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President’s Message In this one click Veterans & Family Support Program In this one click Americanism Program In this one click Buddy Poppy & National Home In this one click Historian Program In this one click Hospital Program In this one click Legislative Program In this one click Membership Program In this one click Mentoring for Leadership In this one click Scholarships Program In this one click Youth Activities Program In this one click Extension In this one click Audit Form On Website Ways and Means In this one click Program Coordinator In this one click Request for General Orders In this one click
VFW Auxiliary
Department of Missouri
General Orders
July/August
I would like to take this opportunity, to thank the Department of Missouri, for
putting their trust in me for the coming year as their President. I pledge to do my
best to represent you.
Congrats to our new guard Patty Burge and all the newly elected officers. I
assume a fantastic year and am extremely glad to have you on my team.
This year is not like any other. The Line officers have a meeting almost every
week to keep abreast of the difficulty amassed due to the virus. To deal with
problems that arise throughout the state. Throughout the United States
everyone is dealing with the same problems and we will overcome, to work for
the benefit of our Veterans in any way we can. Now back to work!
Your audit is due to Department Jackie Davis by the end of July. Make sure that
all trustee’s, Secretaries, Treasurer’s, etc., from last year and the new officers this
year are present for this audit to pass on all paperwork to the new officers and to
answer any questions they may have.
As of June 6th, 2020, on all levels, Presidents within 30 days, submit to the
Commander, a financial report (your last audit) and membership quota as of June
30th. (Sec. 810 of the National Bylaws) Presidents duties.
It is best to review your standing rules each year (Sec. 211). Districts (Sec. 505)
Update them to include donations you might make every year. Appoint a
committee to go over them and present any changes at your next meeting.
As you know, membership was over a 100% this last year! Thanks to Janet Barlar
and her great team. We can do this again! Get those dues notices out in July.
Have a membership drive. Sign up those new members. We are losing Auxiliaries
due to our members being elderly or tired. Amy Jo Lett and her team will be
giving you inspiration. I know you can do this again this year. Let us show them
what Missouri CAN DO! On the National website is information on recruitment
and retention tools.
The Fall Council of Administration meeting will be held September 24, 25, 26, 27
at the Hilton in Independence. More information will follow. A half day has been
extended due to awards being presented from Rowena’s year and having a
“Freedom Family Festival” on Saturday afternoon.
National President’s visit will be April 26th-28th. Out of town guests will house at
the Hilton in Independence. Plans are in the works right now to visit the Tiny
Homes, visit our VFW’s and the members with dinner available. More
information will follow.
Remember: All dates and plans are tentative due to the virus and not knowing
what will happen. Keep the faith that all will work out for the benefits of our
Veterans.
Our National President Sandra Onstwedder says this is the year of Honoring Our
Mission to Serve Veterans. A key to our success is sticking to Auxiliary business
and leaving everything else out of our meetings. Our service men and women
join ranks together to get a job accomplished. Personalities are left out of their
mission and this should be true of us.
Let us make sure that each Auxiliary knows the correct way to conduct and set up
for a meeting. What they need to have and to express that the By-Laws are there
to help you do this in the correct way. They are not a guide for you to do it your
way but how the National Organization expects it to be done. All line officers are
available to answer any question you may have. Use those resources!
“STAY HUMBLE WORK HARD BE KIND”
Respectfully,
Ella Edwards-Kirtley
Department President
Americanism
Department of Missouri
July/August 2020 General Orders
Through the Americanism Program, we show support for our nation’s veterans, service members and
their families, and keep patriotism at the forefront of our lives. The Americanism Program educates
youth on flag etiquette, promotes patriotism, remembers prisoners of war and those missing in action
and recognizes teachers who promote America’s history and traditions.
Independence Day Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July or July Fourth, commemorates the adoption
of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. On July 4, 1776, the signers of the Declaration of
Independence asserted that all are “created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain
unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” With these words,
our forefathers formed a new nation and put forth a vision of liberty and democracy that would forever
alter history. Every Fourth of July, Americans celebrate this pivotal moment in our history, which set into
motion the development of a land of freedom and opportunity unequalled in the world. Plan an activity
for your auxiliary to celebrate Independence Day – march in a parade or have a picnic in the park.
Recognize and Honor Blue Star and Gold Star Families
I encourage every Auxiliary to recognize and honor Blue Star and Gold Star families in your community
throughout the year. A Blue Star Family consists of the immediate family members of someone serving
in the U.S. Armed Forces during a time of conflict. The Blue Star Banner was designed and patented by
WWI Army Captain Robert L. Queisser who had two sons serving on the front line. His banner quickly
became the unofficial symbol for parents with a child in active military service. The term "Gold Star"
describes a family member who has lost a loved one in military service. The gold star first made an
appearance during World War I after being placed over a service flag's blue star when a
service member was killed in combat. Blue Star and Gold Star banners and pins are available from the
VFW Store.
