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Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary – Spring Luncheon

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Spring Luncheon was held on May 16th at  Meadowbrook Country Club. The theme for this year’s luncheon was “The Icing on the Cake.” Major Cheryl Miller, Divisional Leader and Women’s Auxiliary Advisor; gave the invocation. Following a delightful lunch, the new officers for 2012-2013 were installed by Major Sharon Smith, Divisional Leader and Women’s Auxiliary Advisor. The new officers were Louanne Cary, president/advisory board liaison; Rebecca Laughlin, first vice president; Kay Roscoe, second vice president/membership; Pat Trammell, third vice president/spring benefit catalog; Louise Barnow, recording secretary; Jonna Hunter, corresponding secretary; Gloria Findley-Grogger, treasurer; and Jan Burnette, assistant treasurer.

Also featured in the July 21st issue of The Independent

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(Front row) Pat Trammell, Kay Roscoe, Becky Laughlin, and Louanne Cary, incoming president; (back row) Gloria Findley-Grogger, Jan Burnette, Dianne Strunk, Major Sharon Smith, and Louise Barnow

 

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