AUXILIARY BOARD

MELISSA WELDON

PRESIDENT

i, I'm Melissa Weldon, originally from Illinois. I moved to Florida 7 years ago, then to the Safety Harbor area 2 years ago. I have been happily together with my husband for 21 years. I'm a proud mother of 5 awesome boys, and a Mimi to 2 special grandsons. One of my sons will be leaving for the Marines soon. My Grandfather served in the Korean War. He was the Commander of VFW post 6049 in Morris IL for 10 years. Being of service and volunteering for our Veterans and their family has been a passion since I was a little girl. I joined Post 10093 Auxiliary 2 years ago and became a secretary. I'm currently the Sr. Vice. I have great mentors teaching me daily on being a better self and service to others. The members of the Post and Auxiliary have become my 2nd family.

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KIM ELDORSKI

SR. VICE PRESIDENT

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NANCY HESS

SECRETARY

PAST PRESIDENT

TREASURER / ASST. SECRETARY (4 YRS)

Hello, I am Nancy Hess, originally from Virginia, and I have been living in Safety Harbor, Florida, for 31 years. In 2011 I became a member of the American Legion, and then I became a member of the VFW Auxiliary 2019. After calling bingo for a year in 2021-2022, I became the treasurer for the Auxiliary. For this upcoming year of 2024-2025, I am now the treasurer, and assistant secretary, and membership for the Auxiliary. Before my retirement in 2020, I was the VP of Administration and International Sales Manager for an orthopedic manufacturing company in Saint Petersburg, Florida, for 30 years.
I come from a family that proudly serves/served in every military branch. My grandfathers served followed by my father in the Pacific with the 7th Army Division in WWII. My brother Larry, who retired from the US Air Force as a Technical Sergeant. My nephew Keith served in the US Army as a Paratrooper, Air Assault Combat Medic. After three tours in the Middle East during Iraqi Freedom he was medically retired as Staff Sergeant(P). My nephew Chip served in the National Guard as a Physical Therapist. Another Nephew, David, served in the US Marine Corps. My grandniece Autumn currently serves in the US Navy as a Lieutenant whose husband Jose serves in the US Army as a Staff Sergeant. Who is now heading to Georgia for the Army Ranger training.

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ANITA COOREY

CONDUCTOR

SECRETARY (3 YRS)

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KATHY GREENAN

TREASURER

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SANDY ALLEN

JR. VICE PRESIDENT (4 YRS)

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BEVERLY BROWN

CHAPLIN/PATRIOTIC INSTRUCTOR

PAST PRESIDENT (4 YRS)

I was born in Ohio and grew up in Tampa, Florida. I graduated from King High School. I raised two sons. I worked in the dental field for many years. I married my husband Phil, an Army veteran, in 1993 and moved to Safety Harbor. I became a lifetime member of VFW Post 10093 in 2020 and became the Auxiliary President in 2021.

I was born in Ohio and spent my early childhood with my grandmother on the family farm. I learned quickly about hard work and avoiding the “mean” hogs and “scary” bulls. Growing up in Florida, I was required to handle household chores as my father was a disabled veteran of the Korean conflict. I am married to an Army veteran, and I became interested in the Safety Harbor Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary; I joined in 2020 and quickly became involved with the Auxiliary goals of support for our veterans. As President of Post 10093 VFW Auxiliary, I continue to work hard and avoid the “scary bulls.” A friendly, welcoming leader, Bev demonstrates she embraces the primary goal to honor the sacrifices and commitment of every man and woman who has served in uniform.