Program & Publicity Resources

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Your source for National initiatives and Program awards.

A Video Message from National President Sandi Kriebel

Family Freedom Festival Tool Kit

• What Is the Family Freedom Festival and What Are We Supposed to Do?
• Steps to Participate and Event Ideas
• Sample Press Release
• Sample Social Media Posts
• Donation Request Letter (Fillable)
• Logo for Web and/or Social Media
• Logo for Printing

Building on the VFW Auxiliary Foundation: 
Guidebooks for Officers, Chairmen and Members

These guides, suggestions and examples are meant to assist all Officers, Chairmen and members on every level to understand their duties according to the National Bylaws, the best practices discovered during the 100-plus year history of the organization and examples of how to handle different positions and expectations.

Spirit of America Award

• What Is the Spirit of America Award?
• Spirit of America Award Nomination Form (Fillable)

Quickly reference the VFW Auxiliary’s rules and procedures with the 2019 Podium Edition: Bylaws and Ritual – available from the VFW Store online or by calling 1.833.VFW.VETS. The 2019 Podium Edition contains the Auxiliary’s Bylaws, Booklet of Instruction and Ritual.

Published annually following the National Convention, this must have go-to reference book contains the organization’s most up-to-date rules and regulations. In it you will find the answers to all your questions, from how to run a meeting to guidelines for Auxiliaries, Districts and Departments. Don’t go to a meeting without it!

Changes made from the 2018 Auxiliary Podium Edition are noted by a double underline. Not sure how the changes were made? View and download results of proposed resolutions and revisions from our website here: https://vfwauxiliary.org/national-convention/

• Order the Spiral Bound version from the VFW Store ($7.25 each, quantity discount available).
• Order the eBook from Amazon ($5.80).
• Order the eBook from Barnes & Noble ($5.80).

Flag Education

• Federal Flag Code
• Flag Education for Kids
• Flag Exchange Card (Fillable)
• Flag Etiquette at Parades

POW/MIA Recognition

• Missing Man Table Ceremony

Promote Patriotism

• Respect for Flag Letter to Schools (Fillable)
• Respect for Flag Citation Option 1 (Fillable)
• Respect for Flag Citation Option 2 (Fillable)
• Respect for Flag Citation Option 3 (Fillable)
• National Anthem/Pledge of Allegiance Bookmarks Option 1
• National Anthem/Pledge of Allegiance Bookmarks Option 2
• America’s Patriotic Days
• Understanding VFW Auxiliary Traditions (pdf)

Smart/Maher Citizenship Education Teacher Award

• 2018-2019 Smart/Maher Citizenship Education Teacher Award Application (Fillable)
• 2018-2019 Smart/Maher Citizenship Education Teacher Award Chairman’s Manual
• 2018-2019 Smart/Maher Citizenship Education Teacher Award Press Release – Announce Program (Fillable)
• 2018-2019 Smart/Maher Citizenship Education Teacher Award Press Release – Announce Winners (Fillable)

“Buddy”® Poppy

• “Buddy”® Poppy Chairman’s Guide
• VFW National Convention “Buddy”® Poppy Display Contest Rules
• “Buddy”® Poppy Story Cards 
• The Veterans Behind the “Buddy”® Poppy Video (8 minutes)
• The Veterans Behind the “Buddy”® Poppy Article (from the September 2015 issue of VFW Auxiliary Magazine)
• “Buddy”® Poppy information (VFW website)

VFW National Home for Children

• VFW National Home for Children
• Military & Veteran Family Helpline

Extension Materials

• Why Having an Auxiliary Can Boost Your Post (Bachelor Post presentation – PowerPoint)
• Why Having an Auxiliary Can Boost Your Post (pdf)
• Top Ten Reasons for Your Post to Have an Auxiliary
• 5 Essentials of An Auxiliary Card
• Starting a New Auxiliary Card

