Out With the Old, In With
the New!
On September 10, 2001
a new board was elected to take us into our third year of operation.
Before we push on into our new year, I would like to take a moment
to recognize these ladies for the great job they did. Previous Officers
were Angela Jaynes, Pam Green, Cheri Allen, C.J. Padilla, and Julie
Ott.
There were a lot of things accomplished during our second year together.
Some of the tasks required an enormous amount of their time and effort
to achieve. This year we had a ton of behind the scenes people, members
and their families who made that success possible.
We participated in
the Fire Chiefs Breakfast, Healthy Kids Day, the Annual Halloween
Celebration at Prison Hill, the Firemens Muster, and the Saint
Patricks Day Celebration. Members decorated the Marine Corps
Air Station Yuma's Officers Club for the Yuma Fire Department's Centennial
Celebration, provided goodies to two families during the Thanksgiving
and Christmas Holidays, as well as supporting the reading program
and the adopt a senior program.
We gathered as a group
to roll tacos, make candy flowers, table center pieces, luminaries,
and of course our second Annual Goodie Baskets for the New Year. (always
a tasty night of fun!)
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It
takes a lot of people working together to be SUCCESSFUL!
Thanks again goes to
Lynn Light who paved the way for all YFDLA Secretaries of the future...She
has created and maintained our website with little to no assistance
from anyone and with even less recognition. Gee, I hope we can count
on you for another year of unselfish sacrifice?
Editor's
Note: Of course... *blushes* How could I not? And a very big "Thank
You" to the Ladies of the YFDLA for the wonderful gift basket.
Did I mention that I really really really LOVE Sun-Ripened Raspberries?
LOL. Very nice surprise. I love it!!
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Thank
You, YFDLA!!
-
Lynn
What's
In Our Future?
First,
I would like to extend my sympathies to any of you who have family
or friends involved with the Sept. 11th attacks. Now, more than ever,
we should pull together for the family support our organization wishes
to provide.
I think we ALL now know it could have been any one of our spouses/significant
others taken from us and our families.
Having
said that, it is my hope our memberships grow, as well as our relationships
with one another. I hope you will plan on renewing your membership
of $5.00. First-time members are welcome to join us on Wednesday,
Oct. 10th at 7:00 p.m. at YFD Station #1. We would like to have enough
in attendance to vote on sending a sizeable check to assist the firefighters
families in New York.
This years
Auxiliary has a number of plans and we are already well underway to
implementing them. We have a good base that should provide us with
the ability to make a significant impact in our community.
Gale Fisher, YFDLA President
Our Support,
Thoughts and Prayers
Linda
Batoluzzi
Art Castricone
Julie Brooks
Cindy Landin
Judy Stroh
Lisa Linville
Gale Fisher
the Padilla Family.
Please
remember those victims from the
September 11th Tragedy. Our prayers go to the victims, the families
left behind, and those who have loved ones in the Armed Services called
to duty to protect our Great Nation.
Halloween
Happenings!
HELP WANTED BoooosBall
Haunted House
The City of Yuma is looking
for volunteers to begin the set-up on Oct.13th for this event. The
BoooosBall will be held from Oct 27 through the 31 at
the Desert Sun Stadium beginning daily at 5:00 p.m.
Guides composed of Ghosts,
Ghouls and Goblins are needed for each day
.please contact
Debbie Wendt at 343-8686 to help with this event.
GAMES
FUN/SPOOK
HOUSE
.CANDY GIVEAWAYS
Cost: Adults $5.00 Kids
12> $1.00
Third Annual Healthy Kids
Day
Nothing to do on a Saturday?
Why not join us at YFD
Station One on October 13th from 10-2. Cost of admission will be a
can of non-perishable food.
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Clean out your pantry
and stop by to view the displays by YFD, YPD, 4-H, YFDLA and many
more agencies concerned with keeping our kids healthy and happy. There
will be door prizes, FREE food and drinks. What, No kids? Borrow your
neighbors and well see you there!!!
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From behind the scenes
..at
the desk of your secretary
Just like so many of
you, I have children, and a schedule requiring some skillful juggling.
I volunteered to try my hand at the secretarial position primarily
because it can be done in the privacy of my own home. It allows me
to hunt and peck at my own pace. If you are a behind the scenes
individual with limited time and unlimited talents, then you may want
to consider joining the ladies auxiliary. The annual fees for this
organization is $5.00.
In
the next eleven months, I will try my best to keep you informed of
all the activities and projects the auxiliary is involved with. If
you find something that interests you, feel free to contact any of
our officers. Names and numbers are listed at the top of this page.
Members are encouraged to attend as many meetings as their schedule
will allow.
C.J. Padilla, YFDLA
Secretary.
Up and Coming Events for
OCTOBER 2001
DATE |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
TIME |
6th |
City of Yuma Picnic |
Ray Kroc Stadium |
5:30-9:00 p.m. |
7th-13th |
Fire Prevention Week |
City Wide Functions |
|
10th |
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting |
YFD Station #1 |
7:00 p.m. |
13th |
Healthy Kid's Day |
YFD Station #1 |
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. |
19th |
19th Honor's Banquet
|
MCAS Sonoran Pueblo Building |
6:00-11:30 p.m. |
20th |
Teenage Education |
Yuma County Health Dept. |
TBA |
27-31 |
BooosBall Haunted House
|
Desert Sun Stadium |
5:00 p.m. |
31st |
RMFD Fun/Spook House |
3620 W. 8th St. |
Sun Down- 10:00 |
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