Michigan Department VFW Auxiliary

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1 Michigan Department VFW Auxiliary AMERICANISM GUIDE SHEET National Theme: Catch the Dream for Our Veterans Department Theme: Strength and Unity for Our Veterans PROGRAM GOALS Flag Education Promote Patriotism POW/MIA Recognition Promote the Smart/Mahar National Citizenship Education Teacher Award Promote Patriotic Symbols of America Americanism means the virtues of courage, honor, truth, justice, sincerity and hardihood -the virtues that made America. -Teddy Roosevelt; being loyal to your country s people and customs. In 1931 The Star Spangled Banner Bill made it to the floor of Congress. Americanism became the 3 rd National continuing service program adopted by the VFW Auxiliary. This program continues stronger than ever. Patriotism is the love and devotion to your country. True Patriotism is demonstrated in the way we live. We show it through our loyalty, freedom, honor and trust. We show it every time we properly salute our Flag, recite the Pledge or sing our Anthem. Veterans have served and died for the freedoms we enjoy today. Honor each and every one of them by achieving the program goals. Display your courage and pass on to others what the veterans have given us. AWARDS 1. BEST PROMOTION of Flag Education in each program category $10 and Citation of Merit to Auxiliary; Citation to Chairman 2. BEST PROMOTION of Americanism/Patriotism through Community Activity in each program category $10 and Citation of Merit to Auxiliary; Citation to Chairman 3. BEST PROMOTION of POW/MIA Program in each program category. $10 and Citation of Merit to Auxiliary; Citation to Chairman 4. BEST OVERALL PROMOTION of the Smart/Mahar National Citizenship Teacher Education Award. $10 and Citation of Merit to Auxiliary; Citation to the Chairman 5. BEST OVERALL PROMOTION on Patriotic Symbols of America $10 and Citation of Merit to Auxiliary; Citation to Chairman PROGRAM CATEGORIES # # # # #5 176 & over

2 ACHIEVEMENTS Participate in/or promote Americanism/Patriotism through any media. Completed Reported Participate in/or promote special programs on patriotic holidays. Conduct or attend POW/MIA Awareness/Remembrance Program. Present POW/MIA Flag (2x3 or larger). How many? Present American Flags (2x3 or larger). How Many? Promote Smart/Mahar National Citizenship Education Teacher Award. Promote American Flag Education and/or Flag Etiquette. Present certificates to businesses and/or citizens in recognition of displaying the U.S. Flag, POW/MIA Flags, or other displays of American Pride/Patriotism. Conduct or attend Patriotic Symbols presentation. Chairman attend and register for School of Instruction at any of the following: District Meeting; Fall or Mid-Winter Conferences Attend and register at your own District Meeting Report every quarter Kathy Hubbard Americanism Chairman 108 Schorn Drive Lake Orion, MI

3 Michigan Department VFW Auxiliary CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AUXILIARY ACHIEVEMENT National Theme: Catch the Dream for Our Veterans Department Theme: Strength and Unity for Our Veterans COMPLETED ENTRY MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MAY 1, 2018 Auxiliary # MAIL TO: District # Deb Hanes 2925 Ellamarie Dr Kalamazoo, MI We will select the top 25 Auxiliaries as First Place winners and the next 10 Auxiliaries as runners up. There are 6 Sections to this Auxiliary Achievement Entry Form. As tasks are completed and goals met, place a check mark or date in the column provided on the form. Section 6 MUST be completed in order to be considered as one of the Circle of Excellence Auxiliaries. Announcement of the Circle of Excellence Auxiliary Achievement winners will be held at the 2018 Department Convention. When the convention agenda becomes available, check for the date and approximate time of the Auxiliary Achievement presentations. AWARDS: First place: Runner up: $15 to the Auxiliary, Special Gift to the President $10 to the Auxiliary, Citation to the President Be one of the top 25 Circle of Excellence Auxiliaries. Work as a TEAM toward the goals for each program, complete as many of the listed tasks as possible and make the necessary donations. If you have any questions, please contact me.

