2022-2023 National Program Book
Americanism
Ambassador Presentation: National Convention
Flag Education
POW/MIA Recognition
Promote Patriotism
- America's Patriotic Days
- Patriotic-Appreciation Citation 1-Fillable
- Patriotic-Appreciation Citation 2-Fillable
- Respect for Flag Citation Sports 1-Fillable
- Respect for the Flag Citation Sports 2-Fillable
- Respect for the Flag letter to Schools
- The National Anthem & Pledge Bookmarks 1
- The National Anthem & Pledge Bookmarks 2
- Understanding VFW Auxiliary Traditions PDF
- Understanding VFW Auxiliary Traditions Video
Auxiliary Outreach
Ambassador Presentation: National Convention
“Buddy”® Poppy & VFW National Home for Children
Ambassador Presentation: National Convention
- National Ambassador Cathey Farley Notes
- National Ambassador Cathey Farley PDF
- National Ambassador Cathey Farley PowerPoint video
Buddy Poppy
- Buddy Poppy Chairman's Manual
- Buddy Poppy Story Cards-print using Avery 5371 or equivalent
- The Veterans Behind the Buddy Poppy Article from Sept. 2015 VFW Auxiliary Magazine
- The Veterans Behind the Buddy Poppy Video
- VFW National Convention Buddy Poppy Display Contest Rules
National Home
Extension & Revitalization
Ambassador Presentation: National Convention
- National Ambassador Sharon Connolly Notes
- National Ambassador Sharon Connolly PDF
- National Ambassador Sharon Connolly PowerPoint video
Extension Materials
- Five Essentials of an Auxiliary Card
- Starting a New Auxiliary Card
- Top 10 Reasons for Your Post to Have an Auxiliary
- Why Having an Auxiliary Can Boost your Post
- Why Having an Auxiliary Can Boost your Post-unaffiliated Post presentation
Good Job Awards
- Full Size Good Job Award 1-Fillable
- Full Size Good Job Award 2-Fillable update
- Good Job Card - Side One Printable Template-Business Card Size
- Good Job Card Version 2-Business Card Size
Healthy Auxiliary Toolkit
- Auxiliary Meeting Checklist for the Auxiliary President
- Healthy Auxiliary Checklist To-Dos & Deadlines
- Healthy Communication Phone-Text Tree.doc
- VFW Auxiliary Health Certificate
- VFW Auxiliary Meeting Challeges & Solutions
- VFW Auxiliary Member Questionnaire
- VFW Auxiliary Sample Meeting Agenda
Official Visits
Historian & Media Relations
Ambassador Presentation: National Convention
Publicity Tools & Press Releases
- How to Share your Local Auxiliary Story Ideas and Events with Local Media
- New VFW Auxiliary Press Release
- VFW Auxiliary Brochure Order Form
- VFW Auxiliary Communications Award-Certificate of Recognition for Local Media
- VFW Auxiliary Fact Sheet
- VFW Auxiliary Letter Template - Local
- VFW Auxiliary Membership Drive-Release 1
- VFW Auxiliary Membership Drive-Release 2
- VFW Auxiliary PowerPoint Template
- VFW Auxiliary Press Release for Local Auxiliaries Forming
- VFW Auxiliary Publicity Guide
- VFW-Auxiliary-Elevator Speech-What We Do
- VFW-Auxiliary-Local-Talking-Points
- VFW-Auxiliary-National Talking-Points
Sample Photo Release Forms
Sample Speeches
- Memorial Day Address- Sample 1
- Memorial Day Address- Sample 2
- Veterans Day Speech 1
- Veterans Day Speech 2
Speaker's Bureau Tool Kit
VFW Auxiliary Emblem Branding Center
Websites & Social Media - Facebook
- Active & Awesome Auxiliary Facebook Pages
- Best Practices For and How to Set Up an Auxiliary Facebook Page
- How to Add or Remove an Administrator on your Auxiliary facebook page
- How to Edit or Delete Facebook Posts from Your Auxiliary Facebook Page
- How to Post on Your Auxiliary Facebook Page
- How to Schedule a Post on Your Auxiliary Facebook Page
- How to Set up An Auxiliary Facebook Page
- Top 10 Reasons to Have an Auxiliary Facebook Page
- VFW Auxiliary Facebook Posts for Membership Recruitment
Websites & Social Media - Websites
Hospital
Ambassador Presentation: National Convention
Award Forms
Hospital Volunteer Recruitment
- Hospital Volunteer Recruitment Poster_A
- Hospital Volunteer Recruitment Poster_B
- Hospital Volunteer Recruitment Poster_C
- Hospital Volunteer Recruitment Poster_D
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research & Development
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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.
