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Women Veterans of New Mexico is a Federal 501(c)3 Non-profit organization

Women Veterans of New Mexico is run by volunteers.   

    Welcome to Women Veterans of New Mexico!


P O Box 36648
Albuquerque, NM 87176
 Contact Phone: (505) 358-0839
 Email: WVofNM@gmail.com

                                        


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SAVE THE DATE Our Annual Meeting and the election of our 2018 Board of Directors will be held on Saturday, October 21, 10am (location to follow). This is a change from last year to comply with our Bylaws. Save The Date! (Posted 7/28/17)

OPEN NOMINATIONS The WVNM Nominating Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Board. You can nominate yourself or someone you feel would be a great addition to the Board. Send us an email at WVNM.Election.Committee@gmail.com with your contact info and the name and contact info of your nominee. You can nominate more than one person. Nominations close September 7th. Being on the Board provides opportunities to serve our Sister Veterans in a variety of ways while enjoying the company of women committed to improving the status of women veterans throughout the New Mexico. The Board meets regularly either in person, by phone and online (via Skype, Facetime, etc). This facilitates Board Members participation no matter where they live. You are invited to join us fulfilling our mission “Serving She Who Served”. (Posted 7/28/17)

Summer Greetings Everyone! (July 28, 2017)
WOW! A lot has been happening with Women Veterans of New Mexico. Let’s get right to it with a rundown.
What we’ve been doing:
• “Serving She Who Served” is our new Motto. This more accurately reflects our Mission.
• Membership is growing slow and steady thanks to Members hosting our Information (Meet & Greet) Table at events across the state, as well as, folks who are finding us on line. Meeting attendance has doubled.
• WVNM has participated in 10 events in New Mexico since January.
• Facebook and web traffic has more than doubled since January! Thanks to our WebMaster Debi Smith and Facebook Manager Rashada Parks. Check out the new webpage and “Like” us on Facebook.
• Members of the Board have attended many statewide meetings with VA and NM DVS representatives bringing women veterans issues to the forefront.
• We have partnered with NM DVS holding 2 Women Veterans Expos (Espanola & Las Vegas)
• We were awarded a $5,000 grant from Rotary Del Norte for our Supportive Services for Women Veterans.
• We have held 3 Membership meetings and one Membership get together since January.
• Our Supportive Services for Women Veterans Committee has helped many women veterans in need with food, rent, yard work, car repairs, move-in supplies, as well as, referrals for other benefits and services.
How you can help:
1. Like us on Facebook (WOMEN Veterans of NM) and link us to your website.
2. Join us at the WVNM Info Table at an event to meet and greet other women veterans.
3. Go to Smile.Amazon.com when purchasing on Amazon, pick Women Veterans of New Mexico as your charity and Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase price to us.
4. Donate through your employer, ask them to ‘match’ your donation.
5. Buy a drink, a Gin Elder Flower Lemon Drop, at Sandbar Brewery & Grill, 6111 San Mateo NE (ABQ) between Aug 11th – Nov. 11th. Tell them you are supporting Women Veterans of New Mexico and they will donate to us 30% of sales of this drink during Volleyball Season.
6. Tell other women veterans about us. If you haven’t already, renew your membership online (NO DUES).
7. Run for the Board…have fun with some terrific women and make a difference!
8. Join a committee. Current committees are: Election, Events (next up is the Summer Picnic), Media, Fundraising, Bylaws Revision, and Supportive Services for Women Veterans.
9. Purchase our shirts, patches, or pins and we keep a percentage to support our Mission.
10. Help start a WVNM group in your area. Contact me at WVNMPresident@gmail.com to get started.
11. Click the “Donate” button on our website and give whatever you can.
What’s coming up: (see the Website Calendar for updated event details)
• WVNM Espanola is holding a get together August 5th in Espanola – all are welcome.
• WVNM Meet & Greet Table at the Summer Bash at Kirtland AFB, August 11th
• WVNM Annual Summer Picnic in September with details to follow - see the calendar.
• WVNM Las Vegas is planning its first get together for September with details to follow – see calendar.
• WVNM Meet & Greet Table at the NM State Fair in ABQ, Sept. 12th (Veterans Day at the Fair)
• WVNM Meet & Greet Table at the Women Veterans Expo in Clovis on September 29th.
• WVNM Annual Membership Meeting & Board Election is October 21st. (note date change-details to follow)
As to our current status…the list speaks for itself.
Thanks everyone…I hope to see you at an event soon.
Sara Galpin - President

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