Department of Colorado Auxiliary

Hello Auxiliary brothers and sisters,

I hope this finds you well and you all had a peaceful and joyous holiday season filled with family and friends. As we head into the new year, my wish for all of you is a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2024.
 
It’s hard to believe that we’re in the 2nd half of this program year. You have stepped up to assist our youth in so many ways and it’s exciting to see and hear so keep the reports coming. But, the 2023-2024 Auxiliary Program Year is not over, so continue your work with our youth in establishing classroom libraries, providing patriotic books for school libraries, teaching our youth about patriotism, and rewarding them with our own R.A.P. cards or other forms of patriotic prizes.
 
The deadline for our national anthem singing contest, Get Excited for the Red, White and Blue! is fast approaching. It is so inspiring to listen to our youth sing our National Anthem! There are two grade divisions: K-8 and 9-12. Entries will be judged on vocal ability, mastery of lyrics, interpretation and originality, and entertainment value. The deadline for entries to your Auxiliary is March 31 with the Department first-place winner from each division to be forwarded to Auxiliary Headquarters by May 5th. National winners will be notified via email address provided on the entry form and announced at the VFW Auxiliary National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. Entry forms are located on MALTA Member Resources, Youth Activities.
 
Finally, the Illustrating America art contest for the 2023-2024 getting our youth involved in showing patriotism is open to any student in grades K-8. There are three grade divisions: K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. All entries are due to your Auxiliary by March 31 with the Department first-place winner in each grade division forwarded to Auxiliary Headquarters on or before May 5th. National winners will be notified via email provided on the entry form. First through third place winners in each grade division will be displayed at the VFW Auxiliary National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. Further, all entries received will be returned to the address on the entry form. Entry forms are located on MALTA Member Resources, Youth Activities.
 
I am looking forward to hearing about the creative ways you are helping our youth so keep up the great work!
 
I am available through email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and phone (720)201-4062, should you need assistance or want to discuss any of these programs.
 
Respectfully,
 
Kristi Wood
Youth Activities