Dear Auxiliaries of the Department of New Mexico,

Here we are—it's August, and our year is already moving forward! Thank you for all you are doing to serve our veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.

This month, please make sure your Auxiliary bonds have been submitted. Completing this important responsibility helps keep our Auxiliaries in good standing and ensures a successful year ahead.

At the National Convention, many of our hardworking Department Chairmen and members who completed their reporting were recognized with awards. We thank you for your dedication and hard work. We look forward to the future and hope to see even more awards earned by the Department of New Mexico as we continue to report, serve, and work together.

I am also excited to continue traveling throughout our great state and hope to attend every Auxiliary meeting at each Post with an Auxiliary. I look forward to meeting with you, sharing ideas, and seeing the wonderful work you are doing in your communities.

If your Auxiliary has changed its regular meeting date, time, or location, please let me know so I don't miss the opportunity to visit. You can reach me at nmvfwamd1@gmail.com.

Thank you for your dedication, your hospitality, and your commitment to strengthening our Department. Together, we are truly Building a Bridge to Carry Us Together.

I look forward to seeing each of you soon!

With appreciation,

Michelle Dennison

Department President

VFW Auxiliary, Department of New Mexico