Patriotic Instructor As Patriotic Instructor, it is your responsibility to see that the Auxiliary room is kept according to the
Ritual; instruct the members on the proper use of and salute to the Flag; maintain a record of all
patriotic days; and initiate programs or activities for the proper observance of each patriotic day.
Judi Reine
1022 W 7th St
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 287-1604
Anita Crowell 1202 NW 74th Street Kansas City, MO 64118-8404 816-550-1049 [email protected]
“Buddy”® Poppy / VFW National Home
Department of Missouri
July/August
“BUDDY”® POPPY DRIVES
Some Posts and Auxiliaries were unable to hold their “BUDDY”® POPPY drive this year due to COVID19 restrictions. Remember that EVERYDAY is “BUDDY”® POPPY day and “BUDDY”® POPPY drives can be held any time. You don’t have to wait for Memorial Day or Veteran’s Day. Here are some tips on having your “BUDDY”® POPPY drive:
� Decide on dates: Have more than one poppy drive. Have a backup date in case of rain. � Volunteers: Post and Auxiliary members; Youth Groups (Scouts, Athletic teams, Teens
doing community service, member’s children and grandchildren). � Choose where to stage your drive: Grocery Stores; Department Stores; school events. � Make sure to get permission from business owners or managers. � Publicize: Newspapers, City paper; Facebook; Social media Radio � Have program materials and membership applications available (coloring for youth,
scholarship info, small flags, legislative info, VFW National Homes Military & Veterans helpline).
� Recognition is important thank your businesses and volunteers. � I was a famous actress who loved “pillow talk” and a Rock. But I was also famous for being
a “BUDDY”® POPPY Poster Girl…….do you know who I am?
FALL “BUDDY”® POPPY DISPLAY CONTEST
I am asking for table centerpieces to decorate 30 tables at our Department Fall Conference Homecoming Banquet. Department President, Ella Edwards-Kirtley, is Mickey Mouse’s Number 1 Fan…so this year’s theme is “Mickey Mouse”. Centerpieces should only be Mickey Mouse characters (Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, etc. – not all Disney characters). They should be no larger than 12” tall by 12” in diameter so people can see around them. The more poppies the better but remember that one poppy must be in its original form. Please include with your centerpiece a card with the following information: Post/Auxiliary number, number of poppies used and how many hours worked. Entries will be recognized at the banquet; however, you will not get your centerpieces back. Centerpieces will be raffled at the banquet with proceeds donated to MO – National Home Fund (Halloween Party).
“Buddy”® Poppy display contests provide a fun, creative way for our Posts and Auxiliaries to work together, and provides a great opportunity to involve members. Both the VFW and Auxiliaries are encouraged to work together on the centerpieces – maybe even have a friendly wager! We want to make sure that our Posts get recognition too!
Have you made your Health and Happiness donation?
One way the Auxiliary supports the National Home is through a suggested gift of 10 cents per member to the Health and Happiness Fund. Contributions are critical since the campus and its programs receive no government funding. It’s only ten cents per member, based on June 30, 2020 membership, and provides birthday, Christmas and graduation presents for children there.
Donations can be made online in MALTA or mailed VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters. National is offering a citation to each Auxiliary that contributes a gift of 25 cents or more per member based on June 30, 2020 membership.
Mail to: VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters Attn: H & H Donations
406 W. 34th Street, 10th Floor Kansas City, MO 64111
Or online in MALTA: www.vfwauxiliary.org
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL HOME
Become a Life Member of the National Home! Life memberships are $50 and members receive a membership certificate, wallet care and a Life Member Pin. A Life membership is a great way for you to create a lasting bond between yourself and the mission of the National Home. Join the National Home family at vfwnationalhome.org/membership. Donate to the National Home! Make a one-time donation in any amount you Choose. Make a monthly donation in and amount choose and become a Home Front Hero. Purchase a tribute brick for $100. Bricks are placed in various walkways at the National Home. Consider hosting a fundraiser for the National Home. See fundraising ideas vfwnationalhome.org/ideas.
Get the Word Out About the National Home Helpline! The National Home Helpline is a free service provided by the VFW National Home for Children. It’s answered Monday – Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm Eastern Time, except holidays. Save the Helpline number as a contact in your cell phone so it’s readily available to share. Remember this is a helpline – not a hotline.
