Putting


National Programs


into Practice T


here are so many important ways we can support our veterans and active-duty military and provide “Unwavering Support for Uncommon Heroes®.” Below, our 2016-2017 National Ambassadors, who were appointed by National President Colette Bishop, off er some innovative ideas and tried and true methods for ways you can promote each of our National Programs in your communities.


Deb Hanes Americanism Ambassador


Several new resources


are available on the Program & Publicity Resources page at vfwauxiliary.org under Americanism.


• Fillable certifi cates of appreciation are available to award to individuals


who encourage their students and/or youth athletes to show proper respect for the Flag during sporting events. (T ere are three to choose from.)


• A letter stating what we, as an organization, believe about respecting the Flag during the National Anthem. It includes information for an Auxiliary member to share with the school and/or sports team about proper Flag etiquette. T is can be a great opportunity to invite a member of your Post to come with you. Who better than a veteran to explain to our youth how important honoring our Flag should be?


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• Also, let’s not forget patriotic holidays that are coming up the second half of this program year. You can fi nd them in the 2016-2017 National Program book, available online behind login under Program & Publicity Resources.


Linda Compton


Chief of Staff/Extension Ambassador


Access the Healthy Auxiliary


Toolkit, under Program & Publicity Resources, Chief of Staff /Extension. T is resource is a go-to to help Auxiliaries troubleshoot, train and keep our objectives strong. We also have business-card-size materials— “A Guide to Starting a New Auxiliary” and the “5 Essentials


of an Auxiliary.” In addition, the member questionnaire lets Auxiliaries effi ciently identify strengths. Other great resources include the “VFW Auxiliary


Mentoring Guide: Building Relationships for the Future” and numerous publicity tools and press releases to reach community members.


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