4 CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AUXILIARY ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM Auxiliary #: District #: Date Submitted: Auxiliary President s Name: Type or Print clearly Address: City/Zip Code: Auxiliary President Signature: TO BE NAMED WINNER OF AUXILIARY ACHIEVEMENT, YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: 1. Auxiliary must be represented at each of your own District Meetings. 2. Membership must be 100% plus 1 by 12/31/ All monies owed to Department must be paid in full by April 20, At least one member must attend a National Certified Recruiter Training Workshop. 5. All audits must be received at the Department office on time. 6. President must sign up at least two new members. 7. This questionnaire must be completed and included in this report. CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AUXILIARY ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS Completed (date) SECTION ONE: PRESIDENT S LEADERSHIP Within 30 days of taking office, President provided financial information and membership report to the Post Commander, as required by our National Bylaws Report of Installation entered on-line and sent to Department by 6/30/17 Listing of Officers and Chairmen sent to Department and District by 6/30/17 President and Treasurer bond paid by August 31, IRS 990 filed by 11/1/17 with copy sent to Department President presided over minimum of 10 business meetings President attended and registered at ALL her own District Meetings ALL Audits received at the Department on time President attended and registered for School of Instruction at District Meeting, Fall Conference, and/or Mid-Winter Conference President held a planning meeting President signed up two new members Completed (date) SSECTION TWO: MEMBERSHIP GOALS

5 Formed membership committee of at least five (5) members Sent out 1st dues notices by 8/31/17 Placed a membership article and/or an advertisement for Membership in any form of media Used posters, fliers or letters as a recruiting tool Sent out 2 nd dues notice or made contact with unpaid members by 11/30/17 (not applicable if already 100%) Recruited at least seven (7) new members since 7/1/17 Dues of President, Secretary and Treasurer paid by 12/15/17 Achieved 100% plus 1 in Membership Completed (date) SECTION THREE: AUXILIARY PARTICIPATION (This section EXCLUDES the Auxiliary President) Auxiliary used the R U Healthy? Resources and Tools Auxiliary attended a National Certified Recruiter Training Workshop (NOTE: dates/times/locations to be announced) Auxiliary actively participated in ALL the Department programs At least one member of Auxiliary registered and attended a School of Instruction at one of the following: District Meeting, Fall Conference, Mid-Winter or another date/location At least one member of Auxiliary registered at each of their own District meetings At least one member of Auxiliary registered at Fall Conference Secretary attended Secretary Workshop at either Fall Conference or other Department scheduled Workshop (dates to be announced) Treasurer attended Treasurer Workshop at either a Fall Conference or other Department scheduled Workshop (dates to be announced) At least one Trustee attended a Trustee Workshop at either Fall Conference or other Department scheduled Workshop (dates to be announced) At least one member of Auxiliary registered at Mid-Winter Conference Signed up at least one member for the VFW Completed (date) SECTION FOUR: AUXILIARY DONATIONS/QUOTAS Donation to All Department Suggested Donations Donation to National Veterans Service Program by 4/20/18 Donation to National Veterans and Military Support Program by 4/20/18 National Home Health and Happiness quota paid to National VFW Auxiliary by 3/31/18 Auxiliary program pin monies paid by 4/20/18 SECTION FIVE: REPORTING on PROGRAM GOALS (All programs listed below must report at least once PER quarterly) AMERICANISM/PATRIOTIC INSTRUCTOR Quarterly Completed (dates) 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4th

6 CAMP TROTTER HOSPITAL LEGISLATIVE MEMBERSHIP VETERANS AND FAMILY SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS YOUTH ACTIVITIES SECTION SIX: QUESTIONNAIRE (a separate sheet may be used) 1. How were the achievements met under your leadership? 2. Highlight a few of your Auxiliary s most outstanding projects. 3. How did you encourage and motivate members to attend and participate? TIEBREAKERS Auxiliary recruited 10 or more new members Yes No Number of members recruited by the Auxiliary from the AT LARGE List Deb Hanes Auxiliary Achievement Chairman 2925 Ellamarie Dr Kalamazoo, MI debhanes56@gmail.com Date Rec d