The National Home Helpline: 1-800-313-4200
VFW National Home Trip – plan to attend the 2020 fun filled bus trip to the National Home and our wonderful Missouri Cottage. Watch for more information to be provided in general orders.
REMEMBER…. have a wonderful year and have FUN while staying humble, working hard
and being kind!
General Orders July/Aug.
Auxiliary Community Outreach Program I’m sure you have all read the program book to see what this new program is all about…. Other names for this program have been “Community Service” and “Community Activities”. So, you see it isn’t really a new program. It is just revamped so we can report what we all do any way. What constitutes Community Outreach? Volunteering at or working with organizations that benefit the community. It can be done by 1 member, a group of members or an entire Auxiliary. Summer is the perfect time to sponsor
a Food Drive for the local food pantry, hold a local health fair or blood drive. Help organize or work at a county fair or festival. Local animal shelters always need supplies. Put out flyers asking the
community for items that you will gather up and take to shelter. If your Auxiliary isn’t already a member of the Local Chamber of
Commerce, join and be willing to help with the activities. These are perfect venues to get out into the community. Use your imagination on how to help in your community. Schools will be starting up (hopefully) in August. Now is the time to get with the school leaders or PTA and see what can be done. Reading to elementary students, sponsor a back pack program that students can take home on the weekends, donate books to libraries, gather hygiene items for distribution to teens etc. All this can be done by an individual or group of members. When working with an organization, ask if it would be ok to wear your Auxiliary Shirt or Badge. This will let others know that you are a member of the VFW Auxiliary.
Judith Hutchison,
Chairman [email protected]
RR 72 Box 293
Norwood, MO 65717
417 250-1342
EXTENSION
July- August 2020-2021
CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING APPOINTED THE EXTENSION CHAIRMAN FOR YOUR AUXILIARY!
We are going to have a wonderful year filled with fun and knowledge. We will be having a
“Scavenger Hunt” at the Department Fall and Winter meetings. Clues will be given by each
Department Chairman in their General Orders. So read your information thoroughly, the clue
may be at the beginning or it may be at the end of the program material. All members are
encouraged to participate and play along with us. Please send in writing your correct answers
and your name and auxiliary number, you should bring the correct answer to the Department
Fall and Winter Meetings. All correct answers will be placed in a drawing for the prize. I
strongly encourage you to attend the District and Department meetings as you can learn so
much from these schools of instructions.
The Extension Chairman should assist the Auxiliary in maintaining a Healthy Auxiliary. You will
work with the Membership Chairman to maintain your current membership as well as helping
to get new members. I have included a copy of the “Official Visit Notice” so you will be
prepared for the Official Visit from your District President.
Each Auxiliary must complete 5 Essentials of an Auxiliary from the RU Healthy Auxiliary
Checklist. These are standard business items the Auxiliary must achieve every year.
Each Auxiliary must have ten (10) business meetings per year. {National Bylaws; Sec.
210}
Five (5) members in good standing shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business {National Bylaws; Sec. 212}
Dues are to be paid on at least ten (10) members on or before February 1 of the current
year. {National Bylaws; Sec. 207}
Quarterly Audits must be submitted {National Bylaws Sec. 814}
Officers elected in April and installed not more than sixty (60) calendar days prior to the
convening of the Department Convention. The Auxiliary Secretary shall immediately
following the installation see that the report is transmitted to the National Secretary
and Department Secretary. This generates the bond application via email. {National
Bylaws; Sec. 804A & 806A}
Non-compliance with the 5 Essentials of an Auxiliary could cause the Auxiliary to lose their
Charter. The National website, (vfwauxiliary.org) has the items available to assist your Auxiliary
so you can be Healthy and thrive. Using these tools available can help identify and solve
problems that could hinder productivity and threaten their existence.
RU Healthy Checklist
Healthy Auxiliary Member Questionnaire ( An anonymous survey that can bring light to
issues within the Auxiliary)
Auxiliary Meeting Clinic ( A program/solution format that helps you quickly find ideas to
solve issues at meeting)
Healthy Communication Phone/Text Tree ( A way to communicate to members)
Good Job Certificate or Card ( A way to say “Thank You” to members who participate,
support or volunteer for an event, project or program. This small jester can go a long
way)
Building of the VFW Auxiliary Foundation (guide book for Officers, Chairmen and
members, this will assist with duties, train, expectations and examples of positions )
Mentoring Resources ( A guide to help you think about how your Auxiliary can mentor
your new or current members)
Put together a “Welcome Bag” for all your new members and make them available to your
current members. New members come into our Organization unfamiliar and some current
members may not be aware of some of our rules and rituals. You could help them out by
teaching something to all members at your monthly meetings. I know when I was a new
member, I had no idea what the gavel raps meant, why you could only walk in certain places of
the meeting room or what any officer did. We don’t walk in knowing these things, we have to
be taught. Set with the new members, you can quietly explain what is happening and why. First
and foremost read your Bylaws and General Orders, most any question that you may have will
be there. There are many different items you could put in these “Welcome Bags”. Remember,
we want them to feel welcome and not so overwhelmed.
