50/50 Raffle: We’re aiming to sell 100 tickets tonight, that means you can win $50! The more we sell the more you can win. Silent Auction: Items, write up, auction sheet. Buy Now! option. Good for pre-event social marketing. Silent Auction Raffle: Items, clear containers (so people can see chances at winning item). People inspect … Continue reading Fundraising Notes
Info for Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award Program Department Chairman
In July of 2018, I was appointed the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award Program Chairperson for the Department of Connecticut. In an effort to help my fellow VFW comrades, I hope to document the process to make it easier. Still working on the program….
The 1-Page Marketing Plan by Allan Dib
A VFW is a business; but, not exactly. It has comrades and not clients. It should have veteran outreach drives and not membership drives. It should benefit the comrades, the community, and society. That said, you still have to market a VFW much like a business. A good start is to come up with a … Continue reading The 1-Page Marketing Plan by Allan Dib
NOT ADOPTED: UPDATE THE VFW UNIFORM CAP: Proposed Amendment to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Manual of Procedure and Ritual
UPDATE: 20190201 This by-law proposal M-13 was not accepted after the staff recommended rejection at the 2017 national convention; however, it went to a standing vote. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOwtBVJGtQQ). Subsequently, the VFWStore.org offered Charter Member pins instead of the proposed tabs. by Charles M. PickettPublic Relations A couple of the members went to purchase their VFW Uniform … Continue reading NOT ADOPTED: UPDATE THE VFW UNIFORM CAP: Proposed Amendment to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Manual of Procedure and Ritual
Online Credit Card Processing for New Member Applications
This was the issue I was considering when I posted in the Facebook > VFW Post Commanders Discussion Group. Comrades: I am looking to use an online payment processing service to accept payment for new memberships. I see that Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Post 1 uses a PayPal integration with JotForm. Does anyone in here have … Continue reading Online Credit Card Processing for New Member Applications
SVA and Recruiting Student Veterans
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Student Veterans of America partnered to support student veterans and build relationships with local SVA chapters at institutions of higher learning. It’s a win-win for both groups and for student veterans. As the VFW SVA Liaison in Connecticut for four years, I see that most student veterans now … Continue reading SVA and Recruiting Student Veterans