A VFW is a business; but, not exactly. It has comrades and not clients. It should have veteran outreach drives and not membership drives. It should benefit the comrades, the community, and society. That said, you still have to market a VFW much like a business. A good start is to come up with a … Continue reading The 1-Page Marketing Plan by Allan Dib
2018 VFW New Haven Founders Day Reception & Fundraiser
Friday, September 14, 2018 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Annual Fundraiser Celebrates Chartering of Post and Solemnizes Patriot Day—9/11 Never Forget VFW VETERAN RECEPTION: All military veterans and their guests are invited to the 2018 VFW New Haven Founders Day Reception with proceeds going to the VFW National Veterans & Military Support Services program. … Continue reading 2018 VFW New Haven Founders Day Reception & Fundraiser
Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award contest
Local Teacher Could Be Honored With National VFW Award NEW HAVEN, CONN. (Aug. 6, 2018) – Commander Derek Torrellas of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. New Haven Post 12150, announced the kick-off of this year’s VFW’s “Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award” contest. Every year, the VFW recognizes three exceptional teachers … Continue reading Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award contest
Voice of Democracy Winner
Quartermaster Charles Pickett presented the 2017-18 VFW New Haven Voice of Democracy winner Katherine Harding of Sound School a certificate for her award-winning essay. The 2018-19 VOD theme is “Why My Vote Matters” and entries must be in to the post by midnight Oct. 31, 2018. Learn more about the competition and the $30,000 Grand … Continue reading Voice of Democracy Winner
2018 NEW HAVEN MEMORIAL DAY SUNDAY OBSERVANCES
City of New Haven Office of the Mayor Veterans’ Affairs Advisory Committee NEW HAVEN – Commemorating the men and women who died while in military service, the 2018 City of New Haven Memorial Day ceremonies and concert will coincide with centennial remembrances of two American wars. On Sunday, May 27, Elm City and regional residents … Continue reading 2018 NEW HAVEN MEMORIAL DAY SUNDAY OBSERVANCES
NOT ADOPTED: UPDATE THE VFW UNIFORM CAP: Proposed Amendment to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Manual of Procedure and Ritual
UPDATE: 20190201 This by-law proposal M-13 was not accepted after the staff recommended rejection at the 2017 national convention; however, it went to a standing vote. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOwtBVJGtQQ). Subsequently, the VFWStore.org offered Charter Member pins instead of the proposed tabs. by Charles M. PickettPublic Relations A couple of the members went to purchase their VFW Uniform … Continue reading NOT ADOPTED: UPDATE THE VFW UNIFORM CAP: Proposed Amendment to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Manual of Procedure and Ritual