To all SMW Officers and Chapter Presidents: The Executive
Board of the Society of Military Widows voted unanimously at its meeting on April
20, 2024, to dissolve the national organization on or
before February 1, 2025. We sincerely regret the need to dissolve
this organization which has been so dear to our members but see no other option
within our framework and by-laws. Several actions are needed by our
full board and members: 1. Please DO NOT send new or renewal
dues to SMW as of receipt of this notice. If local chapters have dues, they can collect and retain dues according to their by-laws.
2. Please send a list of any members
who have paid renewal dues to SMW since April 20, 2024, to your
regional vice president and we will
try to arrange a refund.
3. Most IMPORTANT: We need all presidents or a representative of each chapter
to be present at the convention to help
with our transition. A workshop is planned to help restructure each chapter that wishes to continue independently.
4. Look for our next Newsletter expected
to be out in July.
5. Feel free to contact
your national officers
for more details
as they become available.
6. As this will probably be our last Official
National Convention, we encourage everyone to come celebrate
our accomplishments, friendships,
and memories together.
Sincerely, Patricia M. Cameron National President |