Ladies Auxiliary

OFFICERS FOR 2023-24

President, Dianne Macklin

1st Vice Commander, Jasmine Johnson

2nd Vice Commander, Ellie Breeden

3rd Vice Commander, Marie Bradford

Treasurer, Doris Tolbert

Secretary, Jan Fitzwater

Sgt at Arms, Nit Hujo

SEC,  Dianne Fillyaw 

Alt SEC, Denise Weaver

Scholarship. Ellie Breeden

Chaplain, Jeannette Tremaine

Americanism, Renee Brietzke

 Our Post 2298 Ladies Auxiliary is reputed to be one of the best in the AMVETS organization.  That is a result of the dedicated efforts of the Ladies in supporting our many AMVETS functions.  They are very active in serving in the community, hosting fund raisers, and much much more.  Over the years, they were a significant factor in the growth of our organization and continue to support the organization in every endeavor.  We welcome all eligible ladies to come and join our organization and help us take care of our veterans!
 

To be eligible for membership in AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary one must be:

• Related to a member of AMVETS. 
• Related to a deceased veteran who could have been eligible for membership in AMVETS. 
• A female veteran. 

The specific relationships are:   

Wife regardless of age 

Mother regardless of age 

Grandmother regardless of age

AND   

Daughter, NOT LESS than 18 years of age 

Sister, NOT LESS than 18 years of age 

Granddaughter, NOT LESS than 18 years of age

The specific relationships to a deceased veteran, who would have been eligible for membership in AMVETS are:   

Wife regardless of age 

Mother regardless of age 

Grandmother regardless of age

AND   

Daughter, NOT LESS than 18 years of age 

Sister, NOT LESS than 18 years of age 

Granddaughter, NOT LESS than 18 years of age

THE TERM MOTHER shall be construed so as to include any female member of the family, of or any female guardian of such person or deceased veteran who has exercised or is exercising the care and responsibility for the rearing of such person or deceased veteran. 

THE TERM "DAUGHTER" for a stepdaughter must have been a dependent of an AMVET or deceased veteran prior to attaining 18 years of age.

Eligibility of a Female Veteran

Eligibility of a female veteran for membership in the Auxiliary can be met in two ways: 

She can be a member of AMVETS      Ladies Auxiliary if she meets the requirements of regular membership set forth above. 

OR

If she cannot meet the regular requirements for membership in AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary or if she  chooses to join AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary on her own right as a veteran then  she must: 

Be an AMVET as defined in Article IV, Membership, Section 1 of the AMVETS Constitution. 

AND

Maintain her AMVETS membership. 

Refer to AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Constitution, Article IV Membership & Dues Section I and/or AMVETS Constitution, Article XV Auxiliary, Section 2 [a].

No person who is a member of, or who advocates the principles of any organization believing in, or working for the overthrow of the United States Government by force, and no person who refuses to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States shall be privileged to become or continue to be a member of this organization.

Any member who has been duly recognized as a member of the Auxiliary under the provisions of Article IV, Section 1 of the Constitution shall be allowed to remain a member of the Auxiliary so long as she remains a member in good standing.