MARY KALINYAK CREATES LIAISON WITH MOAA AND LOCAL CHAPTERS

October 16, 2008

Since my report in May, there has been no change in the number of chapters responding.
Those chapters who have put me on their mailing or email list for their bulletin have
provided me with insight into their activities. If you have not done so, please consider it.

Over the past few months, I have communicated with some auxiliary liaisons about recruitment and also what newsletter articles might be of interest to their members.

With respect to recruitment, there is no “one size fits all” solution. Last week I talked with one of my chapter’s member whose husband died within the last two years. We both feel that widows who attended functions with their husbands are more likely to stay active members; however, there are no figures available as to how many national auxiliary members hold life
memberships which were passed on by their husbands. In addition, many widows have other interests which claim their attention. In my area (Monterey County), the opportunity to participate in other community affairs are numerous.

Secondly, with respect to newsletter articles, a good source for items can be obtained from The Affiliate which every auxiliary liaison should receive. “Auxiliary Corner”, which is generally on the back page, is written by one of the six members on National’s Auxiliary Members Advisory Committee. Beth Ann Daigre, who is a member on this committee, will be providing information on this committee at our meeting in Tahoe.

I would like to see ALL chapters encouraging their auxiliary members to serve on their board,
not only as auxiliary liaisons, but also in other board capacities. Of course, I feel strongly that they have voting rights on these boards. These ladies put in a lot of effort and should rightly have a voice!!

Mary Kalinyak
marpau4@juno.com or 831-649-6227
70 Deer Flat Rd.
Monterey, CA 93940-4948

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