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Convention happenings, visit the
following links:
Installation of Officers
News
Juniors
Rosie the Riveter
Awards
State Convention, July 13-15, 2007, at Corinth
Corinth Wins Awards
Pearl Gurley, president of Unit 6
in Corinth, accepts the Best
Education Program award from
Dept. Education Chairman
Johnnie Harrison. Ms. Pearl also
holds a Scrapbook Award for her
unit.
Pearl Gurley, president of Unit 6
in Corinth, accepts the Best
Education Program award from
Dept. Education Chairman
Johnnie Harrison. Ms. Pearl also
holds a Scrapbook Award for her
unit.
Rosie the Riveter Winner
Emma Lou Bailey of
Clarksdale was the winner of
the Rosie the Riveter contest.
She was a true riveter during
WWII. more...
Emma Lou Bailey of
Clarksdale was the winner of
the Rosie the Riveter contest.
She was a true riveter during
WWII. more...
American Legion Auxiliary
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| The 2007 State Convention, under the leadership of Department President Shirley Turner of Cleveland, was a great success. Our hosts, Post and Unit 6 in Corinth, were most welcoming and accommodating. At left, Shirley enters the room to take the podium. Below, our faithful members gathered and took their seats in the audience, all ready for informative sessions and awards. |
Above left, President Turner poses with our Woman of the Year, Sybil Wilner of Pascagoula Unit 160.
Shirley also was surprised by PDP Lou Wilkerson with a handmade photo album, made with tea pot
patterned material (Shirley's symbol this year was a tea pot.).
Shirley also was surprised by PDP Lou Wilkerson with a handmade photo album, made with tea pot
patterned material (Shirley's symbol this year was a tea pot.).
Prayer Book Winner
Diane Cantrell, president of
Gautier-Vancleave Unit 1992,
accepted the 1st Place Prayer
Book Award on behalf of her
Chaplain.
Diane Cantrell, president of
Gautier-Vancleave Unit 1992,
accepted the 1st Place Prayer
Book Award on behalf of her
Chaplain.
State Commander Henry Trest
Commander Trest received a
Mississippi State snow globe from
President Shirley Turner. He
addressed the Auxiliary during the
convention.
Commander Trest received a
Mississippi State snow globe from
President Shirley Turner. He
addressed the Auxiliary during the
convention.
Memorial Service
Dept. Chaplain Kathy Williams,
assisted by juniors Sarah Jo
Housley (left) and Marlee Pollenitz
(right) presented a beautiful
memorial service, remembering
our members who had passed
during the year.
Dept. Chaplain Kathy Williams,
assisted by juniors Sarah Jo
Housley (left) and Marlee Pollenitz
(right) presented a beautiful
memorial service, remembering
our members who had passed
during the year.
Beautiful Likeness!
Junior Activities Chairman Susan
Adams (right) presented Dept.
President Shirley Turner with a
portrait of her likeness.
Junior Activities Chairman Susan
Adams (right) presented Dept.
President Shirley Turner with a
portrait of her likeness.
| (At right) Outside, in the lobby, Billie Gorden and Sharon Langley managed the registration desk. |
Above, PDP Bobbie Worrell, a member of the Girls State Committee, presented the brand new Girls
State Flag to the membership. This flag has been a project for Bobbie during the year and is a great
addition to our program. Below, Girls State Director Lou Wilkerson and the 2007 Magnolia Girls State
Governor Meghan Litton await her address to the members. At right, Meghan greets the assembly.
State Flag to the membership. This flag has been a project for Bobbie during the year and is a great
addition to our program. Below, Girls State Director Lou Wilkerson and the 2007 Magnolia Girls State
Governor Meghan Litton await her address to the members. At right, Meghan greets the assembly.
At left, Executive Director of the State Veterans Board Adrian Grice speaks to the Convention. On
right, District Presidents (l to r) Virginia Gay, Mauvelene Mann and Carolyn Tardy listen to reports.
right, District Presidents (l to r) Virginia Gay, Mauvelene Mann and Carolyn Tardy listen to reports.
At left, Unit 56 President Paula McGinnis accepts her unit's Unit of the Year award, category II. At
right, Lorene Martin was the lucky winner of an antique gold necklace, a drawing for all units who
reached 100% junior membership goal during the year.
right, Lorene Martin was the lucky winner of an antique gold necklace, a drawing for all units who
reached 100% junior membership goal during the year.
At left, Megan Porter of Columbus was crowned our State Little Miss Poppy. Center, Emma Simpson
of Clarksdale always lends her beautiful voice and leads us in song. At right, Betty West of Aberdeen
shows off a creative poppy arrangement that was entered in the contest to raise funds at convention.
of Clarksdale always lends her beautiful voice and leads us in song. At right, Betty West of Aberdeen
shows off a creative poppy arrangement that was entered in the contest to raise funds at convention.
For more photo memories of the
2007 State Convention, click here.
2007 State Convention, click here.