeake 2 6
41 Roanoke 5 2
42 Quonset/Davisville 2 5
44 Columbia 4 3
46 Pearl Harbor 2 6
47 Jim Hunter-El Cajon 2 5
49 Denver Mile-Hi 5 2
53 Great Lakes 5 2
54 Indian Nations 5 2
59 Wyoming 4 3
60 Ocean View 1 12
61 Chula Vista 1 18
62 San Diego 5 2
66 South Shores 0 0
67 Capital City 3 3
70 Poway 1 10
74 Olongopo 4 3
83 San Narciso 4 2
84 San Diego 2 6
85 San Gabriel Valley 4 3
86 Millington 5 2
89 Atlanta 0 0
90 Bonanza 5 2
91 First Coast 1 19
92 New Orleans 5 1
93 Tom Vallee 2 5
94 Corpus Christi 1 8
97 Whidbey Island 2 5
101 Santa Clara Valley 2 6
102 Sunshine 5 2
105 Tri-State 4 3
110 Middle Tennessee 0 0
120 Oxnard( suspended no vote) 2 0
124 Lakehurst 2 5
126 West Jacksonville 1 8
127 Bicol Region 3 4
136 Viking 2 5
137 Sierra/Tahoe 3 4
147 B. Duke Woody 0 0
154 Baguio City 3 4
156 Pine Tree 5 2
159 Space City 5 2
161 MO-KAN 1 7
162 Nola 2 5
163 Valley of the Sun 3 4
170 Everette 2 5
175 Orange County 2 7
181 Navy Department 3 4
182 Triangle 4 3
183 Interlachen 3 4
185 Ogden, UT 5 2
187 Chattanooga Choo Choo 0 0
194 Knoxville 4 3
197 Modesto 5 2
201 Capital Area 4 3
202 Columbia 3 3
208 Camp Lejeune 3 4
210 Milton 1 9
215 J. J. Burke 0 0
216 Hawkeye 4 3
222 Slidell 5 2
226 Staten Island 5 3
227 Ozark 5 2
230 Sunrise 3 3
238 Central Wisconsin 5 2
244 Colorado West 0 0
247 Dagupan City 5 2
251 Twin Lakes Ozarks 5 2
257 Portsmouth 5 2
259 Cape Fear 5 2
261 Lemoore 2 6
267 Greater St. Louis 0 0
269 Low Country 1 17
274 High Sierra 3 4
275 Hangtown 3 4
282 Arkansas 5 2
287 Livermore 3 4
289 Imperial Beach 1 21
290 Atlantic Beach 1 14
291 Suncoast 5 2
293 Elizabeth City 4 3
294 Crossville TN 5 3
296 Mother Lode 4 3
302 Carson 3 4
315 Akom 5 2
324 Akron-Canton 5 2
327 Miami Valley 5 2
339 Albany 5 2
346 St. Andrews Bay 3 4
358 Paul Bunyan 5 2
367 San Miguel 5 2
371 Baton Rouge 5 2
382 Gem State 4 3
386 Wiregrass 0 0
TOTAL
476
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LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION 2326 Shawn Drive Maryville, TN 37803
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
NON-PROFIT ORG
US POSTAGE PAID
MARYVILLE,TN
PERMIT #17
REPORT OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS FOR TRIANGLE Date:____________________________ Name:_________________________________________________________________Member No:_______________ OLD ADDRESS Street:__________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP:___________________________________________________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS Street:__________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP:___________________________________________________________________________________
MAIL TO: JEAN SMITH NES, 2326 SHAWN DRIVE, MARYVILLE, TN 37803
