For IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Col. Bob Fodero, USA (Ret) May 23, 2017 Concert and Two Wreath-Laying Ceremonies Slated for Elm City Remembrances New Haven – Marking two decades of patriotic remembrance, Elm City and regional residents are invited to attend the 20th Annual … Continue reading 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS NEW HAVEN MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE ON SUNDAY
Membership Application Processing
When starting a new post, just figuring out how to fill out a new membership application was enough of a challenge. However, we have a new problem–rapid growth! As we move from establishing a post and having one or two people fulfilling administrative duties, we need to distribute the burden, establish areas of responsibilities, educate our … Continue reading Membership Application Processing
The Golden Age of the Vietnam Veteran in the VFW
Mortality is not a fun topic. But neither is ignoring demographics and the state of veterans service organizations. In my short time in the VSO space, I have heard a number of times the average age of a VFW member is 68 or more, that the focus is on Vietnam veterans, and that younger veterans … Continue reading The Golden Age of the Vietnam Veteran in the VFW
Call To Service
2017 Spring #VetEvent
An informal social for ALL military veterans, the 2017 Spring #VetEvent is Friday, April 21 from 5-9 at Trinity Bar (157 Orange St. New Haven, Ct). Proof of service earns the veteran or current service member a free wristband for event featuring hors d’oeuveres, exclusive drink specials, and mid-spring camaraderie. Bring a friend!
Five Stages of Small Business (and VFW Post) Growth
Looking at our numbers and trends from growing posts using Memstats on VFW.org, 20 new members seems to be the magic number posts of all sizes gain in growth years. Not a perfect number but a quick & decent one. I have a vision for the post that in five years, our new post will … Continue reading Five Stages of Small Business (and VFW Post) Growth