The Auxiliary holds three meetings each year - Officer's Board meeting; an Annual Meeting for all the ladies (members or not); and an Executive Meeting with the Board to elect the officers and directors for the following year.

Auxiliary raffles are a primary source of fundraising for the group. At the annual DESA convention, the "Pot of Gold" raffle is held. A cash prize is awarded to the winners. Other raffles and fundraisers allow the Auxiliary to donate money to various organizations including DESA, DEHM - USS Slater DE 766.  Also, Auxiliary members nominate the VA Hospital in their area and four hospitals are selected by drawing. Each of the four hospitals receive a donation to be used for the needs of their Veterans.

At the annual DESA convention, the Auxiliary operates a Ladies' Ship's Store that offers DE related merchandise as well as other great gift items and crafts. Also, a luncheon is hosted during the convention.

Another project of the Auxiliary is remembering the sick and families of deceased Auxiliary and DESA members with a thoughtful card.

The Auxiliary is always open to new members and new ideas to benefit the group. Join us today!
 

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The following is a listing of the current Officers and Chapters including the name of the person to contact for additional information.

• PHYLLIS GRUBER, PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR (2014)
  USS BROUGH DE 148
  1924 RUTH LN.
  ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
  HUSBAND: THOMAS (DECEASED)

• Los Angeles, CA

Etta Craig
13472 Wynant Drive
Garden Grove, CA  92644

Connecticut

Annette Palermo
30 Chidsey Drive
North Branford, CT  06471

• Michigan

Shirley Lake
534 Morrison St.
West Branch, MI 48661

• New Jersey - Garden State chapter

Lanelle Lambruschini
106 Riparian Way
Toms River, NJ  08753

• Statue Of Liberty, Long Island, NY

Sophie Knudsen
220 Trouville Road
Copiague, NY 11726

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Marge McKenna
157 Yates Avenue
Woodlyn, PA  19094