7 Michigan Department VFW Auxiliary AUXILIARY PROGRAM PIN INFORMATION National Theme: Catch the Dream for Our Veterans Department Theme: Strength and Unity for Our Veterans Hello and Greetings! I am still so excited to again be serving as your Auxiliary Program Pin Chairman. The proceeds from the pins will continue to be used for our Hospital program that SUPPORTS OUR VETERANS! The beautiful new pins will be making their debut at the 2017 Department Convention. We will have a table outside of the main Auxiliary Conference Room on Saturday, June 3, 2017, from about 12:00 Noon until approximately 5:00 PM. I will be there all afternoon so PLEASE stop by and take a look and purchase your pins to take back to your Auxiliary. The cost still remains at $2.00 each. Also, we are requiring that the pins you pick up at convention be pre-paid, so be sure to get with your Auxiliary Treasurer and/or President and bring a check. We are encouraging Auxiliaries to purchase a minimum of 50 pins, but if you absolutely cannot get 50, please bring a check to cover the amount of Pins that your Auxiliary approves. The check MUST be payable to: MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT VFW AUXILIARY. If you wish to purchase additional pins at a later date, or if your Auxiliary is not attending the Department Convention, please contact me at the number listed below. I prefer a phone call so that I can ensure that I have all of your pertinent and accurate information. Once I have the necessary information, I will get those pins sent to you quickly. Again, the check MUST be made payable to: MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT VFW AUXILIARY. OK, with all of the business taken care of, let me say that I am so excited to be in Bonnie s cabinet of worker bees this year and I m even more excited to be able to work with all of you WONDERFUL AUXILIARY MEMBERS! Anxiously looking forward to hearing from ALL of you! Ruth Barnhill (AKA Raffle Ruthie) Linden Street Plymouth, MI Ruthbarnhill@att.net

8 Michigan Department VFW Auxiliary CHIEF OF STAFF/EXTENSION GUIDE SHEET National Theme: Catch the Dream for Our Veterans Department Theme: Strength and Unity for Our Veterans PROGRAM GOALS Maintain Current Auxiliaries Establish New Auxiliaries What is the Extension program? First, let s look at the word extension. We use the word extension in a lot of ways in our lives. Painters add an extension onto a pole to make it longer so they can reach higher places. A person might add hair extensions to enhance their hair style. Computer programmers can add small software programs, called extensions, which can modify and enhance the functionality of the computer s browser. Notice the overlying theme, extensions make everything better! The VFW Auxiliary Extension Program is here to do just that. As Chief of Staff/Extension Chairman it will be my mission to assist you in any way that I can to help you remain a Healthy Auxiliary, and to look to our bachelor posts to establish new Healthy Auxiliaries!! What are some things we can do to maintain our current Auxiliary? Two words that come to mind are publicity and mentoring. Publicize your Auxiliary activities and programs so that your community will look positively at the VFW and perhaps have an interest in joining you in your mission. When you speak to potential members let them know there is something for everyone in the VFW Auxiliary. Discuss our programs and how they can get involved. With the addition of male members in the VFW Auxiliary we have seen new life and vitality in our organization. Now is the time to let our communities know what we do for our veterans, their families, and the children in our neighborhoods. When you speak to members, mentor them and encourage them to get more involved. Really listen and assist them in finding something they can do to enjoy themselves and feel needed. In the National Program Book, National Chief of Staff/Extension Ambassador, Jane Ziebarth states, I believe mentoring is vital to the health and success of our organization, today, tomorrow and in the future. How can we help bring in new VFW Auxiliaries? One easy way we can help is to talk to VFW Posts without VFW Auxiliaries and encourage them to start one. Let them know what an asset the VFW Auxiliary is and how we support our Posts and veterans.

9 What resources are available to assist my Auxiliary with the Extension program? The following resources are found on the VFW Auxiliary national website ( under login and by clicking on Program & Publicity Resources : The Healthy Auxiliary Tool Kit: VFW Auxiliary Sample Meeting Agenda Auxiliary Meeting Checklist 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 VFW Auxiliary Mentoring Guide: Relationship Building For the Future 5 Essentials of an Auxiliary Cards VFW Auxiliary acronym and Common Terminology Starting a New Auxiliary Card Why Having An Auxiliary Can Boost Your Post (Bachelor Post presentation) Membership Recruitment and Retention Tools Guide to Using Technology to Conduct an Auxiliary Meeting Personal Mentoring Card Strengthening Auxiliaries 30 Ways to Recruit, Retain and Mentor Members Publicity Tool and Sample Speeches Top Ten Reasons For Your Post to Have An Auxiliary Online Auxiliary Academy which includes the Auxiliary Traditions video and handout Other helpful resources: Current Podium Edition Bylaws, Booklet of Instructions and Ritual Demeter s Manual of Parliamentary Procedure Ambassador, Conference Chairman, Department Chairman bulletins Ambassador blog posts VFW Auxiliary National website (vfwauxiliary.org), VFW Auxiliary Department of Michigan website (vfwauxmi.org), Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube, VFW Auxiliary E-newsletter

