Welcome to the New Year!

As we step into 2025, I hope you find a moment to reflect on the past year and look forward to new beginnings. I was privileged to participate in the Wreaths Across America event in Osage Beach, Missouri. The ceremony, centered around the theme Remember. Honor. Teach., was truly inspiring and moving.

As we wind down from the busy holiday season, take a deep breath and prepare for a fresh start. To help you reset, reflect, and refresh for the new year, here are a few tips from The Blissful Mind:

RESET                    Unfollow and unsubscribe from unnecessary accounts, except for                                 the MCLA Facebook page.

                               Declutter your inbox by organizing items into folders for later                                         reference or simply deleting what you no longer need.

REFLECT               Celebrate your accomplishments, such as the meaningful                                                conversations you had with others about the auxiliary.

                              Be kind to yourself, take a moment to reflect on how you’ve                                            treated yourself and make sure you’ve shown yourself the respect                                  you deserve.

REFRESH              Plan one nerve-wracking activity by signing up for something new                                  and different.

Set three short-term, achievable goals for the month to keep you focused and motivated.

With Mid-Winter right around the corner, you could consider this a short-term goal: Have you registered for the event, booked your room, and signed up for the banquet? One member is looking for a roommate, so if you’re interested in sharing a room and splitting the cost, please reach out to me. Departments and Units: Don’t forget to consider submitting an ad for the Mid-Winter Program book. For more details, visit the MCLA League Conference website. Additionally, the League is suggesting we take the free shuttle to/from the airport and use metro tickets to explore the DC area. It could be the perfect opportunity to see something new and different during your downtime.

The Pre-Conference Board Meeting will be held at 0800 on Thursday, February 27, in Mezzanine 3. The tentative agenda is attached to this newsletter. If you have any items to add to the agenda, please email them to me so I can include them in the final version in February. Along with the agenda (subject to change), you will receive the reports from officers. Those presenting reports are asked to send them to Ramona by February 7 so they can be coordinated and emailed by February 17. This gives everyone time to print them off or save them on your preferred electronic device. Equally important, please bring 15 -20 copies of your report to the report table, as we will not be providing printed copies.

Important Updates: In this newsletter, you will find contact information for the new Treasurer of the Past Presidents Club, PNP Linda Chamberlain. Also, new Scratchy Flea Rebecca Marcel, for the Military Order of the Devil Dog Fleas. Please help spread the word.

Looking forward to seeing you all in February,

Dotty Sanning

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