MI State Auxiliary Bulletin August 2024

MICHIGAN STATE AUXILIARY BULLETIN

AUGUST 2024

Greetings Sisters!

Hope everyone is having a great summer!

I have been busy this month. 4th of July weekend at the MEFRC was a blast! We took 3rd place in the golf cart parade and had so much fun. Thank you to everyone who put that weekend on.

The fundraiser at Davison was a huge success and we raised over $2,200 for my charity and another $206 in the “piggy bank!” I will be taking the bank with me on my travels, the club that has the most money in the “piggy bank” by May 1st, 2025, I will throw a pizza party for them. I will empty it after each visit and post the amount. All proceeds from the “piggy bank” will go to my charity, Rebecca’s Reason.

July 19th, Dennis and I had the honor of installing the new youth officers. These kids are amazing! They presented us with checks for our charities, shirts, hats and a bouquet of sunflowers.

Congratulations to McLain Tucker on becoming State Youth President, she was installed by her grandparents, Dave and Norma Wooster. It was an emotional moment for everyone. Her charity is the Epilepsy Foundation. Please consider donating to her charity and help support our youth.

July 27th, we attended receiver/compliance training at Mason Holt. Thank you Jeff and Dennis for putting this on. We are going to start utilizing some of you to help us get the Grand Auxiliary surveys done around the state. If you are interested in helping with this, please contact myself or the State secretary and watch for compliance training dates and please attend this class.

Please get your dates for fundraisers or other events to the State Secretary, so she can get it on our calendar before it fills up! Have a fun and safe summer and hope to see everyone soon!

Tina Shephard

State Madam President

You can support State Madam President Tina's charity, Rebecca's Reason online now!

CLICK HERE or scan the barcode to donate today!

REBECCA'S REASON

PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO BEREAVED FAMILIES SINCE 2016.

Families who have lost a child or received a life-limiting

diagnosis for a child face unimaginable challenges.

Our mission is to provide comfort and assistance to those who need it most.

For more information please visit:

https://www.rebeccasreason.org/

From the Desk of Julie Kassner

State Madam Secretary

Michigan State Auxiliary, F.O.E.

620 E. Slocum St.

Whitehall, MI 49461

Hello Sisters,

I hope all of you are enjoying your summer. I know I have been. I enjoyed volunteering for the kitchen for State Youth Camp at the M.E.F.R.C.

As you can see most of the compliance items are Insurance related, and most of those are because they probably haven’t received the new policies at Grand Aerie yet. Our concern now is Grand Aerie and State Per Capita Taxes. The following are the ones still haven’t paid the Grand Aerie.

Grand Aerie PCT

#3306 Norton Shores

#3544 Comins

#3619 St. Clair Shores

#3666 Fruitport

#3755 Manistique

#4091 Williamston

#4121 Gladwin

#4170 White Cloud

State Aerie PCT

#1010 Bay City

#1230 Pontiac

#1241 Alpena

#1825 Gaylord

#2250 Ypsilanti

#3306 Norton Shores

#3619 St. Clair Shores

#3646 West Branch

#3755 Manistique

#4091 Williamston

#4121 Secord Lake

#4170 White Cloud

#4310 Paw Paw

Sisters, please try to get these taken care of. You all have done a wonderful job with getting and staying in Compliance.

This past weekend we had a Training school for individuals who will be helping both the Aerie and Auxiliary with doing Grand Aerie/Auxiliary Surveys. So don’t be surprised if you have a new face at your meetings. They are there for us, getting these surveys completed for all our state Aeries and Auxiliaries.

Most of your current State Auxiliary officers will be heading out soon for the International Convention in New Orleans. We are looking forward to hearing and learning what is happening around the US and Canada.

Please make sure you read or post the bulletin so your members can know where the State Auxiliary will be and fundraisers going on for your State President Tina Shephard for her charity Rebecca’s Reason.

Again, I will be out of the office from August 3^rd through August 9^th, 2024. I will try to keep in contact during that time but please be patient and I will try to get back with you as quickly as possible during the International Convention. State Madam President Tina Shephard schedule is filling up fast so if you would like her at one of your events, please contact me by email or mail requesting her at your event or fundraiser. Thank you. Look forward to seeing you all on the Eagle Trail.

Fraternally,

Julie Kassner/Campbell

Michigan State F.O.E. Auxiliary Secretary

mistauxsec@gmail.com

231-740-8580

Greetings Sisters,

New fiscal year and new numbers to start us off. This month’s numbers are deceiving as we have way too many unpaid auxiliary members that will be dropped July 10th. I sincerely hope your membership committees are calling to encourage continued membership in our great organization.

