VFW Senior Vice Commanders from across the world converged on the Kansas City Airport Marriott on April 10-13, 2025 for three days of training and team building. Here are ten things I learned from the event.
VFW SVC Training: Six Things
What Constitutes a Quorum in the VFW?
It is not fair for an organization to be bound by the decisions taken by an unrepresentatively small number of members who might attend a meeting. This is prevented by a quorum–a minimum number of members who must be present for a meeting to conduct substantive business. Many times a quorum is simply a majority … Continue reading What Constitutes a Quorum in the VFW?
Save Our Middletown State Veterans Cemetery (Save MSVC)
NOV 13, 2024: Middletown leaders reject plan to sell 90 acres of open space for CT Veterans Cemetery expansion Middletown Common Council—Special Meeting November 12, 2024 at 07:00 p.m.
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
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?