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16 www.DesertMessenger.com April 19, 2017 UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE VFW VFW MEMBERS AND GUESTS NOTE: VFW Auxiliary is collecting coupons you may have that you won't use. These go to the military families who can use them up to 6 months after expiration. Please help us in this endeavor to assist our Veterans. Coupons can be left at Post. We are also collecting labels for the school and National Home for Children. Can leave items at Post Lobby. VFW Post 769 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS 305 N. Central, Quartzsite, AZ, 928-927-7697 APR 23 – DISTRICT 1 CONVENTION AT QUARTZSITE POST 769; joint meeting at 11:00 a.m.Individual VFW and Auxiliary meetings at 1;00 p.m. FRIDAYS – 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM – Hamburgers -- $5.00 donation Cheeseburgers -- $5.50 donation. New York Steak Sandwich -- $7.50 Includes choice of fries or green salad MAY 13 – VFW and AUXILIARY MEETINGS 10:00 A.M. 11:30 A.M. – INSTALLATION OF ELECTED OFFICERS AND CHAIRMEN FOR 2017-2018 Following installation will be a potluck lunch with VFW furnishing the meat. Please bring a dish of salad or dessert to share. MAY 14 – MOTHERS DAY!! – Prime Rib Dinner with Prime Rib, Baked Potato, Vegetable, salad and desert FREE MIMOSA TO ALL MOTHERS Reserve and Pay in advance $12 donation or Pay on May 14 - $15 donation MAY 20 – ARMED FORCES DAY. Be sure to fly your flag, please. MAY 29 – MEMORIAL DAY – Ceremony at 10am at the Cemetery. PLEASE CHECK AT POST AS ADDITIONAL EVENTS MAY BE SCHEDULED Check at the Post or on the VFW Post 769 website for information on additional activities being planned. www.vfwpost769.org Comrades meet –2nd Saturday each month –10:00 a.m. at Post Auxiliary meets – 2nd Saturday in the dining room area at 10:00 a.m. House Committee meeting – 2nd Saturday each month -9:00 a.m. at Post Can you believe it's April already? We have been busy restructuring, reorganizing and implementing new training techniques here in the offi ce. We have been receiving lots of compliments on this new envi- ronment we are creating. I would like to take this opportunity to in- troduce my incredible staff. They are here to assist you and help answer your questions. I feel so blessed to have such outstanding staff. Each one brings valuable skills and experience that together, create a balanced and productive work environment. Lisa Lovell, Chief Deputy Apprais- er. Lisa has been with the offi ce for 2 years and has 15 years of market- ing and management experience. Lisa obtained Level I and II Prop- erty Appraiser certifi cations with the Arizona Department of Revenue and International Association of As- sessing Offi cers and has experience in all areas of the offi ce. Along with her duties as Chief Deputy she also works on parcel splits/combines and the CAMA system. Mary Mitchell, Senior Property Ap- praiser. Mary has 30 years in the assessment fi eld and obtained Level I and II Property Appraiser certi- fi cations with the Arizona Depart- ment of Revenue and International Association of Assessing Offi cers, including property valuation, land and personal property. Mary has experience in mapping, tax relief programs, centrally valued proper- ties and all areas of the offi ce. Shelly Rohde, Program Specialist/ Mobile Homes. Shelly has over 30 years in government accounting and procurement. After 10 years with the County School Superintendent's offi ce, she moved to the Assessor's offi ce. Shelly has a bachelor's de- gree in Business Administration and Finance and is working toward her Level I Appraiser certifi cation. Kimmy Olsen, Administrative As- sistant. Kimmy has been with the offi ce for over a year now. Kimmy worked for over 30 years in the le- gal fi eld with degrees in Business Administration and Criminal Jus- tice. The Staff would like to take this time to congratulate Kimmy for obtaining her Level I Property Ap- praiser Certifi cation with the Ari- zona Department of Revenue and International Association of Assess- ing Offi cers on March 20th 2017. Kimmy handles a variety of tasks in the offi ce including permits and ownership deeds. Susie Sharp, Data Clerk. Susie brings 30 years of experience in data entry, management and accounting clerk, including 7 years in the as- sessment fi eld. Susie has worked closely with all departments within the offi ce entering data and pro- cessing critical information. With her experience, Susie will be a great contender for extending her studies for a Level I Property Appraiser. Everyone is settling into their po- sitions nicely, learning new things from each other, and working to- gether as a team with an amazing motivational spirit. As always, I in- vite you to call or stop by our offi ce and introduce yourselves. Anna Camacho, La Paz County Assessor Accessor's Corner We have been busy restructuring, like to take this opportunity to in- troduce my incredible staff. They DEADLINE : WED. APRIL 26 TH for the may 3 rd edition Desert Messenger News Email: editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com

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