As of June 30th, these are our membership numbers:

Count = 27,686

Net Gain = 300

Net Gain % = 1.1

Details of each auxiliary are on the membership statistics spreadsheet (next page).

I would like to recognize the top producers for 2023/2024. These auxiliaries and ladies were recognized at our state convention for their hard work and tremendous achievement.

Top 5 Auxiliary Net Gain

Petoskey #2462 – 16.52%
Rose Clair #2895 – 16.50%
Lake City #3884 – 16.36%
Hart #3167 – 15.01%
Beaverton (Albright Shores) #3655 – 15%

Top 5 Proposers

Amy Miedema, Grand Haven #925 – 68
Debbie Fulgham, Caseville #3690 – 66
Sally Kaszubowski, Millersburg #4482 - 32
Rochelle Machado, Clio #3609 – 29
Holly McGeshick, Vassar #2380 – 22

Top 3 Re-Enrollees

Port Huron #3702 -28
Grand Haven #925 – 19
Clio #3609 & Houghton Lake #3201 - 17

If you have any questions or concerns on membership, please feel free to contact me at 248-221-9592 or by email newmes1237@att.net

State Membership Chairman, Debbie Newman

In a world full of roses

Be a sunflower

Stand tall and find the light to grow our membership

Invitations & Events

2024-2025

August 5th thru August 9th, 2024 – International Convention at Riverside Hilton New Orleans, Louisiana

August 17th, 2024 – Fruitport #3666 Motorcycle Ride Fundraiser for State Madam’s Presidents charity Registration

11 am Kickstands up at noon $10.00 per person.

August 24th, 2024 – Eagles Riders will be having a State Presidents Poker Run at Jackson #612

Kickstands up at 11:00 a.m.

August 31st, 2024 - Fall Cash Bash at MEFRC

Sept. 7th, 2024 – Negaunee Auxiliary #1944 will be celebrating their 60th Anniversary all officers are invited

Sept. 14th, 2024 – President, Secretary, Treasurer & Auditor Schooling at Muskegon #668 More Info to follow

Sept. 14th, 2024 – Sturgis #1314 Puttin on the Hits – More information to follow

Sept. 21st, 2024 – Tina Shepherd’s Testimonial (Invitation only)

Oct. 5th, 2024 – Dennis Korn’s Testimonial (Invitation only)

Oct. 19th & 20th, 2024 - Great Lakes Regional Conference at Fond du Lac, WI #270 - More information to follow

Oct. 26th, 2024 – Membership Workshop at Williamston Aerie #4091 - More information to follow

Nov. 2nd, 2024 – East Central Regional Conference - More information to follow

Nov. 10th, 2024 – Flint 629 will be doing a fundraiser for Rebecca’s Reason from 1:00-6:00 p.m.

Nov. 16th, 2024 – Mt. Clemens will be hosting a Michigan State President’s Dinner – more information to follow

Do you have an anniversary, fundraiser or special event for our state coming up?

To have them added to Invitations, please contact Madam State Secretary Julie Kassner/Campbell PSMP:

mistauxsec@gmail.com or (231) 740-8580.

Michigan State Auxiliary Officers

2024 ~ 2025

Jr. Past Madam President - Dorthy Shattuck

State Madam President - Tina Shephard

State Madam President Elect - Tina Gueits

State Madam Vice President - Cynthia Fletcher

State Madam Chaplain - Brenda Galla

State Madam Secretary - Julie Kassner

State Madam Treasurer - Norma Wooster

State Madam Trustee - Deb Gagneau

State Madam Trustee - Val Timm

State Madam Trustee - China Ricket

State Madam Trustee - Debbie Goetterman

State Madam Trustee - Vickey Hoermann

State Madam Conductor - Marcia Knight

State Madam Inside Guard - Kathy Filipski

State Madam Outside Guard - Beth Rice

AUGUST 2024

August 11th

PSMP ~ Norma Jean Dayton

August 31st

State Madam Chaplain

Brenda Galla

Hello Sisters!

We are trying out a new format for our bulletin. This is a user friendly and easier way to access the bulletin. As it is on a web landing page, everyone will be able to see the complete bulletin without the need of adding any additional programs or apps. Some of the new features include direct links for emails, charity websites, and allows for content to be clearer and easier to read.

We will also be sending out the bulletin on the 1st of every month. This will create a more consistent delivery, allowing you to know when to expect the bulletin. With the delivery date being moved up, the deadline to submit info has also been changed. The bulletin deadline is now the 28th of the month.

Thank you for continuing to send info & pictures to share with others! If you are at an event, please email over any pictures you can so that we can share what our Mighty Michigan State is up to! Please send any bulletin information, pictures or questions to: auxiliary3734@gmail.com

Thank You! Heather :)