Beth Crow 662-522-9481 email
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. I can’t believe it’s November already. The year has just flown. I want to remind you that your Coloring Contest entries are due at the Auxiliary level on Oct 31. Please judge them at the Auxiliary level and send your winners to me by December 1st. I will get them judged and present prizes at Mid-Winter Convention in January.
November is full of holidays that present opportunities for us to interact with our young people. These are just a few. If you Google you can find many more.
National Author’s Day is Nov. 1. Why not share a favorite childhood author with a group of children.
Nov. 7 is National Hug a Bear Day. Invite children to bring their Teddy and have a Teddy Bear Tea Party with Hot Cocoa and Cookies.
Veterans Day is Nov 11. There are many opportunities to incorporate young people in our Veterans Day Celebrations. It is a time to teach our young people what being a veteran means and is always appreciated by our Veterans.
Thanksgiving is Nov. 28. There are so many opportunities to incorporate Thanksgiving into our Youth Program. Crafts for the younger children. Organize a food drive and let the older children help pack food boxes for the needy or homeless. The possibilities are limitless.
Please make sure you are contacting your schools, church groups, and children’s organizations about our Illustrating America Contest. March will be here before you know it. And don’t forget about our Reading in the Classroom Program. As always, please make sure you report any youth program activity on our report form at vfwauxms.org.
Thank you for all that you do.