10 NATIONAL AWARD FOR MEMBERS AWARDS 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. If you know someone who should be considered for this award, you need to fill out the form, found on the department website, and return it to the Department Chief of Staff by February 28, Special National President s Coin to one member in each Department who demonstrates the best mentoring in his/her Auxiliary and/or Department. If you know someone who should be considered for this award, you need to fill out the form, found on the department website, and return it to the Department Chief of Staff by February 28, NATIONAL AWARD FOR AUXILIARIES 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. If you know an Auxiliary that should be considered for this award, you need to fill out the form, found on the Department website, and return it to the Department Chief of Staff by February 28, Citation to one Auxiliary in each Department that implements the CARE Mentoring Program or some other mentoring program. If your Auxiliary wants to be considered for this award, you need to fill out the form, found on the Department website, and return it to the Department Chief of Staff by February 28, DEPARTMENT AWARDS (to be presented at the Department Convention) 1. A special gift to the organizer of a NEW AUXILIARY instituted between July 1, 2017 and February 28, $25 to each NEW AUXILIARY instituted between July 1, 2017 and February 28, A plaque to any Post instituting a NEW AUXILIARY between July 1, 2017 and February 28, My hope is that each VFW Auxiliary in Michigan will use the resources that are provided to keep their VFW Auxiliary healthy and strong. Work together and keep in mind our mission to provide Strength and Unity for our Veterans.

11 PROGRAM CATEGORIES # # # # #5 176 & over ACHIEVEMENTS Completed Reported Used the Healthy Toolkit with your Auxiliary Used publicity for revitalizing your Auxiliary or forming a New Auxiliary (report each time you do this) Used the Mentoring resources available to start/continue the CARE mentoring program or some other mentoring program in your Auxiliary Established a Greeting/Mentoring Committee for new or other members needing support and knowledge Auxiliary attended a Secretary, Treasurer, Trustee Workshop Auxiliary attended a National Recruiter Workshop Sent nomination form to Department Chief of Staff for the above National Award for Members #1 by February 28, 2018 Sent nomination form to Department Chief of Staff for the above National Award for Auxiliaries #1 by February 28, 2018 Report every quarter Contact me if you have any questions or concerns in your VFW Auxiliary, or if you need assistance organizing a new VFW Auxiliary. Stay healthy. Marilyn Malick, Chief of Staff/Extension Chairman Venice Ave. Clinton Township, MI MJMalick@msn.com

12 Michigan Department VFW Auxiliary DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT GUIDE SHEET National Theme: Catch the Dream for Our Veterans Department Theme: Strength and Unity for Our Veterans Congratulations on being elected District President for As the President, you will be the leader of a team. It will take the work of every Auxiliary in your District to make this year a success. It is very important to communicate with your Officers, Chairmen, Auxiliary Presidents, brothers and sisters, to educate them on the programs of the Department and National. You will lead, mentor, advise, be an arbitrator, make decisions, listen and cheerlead. This will all be a factor in the judging process for the Circle of Excellence District Achievement award. You will have to track all you are doing and what your Auxiliaries are doing. Participation in the programs is very important. Work with your Auxiliaries to reach all goals. DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT GOALS 1. Hold an On the Road Training for your District Auxiliaries, outside of a District meeting. 2. District must be 100% plus one by May 1, All Auxiliary Inspections must be completed by December 31, All the Auxiliary Audits must be turned in by each quarterly deadline. 5. District 990 must be filed and copy sent to Department office. 6. All Auxiliaries must be reported in all programs at least once between June 1, 2017 and April 20, Attend all of C of A meetings. 8. Submit at least two (2) articles for the MOV. 9. Submit all paperwork to the Department Office on time. 10. Submit a year-end summary, due to me by May 1, These are your goals. You will be successful if you complete all of them and meet the deadline dates. You will have great feelings and be proud of yourself. I will have questions and information for you in the Bulletin following this Guide sheet.

