Good Morning,

I hope all is well. I’m reaching out regarding an opportunity to host Edna Cummings, Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired) – Army Reserve Ambassador-Maryland, Six Triple Eight Congressional Gold Medal Champion, and Documentary Producer, for an in-person discussion about her new book, A Soldier's Life: A Black Woman's Rise from Army Brat to Six Triple Eight Champion. I was referred to you by Bryan Standish from VFW New Haven.

Since January 2018, Edna has worked to bring recognition to the all-black WWII Women’s Army Corps unit the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion also known as the Six Triple Eight. As a citizen advocate, she raised funds for the 6888th monument and co-produced an award-winning documentary about the unit. She championed the effort with Congress to enact passage of the Six Triple Eight Congressional Gold Medal Act. On March 14, 2022, President Biden signed the legislation into law awarding the 6888th the nation’s highest civilian honor.

We’d like to host Edna on Friday, November 7^th at 12 pm. Her in-person speaking fee is $5,000, which includes travel and lodging -2 night hotel stay. We have currently been able to secure $3,400. Can you please let me know if VFW CT would be interested in co-sponsoring and how much you can contribute?

Thanks in advance for your consideration 😊