"As members of The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary our goal is to increase the understanding of what The Salvation Army does for the community through its many programs. To help in fundraising projects. To be committed to The Salvation Army in their ability to serve the community, by giving of our time and talents with compassion, kindness, gentleness and humility. To let God's love show through us in all that we may be asked to do. To lift up the Corps Officers, staff and all they serve daily in prayer. As we give out of a heart of love we will be blessed with new friendships and the joy of serving others."
The Women's Auxiliary meets the second Wednesday of the month at noon and you are invited to participate in as many activities and projects as you choose. We welcome your membership even if you cannot be an Active Member. Your financial support and your interest in our goals are very important to us.
Active Membership Annual dues are $25.
Expected to attend all meetings and want to be involved in ongoing activities.
Sustaining Membership Annual dues are $35.
Those who are unable to attend 50% of meetings but want to have a part by
lending their name to the membership roll. They receive the minutes and
other information and are contacted regarding special activities.
Sponsor Membership Annual dues are $50.
People who are interested in furthering the purposes of the Women's Auxiliary,
but are unable to serve in an active capacity may elect to be Sponsors.
Husbands of members, leaders in the community, businesses and others who
are interested may become sponsors.
Fund Raising Activities
Membership Tea - February 28, 2009
Tri-tip Sack Supper - May 17, 2009
Craft Fair - October 3, 2009
Areas to Volunteer
Safe Night, October 31
Help the corps provide a safe alternative to Trick or Treating and includes
a hot dog dinner and carnival type games.
Kettle Kick-off, November 17, 2009
Help in the set up and cleanup of the luncheon for 800 to kick-off the
Christmas kettle season. Held at the American-Assyrian Hall.
Kettle Klash, November 20 & 21, 2009
Contest with the Advisory Board to see who can collect the most money.
Man a 1-hour shift or more bell ringing at a kettle.
Bell Ringing, November 23 - December 24
Staff a Christmas Kettle for a 2-hour shift ringing the bell. Team up with
family members and/or friends.
Christmas Money Counter, November 23 - December 28
Help count the money collected in the kettles. The counting takes place
Monday through Friday during kettle season.
Turlock Together
Volunteer to help with Christmas boxes registrations, the first two weeks
of December and/or Christmas Day dinner.
If you are interested in becoming an auxiliary member, fill out the attached form and mail it with your check made out to The Salvation Army to:
The Salvation Armhy
893 Lander Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380