The materials below are available for you to use as you work to recruit new members and retain current members. If you have any questions or difficulty printing the materials, please call 816.561.8655 or e-mail info@vfwauxiliary.org.
2020-2021 Membership Program Award Forms
- 2021-2022 Member Recruiter Award Form (Fillable)
Auxiliary, District and Department Tools & Resources
The VFW Auxiliary Eligibility Wheel is an excellent visual tool to use to show that there are up to 12 people that may join our organization on the eligibility of one veteran.
Our organization would DOUBLE in size if every member recruited JUST ONE new member. The “Just One Card” is a personal reminder that you pledge to recruit just one new member.
The Strengthening Auxiliaries Calendar is full of ways you can have a positive impact on your Auxiliary and its members in 30 days.
The Local and National Talking Points are great sheets to print out and give to members of the media.
- VFW Auxiliary Local Talking Points (Word doc)
Membership Recruitment Tools & Resources
The items listed below are great pieces to have at a recruitment table or booth, or even to keep in your purse as a handout you can refer to when talking about all that the VFW Auxiliary does for veterans and their families on both a local and national level. All items below can be downloaded and printed.
- VFW Auxiliary Brochure Order Form (Fillable)
- VFW Auxiliary Membership/Member Transfer Application – Revised September 2021 (Fillable)
- Member Change/Update Form – Revised August 2018 (Fillable)
- VFW Auxiliary Eligibility Wheel
- VFW Auxiliary Fact Sheet (Updated August 2020)
- Recruitment Booth Pointers
- 8 Ways You Can Help Veterans Card
- 8 Ways You Can Help Veterans Printable Template
- Member Benefits One-Sheeter Option 1
- Member Benefits One-Sheeter Option 2
- “Join Us” Poster (17 x 11)
Door Hangers
The door hangers below are designed to be printed on cardstock using a home printer. The final size is 4.5 inches horizontal (across) by 11 inches vertical (up and down).
The door hangers below are designed to be printed using a professional printer (i.e. FedEx Office, Staples, Office Depot/Office Max, Vistaprint, etc.) The final size is 4.5 inches horizontal (across) by 11 inches vertical (up and down).
Membership Engagement Packet
For Auxiliary Officers
New member engagement is a critical component to retain a member after their first year. It is important new members understand the value of their membership and that they feel they are getting value from their membership.
Listed below are resources and best practices to assist local Auxiliary Officers in welcoming new members:
- New Member Orientation Checklist
- New Member Welcome Letter/Email Template
- VFW Auxiliary Eligibility Wheel
- Member Benefits One-Sheeter Option 1
- Member Benefits One-Sheeter Option 2
- Strengthening Auxiliaries Calendar
- Membership Moments
- Orienting New Members
- Cultivate Engagement by Asking “How Would You Like to Contribute?”
- Matching Member Talents to Leadership Success
- Engaging Existing Members
- Mentoring at VFW Auxiliary: Relationship Building for the Future
- Online Auxiliary Academy: Engaging Your Auxiliary’s Existing Members
For New Members
A new member is an engaged member, but often someone who needs to have an orientation to the VFW Auxiliary. It’s best to hand the New Member Packet to them personally at a meeting or social gathering, but it can be mailed as well. It’s important that the new member feels welcome and appreciated as they are often eager to volunteer and help veterans and their families.
Listed below are materials to include in a New Member Packet:
- New Member Welcome Letter/Email Template
- Connect with Us (VFW Auxiliary Officer and National contact information)
- Member Benefits One-Sheeter Option 1
- Member Benefits One-Sheeter Option 2
- Know Your Bylaws
- Understanding Auxiliary Traditions
- VFW Auxiliary Acronyms and Common Terminology
- VFW Auxiliary National Programs: An Overview
Membership Moments – Recruitment, Retention & Engagement Tips, Tools & Techniques
Membership Moments is a collection of tips, tools and techniques that can be used to recruit, retain and engage Auxiliary members. Please share these handouts at your Auxiliary meetings and trainings.
- How to Ensure a Membership Application is Complete
- How to Treat People with Respect
- Understanding the Basics of Membership Eligibility
- Shrink the Change
- Finding the “Hot Button”
- Attract Potential Members by Purchasing VFW Store Merchandise
- Creating a Successful Membership Committee at Your Local Auxiliary
- Attracting Younger Members
- Orienting New Members
- How to Engage Your New Members From the Start
- Cultivate Engagement by Asking “How Would You Like to Contribute?”
- Matching Member Talents to Leadership Success
- Engaging Existing Members
- Three Great Strategies for Member Retention
- Recognizing Your Auxiliary’s Members
- What’s the Value of One Member?
- Tips for Writing an Effective Dues Renewal Letter
- How to Notify the VFW Auxiliary about a Deceased Member
Press Releases & Social Media Resources
The Press Releases and Facebook/Social Media Shareables may be downloaded and shared on your Auxiliary, District or Department or personal Facebook page.
Membership Drive Press Releases
Social Media (Facebook & Twitter)
- Facebook Posts for Member Recruitment
- Facebook/Social Media Shareable Option 1
- Facebook/Social Media Shareable Option 2
- Facebook/Social Media Shareable Option 3
- Facebook/Social Media Shareable Option 4
- Facebook/Social Media Shareable Option 5
- Facebook/Social Media Shareable Option 6
- Facebook/Social Media Shareable Option 7