General Instructions (Make copies from the Bylaws explaining gavel raps, salutes,
parade rest and handling a simple motion)
Understanding Auxiliary Traditions (pictures of the correct way to salute, stand at
attention or parade rest)
VFW Auxiliary Fact Sheet (Available from National Headquarters. This will inform them
what we are doing as a whole and who we are)
Auxiliary Acronyms & Abbreviations ( C of A – Council of Administration)
The Communication Tree
Their Bylaw Book
A Notepad
A Pen/Pencil
A Notepad
A Small Welcome Gift (ID Card Case {$1.50} Angel Pins {$3 each} or Auxiliary Silicone
Bracelet {25 for $20} these items can be purchased through the VFW Store
An Application for Membership (they can give this to a friend or family member)
An Eligibility Chart (so they can know who is eligible to join)
We need to remember that we are all human and we all make mistakes, we are all volunteers
and we should all strive to rejuvenate and revitalize our Auxiliaries. Always be Humble, Be Kind.
You will find me during your search to make one feel welcome, I have been seen on high and
announce unwavering support for uncommon heroes. Please feel free to contact me with any
questions that you might have.
Danetta Wakefield Chief of Staff
Department of MO VFW Auxiliary
P.O. Box 306
Monett, MO 65708
417-236-8112
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF
2020-2021
National Bylaws-Sec. 816 Deputy Chief of Staff, Duties of
If a Department Chief of Staff is appointed, a Deputy Chief of Staff shall
. Have charge, under the supervision of the Department Chief of Staff, of the
Organization and extension of new Auxiliaries within an assigned area,
. Shall perform such other duties as the Chief of Staff or President may assign
. Make reports as the Department may require from time to time.
Congratulations on your appointment by the Department President as the Deputy Chief of Staff
for your District. By doing such, she has shown great confidence that you will assist your
District President throughout their year. You need to read the National Bylaws and be well
versed with them. You should work closely and be a right hand to your District President. You
will be assisting the District President in exacting obedience to the National Bylaws and
Department Standing Rules. Your District President may be calling on you for advice on
situations of Auxiliaries within your District. You will be a confidant to your District President;
do not share any information on Auxiliary’s issues given to you by the District President, with
the exception of the Department President and Department Chief of Staff. Travel with the
District President if at all possible to the Auxiliary Inspections. This will make the ride to and
from more enjoyable. This will allow you the opportunity to meet members of your District and
will provide you on some incite of each Auxiliary. You might also hear something that the
District President did not. No one person can always hear everything during multiple
conversations happening at the same time. You will be assisting the District President with the
inspection of the Auxiliary in which she belongs, so long as you do not belong to the same
Auxiliary AND permission to do so has been requested to and received from the Department
President.
Use the National website; (vfwauxiliary.org) Resources to find the RU Healthy Checklist to assist
the District President and Auxiliaries within you District. It also has information about
contacting Bachelor Posts so you can speak with them and provide information about “Why
having an Auxiliary can boost your Post”. Wouldn’t it be great if every District instituted a new
Auxiliary this year? We must try to increase our Auxiliaries but most importantly we must
maintain and assist the Auxiliaries that we do have. If a Post has the desire to start an Auxiliary
please notify me as soon as possible so we can get it going. It can take months for all the
requirements to be met.
You will be required to fill out a Year End Report that will be included in the information packet
that was given to the District Presidents during the District Presidents Training. I will not be
excepting email reports. Your Year End Report must be in my hands by April 15, 2021. Use the
National Website listed above, you will find many tools and much information. I strongly urge
you to print off “Building on the VFW Auxiliary Foundation” booklet and share this with the
District President.
I will be requesting your information from the District President, name address, telephone
number(s), and email address. I will be sending you information throughout the year and will
be including the District President in this communication. Feel free to contact me anytime and I
will do all that I can to assist you. Most times it is best to have everything in writing. If you call
me and receive my voicemail, please leave your name, number and a message. I will return
your call as soon as I can; you will get a response from me if you leave a message. The number I
have listed can receive text messages. I will be checking email daily if you choose to email me.
Make sure you are using the hyphen and not the underscore in my email address; this is a
mistake often made and prevents me receiving emails. I look forward to a great new year as
we serve our Veterans and their Families while being humble and kind.
