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Join the VFW Auxiliary in 2020 and make a difference in the lives of veterans. Acceptable proof of eligibility required. Engage in various activities to support veterans and their families. Consider adopting a member or paying their annual dues as a token of appreciation. Earn awards and charms for recruiting new members and achieving membership goals. Invest in our organization's future and help us grow!
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AlohaMembership2020 Diane Pencak 2019-2020 National Ambassador
Invite Membership 2020
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Get your “ask” in gear
Acceptable Proof of Eligibility • Separation Document/DD214 • Travel Orders • Medical Orders • Morning Report • Assignment Listing
Acceptable Proof of Eligibility • Photo of eligible veteran in the identifiable area • Memorials where the veterans name appears • Letters from eligible veteran that would establish foreign service • Any proof that is acceptable to the VFW
Include All Members • Fold letters, send cards, make care packages • Serve a meal • Make hospital tray favors • Work a “Buddy” Poppy Drive • Carry a flag in a parade • Write letters to a Senator or Representative • Bring comfort to a hospitalized veteran • Make students aware of the Scholarship programs available • Rally youth to help pack care packages for our troops
Invest in the future of our Organization
Investing in Our Future Be sure to: • Listen. Don’t listen to respond - listen to understand. • Change a negative into a positive. • Always be prepared. IMAGINE the reward when your Auxiliary invests in its members!
Adopt-A-Member Consider paying Annual dues for: • A major milestone of continuous years of membership. Ex.: 10, 15, 20, 25 years, etc. • A birthday gift. • Helping out with an expense while they continue their education. • To say thank you.
Adopt-A-Member Consider paying Annual dues for: • Consider purchasing a Life Membership. • As a token of appreciation. • As a thank you for all a member has done for the Auxiliary. • To honor their years with the organization.
Awards for Members • Red Plumeria Pin for 5 new and/or rejoined members. • White Plumeria Pin for 10 new and/or rejoined members. • Blue Plumeria Pin for 20 new and/or rejoined members. • Special VFW Auxiliary Member Drawing for each VFW Auxiliary member who recruits five (5) new and/or rejoined members. Your name will be entered in a drawing for $300 cash.
50/50 Award for Auxiliaries • $50 to each Auxiliary that reaches 95% by November 30, 2019. • $50 to each Auxiliary that reaches 100% Plus by January 31, 2020.
Awards for Departments • $500 for 95% Plus by November 30, 2019. • $500 for 100% Plus by January 31, 2020. • Any Department not attaining 100% Plus by January 31, 2020 is eligible for $100 for the Department if 100% Plus is attained by May 31, 2020.
Membership Keepsake Pin • Pin presented to Department: • President • Membership Chairman • Treasurer • Charms: • 85% Shaka Charm • 95% Turtle Charm • 100% Plumeria Charm
Conference vs. Conference Awards • $50 to each Department in the winning Conference with the highest total percentage: • By January 31, 2020 • By May 31, 2020
Membership is a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week, 365 day a year effort. When we combine drive, commitment and passion for the work our organization does for our nation’s heroes… … just IMAGINE how we can grow!