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)
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
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
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?
By Charles M. Pickett UPDATE 2: After not having a phone number for a few months, post leadership realized there was more value in having a phone number available than … Continue reading VFW Telephone: Google Voice To The Rescue OR NOT (Update)
By Charles M. PickettWhile there are a number of concurrent goals and tasks in forming a new VFW post (or any nonprofit), one early, and perhaps easy task is to … Continue reading VFW New Post-Level Branding: Visual and Name