Danetta Wakefield, Chief of Staff
Department of MO VFW Auxiliary
P.O. Box 306
Monett, MO 65708
417-236-8112
HISTORIAN / MEDIA RELATIONS JULY/AUGUST PROGRAM MATERIAL Brenda McCann
629 SW 36th Terr
Lee’s Summit, MO 64082
816-223-8561 Cell
Hello, thank you for choosing Historian / media Relations Chairman for the year of 2020/2021 for
your Auxiliary. It’s important that we keep written reports and photos of our history at all levels of
your Auxiliary and the events that you have. Send me pictures of your Post building or Auxiliary
meeting place history of your Auxiliary or Post. This might be a great story to use in the National
Magazine. I am old, I like to educate people, I smile, I am small, I can be funny, I can make people
Happy and Sad. I have many admirers. I make memories happen, I can be large or small. People like
looking at me and showing me off. I can be found in your pocket or purse, I can be found on a book
shelf. Who am I? Names of the first Post Commander and Auxiliary President, how your Post got
their name and what year your Auxiliary started and or Post started in your area.
How long ago has anyone researched your history in your Post/Auxiliary and put a story in the local
newspaper. Maybe have an event dressing like they did back then and celebrated different holidays
or events.
NATIONAL is looking for you and your Auxiliary they want stories old or new just write down a story
you have heard from an Auxiliary member. Plus, National wants fundraiser ideas. If you submit an
event or project for our SWAP (Share Wonderful Auxiliary Projects). Share what your Auxiliary is
doing, and you could be entered in a drawing for a nice prize. Can we please hear your ideas that
we can share with others who are struggling?
I need your Ideas, your Photos and Stories to send to National. Interview a person that experienced
the war times they didn’t have to be someone who went to war maybe a spouse and what they
went through wars past and send me their story.
National would like a PowerPoint presentation (20-slide minimum, 50-slide maximum). The
presentation should include at least (5) photos of the National President during her visit to our
department. The presentation must be submitted on a thumb drive and mailed to Nicole Koutz the
National Historian & Media Relations Ambassador by April 30, 2021. There are more instructions I
have if you are interested call me or text me, I will send you all the information I have. If Power
Point is hard for you to understand ask other members of the Auxiliary or Post if they know
anything about Power Point that they can help you. A high School or College student might help
you.
According to Article VIII, Sec.822 of the National Bylaws, ”The Historian shall collect all authentic
materials pertaining to the history of their Auxiliary, carefully compile the same, and submit a
report at the end of the year.” Plus, he or she may also compile a keepsake pictorial scrapbook,
photobook, slideshow, or video for the National President, but this isn’t essential. For media
relations piece of this role, a great place is the VFW Auxiliary website: vfwauxiliary.org/resources.
Let’s send Missouri to the National Magazine for Publicity.
DEPARTMENT HOSPITAL PROGRAM 2020-2021
JULY & AUGUST PROMOTION PROGRAM GOALS
Kathleen Ditch Hospital Chairman VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT & RECOGNITION
Cell #: 314-882-7271 WOMEN VETERANS HEALTHCARE PROGRAM
email:[email protected] SUICIDE PREVENTION & MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
I want to thank Department President Ella for allowing me to chair this remarkable program.
As we move forward throughout this year, we will have to make adjustment on how to
accomplish our Program Goals and life in general due to the COV19. We will all get through
this difficult time by working within all the guidelines that are set down by the VA and
government officials.
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND RECOGNITION:
National Ambassador, Linda A. Roloff, states hospital is deeply personal for us and those we
serve; it is face to face and heart to heart. There are multiple avenues of interest for
volunteers at all facilities. Opportunities vary based on the facility and age and abilities of the
volunteer. Please follow all regulations due to the COV19 at all VA and non-VA facilities.
Volunteers are more important than ever; show your support by thanking them with a warm
smile and print a Certificate of Appreciation and present it to them at your regular meeting.
Inform your volunteers they are enriching lives one veteran/family at a time.
SUICIDE PREVENTION & MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES:
Educate yourself and volunteers about the warning signs, the number to call is 800-273-8255
press 1. We owe it to our Veterans to be with them when their battle moves from the front
lines to the home front. Help to alleviate fear, confusion, and loneliness. Bring comfort, joy,
and normalcy to our veterans; we should stand ready to answer a call our veterans will not
make for themselves.
WOMEN VETERANS HEALTHCARE PROGRAM:
Women are the fastest-growing group of veterans: most underserved with in the VA Health
Care System, often mistaken for a spouse of family member. My goal this year is to see if we
can supply the VA hospitals with robes for women. If we don’t try, we will never succeed.
