Currently, the VFW New Haven has 45 members. Demographically, this is how the roster looks: 2 Vietnam 1 Persian Gulf 2 Korea (recent) 40 GWOT (OIF/OEF/GWOT-EM) That translates to: 20s: … Continue reading VFW New Haven Demographics
VFW Chartering Process–By the Book(s)
By Charles M. Pickett UPDATE 2019: The VFW has made it even easier to start a post by reducing the new/minimum number. As detailed in the “Starting a New VFW … Continue reading VFW Chartering Process–By the Book(s)
Stakeholders
As a former Army engineer, I learned that reconnoitering a build site or battleground was of paramount importance for a successful mission. Sometimes the best way to do this is … Continue reading Stakeholders
Internal Revenue Code 501(c)19 and audits
by Charles M. PickettPublic Relations As we sign up new members for the forming VFW New Haven post, I continue to learn about different facets of recruiting and validating service. … Continue reading Internal Revenue Code 501(c)19 and audits
No post, no money, no worries?
When I tell veterans and stakeholders that I am organizing a VFW in New Haven, the first thing they ask is “where is the post?” With no building and no … Continue reading No post, no money, no worries?
VFW Telephone: Google Voice To The Rescue OR NOT (Update)
By Charles M. Pickett After eight years of having Google Voice, post leadership has decided to delete our post phone number on June 1, 2023. Why? A simple audit of … Continue reading VFW Telephone: Google Voice To The Rescue OR NOT (Update)