Please join the AmVets Ladies Auxiliary Post 2006 in a BAKELESS BAKE SALE.
You are invited to NOT bake a cake, pie, cookies, or brownies. You do NOT have to find the recipe. You do NOT have to shop for the ingredients. You do NOT have to mix. You do NOT have to cook. You do NOT have to cut. You do NOT have to wrap. You do NOT have to wash dishes. You do NOT have to clean up your kitchen. You do NOT have to deliver the baked product. You do NOT have to stand in the heat/cold/rain to sell the baked product.
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Instead, please donate the dollar value of what you would have baked to the Auxiliary.
The Auxiliary raises money all year, and donations to our charities are made in April each year. For a complete list of the charities we support, please see the financial report on our board at the Post.
We have five main areas of fundraising:
- Americanism – Includes care boxes shipped to our active duty military members; support for veterans such as Ashley’s House and the state veteran’s homes
- Child Welfare – Includes school supplies, clothing and Christmas gifts for needy children and those who are serviced by The Haven women’s shelter; Support of the John Tracy Center for the deaf in Orlando and Make A Wish Foundation
- Community Service – Includes Leesburg Food Pantry, food baskets for the holidays, the Ronald McDonald House
- Hospital Fund – Includes donations to St. Jude’s
- Scholarship – Includes local scholarships plus state and national
How you can help power our mission:
- Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.
- Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.
- Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too. The Auxiliary raises money through lunch and dinner on Saturdays. Cooks and kitchen help are always appreciated.
Thank you for supporting our mission, your impact is invaluable.
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The Auxiliary has taken over the kitchen for Saturday sliders. Stop by from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and grab lunch. For the month of September, all proceeds from the food served up by the Auxiliary will be donated to one of our members and Post bartender Kat, who was injured in a motorcycle accident in August. She will be out of work for a couple of months.
The membership will be voting on the distribution of money raised in the past year at its April meeting, April 1, 4:30 p.m. All members are strongly encouraged to attend. You must sign in to vote – bring your membership card.
At this meeting we will also be accepting nominations of officers for the coming year. Final nominations and voting takes place at the May meeting – May 6. Please consider volunteering for an office.
We elect:
- President
- 1st Vice (Membership)
- 2nd Vice (Child Welfare)
- 3 Vice (Community Service)
- Treasurer
- Secretary
The next membership meeting is Monday, Dec. 4, at 4:30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend. Meetings are quick – less than 1 hour. Help us plan activities over the next several months, and get updated on what we’ve been doing.
Ladies, it’s time to renew your membership for 2024, if you haven’t already. Dues are still $35. Stop by the post or mail your renewal to the Post: Auxiliary Membership, Auxiliary Post 2006, 500 N Canal St., Leesburg, FL 34748.
The next monthly members meeting is Monday, Oct. 2, at 4:30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend. Bring your membership card – you will need it to be able to participate.
The Post will resume serving lunch next week, with Ellie in the kitchen. Come hungry for a great meal at a great price. Served 11-2, starting Sept. 12.
The April members meeting will have a full agenda, most notably the nominations of officers and the distribution of money raised over the past year.
Please join us on Monday, April 3, at 4:30 p.m. Bring your membership card. You will need to sign into the meeting. Only current members may vote.
If you’ve ever considered getting more involved, we welcome all nominations for offices.
We will be holding open nominations for:
- President
- 1st Vice President – Membership
- 2nd Vice President – Child Welfare
- 3rd Vice President – Community Service
- Treasurer
- Secretary
Elections will take place on Monday, May 1.
Distribution of money raised in the past year will also be conducted at this meeting. The committee chairs will make motions for the distribution of available money in their accounts. Membership votes on the motions.
Ladies, dues were due Dec. 31. If you have not renewed yet please do so immediately. If you do not renew in a timely manner your key card and gaming numbers will be shut off (as of Jan. 31). Also, if you do not renew this month you will have to reapply as a new member. Stop by the Post today to renew. You may also renew by downloading this form, completing it and sending it along with your $35 check to the Post: AmVets Post 2006, Attn: Auxiliary Membership, 500 N Canal St., Leesburg, FL 34748
PASTA DINNERS
Chef Gary Leap is offering a special menu on Feb. 13 & 20. He will have a Pasta Dinner offering a variety of pastas and sauces. You pick your desired sauce, meat and type of pasta, and he will makes it in front you. So many choices!
DJ BINGO
The AmVets is hosting a new game on Saturdays – DJ Bingo. This free event is a lot of fun – 40-second music clips are played. Mark the song off on your card. Get the pattern they are looking for, win a gift certificate for food or drink at the Post. There are 4 rounds. Round 4 also offers a jackpot. It starts at $25, and goes up each week if no one wins. The jackpot as of Feb. 4 was over $100.
Dinner is served from 5-7, and the game starts at 6 p.m.
