The Shadow
HARRISONBURG, Va. (VR) – The VFW Auxiliary’s Department of Virginia Convention held June 18-22 saw Curtis A Smith VFW Post 1033 rewarded for all their efforts to support area veterans in every way possible.
New ideas and programs were presented to help fellow chapters grow and learn. Curtis A Smith VFW Post 1033 Auxiliary would like to thank all the Department officers and committee chairmen for all their support during the 2024-2025 year. A special thank you to President Dawn Kuhn who was always there to make sure we followed the proper procedures and Ellen Stoggsdill who always went above and beyond to keep us on the right track with Malta. We kept them busy. Also, thank you to Kathy Voss, District 6 President, who provided leadership and guidance to help us be the best we could be.
The auxiliary membership was very dedicated to do all they could to support the veterans. Some of the things included going to the Salem VA hospital to play bingo and visiting local nursing homes with gift bags for special holidays. A special thanks to Amanda Burns, whose dance students from A-1 Studios went to these nursing homes to dance and bring smiles to their residents. The following is a list of the achievements that were received at the convention:
OUTSTANDING AUXILIARY 2024-2025
Top Historian presented to Marian Paxton
Outstanding Auxiliary 2024-2025 Hospital Program (This submission was sent to VFW Auxiliary National -Valentines for Veterans)
Thank You District 6 – Auxiliary 1033 presented to Marian Paxton for Supporting Youth Activities
Thank you District 6 – Auxiliary 1033 Outstanding Youth Activities Outstanding Participation Award VFW Auxiliary Buddy Poppy/National Home Program
Three-Star VFW Auxiliary Membership Recruiter to Marian Paxton
Scholarship Program – Our chapter had 3rd place winner in the Patriotic Arts 3-D
Dimensional Contest – thank you Eliza Bolen
Scholarship Program – First Place most reports in the Department
Outstanding Reporting for Americanism 2024-2025 Program Year Outreach Award – 2nd Place – Marian Paxton (The Woodlands partnership submission)
We invite veterans’ family members who are interested in being a part of this active auxiliary chapter to reach out to Marian Paxton for more information. 843-653-6098 or marianpaxton@gmail.com. Eligibility requirements have been changed to include Purple Heart recipients.
Thank you to all the community schools and organizations who helped us achieve this success.
We will continue to be the best we can be for our veterans.
