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?
Friday, December 6, 2024 Dear Town CEO, In partnership with Connecticut Veterans Affairs Commissioner Ron Welch and Major General Francis Evon of the Connecticut National Guard, it is my honor to host a ceremony to recognize all living World War II veterans, having served at any time from December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946. … Continue reading Seeking Living World War II Veterans
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.
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
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
