Bartlett VFW Auxiliary Coincidentally Meets on Same Day 20 Years Later
The Auxiliary of the Bartlett VFW Post #11018 met on Thursday, November 12, 2015. The purpose of this meeting was the annual audit of records by 19th District Officers, President Kathy Cumbee and Senior Vice President Louise Murray. As the day approached, members realized that this Auxiliary was chartered and officers installed by the same 19th District Officers, Kathy and Louise on the exact date 20 years prior, November 12, 1995! What a coincidence!
Amongst the contributions this Auxiliary makes are to the VFW National Home, Hines Hospital, Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton, PTSD and traumatic brain injury for veterans and Operation Support our Troops America. Toiletries are also collected for female veterans at Hines Hospital. Auxiliary members have shopped for Christmas presents for veterans (some disabled) and their families through Hanover and Wayne Townships.
Every November the members assist Bartlett VFW Post with the Annual Pasta Night, held at the Bartlett Fire Barn. Another successful Bake Sale was held this past Pasta Night, plus a raffle for a beautiful patriotic quilt was held. Local Girl Scout Troop #674 again provided baked goods. Other fundraisers held to provide assistance have been garage sales and annual Poppy Days.
There is a current fundraiser being held now through February 8 which anyone can assist with by just dining at Chili's! Please call one of these ladies to get more information on this and also regarding how you can otherwise help.
Bartlett Auxiliary VFW Post #11018 meets monthly. For details on membership or other questions, please contact Rochelle 630/373-0422 or Mary 630/289-4318. They would gladly share how you could assist veterans as well.