VFW POST 9408 officers

LA -VFW Post 9408 Leland NC

Honoring the dead, by helping the living

Sisters...

Welcome to VFW Post #9408's Ladies Auxiliary. The Ladies Auxiliary was formed in 1934 for assist

the Veterans of Foreign Wars meet the needs of their fellow veterans and those who serve during times

of conflict. In 2006 we organized and joined their fight. Our mission as the Ladies Auxiliary is ensure

the needs of those who defend our country and protect the freedom they and those before them gave so

much for are met. We take an oath to promote patriotism, to assist our communities and neighbors

remember how blessed we are to be Americans and ensure our "boots on the ground" know that we

support them and their families.

Are you the sister, wife, mother, grandmother, (steps/adopted/half) of a qualified veteran...we'd love

to have you join us. The leadership and membership of this Post is young and we have a lot of

fun while meeting the challenges of our mission. Please joins us in this opportunity to be involved

in something greater than ourselves. You may be surprised by the rewards that await you.

Contact Alice Corl, President at 655-1906 or corl13@2kihiway.net

Queen for a Day raffle winner....Kathy Neidrauer

Oh...and did we mention.....we need your

What's coming up....

Our adopted National Guard unit, the beloved 1-120th... held their departing

ceremony on November 16,2008. They're away at training now and will redeploy to Iraq. We're kicking off the

spring/summer care package drive and me need to be able meet the needs of their families. The needs can run the

gamut from expenses to social services. Call Alice Corl today to see what YOU can do....655-1906. YOU CAN COUNT ON ME

Do you know someone who has or works in a restaurant...One of our projects

is with Carolina Canines...inmates at Ft Bragg are training dogs to assist our disables veterans and have to spend up

to two weeks here to train with their new dogs. The travel expenses aren't covered. How can we help? Ask them to

supply gift certificates....from fast food to fine dining. Southern hospitality at its best

...Oops...almost forgot....the kitchen needs some elbow grease and organization...well, it also needs plates,

and real silverware, and a good can opener and...well...it's a long list...don't let is scare you....

How do you eat an elephant? ...one bite at a time.....

Please call Alice Corl at 655-1906 or corl13@2kihiway.net or Susan Seltzer at 297.8765 for details on

any of these activities....don't dally...things to do, people to see and places to go....

What we've been doing...

Raised the funds and shopped for the children of the 1-120th with Tom Russell,

Their Family Readiness Coordinator and founder of Step Up for Soldiers!

With the help of Brunswick Forest residents and UNCW over 80 care packages

went out to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan

Christmas party for Post members and Ashley House residents

Veterans' Day November 11th

Some of us were able to go to the mall with two past State Presidents, Clara McCrary and Deborah Crowder (two on the left)

We were able to spend time with Step Up for Soldiers and Carolina Canines (one of our projects to assist disables veterans)

Veteran's appreciation lunch November 9th

a President's work never done ... go Alice!

...what a great day...you did a fine job ladies!

Founder's Day 08

Al's Place BGB came by and picked for their vittles...had to cook on the

griddle so the LA contacted Frank and Rex at Home Depot and.....

...that won't happen again...Frank and Rex helping Jeff load a new gas grill on his truck

Your strength and dedication gets them through.....

Our heart-felt appreciation for your sacrifice

2008 - 2009 Officers:

President - Alice Corl Sr. Vice President - Theresa Rodriguez

Jr. Vice Pres. - Susan Seltzer Secretary - Renee Standaert

Treasurer - Kara Tucker Chaplain - Marcia Creech

Conductress - Dottie Chance Guard - Sally Crocker

The band helped us remind our community of the service of our "our boots on the ground"

at the 2007 Christmas festival...you missed seeing us all dancing...what a hoot!

and, of course, we are one heck of a buddy poppy team.....

Veterans Day 2007 ....a great time was had by all Special Thanks to Al's Place Blue Grass Bass

The "clean up crew" Everyone did a great job...thank you ladies

....a busy day at the 2007 Founders Day celebration....

The '07-'08 team Karen Bland, Maureen Waters, Renee Standaert, Deborah Crowder (LA-VFW NC President),

Susan Seltzer, Karen Rodriguez, Theresa Rodriguez, Kelly Hines, Amber Tryon......

.....just hanging around.....

Post Home: 1211 Village Rd., Leland, NC 28451

For further information please call Alice Corl at 655-1906 or email LAP