13 DEPARTMENT AWARDS First Place: $30.00 to the District; $35.00, Plaque and Citation to the District President Second Place: Third Place: $20.00 to the District; $30.00, Plaque and Citation to the District President $10.00 to the District; $20.00, Plaque and Citation to the District President I am proud of having all of the twelve elected District Presidents for I am looking forward to working with you and I know you can reach your goals. Bonnie J. Pray District Achievement Chairman Runyan Lake Rd. Fenton, MI (810) bonniejopray@gmail.com

14 Michigan Department VFW Auxiliary HISTORIAN GUIDE SHEET National Theme: Catch the Dream for Our Veterans Department Theme: Strength and Unity for Our Veterans Congratulations on your appointment as Historian for your Auxiliary. As Historian, you are the record keeper, whether it is written or pictorial. I believe that every Auxiliary is proud of their Auxiliary s Past, Present, and Future. So let s keep preserving the memories of our Auxiliary and make Michigan proud. NATIONAL PRESIDENT S VISIT PICTURES: WITHIN 7 DAYS OF VISIT Watch our website for the announcement of the National s President Visit. Here are some guidelines for sending in pictures: 1. The W s: WHO, is in the picture, WHAT, they are doing, WHERE, the picture was taken, WHEN, date, WHY, the event was held. 2. When sending pictures from the same event, you may use one paper. See form on website. 3. Do you have a caption for the picture? Enter the caption and picture number on the form; I may use it. AWARDS 1. Citation to each Auxiliary that submits 2 pictures of the National President s visit. 2. Citation to each Auxiliary that submits 2 pictures of the Department President s Official Visit to the District. 3. Citation to each Auxiliary that submits 2 pictures of the Department President, Department Officers or Department Chairmen visits to your District, Auxiliary or event. PROGRAM CATEGORIES # # # # #5 176 & over Cheryle Nastos Historian Mile Road, Athens, MI cherylenastos@hotmail.com

15 Michigan Department VFW Auxiliary HOSPITAL GUIDE SHEET National Theme: Catch the Dream for Our Veterans Department Theme: Strength and Unity for Our Veterans PROGRAM GOALS Military Suicide Awareness Volunteer Service in Medical Facilities Volunteer Recruitment and Recognition Veterans Voices Writing Project Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another. ~Erma Bombeck VA and non-va medical facilities are always looking for volunteers. If you are interested contact your local facility for opportunities. You only have to volunteer as much time as you can give. There are usually a wide variety of opportunities. Whether you can only volunteer once a month or once a week, there are opportunities. When submitting reports, be as detailed as possible. Don t forget to report the number of volunteers involved in the project, total miles traveled, total money spent and total hours spent on the project. Remember the quarterly reporting is from June 1, 2017 through April 20, When reporting the new volunteers, separate the new adult volunteers from the new youth volunteers. Try and complete all the items on the guide sheet. NATIONAL AWARDS 1. Charm to each member recruiting one or more volunteer between July 1, 2017 and March 31, Beginning with 150 hours, a pin or pin/bar to each Auxiliary member reaching hours as stated in the Hospital Program Guide. 3. A pin to each sponsored non-member volunteer, including youth volunteers, who serves a minimum of 100 hours under Auxiliary sponsorship at any hospital. 4. Catch the Dream for Our Veterans Keepsake and signed picture of the National President to the Outstanding Hospital Volunteer of the Year in each Program Division. This award will be presented at the Department Convention. DEPARTMENT AWARDS 1. Best Hospital Program in each program category. $10 and Citation of Merit to the Auxiliary; Citation to the Chairman.

16 2. A plaque will be presented to Michigan s OUTSTANDING HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR at the 2018 Department Convention PROGRAM CATEGORIES # # # # #5 176 & over ACHIEVEMENTS Recruit one or more new member/non-member Adult hospital volunteers Recruit one or more new member/non-member Youth hospital volunteers Hold an event recognizing your hospital volunteers Sponsor or hold an event for hospitalized veterans Nominate a member for Outstanding Hospital Volunteer of the Year Donate and/or volunteer in the Veterans Voices Writing Project Visit as to how to send the donation. DO NOT SEND TO DEPARTMENT OFFICE Promote Veterans and Military Suicide Awareness Donate money to a VA Hospital or Veteran s Home via Department earmarked use as needed Donate items to a VA Hospital or Veteran s Home. For example: magazines, personal care items, or lap robes Chairman attend and register for School of Instruction at any of the following: District Meeting; Fall or Mid-Winter Conferences Attend and register at your own District Meeting Report every quarter Completed Reported DeeAnn Miller, Hospital Chairman 905 Sunningdale Inkster, MI Phone: (313) Deeannm1@yahoo.com