Mentoring

• VFW Auxiliary Mentoring Guide: Relationship Building for the Future
• VFW Auxiliary Acronyms and Common Terminology
• Welcome to the VFW Auxiliary Card Front Option 1 (Printable Template)
• Welcome to the VFW Auxiliary Card Front Option 2 (Printable Template)
• Welcome to the VFW Auxiliary Card Back (Printable Template)
• 2018-2019 Mentor of the Year Nomination Form (Fillable)

Healthy Auxiliary Tool Kit

• VFW Auxiliary Sample Meeting Agenda
• Auxiliary Meeting Checklist (for the Auxiliary President)
• Healthy Communication Phone/Text Tree
• R U Healthy Checklist – Auxiliary To-Dos and Deadlines
• VFW Auxiliary Meeting Challenges & Solutions
• VFW Auxiliary Member Questionnaire
• VFW Auxiliary Health Certificate

Good Job Awards

• VFW Auxiliary Good Job Award Option 1 (Full Page, Fillable)
• VFW Auxiliary Good Job Award Option 2 (Full Page, Fillable)
• VFW Auxiliary Good Job Card Side 1 (Business Card Size, Printable Template)
• VFW Auxiliary Good Job Card Side 2 Option 1 (Business Card Size, Printable Template)
• VFW Auxiliary Good Job Card Side 2 Option 2 (Business Card Size, Printable Template)

Veteran & Military Suicide Awareness

• Veterans Crisis Line (1.800.273.8255)
• Veteran & Military Suicide Awareness Teardrop Sticker Template

Volunteer

• VFW Auxiliary Hospital Program Guide (includes VAVS Participation Guide)
• Veterans Administration Voluntary Service
  • Types of VAVS Volunteers
  • VAVS Representative Guide

Hospital Volunteer Recruitment Kit

• Community Volunteer Recruitment Weeks Information
• Community Volunteer Recruitment Weeks Report Form (Fillable)
• Volunteer Recruitment Flyers
  • Option A
  • Option B
  • Option C
  • Option D

Volunteer Awards

• Graphic of VFW Auxiliary Hospital Volunteer Service Pins
• VFW Auxiliary Hospital Volunteer Service Pin Application Form (Fillable)
• 2018-2019 Outstanding Hospital Volunteer Nomination Form (Fillable)
• Application for Hospital Recruiting Awards
• Hospital Volunteer Appreciation Certificate Option 1 (Fillable)
• Hospital Volunteer Appreciation Certificate Option 2 (Fillable)

Veterans Voices Writing Project

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research & Development
Visit this site for information and printable fact sheets of key areas being studied by VA researchers.

Auxiliary Legislative Tools and Resources

• Legislative Word Search
  • Legislative Word Search KEY
• VFW Auxiliary Involvement in Elections and Political Activities
• I Vote in Honor of a Veteran (To print, use Avery 5163 Labels or equivalent.)
  • “I Vote in Honor of a Veteran” Sticker Template A
  • “I Vote in Honor of a Veteran” Sticker Template B
• VFW Auxiliary Guide to the Legislative Process
• VFW Auxiliary Guide to Contacting Your Legislators

Action Corps Weekly

• Learn about Action Corps
• Action Corps Weekly Sign-Up Sheet for Sign-Up Drives (pdf)
• VFW Action Corps Weekly – CLICK HERE to sign up for this e-mail update

VFW Legislative Resources

• VFW Washington Office
• VFW Legislative Priorities
• VFW 2018 Priority Goals
• VFW’s National Legislative Service
• VFW Fact Sheet (updated September 2018)
• VFW Checkpoint Newsletter
• Veterans Vote Brochure

Legislative Websites

• The White House
• U.S. House of Representatives
• U.S. Senate
• National Archives – Legislative Branch: The Center for Legislative Archives

Membership Forms and Applications

• VFW Auxiliary Brochure Order Form (Fillable)
• Member Change/Update Form – Revised August 2018 (Fillable)
• VFW Auxiliary Membership/Member Transfer Application – Revised August 2018 (Fillable)

