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2017-2018 National Program Book

Your source for National initiatives and Program awards.

Catch The Dream PB Cover for website

Family Freedom Festival

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Family Freedom Festival Toolkit

2017 National Convention Book

Download the the 2017 National Convention Book. 2017-Convention-Book-Cover-for-web
In it you’ll find:

  • Financial Statements
  • Reports of National Officers
  • National Program Highlights
  • National Program Awards (Includes a list of all the winners announced at Convention!)
  • And More!

2017-2018 National Ambassador Presentations

Presented at the 104th National Convention in New Orleans

Americanism

Flag Education

POW/MIA Recognition

Promote Patriotism

Smart/Maher Citizenship Education Teacher Award

Chief of Staff/Extension

Extension Materials

Mentoring

Healthy Auxiliary Toolkit

Good Job Awards

2017-2018 Chief of Staff/Extension Award Nomination Forms

  • Extension Award for Members No. 1: Catch the Dream for Our Veterans Keepsake to one member in each Department who assists in revitalizing his/her Auxiliary and who uses the Healthy Auxiliary materials.
  • Extension Award for Members No. 2: Special National President’s Coin to one member in each Department who demonstrates the best mentoring in his/her Auxiliary and/or Department.
  • Extension Award for Auxiliaries No. 1: Catch the Dream for Our Veterans Citation to one Auxiliary in each Department that best used publicity, i.e. radio/TV/social media, in forming their Auxiliary or revitalizing their Auxiliary.
  • Extension Award for Auxiliaries No. 2: Catch the Dream for Our Veterans Citation to one Auxiliary in each Department that implements the CARE Mentoring Program or some other mentoring program.

Hospital

Veteran & Military Suicide Awareness

Volunteers & Volunteer Awards

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.

Legislative

VFW Auxiliary Involvement in Elections and Political Activities

Action Corps Weekly

VFW Legislative Resources

Legislative Websites

Membership & Leadership

Membership Forms and Applications

Membership Program Award Forms

Membership Recruitment & Retention Tools

Click here for Membership Recruitment & Retention Tools, including:

  • Membership Engagement Packet – NEW for 2017-2018!
  • 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 (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

Scholarships At-A-Glance (with Updated Deadlines)

Continuing Education

Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest

Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy

Patriot’s Pen

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.

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VFW’s Veterans & Military Support Program

Youth Activities

Youth Recognition

Working with Youth

Veterans History Project

Publicity Tools, Websites & Social Media
and Sample Speeches

Publicity Tools & Press Releases

Websites & Social Media

Sample Speeches

Resources for Your Auxiliary

Miscellaneous Resources

Auxiliary Secretary Resources

Auxiliary Treasurer Resources