Veterans Administration Voluntary Service
Volunteer
Volunteer Awards
- Application for Hospital Service Pins and Bar Guards for Auxiliary Members-Fillable
- Application for Sponsored Volunteer Pins-Fillable
- Application for VFW Auxiliary Recruiting Charm-Fillable
- Graphic of Hospital Service Pins
- Hospital Volunteer Appreciation Certificate Option 1-Fillable
- Hospital Volunteer Appreciation Certificate Option 2-Fillable
Legislative
Action Corps Weekly
- Learn About Action Corps Weekly
- Sign up for Action Corp Weekly
- VFW Action Corps Weekly Sign-Up Sheet
- VFW Action Corps Weekly Sign-Up Sheet
Ambassador Presentation: National Convention
Auxiliary Legislative Tools & Resources
- I Vote in Honor of a Veteran Sticker Template A-To print, use Avery 5163 labels or equivalent
- I Vote in Honor of a Veteran Sticker Template B-To print, use Avery 5163 labels or equivalent
- VFW Auxiliary Guide to Contacting Your Legislators
- VFW Auxiliary Guide to the Legislative Process
- VFW Auxiliary Involvement in Elections & Political Activities
Award Forms
Legislative Websites
- National Archives – Legislative Branch: The Center for Legislative Archives
- The White House
- U. S. House of Representatives
- U. S. Senate
VFW Legislative Resources
Membership
Ambassador & Conference Coach Membership Recruitment Videos
- 2022-2023 Membership Ambassador Jason Estell invites YOU to join the Auxiliary
- 2022-2023 Membership Recruitment Video Eastern Conference
- 2022-2023 Membership Recruitment Video Southern Conference
- 2022-2023 Membership Recruitment Video Western Conference
Ambassador Presentation: National Convention
Award Forms
Membership Forms & Applications
- Member Change/Update Form Fillable
- VFW Auxiliary Brochure Order Form
- VFW Auxiliary Membership/Member Transfer Application
Membership Moments
- Attract Potential Members by purchasing VFW Store Merchandise
- Attracting Younger Members
- Creating a Successful Auxiliary Membership Committee
- Engaging Existing Members
- Engaging Your New Members
- Ensuring a Membership Application is complete - 2017
- Finding the Hot Button
- For Officers - New Member Engagement Guide
- How would you like to Contribute
- Matching Member Talents to Leadership Success
- New Member Orientation Checklist
- Notifying the VFW Auxiliary about a deceased member
- Orienting New Members
- Recognizing your Auxiliary Members
- Shrink the Change
- Strengthening VFW Auxiliaries (blank)
- Strengthening VFW Auxiliaries calendar
- Three great strategies for Member Retention
- Tips for writing an effective dues renewal letter
- Treating people with respect
- Understanding the basics of Membership eligibility
- Ways to thank Members
- What is the value of ONE Member
Membership Recruitment & Retention Tools
- Just One Card - Recruit
- Just One Cards - Recruit
- VFW Auxiliary Benefits - one sheet
- VFW Auxiliary Eligibility Wheel
New Member Packet
- Acronyms & Common Terminology
- Connect With Us Template
- Creating a MALTA profile
- Know Your Bylaws
- New Member Welcome Email or Letter Template
- VFW Auxiliary Member Benefits
- VFW Auxiliary National Programs Overview
- VFW Auxiliary Traditions
- VFW Store New Member items 2023
- What to Include - New Member Packet
Press Releases
- Forming New Auxiliary
- VFW Auxiliary Membership Drive Release
- VFW Auxiliary Membership Drive Release 2
Publicity & Recruitment
Mentoring for Leadership
- Auxiliary-Acronyms-and-Common-Terminology
- Mentoring Guide-Relationship-Building for the Future
- VFW-Auxiliary National Programs-An-Overview
Ambassador Presentation: National Convention
- National Ambassador Stephanie Krueger Notes
- National Ambassador Stephanie Krueger PDF
- National Ambassador Stephanie Krueger PowerPoint video
Award Forms
- 2022-2023 Mentoring for Leadership Award No. 1
- 2022-2023 Mentoring for Leadership Member Award No. 1
Welcome Cards
Scholarships
3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest
Ambassador Presentation: National Convention
- National Ambassador Melody Judd Notes
- National Ambassador Melody Judd PDF
- National Ambassador Melody Judd PowerPoint video
Award Forms
Brochures & Forms
Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarships - Link
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
Veterans & Family Support
Ambassador Presentation: National Convention
- National Ambassador Renee Fulk Notes
- National Ambassador Renee Fulk PDF
- National Ambassador Renee Fulk PowerPoint video
Award Forms
Veteran & Military Suicide Awareness
- Veteran & Military Suicide Awareness Stickers
- Veterans Crisis Line - Dial 988 then Press 1 or Text 838255
VFW National Veterans Service
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VFW 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.
VFW Veterans & Military Support Program
Youth Activities
Ambassador Presentation: National Convention
Award Forms
Get Excited for the Red, White & Blue!
- Facebook posts
- Flyer
- Flyer A
- Flyer B
- Local & Department Judging Score Sheet
- Local Media Release to Announce Contest
- Media Release for Department Winners
- Press Release
Illustrating America
Patriotism Through Literacy
R.A.P. Cards
- R.A.P Card (jpg)
- R.A.P. Card (pdf)
- R.A.P. Card (png)
- R.A.P. Card Printable Template (pdf)
- R.A.P. Card Printable Template (Word)
Youth Recognition Awards
2022-2023 National Program Book
Podium Edition Bylaws & Ritual 2023
Building on the VFW Auxiliary Foundation
Miscellaneous Resources
- 2022 National Convention Book
- Auxiliary Pass-Through Donation Form
- Auxiliary to Post Community Service Form
- Discount Member Center - Benefit Hub
- Member Spotlight Nomination Template
- Using Technology in Meetings
- VFW Auxiliary National Programs-An Overview
2022 Resolutions
- Res #1 - Final Sec. 602 Bylaw Proposed Resolution 2022 PDP Transfers
- Res #2 - Final Sec. 810 813 Bylaws 2022 Debit Cards
- Res #3 - Final Sec. 909 Bylaws 2022 Children - Service Dogs - Caregivers
- Res #4 - Resolution-Dept of NH - 2nd Signatory on Dept Bank Acct
- Res #5 - Not Adopted - Resolution-Dept of NM - Credit Debit Cards
2023 Proposed Resolutions & Bylaw Changes
- Proposed Bylaw Changes 2023 Convention
- Resolution #1 Treasurer Duty Effective Date
- Resolution #2A Dues Increase Annual Lump Sum
- Resolution #2B Dues Increase Annual Incremental
- Resolution #3 Dues Increase DAL
- Resolution #4 Incorporations
