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VFW Post Meeting Script: Step-by-Step with Key Phrases (Updated: 8/24/2024)
A step-by-step VFW post meeting ritual guide and script for running a by-the-book meeting. Content pulled from the latest podium edition with additional key phrases from Robert’s Rules, VFW training videos, and from attending National Conventions. Abridged for posted national colors and includes nominations, elections, and contemporary order of business. — Charles M. Pickett
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Argument for the Consolidation of VFW Posts
By Charles M. Pickett It is dishonorable to abandon a post.It is dishonorable to surrender a post charter.It is dishonorable for a post to become defunct.It is dishonorable for a post charter to be revoked.However, it is honorable for a faltering post to consolidate with another post. In short, if your post is on the … Continue reading Argument for the Consolidation of VFW Posts
What is the bare minimum for a VFW post?
What are the minimum standards for a VFW post? What are the bare-minimum requirements for a post to avoid negative attention? In short: don’t break the rules or the law; hold monthly meetings with a quorum; don’t owe money and pay all VFW fees; submit stuff before deadlines; hold elections and submit election reports; get … Continue reading What is the bare minimum for a VFW post?
VFW Post Adjutant Training: IRS Form 990-N | VFWCT2
by Charles M. PickettPublic Relations The VFW New Haven Post 12150 is a tax-exempt IRS 501(c)(19) veterans service organization with gross receipts $50,000 or less. Like thousands of other VFW and American Legion Posts, we are required to file Form 990-N every year. If we don’t file a required return or notice for three consecutive … Continue reading VFW Post Adjutant Training: IRS Form 990-N | VFWCT2