DEPARTMENT HOSPITAL PROGRAM 2020-2021
VA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT:
Use this website wwwresearch.va.gov for the VA Department of Veterans Affairs for the fact
sheet, which has valuable information on how to research a veteran’s health. Jefferson
Barracks offer many Recreation Programs throughout the year. You may contact them directly
at 314-652-4100 ext. 66341, or [email protected]/services/
Due to the COV19 there may have been changes to the programs.
During this year VFW Auxiliary unites; Work Hard, Stay Humble, Be Kind: Always remember to
thank a veteran for their service and sacrifice, without them we would not enjoy our Freedom.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM July/August
CONTACTING LEGISLATORS There are three of me. We tell you how to be helpers for our Veterans.
Can you find us? IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP ALL CONTACTS POLITE AND POSITIVE!! SENTATORS: We have two Senators who represent us in Washington, D.C. They are Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley. Their contact information is listed below.
In both cases you will have to fill out a form to email the Senator. Also, both Senators have offices in St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, Columbia, Kansas City and Springfield. You should probably contact the office closest to where you live. Neither of our Senators is up for re-election in 2020. REPRESENTATIVES: There are eight Congressional districts in Missouri. ALL members of the U.S. House of Representatives are elected every two years, and this is the year they are to be elected.
To find the name of your representative in Congress, go to www.house.gov and
type in your zip code. You can then find the contact information you need. MISSOURI STATE SENATORS: There are 34 Senators in Missouri. They are elected for four-year terms. The terms are staggered, so you will have to look up your Senator to find out when his/her term ends.
If you type www.senate.mo.gov you will find a link for “Legislator Look Up.” That
will link you to your Senator as well as your Missouri and national Representatives. MISSOURI STATE REPRESENTATIVE:
There are 163 Representative Districts in Missouri. ALL Missouri Representatives are
elected for two-year terms. ALL members of the Missouri House of Representatives
will be elected in 2020. If you type www.house.mo.gov you can scroll to find the
name of your Representative. You can also type in your address to find the name. On this site, you can also find a list of bills in progress in the General Assembly. After the election in November, some of your legislators may change. It will be important that you look on the websites given above so that you will be sure to contact the right person in the event of a “call to arms” where we are asked to make contact about Veterans’ issues. If possible, please try to get to know your legislators personally. That will make your voice a bit “louder” if you contact them. Is your legislator a Veteran or related to a Veteran? Ask them to join the VFW or the VFW Auxiliary. Remember to “Stay humble, work hard and be kind!” Nancy Smith, Legislative Chairman
Senator Josh Hawley
212 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Office=(202) 224-6154
Fax=(202) 228-0526
Email=www.hawley.senate.gov
Senator Roy Blunt
260 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Office=(202) 224-5721
Fax=(202) 224-8149
Email=www.blunt.senate.gov
Department of Missouri
2020-2021 Membership
July/August Promotional Material Let’s jump right in the Duck pond and start collecting those DUES!
We will have Popup Drawings this year!
If you send me a Picture of yourself and dues notices going into the
Mail (make it a fun Picture… Put on a costume, take ducks) by
August 31st, 2020 you will be entered in a drawing for a Gift! This will be drawn at
the Fall Council Meeting.
Please send out your Dues Notice and Please Do not hold Dues!
Do you know a member that is struggling financially? Pay their dues!
This is called “Adopt” A Member! What a great way to show some Love for an
Auxiliary Brother or Sister!! This could be someone you have never even met.
Check on you Ducks (Members) find out if they need help paying their Dues.
Share some Love, Adopt a Member.
Let’s Get To Work!
Goals are:
September 30th – 85
November 15th – 95% Plus
December 31st – 98% (District Presidents Goal for NIGHT on the Town)
January 30th – 100%
March 31st -101% Plus If each Auxiliary and District creates a Membership Plan for the year, I know that
each Auxiliary will hit the 101% Plus Goal.
Amy Jo Lett
Department of Missouri
Membership Chairman
10792 Mount Tabor Rd
Odessa, Mo 64076
816-668-3164
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Mentoring for Leadership
July, August 2020
Judy Thrower, Chairman Department of Missouri
2412 Melrose Avenue, Cape Girardeau MO 63701
[email protected] 573-270-3865
“Stay Humble, Work Hard, Be Kind” to make your work for the Auxiliary more productive!
The Mentoring Awards for Auxiliaries are as follows:
1. Participation in Drawing for every Auxiliary that includes a Mentoring for Leadership activity during
an Auxiliary meeting. Entry form must be sent to me by March 31,2021.
