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For National and Department Conventions and for Posts of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and Their Auxiliaries According to the VFW Ritual, “Posts should hold a … Continue reading VFW Memorial Service

Is your town “veteran friendly” or “veteran adverse?” Veterans are civic assets that can build strong communities for a vibrant society. Studies indicate that “veterans are volunteering, voting, and getting … Continue reading Defining a Thriving Veteran Community

What should VFW post adjutants put in VFW meeting minutes? By Charles M. Pickett Source material on page two of this long post. While a VFW quartermaster keeps the “books,” … Continue reading VFW Adjutant Training on VFW Post Meeting Minutes | VFWCT2

By Charles M. Pickett As the VFW New Haven celebrated its 5th anniversary on June 11, 2020, we’ve begun to consider a bigger vision for our post as we progress … Continue reading Getting to the Success-Growth Substage in VFW Post Development

My by-the-book “cheat sheet” for VFW post meeting procedures and post elections. Content pulled from the latest podium edition with additional key phrases from Robert’s Rules, VFW training videos, and … Continue reading UPDATED: VFW Post Meeting Cheat Sheet (20200220)

By Charles M. Pickett Membership is the lifeblood of any organization. To continue to be strong and effective, veteran service organizations (VSOs) such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) … Continue reading Intrinsic Motivation for Membership Campaigning