DAV KNOB HILL CHAPTER 26
6880 Palmer Park Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
719-591-8787
Auxiliary
DAV Knob Hill Chapter 26 Auxiliary has partnered with Chapter 26 in their mission of service to disabled veterans and their families. That relationship has continued to flourish and the blended organizations have achieved many victories in their quest to improve the quality of life our veterans rightly deserve.
With nearly a quarter-million members, the DAVA programs are far-reaching and the personal rewards fulfilling.
Our members are diverse in their interests which is what has made the DAVA so successful. Our programs include Americanism, Community Service, Junior Activities, Legislative, and VA Voluntary Services. Foremost in our hearts is the goal of assuring benefit entitlement and compassion for our disabled veterans and their families.
CURRENT CHAPTER OFFICERS
Commander: Kathy Hanner
Adjutant: Sharon Bilodeau
Treasurer: Melissa Mollenkamp
Senior Vice Commander: Elizabeth Johnson
First Junior Vice Commander: Raymond Dobbs
Legislative Chairman: Sharon Bilodeau
Membership Chairman: Raymond Dobbs
Officer Authorized to Receive Mail: Sharon Bilodeau
Chaplain: Julia Milner
State Executive Committee: Lacey Hanner
Chapter Meetings
The Knob Hill Chapter 26 Auxiliary members meet at 1900 hours on the second Tuesday of each month (unless rescheduled because of weather conditions). The building is open at 1800 hours that same day for a free meal to all Chapter and Auxilliary members, and their guests.
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DAV KNOB HILL CHAPTER 26 AUXILIARY COMMITTEES
I. AMERICANISM
• Organize and put on 1 special Americanism program the 1st Saturday in February @ $600.00
• Be available to teach flag etiquette to youth
• Purchase and donate flags/literature to youth groups, schools, etc.
• Organize participation in Veteran's parades and programs
• Post traditional wreath at Memorial Day & Veterans Day ceremonies
• Organize participation folding pocket flags, stars, etc.
• Maintain information for annual reports
II. COMMUNICATIONS/WEB PAGE
• Communicate with Chapter on updating Auxiliary functions/activities
• Maintain a monthly schedule of events
• Inform DAV/DAVA Commanders and Adjutants informed of upcoming activities
• Post photos of activities on the web page
• Maintain information for annual report
Ill. EL PASO COUNTY HOMELESS VETERANS COALITION
• Attend the Coalition meetings
• Take notes of meeting issues/information
• Share information in the Auxiliary monthly meeting
• Maintain information for annual reports
IV. FORGET ME NOT
• Organize Forget me not fundraiser drive
• Distribute moneys obtained from drive appropriately
• Contact areas to hold fundraiser
• Follow procedure mandated in the Constitution and Bylaws
• Secure funds
• Maintain information for annual report
V. JUNIOR ACTIVITIES ADVISOR
• Hold Junior meetings/2nd Saturday of each month @ 1:00 p.m.
• Instruct Juniors on the DAVA procedures & policies
• Election of officers for fiscal year
• Instruct Juniors in Americanism, Legislative & flag etiquette
• Organize Children's Christmas party, shopping for gifts/wrapping
• Assist with finding a Santa & costume
• Easter & Halloween parties are optional if funding is available
• Assist Junior's crafts for the veteran living facilities during holidays
• 1 car wash in the summer as a fundraiser
• Assist Juniors with donations/finance planning
• Encourage Juniors to participate/attend in parades & other functions
• Maintain information for annual report
VI. LEGISLATIVE
• Maintain a knowledge of government actions involving Veterans affairs
• Encourage members to get involved in government issues and vote
• Maintain a current copy of all government officers and address' from the local newspaper
• Maintain information for annual report
VII. MEMBERSHIP
• Recruit new members
• Maintain records of membership
• Organize a membership drive/function
• Coordinate with Chapter for Auxiliary to assist with the booth at El
Paso County Fair
• Coordinate with Chapter for Auxiliary to assist with Golden Corral
• Maintain a current membership list for Auxiliary records
• Maintain information for annual reports
VIII. PIKES PEAK VETERANS COUNCIL
• Attend council meetings
• Encourage participation in council sponsored activities
• Remind Auxiliary when membership fees are due
• Organize sponsorship of council meeting at DAV/DAVA
• Share information from P.P.V.C. with Auxiliary
• Maintain information for annual reports
X. VETERANS AFFAIRS VOLUNTARY SERVICES (VAVS)
• Organize activities at the VA Clinic in Colorado Springs & Pueblo
• Purchase gifts & organize "All Activities Day" booth for Pueblo ClC
• Purchase gifts & organize "Homelake" booth for Monte Vista facility
• Attend VAVS meetings
• Present report at Auxiliary monthly meeting
• Assist Auxiliary members with VAVS certification
• Assist Auxiliary members with maintaining voluntary hours
• Maintain head count for VAVS award luncheon
• Assist with donations to Veterans facilities
• Organize Auxiliary to assist with annual baby showers
• Organize Auxiliary to assist with VA Clinic popcorn fundraisers
• Maintain information for annual report
XI. VETERAN HOSPITALS
• Arrange visits with the CLC facilities
• 3-4 visits per fiscal year, donuts & coffee
• Inform Auxiliary of donations and resident needs
• Arrange Auxiliary's traditional Christmas party at the CLC
• Maintain information for annual report
XII. WAYS & MEANS CHAIRMAN
• Supervise Bingo snack bar
• Purchase needed inventory
• Post rules & procedures in the kitchen
• Train new workers & community service workers
• Money is to be counted (tip jar & register), paper work filled out
• Maintain deposits
• Monthly report for each meeting
• Organize committee for meeting night dinner
• Inventory snack bar food & equipment as needed
• All aspects of kitchen & area maintained, cleaned to pass inspections