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The VFW Auxiliary to Weimar Post 5875 met in regular session on Tuesday, May 12. The meeting was opened according to the ritual at 6 p.m. with 10 members present.
Frank White, the Commander of VFW Post 5875, presided over the Installation of Officers for the 2026-2027 term. The following Officers were inducted: President – Charlene Muras Secretary – Pam Marshall Senior Vice President – Margie Janecka Patriotic Instructor – Jeanette Koenig Junior Vice President – Sara Bansal Historian – Kathy Hudec Treasurer – Dolores Lauck Color Bearer – Pam Marshall Chaplain – Linda Wick Banner Bearer – Monica Stack (A) Guard – Kathy Hudec Flag Bearer – Sara Bansal Trustee 1- Kathy Hudec Musician – Margie Janecka Trustee 2 – Monica Stack (A) Reporter – Dolores Lauck Trustee 3 – Brian Jessogne Conductor – Norma White (A) - Absent Minutes of the meeting in April were read and approved.
There are currently 10 annual members and 24 life members for a total of 34 members.
Committee Reports: Veterans and Family Support
• The Parkview VFW coffee on March 20 had 11 veterans, four residents and three auxiliary members present. The coffee on April 17 had nine veterans, six residents and three auxiliary members present. The next coffee at Parkview is on May 15, and all veterans are welcome to join.
• If you are an auxiliary member and would like to help us at one of these coffee events, reach out to Norma Jean White for more information.
Buddy Poppy National Home
• The Auxiliary will be hosting a Buddy Poppy drive on May 23, from 8 a.m. until noon. You will see Auxiliary volunteers at Kasper’s and MG handing out these pretty red poppies to honor our fallen soldiers. Donations received will fund veteran’s relief services and also partially supports the VFW National Home.
Auxiliary Outreach
• Four Auxiliary members volunteered for the Consider Love Food pantry distribution on March 26, and three members volunteered on April 28. The next distribution is May 26, at 8:30 a.m. at the VFW Hall in Weimar.
New Business:
• Please remember, May 24 is the next VFW drive through dinner at the VFW Hall.
Good of the Order:
Jeanette Koenig spoke to the group about innovative psychedelic assistant therapy for veterans suffering from PTSD. Trials have indicated high success rates for conditions that have failed to respond to traditional medications, and they have shown to have lasting effects. More than four times as many post-9/11 US service members and veterans have died by suicide (30,000+) as were killed in combat operations (7,057) since September 11, 2001. President Trump signed an executive order in April of this year directing federal agencies to accelerate research, review, and access to psychedelic drugs to treat mental health conditions. The FDA has indicated that decisions on fast-tracked drugs could occur as early as summer 2026.
Don’t forget to fly your flag on:
• The last Monday in May is Memorial Day
• June 6 is D-Day The meeting was closed according to ritual at 6:54 p.m. to be reopened on June 9, at 6 p.m. If you are passionate about supporting veterans, active-duty service members and their families, you are encouraged to attend the next Auxiliary meeting to learn more. Your time and talents can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our veterans and their families! Please consider joining.
