Ladies Auxiliary
About the Ladies Auxiliary
The VBOB meetings are attended by the ladies as well as the men, and at the conclusion of the joint meeting, the ladies adjourn to have their own meeting. Both meetings are in the same building (Affton Elks Lodge #2635 at 6330 Heege Rd) on the same day, so it makes for a nice afternoon. The ladies have created an atmosphere of togetherness and friendship. We have taken over the chore of the sign-In and registration at the front table and handle the 50/50 drawing for those who wish to participate.
Dues for the VBOB Ladies Auxiliary are $7.00/year or $30.00 lifetime. The treasury is supported by dues collected and our half of the 50/50 drawing.
Note from President, Gaynell Bronenkamp
Happy New Year 2012. The beginning of 366 days, February has 29 days as this is Leap Year! Remember Daisy Mae, Lil' Abner and Sadie Hawkins Day too. I wonder how many of the younger generation have ever heard of them. "Memories"
Speaking of memories, the Gateway Chapter will be observing their 19th anniversary on January 10. What a great and productive 19 years! The Ladies' Auxiliary will be celebrating their 18th anniversary on Valentine's Day, February 14. Ladies, if you are not a Life member of the auxiliary, your yearly ($7.00) dues are due. We have many things coming up starting with the January and February anniversaries. All are welcome.
The January “Lunch Bunch” will be featuring pizza, weather permitting. Don't forget, we start serving about 11:00 am and finist at 12:20 pm. Cost of lunch $3.00.
I could not close without thanking all who worked so diligently to make our December Memorial Service and Christmas luncheon such a success. Even Mother Nature cooperated.What a nice way to end the year.
If you have lost a loved one, our prayers are with you. If there is illness, we wish you better days.
God Bless
Gaynell
Ruth Cox, Vice President
Carol Johnson, Treasurer
Pat Mohrmann, Secretary
History of the Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary of the St. Louis Gateway VBOB Chapter was formed in l993. This was a FIRST in the VBOB National. Millie Knize, founder and organizer of the Auxiliary, shares her memories of how the Chapter and Auxiliary were formed on the Memories of the Past - Hope for Future Generations page. Helen Keilholz succeeded Millie as president and currently handles the refreshments for our "special" meeting days and along with Millie, offers experience and advice to current president Gaynell Bronenkamp.