What is the brand of the VFW New Haven? What is the marketing message of the VFW New Haven? What is the competitive advantage of the VFW New Haven? Does the post have a clear and powerful reputation? What is the post identity? What is our marketing strategy? Does it differ from the VFW as … Continue reading Post Brand and Lida360
Marketing: Uncle Sam Flyer
Perhaps his most memorable lithograph, James Montgomery Flagg created the famous war poster with the phrase “I want you for the U.S. Army” with Uncle Sam pointing his finger at the viewer. Created in 1917 to recruit soldiers for the American Army during World War I, I chose this image because it still resonates with … Continue reading Marketing: Uncle Sam Flyer
VFW New Haven Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
It is the policy of the Veterans of Foreign Wars New Haven Post 12150 Incorporated to maintain a model association free from harassment and other forms of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and sexual orientation. The VFW New Haven has a zero tolerance for harassment or any other form … Continue reading VFW New Haven Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
Notes on Civic Disengagement
Here are some notes on civic disengagement I had in a notebook I am retiring. The notes come from different sources about the decline of urbanism and volunteer organizations–like the VFW. Civic disengagement is a long-term trend in America especially with volunteer-lead organizations and in cities. Urbanism and DemiseSocial organization; city governability; dependence on civic … Continue reading Notes on Civic Disengagement
Automatic 100% Post Membership
State Post Dst Life New Reinst Cont Total Prior Year Percent Div City State 24 5 4 26 0 0 3 29 29 100.00% 10 SAINT PAUL MN This is what an automatic 100% post membership looks like. Prior 29 Life 26 Cont 3 100% by mid-November.
Buddy Poppy Static Display Ideas
by Charles M. PickettPublic Relations A couple (ok, two) of people have asked why we don’t have a static Buddy Poppy display they can put on their counter? The Connecticut VFW department was good enough to donate Buddy Poppy Wreath Boards and I have a number of Buddy Poppy cans. However, I think I could … Continue reading Buddy Poppy Static Display Ideas