2. $15.00 and Citation for first place and $10.00 and citation for second place in each membership
group to the Auxiliary with the most outstanding Mentoring for Leadership activity during an
Auxiliary meeting. Entry form must be sent to me by March 31, 2021.
Below are some of the suggested Mentoring activities:
Mentoring Inside Business Meeting
Group Based Activities
Bylaw Scavenger Hunt
Personality Assessments
Bylaw/Guidebooks Education
Videos from the Online academy
Mentoring Outside Business Meeting
Individual/One-on-One
Line Officers Meetings
New Member Packets
Goal Setting
Or feel free to come up with your own unique activity!
Remember to promote the CARE project. CATCH the member when they first join. ASK them to participate.
REMEMBER what it felt like to be new. ENGAGE them in a program that fits them.
If you have not read the “Building on the VFW Auxiliary Foundation”, please do so. It is available on the
VFWAuxiliary.org website under Resources. It is a great tool to help you make your Auxiliary better.
By working with our Brothers and Sisters in the Auxiliary to “Honor our Mission to Serve Veterans”, we will
achieve our goals and improve the lives of our veterans.
To: Department Officers, Past Department Presidents and
Auxiliary Presidents
I am sending you a copy of the July/August General Orders with the Program Chairmen’s
promotional information. Please make sure to review all the information.
In the future, you will be able to download the General Orders and the Chairmen’s
promotional material through our website – movfwaux.org. We will print General
Orders in 1) July/August, 2) September, 3) October, 4) November, 5) December, 6)
January, 7) February, 8) March, 9) April, and 10) May/June.
If you are unable to download the information from the website, please fill out the
information below and I will send you a copy through snail mail.
Please remember: We are trying to go green so we can keep the cost of copying and
mailing to a minimum.
I am the Auxiliary President of ___________ and do not have the resources to print
the General Orders and request a copy. Please send them to:
Name: ___________________________ Auxiliary: _________ District: _______
Address: _____________________________________________________________
Send this information to Department Secretary:
Jackie Davis
3849 Hwy 47 W
Troy, MO 63379
SCHOLARSHIP
JULY – AUGUST
PROMOTION
2020 - 2021
Congratulations to all Scholarship Chairmen for the 2020 – 2021 year. I know it’s a rough start to the new year because of the virus hitting America and other countries. Teachers and principals should be at the schools planning their criteria for the next school year. Check with the school office to make sure someone can see you. Even with this setback we can have a great year. Voice of Democracy’s theme is “Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?”. This essay contest is for grades 9 – 12. You will find the entry form and brochures on the website at www.vfwauxiliary.org. Click on programs. The essay is to go on a CD or flash drive and can be no shorter than three (3) minutes and no longer than five (5) minutes (plus or minus 5 seconds). Send the recording and typed version to your local VFW Post NO LATER than October 31, 2020. The Patriot’s Pen theme is “What Is Patriotism To Me?”. This essay contest is open to students grades 6 – 8. They must be a student in Missouri. Entries are due to your Post by OCTOBER 31, 2020. Post judging deadline is November 15, 2020 and District judging deadline is December 6, 2020. Please make sure the deadlines are met.
The Continuing Education Scholarship is open to any VFW member or VFW Auxiliary member who has belonged for at least one year and his/her spouse, son, daughter, grandchild, or great grandchild that
needs help financially. They must be 18 years old or older and must submit an essay of 300 words or less. THE DEADLINE TO REACH NATIONAL IS FEBRUARY 15, 2021. The award will be $1000
on behalf of the Big 10 Conference. As Scholarship chairman get the word out on this Scholarship. Mail entries to:
Director of Programs VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters
406 W. 34th Street 10th Floor Kansas City, MO 64111
The Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest is open to students in grades 9 -12. The first-place National winner will receive a $15,000 scholarship. An application and a short essay about their artwork must be submitted by the student. THE DEADLINE IS MARCH 31, 2021. Details on how your artwork is to be done is on our website at www.vfw.moaux.org and must be done exactly as it says. This contest needs more funds or some of the students cannot be recognized. Submit ideas to your Auxiliary on how to raise money for this contest. The Past National President’s Scholarship has no theme, but the student must show leadership qualities and have or had a family member in the VFW or VFW Auxiliary and be a Senior. This Scholarship is in honor of two National Presidents, Mabel Tanner and Glenneta Vogelsang. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to e-mail or call me, I am here for you. I know we will have a great year.
Sheila Allen E-mail [email protected]
Phone (573)576-0768
Veterans and Family Support July/August
Pat Janssen
Dept of Mo - Veterans and Family Support Chairperson 6216 Clover Lake Dr, Cedar Hill, MO 63016
636-551-0280 • [email protected]
I am extremely excited to be this year’s Veterans and Family Support Chairman. Always
remember we are here to help our Veterans, Active Duty and their families.
