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President's Message
Dear Ladies,
Ladies as I come to the end of my year, I have so many amazing memories. Thank you to all for the support and generosity. We are able to support our local charities and improve our community's wellness! Thank you one and all(:
Victoria Reesman,
Your President
MEMBERSHIP MEETING –
Tuesday, June 2nd 2026 at 6:30 PM.
INSTALLATION CEREMONY/DINNER
Immediately following our brief Membership Meeting at 6:30pm on June 2nd and Installation will begin at
7pm, please join us for the Installation of our 2025/2026 Auxiliary Officers followed by dinner reserved for paid members with a reservation. Contact Vanessa Ambrosecchia, PP for any questions at
516-551-5276 or email
vsellhomes@gmail.com. Please note that there are no refunds for no-shows, and payment at the door will not be accepted.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE 2026
The slate of officers for the 2026-2027 Auxiliary Year is as follows: "Congratulations to the New Board":
President: Jean Hegmann
Vice President: Victoria Ambrosecchia
Recording Secretary: Lina Fusco, PP
Treasurer: Kim Marchetti, PP
Financial Secretary: Amy Bermudez, PP
Sergeant at Arms: Lisa James, PP
3 Year Trustee: Victoria Reesman, PP
2 Year Trustee: Vanessa Ambrosecchia, PP
1 Year Trustee: Aurdey Perluso, PP
RELIGIOUS, SUNSHINE, SICK & VIGIL
SUNSHINE: BEST WISHES AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Beth Chahbazian 6/9, Eda Siviglia 6/16, Linda Uzenski 6/18, Linda C. Esposito 6/19, Marilyn Smisek 6/28, Ellen Wagner 6/30, and to Madam President Victoria Reesman on a milestone birthday 6/14 -- Blessings to all!
RELIGIOUS, SICK & VIGIL: We ask for your continued prayers for the special intentions of PGK SK Denis Prendergast. If you know of a member facing illness or a loss, please contact Lisa James, PP at
516-305-1110.
MEMBERSHIP DUES 2025/2026
If you have not paid your dues by now you are not in good standing. In accordance with the By-Laws,
a list of members not in good standing was presented at the March 2026 membership meeting. If your 2024/2025 dues are unpaid, you are in jeopardy of your name being removed from the membership list (By-Laws Art. IX). You may pay your annual $20.00 dues at membership meetings or by mail. Make your check payable to Ladies Auxiliary and be sure to write your phone number on the check. See FS, Amy Bermudez, PP, at meetings or mail your check to KofC #3481, 2985 Kenneth Place, Oceanside, NY 11572, Attn: Amy Bermudez, PP/FS, and include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like your membership card mailed to you. If there are any changes to your address, phone number or email address, please call Amy at
516-384-9566 with questions or email
amystilesbermudez@gmail.com.
LIFETIME MEMBER 2026
Living healthy pays off! If you were 80 years old by September 6, 2025, you are considered to be a "Lifetime Member." As a Lifetime Member, your dues will be waived. Please present proof of your birthdate to FS Amy Bermudez, PP, at
516-384-9566 or at
amystilesbermudez@gmail.com.
FRATERNAL ASSISTANCE
If there is a member of the Auxiliary in need of Financial Assistance through our Fraternal Assistance Program, please contact Financial Secretary Amy Bermudez, PP at
516-384-9566. All requests for help are always kept confidential.
**SCAM ALERT**
Do not be tricked by scammers asking for Gift Cards, eBay Cards, or Money. No member of the Auxiliary would ever ask you to send Gift Cards or Money! For info, call Vanessa Ambrosecchia, PP, at
516-551-5276.
Auxiliary Calendar 2025-2026
All meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month and will begin at 7pm.
June 2, 2026 - Membership Meeting & Installation of officers.
Knights Corner
BINGO: Every Wednesday, O’Connell Gardens. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dorothy Episcopia,
Newsletter Editor
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