Wesley leads state auxilary delegation

Published 2:25 pm Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Patricia Wesley of New Iberia, a member of Perry E. Thompson  Ladies Auxiliary, No. 12065, led the state delegation of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. at the 100th National Convention held July 20-24 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Ky.

Wesley serves as Louisiana’s state president.

As leading representative of the state, she voiced the delegates’ votes during the election of national officers and played a key role in deciding the direction of the national organization for 2012-2013.

A highlight of the convention was the announcement of the Outstanding Department Presidents in the 11 membership groups at the National President’s Dinner. Many guests visited the delegation and resolutions to the bylaws were reviewed and voted on.

Other highlights include the opportunity for members to view the eight winning Young American Creative Patriotic Art entries and the Buddy Poppy displays in addition to attending several joint events with the VFW, such as the Joint Opening Session and the Patriotic Rally. During the convention, the national president commended the 2,000 attendees for all their hard work in honoring veterans and supporting deployed military personnel and their families.