With our convention coming up in Cripple Creek, Colorado, I want to wish a happy 100th Anniversary to our Auxiliary! It’s a huge milestone for us all. This is our last newsletter before the event, and a reminder to get on the Department website and register for the convention. If you’re planning to attend the convention, don’t forget to send in your articles for the convention magazine. You can find the price list on our website. Let’s make the magazine awesome!

I’m excited to announce that I’m running for Junior Vice Commander of the VFW Department of Colorado next year. Your support would mean the world to me. I also support Carol Thomas for Department Commander, Fred Sheck for Senior Vice Commander, Jesse Eastburn for Quartermaster/Adjutant, and Jim Sheridan for Surgeon next year. They’re all great choices to lead us forward.

Before I go, I want to thank Bruce Dolan and Ann Mauck for their amazing service to our department. Bruce, you’ve been great as Department Quartermaster Adjutant, and Ann, you’ve been a rock in the Department office for decades. We’ll miss you both!

Let’s get ready for an amazing convention and keep up the great work supporting our veterans.

Thanks for all you do!

Todd Van Sant
Department Surgeon