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A Bi-Monthly Publication of the VFW Programs Department September 1, 2010 Volume 43 Issue 1
CHAIRMEN’S GUIDES: Separate guides for individual programs are now available at www.vfwdepartmentresources.org. These individual Chairmen’s guides replace the one book “It’s About Service” which is no longer available.
Each guide is only available to download and print. Copies will not be available from National Headquarters and will not be sent for distribution by Departments.
Please relay this information to Chairmen and Post/Auxiliary leaders.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES:
Visit schools and other organizations dealing with youth to promote our Voice of Democracy, and Patriot’s Pen programs now. Deadline for entries at the Post is November 1. Don’t forget to tell them about your Flag Education Program, Veterans in the Classroom, and the Ladies Auxiliary Patriotic Art Award. Contact information: vfwprograms@vfw.org (816) 968-1117.
RECOGNITION:
VFW National Awards for Public Servants Deadlines Approaching
Do you have an outstanding law enforcement professional, firefighter or EMT in your community? An effective way to keep your Post connected to the community is by honoring your local emergency responders. Throughout the year, you should be identifying outstanding public servants and honoring them with a citation or plaque. Posts should submit entries to their Department, who then should select a single candidate for the VFW Law Enforcement Award, the VFW Firefighters and the Emergency Medical Technicians Award and forward those entries to national by February 1. Contact information: tbeauchamp@vfw.org (816) 756-3390 x 287 For special plaques or citations, click here http://www.vfwstore.org/SearchResult.aspx?KeyWords=law%20enforcement%20awards
BUDDY POPPY:
Still available are the Commemorative 9-11
Poppies from the Emblem and Supply Department. This is your opportunity to memorialize the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. These special poppies do not replace the traditional Buddy Poppy but are designed for public awareness. Show your support by ordering your “9-11” commemorative poppies today at a cost of $100 per thousand, plus shipping and handling – Item #9750. Contact information: nclifton@vfw.org (816) 968-1148
CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION:
November is VFW’s “Veterans in the Classroom” Month.
The need to support citizenship education in our schools is an important goal for the VFW. In fact, there are many programs you can plan and present in schools. For example your Post/Department can be helpful in assisting youngsters in grades K-2 learn the Pledge of Allegiance. For grades 3-5 you can begin teaching them about proper flag etiquette and the basic rules of the Federal Flag Code. For the older kids in grades 6 – 12 VFW members can provide their unique experiences as combat veterans with their “living histories.” Remember the week of November 7 - 13 is “National Veterans Awareness” week in the schools. Print a “How To” guide for assistance in planning your activities from http://www.vfwdepartmentresources.org/displayFullsize.asp?file_id=1441. Contact information:tbeauchamp@vfw.org (816) 756-3390 x 287. For educational material, click here: http://www.vfwstore.org/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=131
NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY, SEPTEMBER 17. Posts should conduct an appropriate ceremony. Information on conducting a ceremony can be found in the current VFW Manual of Procedure.
POW/MIA FLAG - OFFICIAL DISPLAY DAYS. Public Law 105-85 (November 16, 1997), indicates the days that federal agencies, military installations, and U.S. post offices are required to display the POW/MIA flag. The days are: Armed Forces Day, (third Saturday in May); Memorial Day, (last Monday in May); Flag Day, June 14; National POW/MIA Day, (third Friday in September); and Veterans Day, November 11. Visit www.vfwstore.org for POW/MIA merchandise.
PATRIOT DAY, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. Per Presidential Proclamation, September 11th is designated as “Patriot Day.” The President requests the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff (sunrise to sunset) and a moment of silence observed in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on that day due to terrorist attacks on the United States. Visit www.vfwstore.org for products to celebrate Patriots Day.
Nelda Clifton, Programs Coordinator
Programs Department
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US
(816) 968-1148
Fax: (816) 968-1149
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill
Date Last updated: 08/25/2011