We have several tools available to help guide us with this mission.
Resources we can use to assist Our Veterans:
National Veterans Service (NVS)
o Help veterans, service members and their families obtain benefits they deserve at
no cost.
Veterans and Military Support Programs
o This encompasses several programs within the VFW
o Military assistance program (MAP)
o Unmet Needs
o VFW “Sports Clip” Help a Hero Scholarships
Now is the time to get started planning your fundraisers and projects for 2020-2021. Involve
every Auxiliary member as possible. Use publicity materials to promote your events. Use
Facebook pages and social media. Do not forget your Local Newspaper.
Most importantly work together with your VFW Post!
Always remember to look at your yearend report to help planning your events.
A few reminders:
When you do an event please send me pictures after every event so I can share it with
National to let them see what is going on in Missouri. It also gives other Auxiliaries ideas.
Remember I am a phone call, text or e-mail away.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES – JULY/AUGUST 2020 Trula Missey, VFW Auxiliary Department of Missouri
100 Aldergate Dr. #27 Bonne Terre, MO 63628
573-631-6002 [email protected]
Thank you for accepting the position of Youth Activities Chair. I am beyond excited to kick off an awesome year of exploring the endless possibilities with our leaders of tomorrow. We need to make sure and involve our communities, schools, churches and other youth leaders in all our endeavors, to ensure that our respect and care for our Veterans forever remains. It is our responsibility, as an Auxiliary, to teach our youth that they are the future voice of our Veterans. Sponsor and be active with our youth, be supportive with youth groups and their leaders in providing ideas.
LET THEIR VOICES BE HEARD!!!!! NEW, NEW, NEW!!!! GET EXCITED FOR THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE!!!!
An individual national anthem singing contest for youth between the ages of
6-16 at the time of entry. Benefits include: learning the words to our National
Anthem, while expressing themselves, and promoting patriotism. Youth are
encouraged to sing “THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER” in any musical genre: jazz,
rock, country, R&B, etc., however, the words can not be changed. Deadline to
Department Chairman by April 15, 2021.
Other activities this year are Citations for efforts and service projects honoring our Veterans and assisting service members and their families, by youth. In order for your sponsored group to be honored for their efforts you
must apply for a Youth Groups Supporting Our Veterans National Citation. Less than 1,000 Citations are given out by National Headquarters yearly.
Patriotic Youth Award, recognizes youth for patriotism and/or support of our Veterans. Patriotism through Literacy, introducing youth to historical
figures while teaching them about our Nation's history. Remember that involving youth, in service to Veterans, in conjunction with your Auxiliary, can bring new membership to your Auxiliary. Engaging our youth in all Auxiliary programs is possible. Keep track of everything you do, but do something! All information is in your Program Book. Continue your good work for our Veterans, and I look forward to a productive year.
Respectfully, Trula Missey
“STAY HUMBLE, WORK HARD, BE KIND”
Programs Coordinator Nelda Clifton
6020 E 58 St
Kansas City, MO 64129
816-719-1198
Information clarification from VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters! When your Auxiliary
does a program, the hours, money spent/donated, and the number of members need to be
given to your VFW Post to put in the VFW Department Reporting for Community Service. This
information is taken by VFW National to Congress to prove how much the VFW and VFW
Auxiliary does in their communities. This includes ALL programs, including the NEW Auxiliary
Outreach Program.
Please note that your Auxiliary should have an Extension Chairman. It is a National Program
that is conjunction with the Department Chief of Staff. A yearend report is necessary, so
whether it may be the Auxiliary President, or an appointed Chairman is up to each Auxiliary.
There is a NEW program this year! Please make sure to read the Chairman’s information in the
Program Book as well as the Promotional Material.
Hello. Hard to believe it is already time for a new year. Time really flies when you
are having fun. This year I am asking for donations of Grab bags for State
Convention. Let us have our best year yet and remember to Stay Humble, Work
Hard, and Be Kind.
Fall Council of Administration
Baskets: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, & 8
Grab bags: 9, 12, 14, 15, 17, & 18
Winter Council of Administration
Baskets: Districts 9, 12, 14, 15, 17, & 18
Grab bags: Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, & 8
State Convention
Baskets: All District
Grab bags: Donations
Briana Borts
Ways and Means Chairman
Home- 660-433-4115
Cell – 660-473-5514
Email: [email protected]
Department
2020
Ways and Means
2021
Stay Humble Work Hard Be Kind