July 6, 2023
To the members of the Department of Washington Auxiliary,
My name is Erin Mezek, I am a Life Member of Rainier VFW Auxiliary 2289 located in Seattle, WA. I
would like to announce my candidacy for National District Council Member #20. I have full support and
encouragement from my family, Auxiliary, District, and my job to take this next step within the
organization. It has been in my heart to serve as our National District Council Member for some time
and 2024 is prefect timing for me. Our youngest child will graduate High School in June 2024 and my job
allows me to work remotely when needed, allowing me to travel.
A brief history of my Auxiliary service, I first joined the Juniors Girls Unit in 1983 at the age of 6 under
the eligibility of my father Thomas K Mezek, a Vietnam Combat Medic. In 1993 I joined Rainier Auxiliary
at the age of 16, I have served as Auxiliary President, District President, and Department President 2015-
16 along with many positions and chairmanships on these levels. I had the honor to serve the National
Organization in 2020-21 as the Mentoring for Leadership Ambassador. Throughout my many years of
service I have seen the transformation our organization has made from uniforms to technology. One of
the most significant was being part of the team that welcomed our first Auxiliary Brothers. Being a part
of the National Council will allow me to be part of the continued growth and evolution of our
organization. I truly believe that I have the knowledge, heart, and best interests of our members to
fulfill this position.
Please consider supporting me on my auxiliary journey. Thank you for you time and would be honored
to be considered for the position of National District Council Member #20 in June 2024.
Erin Mezek
Past Department President
Rainier Auxiliary 2289
