2017 EVENTS

"Toys for Vet" and the Holiday Spirit 2017, Menlo Park VA

Auxiliary ladies worked the entire morning assisting veterans--selecting toys for their children and wrapping their gifts. It was a wonderful opportunity to show veterans our appreciation of their service to our country.

Unit 82 wrapping gifts for veterans' children.

Unit 82 Ladies during a lull wrapping gifts.

Auxiliary friend and Marine mom, Graciela, donated 100 hats she crocheted. Since 2016, we've been distributing her hats, scarves, mittens and gators throughout the year to homeless vets and VA patients. Thank-you, Graciela, for your generosity!

Typical of her character, Cora Jean hands an appetizer to a resident during Building 331's holiday party.

Auxiliary accepted handmade blankets donated by the Federated Women's Club of San Carlos. The lap blankets were delivered to long-term patients at Menlo Park VA Building 331 over the holidays.

Jr. member with the 5000+ toiletry items she collected for veterans and active duty soldiers: Bldg 331 short-term patients, USO, women vets (gift bags), VA chapel, and College of San Mateo's Veterans Resource & Opportunity Center.

Peninsula Special Interest Lions Club:

"Stand Down" Veterans Benefit

December 2017. Our Auxiliary ladies eagerly volunteered in San Bruno over the three-day course of "Stand Down," cooperative camp to assist veterans in need. Multiiple agencies, charitables, and businesses offered free services: counseling, showering facility, meals, federal agency contacts, food for pets, health exams, clothing, and more. Thanks go to the Burlingame Lions Club for taking the lead in organizing this massive project. Their next "Stand Down" is September 2019. Details to follow. 8.10.18

Fourth of July BBQ - 2017

Happy to spend our holiday serving food to our veterans, basking in the warm weather, and enjoying the camaraderie.

Celebrating District 26's 2017 California Girls State Delegates

The Auxiliary sponsors this annual leadership program for high-achieving Juniors to gain greater appreciation of citizenship, social responsibility, and the importance of being an active contributor to her community. The 540 Delegates meet for a week in Claremont, CA.

District 26 hosts Girls State Tea 2017

Unit 82 President Bea with delegates from Design Tech, Hillsdale & San Mateo High Schools.

Convention is split between Whig and Tory parties. Girls campaign and run for mock state offices. Above, the girls campaigning for a "vicToryous" election.

Local delegates at SFO await their flight to SoCal.

Appreciation of San Mateo Police Department, Spring 2017

Unit 82 members donated 100 treat bags for the entire police force to express our gratitude for their service to our community.