Some of our April collections and donations were books to MacArthur Elementary (left) and women's clothing to Casa de Oro (center). At right, the Progress Club was acknowledged as a major sponsor of the Mayor's Top Teens program.
On March 21, members and friends gathered for our annual Game Day fundraiser. We shared a delicious lunch, prepared by Head Chef Margaret Beck and helpers, then played a variety of games while winning door and raffle prizes. It was a great time! Pictured below are (l to Debby Fleming, Margaret Back, Susan Smith, Carla Anderson, and Robin Cline.
Below left, Chair Inge Peter, who ran ran the show. Middle, a visit from our oldest member, Freddie Olhausen-Finkner, with Vice-President- Elect Mary Wilke and Treasurer Belen Valenzuela. At right, President Chayo Garcia is tickled to see the Silent Auction goodies.
Many games, many smiles!
January 24-26 were Mesilla Valley Days at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe. We were well represented! Below, members Minel Schlaefli, Valerie Redington and Lani Bradley with (l.) Representative Sarah Silva, (c.) Governor Michelle Lujah Grisham, and (r) Representative Raymundo Lara.
January 24 was the Reunion of Southern NM Honor Flight recipients. Inge Peter, Lynn Zeemont, and Margie Herberger attended to honor and congratulate members of our military who have given so much to our country. The program included a video of service members' memories and the trip to Washington, DC. Top photos below courtesy of SNM Honor Flight.
December came with holiday fun!
Our October 4 Golf Tournament fundraiser was a great success, grossing $60,000 in donations!
Donations to La Casa for the GFWC International Day of Service themed "Ending Domestic and Sexual Violence".
Members of the New Mexico GFWC Clubs at the South Central Regional Conference in September