Membership Program Award Forms

• Outstanding Fact Sheet Criteria 2018-2019
• Best Promotion of training and promotion of the Membership & Recruitment Program Criteria 2018-2019 (Auxiliary Membership Chairman)
• Best Promotion of training and promotion of the Membership & Recruitment Program Criteria 2018-2019 (Department Membership Chairman)
• Uncle Sam Hat/Patriotic Vest Pin Member Recruiter Award Form (Fillable)
• 2018-2019 National Membership Achievement Award Form (Fillable)

Membership Recruitment & Retention Tools

Click here for Membership Recruitment & Retention Tools, including:

• 2018-2019 Membership & Recruitment Book (2 parts)
• Membership Engagement Packet
• Membership Moments (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.)
• VFW Auxiliary Eligibility Wheel Graphic
• Just One Card
• Strengthening Auxiliaries Calendar
• Local Talking Points
• National Talking Points
• VFW Auxiliary Brochure Order Form (Fillable)
• VFW Auxiliary Facts Leaflet
• Recruitment Booth Pointers
• 8 Ways You Can Help Veterans Card
• Member Benefits One-Sheeter
• “Join Us” Poster (17 x 11)
• Press Releases
• Door Hangers
• Social Media Shareables

General Scholarship Contest Information

• Scholarships At-A-Glance
• Sample Social Media Posts for VFW Auxiliary and VFW Scholarships

Continuing Education

• Continuing Education Scholarship Brochure – includes Application (Fillable)
• Continuing Education Scholarship Application (Fillable)
• Continuing Education Flyer Option A
• Continuing Education Flyer Option B

Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest

• VFW Auxiliary Brochure Order Form (Fillable)
• Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest Brochure and Application (8.5×11 Fillable, Printer-Friendly version)
• Patriotic Art Scoresheet
• Release of Artwork for Patriotic Art Contest
• 2018-2019 Patriotic Art Contest Media Release for Local Auxiliaries (Fillable)
• Patriotic Art Contest Media Release to Announce Winner – Local and Department Level (Fillable)
• Patriotic Art Contest Poster (11 x 8.5)
• Patriotic Art Contest Poster (14 x 11)
• Patriotic Art Helpful Hints

Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy

• Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Chairmen’s Manual
• 2018-2019 Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Public Service Announcement (PSA)

Patriot’s Pen

• 2018-2019 Patriot’s Pen Entry Form and Brochure
• Patriot’s Pen Scoresheet
• 2018-2019 Patriot’s Pen Press Release to Announce Program
• 2018-2019 Patriot’s Pen Press Release to Announce Winners

Voice of Democracy

• 2018-2019 Voice of Democracy Entry Form and Brochure
• Voice of Democracy Scoresheet
• Voice of Democracy Press Release to Announce Program (Fillable)
• Voice of Democracy Press Release to Announce Winners (Fillable)

Youth Recognition

• Patriotic Youth Award Option 1 (Fillable)
• Patriotic Youth Award Option 2 (Fillable)
• Patriotic Youth Award Option 3 (Fillable)
• Youth Groups Supporting Our Veterans Citation Application (Fillable) – Updated July 2018
• Random Act of Patriotism (R.A.P.) Card (Printable Template – To print, use Avery 5371 Labels or equivalent.)
• Random Act of Patriotism (R.A.P.) Coin

Working with Youth

• 10 Tips for Working with Youth
• Youth Activities Award for Auxiliaries Citation Request Form (Fillable)

Miscellaneous Resources

• VFW Auxiliary Cancer Grant Application
• Guide to Using Technology to Conduct an Auxiliary Meeting 
• VFW Foundation Grant Information and Application

Auxiliary Secretary Resources

• Tips for the 2016-2017 Auxiliary Secretary 

Auxiliary Treasurer Resources

• 2018-2019 VFW Auxiliary Treasurer’s Guide (Updated July 2018)
• 990 e-Postcard User Guide from the IRS (pdf)