17 Michigan Department VFW Auxiliary LEGISLATIVE GUIDE SHEET National Theme: Catch the Dream for Our Veterans Department Theme: Strength and Unity for Our Veterans PROGRAM GOALS VFW Priority Goals VFW Action Corps Weekly Legislative Education and Involvement Our efforts with nearly 2 million other VFW and Auxiliary members can and will influence our US Representatives and Senators. Their votes affect our Veterans and families. Let us start now and raise our voices to be heard. They, after all, work for us, their constituents. AWARDS 1. Best Overall Promotion of VFW Priority Goals $10 and citation of Merit to Auxiliary; Citation to the Chairman 2. Best Overall Promotion of the VFW Action Corps Weekly $10 and Citation of Merit to Auxiliary; Citation to the Chairman 3. Best Overall Promotion of the legislative process of a Bill $10 and Citation of Merit to Auxiliary; Citation to the Chairman 4. Best Overall Promotion of writing, calling, and attending events held by our Congressmen and Congresswomen PROGRAM CATEGORIES # # # # #5 176 & over Promote VFW Priority Goals ACHIEVEMENTS Number of members that signed up for the VFW Action Corp Number of Auxiliary members who sent letters and/or made calls to their Legislators concerning veteran s issues Number of Auxiliary members who attended events held by their Legislators Number of Auxiliary members who arranged to meet with their Legislators Completed Reported

18 Chairman attend and register for School of Instruction at any of the following: District Meeting; Fall or Mid-Winter Conferences Attend and register at your own District Meeting Report every quarter Your Legislative chairmanship is an important part of our duties as Auxiliary members. It is our obligation to make our voices heard. Please try to motivate everyone to make those Congressional contacts. Della Petaja Legislative chairman Boundary Street Colument, MI

19 Michigan Department VFW Auxiliary MEMBERSHIP/LEADERSHIP GUIDE SHEET National Theme: Catch the Dream for Our Veterans Department Theme: Strength and Unity for Our Veterans Membership Theme: Freedom is Not Free PROGRAM GOALS Recruit New Members Retain Current Members Grow the Organization Welcome to the Circle of Excellence! Congratulations to everyone for making National 100% plus and Department of Michigan 100% plus for the year. This is a huge feat and we must keep the momentum going. We must keep and retain each member. EVERY member is important! Every member of the Auxiliary joined under the eligibility of a veteran who honorably served in a foreign war. The VFW and Auxiliary is an exclusive organization that not anyone can join. We are a volunteer organization. We are here to help, aid and support our veterans. Everything we do directly affects each and every one of them. We are a family and we need to join together and help each other to help them. For more than 100 years, the VFW Auxiliary has supported and served our veterans. We have invested millions of dollars and hours through our programs. The Auxiliary logo is the Cross of Malta. Under this logo we foster true patriotism, honored and supported our veterans and we have enjoyed the freedoms they have afforded us. Wearing this logo and serving under it is an honor and a privilege. How have we survived over 100 years? Every year we grew. It all begins with membership. AWARDS-NATIONAL to Members 1. Catch Five pin to each Auxiliary or VFW member who recruits five new and/or rejoined Auxiliary members from July 1, 2017, through April 30, 2018, with the official form received at National Headquarters by May 31, Each Auxiliary or Post member who secures 20 new members (not rejoined) from July 1, 2017 to April , with the official form received at National Headquarters by May 31, 2018, will be awarded the National Membership Achievement Award.

20 3. $40 to each Auxiliary when it reaches 100% plus by June 30, 2018, based on June 30, 2017 membership numbers. 100% Plus is any amount over 100%. AWARDS-DEPARTMENT to Members 1. Each Auxiliary or VFW member who secures 20 new (not rejoined) members from July 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, with the official form received at Department Headquarters no later than May 31, 2018 will put in a drawing for $100 to be given at Department Convention. AWARDS-DEPARTMENT to Auxiliaries 1. Each Auxiliary that meets the following goals will be entered into a drawing as follows: 100% membership RECEIVED AT DEPARTMENT OFFICE by December 31, Drawing to be held at Mid-Winter Conference - $25 100% plus one more RECEIVED AT DEPARTMENT OFFICE by May 15, Drawing to be held at Department Convention - $25 2. Each Auxiliary that reaches 100% plus one more will receive a membership pin for the President, Treasurer and Membership Chairman at the next Department Conference. 3. A Citation of Merit to the Auxiliary and Citation to the Chairman for achieving 100% plus one more by May 15, Complete all Achievements listed below and report in each quarter, Auxiliary will be entered into a drawing at Department Convention $100 AWARDS-DEPARTMENT to Districts 1. The 1 st District reaching 100% plus one more will receive $100 to the District and a special gift to the District President. 2. Each District achieving 100% plus one more by May 15, 2018, the District President will receive a medallion at the June 2018 Convention. PROGRAM CATEGORIES # # # # #5 176 & over

