The Salvation Army of Cape Fear Women's Auxiliary
2018-2019 Meeting Schedule:
Monthly meetings of the Women’s Auxiliary are generally held on the 3rd Thursdays of the month during the months of September through May at 12:00pm at the Church located at 223 S. 3rd Street.
It is the purpose of the Women’s Auxiliary to assist The Salvation Army with their projects and with any of The Salvation Army activities in the community. One of the primary purposes of the Auxiliary is to organize ways to raise money for unfunded and/or unexpected expenses that arise during the year at the Salvation Army. In addition to raising funds, the Women’s Auxiliary helps provide volunteers forThe Salvation Army projects during the Christmas season and throughout the year as the need arises.
Membership
Although The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary is not a social organization, the interaction that takes place in planning and working together on various committees and fundraisers provides good Christian fellowship, generates joy and laughter and forms many lasting relationships.
Categories of Membership
Active Member attends and participates in meetings, activities and projects and upholds membership responsibilities. Membership Dues are $20 per year.
Supporting Member is unable to attend meetings, purchases tickets for the annual Spring Fling fundraiser, provides assistance for events/activities by furnishing baked goods, silent auction items, serving, etc. Actively participates in one or more of the Christmas programs (Applications, Angel Tree, Stocking, Toy Shop. Membership Dues are $30 per year.
Layette Program
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary provides layettes for mothers of newborn babies. They also sponsor Layette Day at their May general meeting held at the Senior Center. Donated items allowus to replenish the Layette Closet with handcrafted items from the ladies of the New Hanover County Senior Center as well as from individuals within the community. Items that are needed include: onesies, sleepers, socks, receiving blankets, large and small bottles, bibs, pacifiers, and diapers. The items should be sized Newborn to 3 Months.
If you would like to contribute to The Salvation Army of Cape Fear’s Diaper bank please contact:
Stacey Penn (910) 616-0389
Events
Spring Fling – April 6, 2019
Annual luncheon and program with musical and/or other entertainment which includes a silent auction of donated goods and services, craft sale and bake sale. Held at Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Boulevard.
Garage Sale – September 21, 2019 (8:00am – 2:00pm)
Annual garage sale consisting of donations received throughout the year consisting of furniture, household goods, sports equipment, etc. Held at Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Boulevard.
Auxiliary Officers
President: Merlyn Benson
1st Vice President:Carolyn Holleman
2nd Vice President:Doe Smith
Recording Secretary: Stacey Penn
Correspondence Secretary: Rosalie Howell
Treasurer: Ann Wainscott
Historian:Jan Betts
Chaplaincy: Joan Marshall
Active Members
Betty Adams, Kelsi Arcos, Anne Beam, Marcy Quinn, Merlyn Benson, Jan Betts, Judy Blough, Rachel Brown, Laraine Butler, Donna Fussell, Tricia Gellin, Dee Holland, Carolyn Holleman, Elaine Kern, Norma Luther, Joan Marshall, Beth Monteith, Sandra Murphy, Stacey Penn, Suzanne Price, Betty Redmond, TrudeRennick, Judy Roberson, Doe Smith, Pamela Spencer, Pinky Stokley, Ann Wainscott, Sue Whitmore
Supporting Members
Marjorie Branscome, Elizabeth Coleman, Kathleen Eagle, Kathleen Hesse, Sandra High, Nancy Hodges, Rosalie Howell, Linda Nicks, Betty Sabin, Pat Schenck, Polly Sheats
Resource Persons
Lt. Col. Shirley Anderson Osbourne, Major Betty Carver, Lt. Col. Angie Hoffman, Kay Hughes, Sandra Stubbs
More Information
For more information about the Women’s Auxiliary, please contact Major Leigh Ann Craddock at
Telephone 910-762-2070
2018-2019 Meeting Schedule:
Monthly meetings of the Women’s Auxiliary are generally held on the 3rd Thursdays of the month during the months of September through May at 12:00pm at the Church located at 223 S. 3rd Street.
It is the purpose of the Women’s Auxiliary to assist The Salvation Army with their projects and with any of The Salvation Army activities in the community. One of the primary purposes of the Auxiliary is to organize ways to raise money for unfunded and/or unexpected expenses that arise during the year at the Salvation Army. In addition to raising funds, the Women’s Auxiliary helps provide volunteers forThe Salvation Army projects during the Christmas season and throughout the year as the need arises.
Membership
Although The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary is not a social organization, the interaction that takes place in planning and working together on various committees and fundraisers provides good Christian fellowship, generates joy and laughter and forms many lasting relationships.
Categories of Membership
Active Member attends and participates in meetings, activities and projects and upholds membership responsibilities. Membership Dues are $20 per year.
Supporting Member is unable to attend meetings, purchases tickets for the annual Spring Fling fundraiser, provides assistance for events/activities by furnishing baked goods, silent auction items, serving, etc. Actively participates in one or more of the Christmas programs (Applications, Angel Tree, Stocking, Toy Shop. Membership Dues are $30 per year.
Layette Program
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary provides layettes for mothers of newborn babies. They also sponsor Layette Day at their May general meeting held at the Senior Center. Donated items allowus to replenish the Layette Closet with handcrafted items from the ladies of the New Hanover County Senior Center as well as from individuals within the community. Items that are needed include: onesies, sleepers, socks, receiving blankets, large and small bottles, bibs, pacifiers, and diapers. The items should be sized Newborn to 3 Months.
If you would like to contribute to The Salvation Army of Cape Fear’s Diaper bank please contact:
Stacey Penn (910) 616-0389
Events
Spring Fling – April 6, 2019
Annual luncheon and program with musical and/or other entertainment which includes a silent auction of donated goods and services, craft sale and bake sale. Held at Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Boulevard.
Garage Sale – September 21, 2019 (8:00am – 2:00pm)
Annual garage sale consisting of donations received throughout the year consisting of furniture, household goods, sports equipment, etc. Held at Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Boulevard.
Auxiliary Officers
President: Merlyn Benson
1st Vice President:Carolyn Holleman
2nd Vice President:Doe Smith
Recording Secretary: Stacey Penn
Correspondence Secretary: Rosalie Howell
Treasurer: Ann Wainscott
Historian:Jan Betts
Chaplaincy: Joan Marshall
Active Members
Betty Adams, Kelsi Arcos, Anne Beam, Marcy Quinn, Merlyn Benson, Jan Betts, Judy Blough, Rachel Brown, Laraine Butler, Donna Fussell, Tricia Gellin, Dee Holland, Carolyn Holleman, Elaine Kern, Norma Luther, Joan Marshall, Beth Monteith, Sandra Murphy, Stacey Penn, Suzanne Price, Betty Redmond, TrudeRennick, Judy Roberson, Doe Smith, Pamela Spencer, Pinky Stokley, Ann Wainscott, Sue Whitmore
Supporting Members
Marjorie Branscome, Elizabeth Coleman, Kathleen Eagle, Kathleen Hesse, Sandra High, Nancy Hodges, Rosalie Howell, Linda Nicks, Betty Sabin, Pat Schenck, Polly Sheats
Resource Persons
Lt. Col. Shirley Anderson Osbourne, Major Betty Carver, Lt. Col. Angie Hoffman, Kay Hughes, Sandra Stubbs
More Information
For more information about the Women’s Auxiliary, please contact Major Leigh Ann Craddock at
Telephone 910-762-2070
