Oklahoma Firefighter Magazine - Nov/Dec 2021/Jan 2022

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Haley Thompson: OSFA Women’s Auxiliary Report Hello Ladies! There are so many benefits to having a local aux2021-22 Women’s Aux iliary. Active auxiliaries are able to raise funds to get Whew! This year is flying by and soon we will be into 2022! gear or tools that are needed for the fire department. In Executive Board It was a beautiful day for the some departments, when the local fire department is on Memorial Service this year. We a large fire, the auxiliary will meet at a checkpoint and PRESIDENT would like to thank the OSFA for bring the firefighters water and food. Ashley Corbett putting on a wonderful ceremony, The Oklahoma State Firefighters Association Womashleyc814@att.net and we would also like to thank the OSFA for includen’s Auxiliary is an association that provides support to ing us in the festivities, as it was truly an honor. the firefighters of Oklahoma. VICE PRESIDENT Kendra Engle There are over 800 fire departments in the state of When the OSFA Convention rolls around, our goal is kedamo10@yahoo.com Oklahoma, and there are approximately five auxiliaraise as much money as we can to support the various ries that are a part of the Oklahoma State Firefighters charities that we donate to and help with the museum SECRETARY/TREASURER Association Women’s Auxiliary. expansion. Courtney Thompson That being said, we are looking to expand throughMost importantly, we are a network of women who courtneythompson524@gmail.com out the state. Currently, we are working on new ideas support each other in times of crisis. However, it is also to bring in new auxiliaries and expand on our mema close network of women who understands what it is JR BD MEMBER bership. We are extremely lucky to be able to have a like to be the spouse or family member of a firefighter. Haley Thompson great group of ladies currently dedicated to helping This year is a very fun and exciting year for the hthomp933@gmail.com not only at the state level, but also in their own indiOklahoma State Firefighters Association Women’s Aux vidual communities. iliary. The Women’s Executive Board will be hosting PAST PRESIDENT What are the benefits of having a local auxiliary? the first ever OSFAWA Christmas Party! We would like Michele Cole What is the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association to extend the invite to all firefighter spouses and firemomachel@aol.com Women’s Auxiliary? What is the difference between fighter family members. It will be held at the Oklahoma local auxiliary and the state level auxiliary? Firefighters Museum on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. Ladies, you can wear These are some common questions that are asked by many fire spous- your favorite ugly sweater and bring a Dirty Santa gift and your favorite es, family members of firefighters, and yes, even firefighters themselves. sweet treat! It will be a great time with fun games and lots of laughter. I would like to take a minute here to expand on these questions because We look forward to seeing some familiar and some new faces. We can’t I believe it is extremely important in our goal to expanding our memwait to see you there! Serving YOU Great bership that people learn the benefits of having an auxiliary at the local I hope everyone stayswith safe forthese the holidays and weBrands hope to see for you at level and being a part of the state level. the Christmas Party!

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