21 ACHIEVEMENTS 100% plus one member Method used to collect annual dues: Phone Letters/Postcards Face-to-Face Send dues reminders/notices. How many times? Early renewal incentives (Explain) Advertise your recruiting event by any means-newsletters, newspaper, Facebook etc. Attend a National Certified Recruiter Training Workshop Auxiliary plan and conduct a Recruiting event and report to Department Chairman (number held) Event to reward your Auxiliary for reaching 100% plus one Completed Reported Chairman attend and register for School of Instruction at any of the following: District Meeting; Fall or Mid-Winter Conferences Attend and register at your own District Meeting Report every quarter Every member needs to remember that Freedom is Not Free and that is the Department s Membership theme this year. We need to remember the sacrifices our veterans made for us. Retain our current members to continue our work - plus one more. Jane Dady MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN 953 N US 23 East Tawas MI (989) jdpickle12@yahoo.com

22 Michigan Department VFW Auxiliary SCHOLARSHIPS GUIDE SHEET National Theme: Catch the Dream for Our Veterans Department Theme: Strength and Unity for Our Veterans PROGRAM GOALS Student Participation Recipient Recognition Community Awareness Welcome to the new Scholarship Chairmen. Scholarships consist of Continuing Education, Young American Creative Patriotic Art, Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay, and Patriot s Pen Essay. The Continuing Education Scholarship is a VFW Auxiliary program that is for our Auxiliary members (who have been members for at least one year), their spouse, son, or daughter who are at least 18 years of age and in financial need. Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest is an Auxiliary program sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary. This program should be one of our priorities and given our attention and support. Voice of Democracy and Patriot s Pen Programs are VFW scholarships. The VFW Auxiliary has always joined the Post and worked side-by-side with them, and will continue to support their efforts. The themes for the year: VOD: Our Hope for the Future Patriot s Pen: America s Gift to My Generation Scholarship and Contest Resources VFW website: VFW Auxiliary website: Department website: AWARDS: 1. Best Overall promotion of the Scholarship Program $10 and Citation of Merit to the Auxiliary; Citation to the Chairman 2. Best Promotion of Voice of Democracy/Patriot s Pen Program in each membership category $10 and Citation of Merit to the Auxiliary; Citation to the Chairman

23 3. Best Overall promotion of Continuing Education Scholarship $10 and Citation of Merit to Auxiliary; Citation to Chairman 4. Best Promotion of Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest in each membership category $10 and Citation of Merit to the Auxiliary; Citation to Chairman. PROGRAM CATEGORIES # # # # #5 176 & over Publicize all Scholarships ACHIEVEMENTS Promotion of Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Contest Voice of Democracy entry sent to District level Promotion of Patriot s Pen Essay Contest Patriot s Pen entry sent to District level Promotion of the Continuing Education Scholarship Continuing Education Scholarship entry sent to National Promotion of Young American Patriotic Art Contest Young American Patriotic Art Entry sent to Department Chairman Host or co-host a banquet or ceremony for scholarship recipients Chairman attend and register for School of Instruction at any of the following: District Meeting; Fall or Mid-Winter Conferences Attend and register at your own District Meeting Report every quarter Kathryn Kirby 2330 Bingham Rd Clio, MI klighthouse6@yahoo.com Completed Reported

24 Michigan Department VFW Auxiliary VETERANS AND FAMILY SUPPORT GUIDE SHEET National Theme: Catch the Dream for Our Veterans Department Theme: Strength and Unity for Our Veterans PROGRAM GOALS VFW National Veterans Service VFW Veterans and Military Support Programs Buddy Poppy VFW National Home for Children The VFW Auxiliary is the tree that was planted for the purpose of providing help and support to our veterans, active military and their families. The tree has many branches, which are all the Auxiliaries and those branches have many leaves, which are the Auxiliary members. The Veterans and Family Support Program is very important, that is why we, the branches are there to be the Strength and Unity for our Veterans. This is the year we can all work together and be able to Catch the Dream for Our Veterans. Just a reminder: REPORT, REPORT, REPORT! You cannot get credit for what you have done without reporting! It can be done on-line or by mail. The new reporting year begins June 1, when the new Department website is launched. If you are reporting by completing the Quarterly Report Form, please be sure to send it to me 7-10 days before the end of the quarter deadline date. AWARDS 1. Best Overall Promotion of the Buddy Poppy $10 and Citation of Merit to the Auxiliary; Citation to the Chairman 2. Best Overall Promotion of the VFW National Home and their Help Line $10 and Citation of Merit to the Auxiliary; Citation to the Chairman 3. Best Overall Homeless Veteran Program $10 and Citation of Merit to the Auxiliary; Citation to the Chairman 4. Best Overall Promotion of the Sports Clip Help-A-Hero Scholarship $10 and Citation of Merit to the Auxiliary; Citation to the Chairman 5. Best Veterans and Family Support Program in each Program category $10 and Citation of Merit to the Auxiliary; Citation to the Chairman 6. Best Promotion and Fundraising for National Veterans Service in each Program category $10 and Citation of Merit to the Auxiliary; Citation to the Chairman

