Your source for National initiatives and Program awards.
2016-2017 National Program Book
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Includes:
Financial Statements
Reports of National Officers
National Program Highlights
National Program Awards
Memorial Service Program
And More!
Americanism
Flag Education
POW/MIA Recognition
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
- Our Nation’s Patriotic Days
- Understanding VFW Auxiliary Traditions
Smart/Maher Citizenship Education Teacher Award
Chief of Staff/Extension
Extension Materials
- Why Having an Auxiliary Can Boost Your Post (Bachelor Post presentation)
- 5 Essentials of An Auxiliary Card
- Starting a New Auxiliary Card
Mentoring
Healthy Auxiliary Toolkit
- 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
- VFW Auxiliary Good Job Award
Hospital
Veteran & Military Suicide Awareness
- Veterans Crisis Line (1.800.273.8255)
- Veteran & Military Suicide Awareness Teardrop Sticker Template
Volunteering
- VFW Auxiliary Hospital Program Guide (includes VAVS Participation Guide)
- Veterans Administration Voluntary Service
- VFW Auxiliary Hospital Pin Application Form (Fillable)
Legislative
VFW Auxiliary Involvement in Elections and Political Activities
Action Corps Weekly
- Learn about Action Corps
- Recipe Card to Receive Action Corps Weekly
- Video Tutorial on how to sign up for Action Corps Weekly
- VFW Action Corps Weekly – CLICK HERE to sign up for this e-mail update
VFW Legislative Resources
- VFW Washington Office
- VFW 2016 Priority Goals
- VFW’s National Legislative Service
- VFW Fact Sheet (updated June 2016)
- VFW Checkpoint Newsletter
- Veterans Vote Brochure
Legislative Websites
Membership & Leadership
Membership Forms and Applications
- Membership Change/Update Form (Fillable)
- VFW Auxiliary Membership Application (Fillable)
- VFW Auxiliary Membership Brochure
Membership Program Award Forms
Membership Recruitment & Retention Tools
Click here for Membership Recruitment & Retention Tools, including:
- 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 (updated 7/2016)
- 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
Scholarships
Continuing Education
- Continuing Education Scholarship Brochure – includes Application (Fillable)
- Continuing Education Scholarship Application (Fillable)
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
- Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest Brochure and Application (Fillable)
- Patriotic Art Contest National Scoresheet
- Release of Artwork for Patriotic Art Contest
- 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
- Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Patriot’s Pen
- 2016-2017 Patriot’s Pen Entry Form
- Patriot’s Pen Scoresheet
- Patriot’s Pen Press Release to Announce Program (Fillable)
- Patriot’s Pen Press Release to Announce Winners (Fillable)
Voice of Democracy
Veterans & Family Support
VFW Auxiliary Resource Rack Card
VFW’s National Veterans Service
NVS consists of a nationwide network of service officers who are experts in dealing with the claims process and help thousands of veterans cut through the bureaucratic red tape every year. They are the key to success, recovering approximately $1 billion in earned benefits and compensation for veterans each year.
“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 on VFW website
VFW’s Veterans & Military Support Program
Youth Activities
Publicity Tools, Websites & Social Media
and Sample Speeches
Publicity Tools & Press Releases
- VFW Auxiliary Brochure Order Form (Fillable)
- VFW Auxiliary Facts Leaflet
- VFW Auxiliary Elevator Speech/What We Do
- Local Talking Points (Word document)
- Local Talking Points (pdf)
- National Talking Points
- VFW Auxiliary Letterhead Template
- VFW Auxiliary PowerPoint Template
- VFW Auxiliary Publicity Guide
- How to Share Your Local Auxiliary Story Ideas and Events with Local Media
- Communications Award/Certificate of Recognition for Local Media (Fillable)
- Announcement of a New VFW Auxiliary Media Release Template for Local Auxiliaries (Fillable)
- Announcement of a Forming VFW Auxiliary Media Release Template for Local Auxiliaries (Fillable)
- Announcement of a VFW Auxiliary Membership Drive – Version 1 (Word doc)
- Announcement of a VFW Auxiliary Membership Drive – Version 2 (Word doc)
Websites & Social Media
- Website Basics: What to Include
- Top 10 Reasons to Have an Auxiliary Facebook Page
- How to Set Up a Facebook Page for Your Auxiliary or Department (A Step-by-Step Guide)
- Best Practices for Your Auxiliary Facebook Page
- How to Add An Administrator to Your Auxiliary or Department Facebook Page
- How to Post on Your Auxiliary Facebook Page
- How to Schedule a Post on Your Auxiliary Facebook Page
- How to Edit or Delete a Post on Your Auxiliary Facebook Page
Sample Speeches
Resources for Your Auxiliary
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
Auxiliary Treasurer Resources