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
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
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
Are you a new VFW District commander? Did you realize the Order of Business is different from a Post? It was news to me too (MOP 112). Below is a … Continue reading VFW Order of Business-Districts (2019)
Ideas for Getting Completions for Connecticut’s All-State Post Commanders Contest by Charles M. PickettPublic Relations The Department of Connecticut Veterans of Foreign Wars All-State Post Commanders Contest recognizes achievement in … Continue reading VFW All-State Connecticut Program Reports
Created by the Veterans Coalition in Middletown, the One Sheet Read provides a lot of information for Connecticut National Guard members and military veterans. Thanks Service Officer Gabe!