25 7. Best Promotion and fundraising for the VFW Veterans and Military and Support in each program category $10 and Citation of Merit to the Auxiliary; Citation to the Chairman 8. Plaques to 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place winners in the Mid-Winter Buddy Poppy Contest. Youth Category: First place plaque and a Citation to all youth who participated PROGRAM CATEGORIES # # # # #5 176 & over ACHIEVEMENTS Donation for National Veterans Services Host or co-host fundraising activities for National Veterans Services Host or co-host fundraising activities for VFW Veterans and Military Support Programs (Ex: Unmet Needs, Operation Uplink, etc.). Provide aid to veterans, active-duty military and/or their families (Ex: meals, transportation, cards, packages, donations, etc.). Report number of veterans and/or military personnel served and/or assisted by all activities under this program. Promoted and participated in Military Family Month (November) Promote and/or use Buddy Poppies throughout the year. (How many?) Hold a Buddy Poppy drive. Promote and display the Buddy Poppy throughout the year. Participate in the Mid-Winter Buddy Poppy Contest. Donate.10 or more per member to the National Home Health and Happiness Fund paid by March 31, 2018 Promote and/or make donations to the VFW National Home Completed Reported Sponsor and/or participate in events or projects for homeless veterans. Promote the Sport Clips Help-a-Hero Scholarship. Promote the Military & Veteran Family Helpline available through the VFW National Home for Children. Chairman attend and register for School of Instructions at any of the following: District Meeting; Fall or Mid-Winter Conference. Attend and register at your own District Meeting. Report every quarter.

26 During the upcoming year, I will be providing you information to help your Auxiliary with the Veterans and Family Support Program. I am looking forward to working with you all. Donna Miszewski Veterans and Family Support Chairman 3770 N. Schoenherr Road Custer, MI punky6@hughes.net

27 Michigan Department VFW Auxiliary YOUTH ACTIVITIES GUIDE SHEET National Theme: Catch the Dream for Our Veterans Department Theme: Strength and Unity for Our Veterans PROGRAM GOALS Youth Groups Supporting Our Veterans National Citations Sponsoring and Working with Youth Groups Random Acts of Patriotism (R.A.P.) Our youth are an important mainstay of not only our country but for our Organization. Our Veterans and their families are a new generation and we need to adjust and step up to meet their needs. Our Youth Program is a great venue for us to assist and train them to be patriotic citizens and help them understand our Organization s mission. Don t be afraid to embrace them; be patient and be kind. AWARDS 1. Best Promotion of Working with Youth Groups in each membership category $10 and Citation of Merit to the Auxiliary; Citation to the Chairman 2. Best Overall Promotion and Use of R.A.P. coins and/or cards $10 and Citation of Merit to the Auxiliary; Citation to the Chairman 3. Best Promotion of Youth Groups Supporting our Veterans National Citation $10 and Citation of Merit to the Auxiliary; Citation to the Chairman

28 PROGRAM CATEGORIES # # # # #5 176 & over ACHIEVEMENTS Auxiliary recognize a youth group by requesting a Youth Group Supporting our Veterans Citation through Department Youth Chair Auxiliary sponsor or work with a youth group Recognize Youth in your community for their academic, athletic, scouting or other activities Use social media to promote youth participation Present Random Act of Patriotism cards Present Random Act of Patriotism coins Engage youth with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project Attend and register at your own District Meeting Chairman attend and register for the School of Instructions at any of the following: District Meeting; Fall or Mid- Winter Conference Report every quarter Completed Reported Karen Rasey, Department Chairman 267 Winding Brook Drive Leonard, MI laux2052@gmail.com