the following items are in the general orders. some are...

The following items are in the General Orders. Some are kept on the web site and you will need to download off this site

separately. ITEM WHERE YOU WILL FIND IT

President’s Message In this one click Veterans & Family Support Program In this one click Americanism Program In this one click Auxiliary Community Outreach 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 Treasurer’s 990 Online under treasurer 2020 Homecoming Online under events 2019-2020 National Awards In this one click Mentoring for Leadership Year end Report

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Mentoring for Leadership School of Instruction

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Roster Changes In this oneclick Death Notice form In this oneclick

VFW Auxiliary

Department of Missouri

General Orders

September

This year so far has been a challenge. With the National Convention being

cancelled and not knowing what will happen next. I am proud, how the Auxiliary

has worked on, to meet the challenges that arise.

The Schools of Instruction were a big success! A great big THANK YOU to Janet

Barlar and Judy Northcutt for doing an outstanding job. Getting the information

out there was our prime concern.

All National Officers were elected and installed on July 24, 2020, Congratulation

to all the New National Officers and to our own Brenda Bryant for being elected

National Conductress and Lois Callahan for being elected National Guard.

It is important that you have gotten your dues notices out to your members.

Process them as soon as you get them. On new members make sure the

application is filled out completely and correctly. Our membership chairman Amy

Jo Lett has hit the ground running. At this writing (July) we are at 66.15%. WAY

TO GO! Keep up the good work. If you have members in need, due to losing

work, etc. help them out. Pay their dues out of your relief fund. If you have

elderly that are in assisted living quarters. Pay their dues. Amy Jo is planning on

doing u-tube documentaries on membership on Facebook for members only.

Watch for more information.

Make sure you check deadline dates. They are when, the information should be

in hand. Not the date you send it.

Have you donated to the Department Service Officers Fund? Please do so, as this

helps our Veterans.

Being that our Department convention had to be cancelled, we are extending the

Council of Administration meeting to start on Thursday afternoon at 1pm. This is

so Rowena can give out her awards from the 2019-2020 year. Rowena and her

team have done an outstanding job and have received many National Awards.

(Which are listed on a separate page). Also, the Department Commander and I

have planned a Family Freedom Festival on Sat afternoon. The C of A will be held

at the Hilton Garden Inn Independence 19677 E. Jackson Dr. Independence, MO

Phone number 816-350-3000. September 24 – 26th 2020. Banquet will be on the

26th, with a costume contest with Mickey Mouse and Friends as the theme. This

is tentative due to Covid-19.

Have you checked out the National Program Book? It is a great resource.

Auxiliary Presidents make sure you pass out the General Orders to all your

chairman immediately. Do not wait till the month is over. A chairman should

never say “No Report”. You report on what is in the General Orders and tell them

about what you plan for your chairmanship. Plan, Plan, Plan, make your Auxiliary

proud on your outstanding ideas.

September is Suicide awareness month. Talk to a Veteran. Look for the signs.

National Café for Sept. 10, 2020 has been cancelled.

Big Ten is in Columbus Ohio October 16 – 18 2020.

National Home trip October 22-25,2020 (Has not been cancelled yet but other

ideas are being discussed.) Currently, we think the bus is a no go. It is up to the

National Home if they want that many people there at one time. Sounds like it

might get cancelled. Watch out for more information.

National Presidents Visit April 24th – 26th, 2021. This will be at the Hilton

Independence. Regina Bryant is the chairman and has a lot planned for Sandi.

Please recognize September 11th Patriots Day, September 18th is POW/MIA

recognition day and Sept. 24th Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day.

Have you made your Health and Happiness donation? 10 cents per member. 25

cents per member gets you a citation from National. Now is the time to make

your Hospital donation.

My Special Project are the Tiny Homes. They have the homes done and a

community center built but still need help for our homeless Veterans.

On both the National and Department websites, you will find sources and

information to have a successful program. Contact the District or Department

chairman to help.

We have shirts and pins available. If you would like one, get them at the

Council meeting or send an order to me and I will send it to you.

Support our ways and means. This will help Janet Barlar next year.

Honoring Our Mission to Serve Veterans

“STAY HUMBLE WORK HARD BE KIND”

Respectfully,

Ella Edwards-Kirtley

Department President

Americanism


September 2020 Promotional Material

There are four Patriotic Holidays in September – get creative and plan a way to celebrate each of the

holidays. Put an article in your local paper or hold a short ceremony and explain the importance of each

of the holidays to your community. Let me know how you recognize each holiday.

1. Patriot Day – September 11 – in memory of those killed during the September 11, 2011 terrorist

attacks.

2. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day – September 17 – commemorates the formation and

signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. Citizenship Day was formerly known as “I am an

American Day” and was promoted by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.

3. POW/MIA Recognition Day – third Friday in September (9/18/2020) – honors the commitments

and the sacrifices made by our nation’s prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action.

Honor former Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action by having a Missing Man Table

Ceremony. Instructions for the table setup and sample ceremony wordings are available on the

Resources section on Malta.

4. Gold Star Mother’s/Family’s Day – last Sunday in September (9/27/2020) – honors mothers and

families who have lost a service member in the line of duty or in support of military activities.

Special Note: Every Auxiliary that promotes patriotic holidays in their community and fills out an entry

form will be given a citation from National Headquarters. Forms are due March 31, 2021 and are

available at vfwauxiliary.org/resources.

Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award

The VFW Teacher of the Year award recognizes teachers for their outstanding commitment to teaching

Americanism and patriotism to their students. Examples of award-winning activities from past winners

include field trips to city hall, community volunteer projects, hosting veterans to discuss their military

experiences, and special projects that foster the development of democratic values and beliefs. Each

Post and Auxiliary can have three winners – one at each level: elementary (K-5), middle school/junior

high (6-8) and high school (9-12). Talk to school principals and parents about the awards and have them

nominate a teacher.

Judi Reine

1022 W 7th St

Sedalia, MO 65301

[email protected]

(660) 287-1604

The person I was named after sounds very intelligent.

Americanism September 2020 Promotional Material

Teach Patriotic Traditions Teach children to honor and respect our flag. Visit schools, day care centers and youth group to help

children learn the Pledge of Allegiance or the first verse of the “Star-Spangled Banner”. Explain what the

colors, stars and stripes on the U.S. Flag represent. Recognize their hard work with a small patriotic gift.

On the Resources page in Malta there is a bookmarker template with the National Anthem on one side

and the Pledge of Allegiance on the other. Print them out on cardstock and give them to the students.

Flag Exchange Drive Have you seen the Flag Exchange Drive flyer in the resource section at vfwauxiliary.org? It’s a great way

to let businesses and families know about your flag collection day. The flyer says “Is your American Flag

torn and tattered? Not sure what to do? Contact us and we’ll dispose of it for you”. There is space on

the flyer to add your contact information. If your auxiliary can afford it, offer to exchange worn-out flags

with a new one. People who fly a worn-out or tattered flag probably don’t mean to disrespect the flag;

they just don’t know how to properly retire the flag. It’s our job to teach them. Flag Retirement

Ceremonies honoring our Flag serve as one of the most beautiful forms of respect for our country. For

more information on this and other Flag etiquette, visit vfw.org/community/flag-etiquette. Let me know

how many tattered flags you are able to properly retire.

Recognition of Outstanding Community Flag Display When a community member or organization takes the care and time to display our “Stars and Stripes”, it

reinforces patriotism to the entire community. Your auxiliary can recognize this display of patriotism by

presenting a certificate of appreciation from your Auxiliary. Certificates are available on the Resources

page in Malta.

What does Americanism mean to you?

Let me know what Americanism means to you by putting your thoughts into words and bringing them to

the Fall department meeting. It can be a poem, a few sentences or a full-blown novel. I look forward to

reading what Americanism means to you. Everyone who turns in something will be entered in a drawing.

AUXILIARY COMMUNITY OUTREACH

GENERAL ORDERS

September 2020

Our National Ambassador DIANE M. PENCAK says:

“Volunteering is considered a selfless activity where an individual or group

provides services for no financial or social gain to benefit another person, group or

organization.”

Here are some Benefits of Volunteering:

People of all ages and abilities have the opportunity to volunteer.

You can participate and have a positive impact whether you live in a

small rural community, suburb or big city.

Volunteering allows us to express our interests and excel in what we

like and do best.

Volunteering is renowned for skill development and is intended to

promote goodness or to improve human quality of life.

Volunteering often provides positive benefits for the volunteer as

well as for the person, agency or community served.

Volunteering is second nature for VFW Auxiliary members. It’s what we do, how

we do it, where we do it and why we do it - because it’s always the right thing to

do. I can be done by many or just one. I have many names. Everyone benefits

except the VFW or Auxiliary. What am I?

Need some ideas of how we can help in our communities?

Hunger/Homelessness: Soup kitchens, food pantries, homeless shelters,

farmers markets, backpack snack programs, toiletry care packages, Habitat

for Humanity

Career skills: GED tutoring, job coaching, mock interviews, business

mentoring, resume assistance

Elderly: Serve lunch to seniors, Meals on Wheels, senior dining club, pet

therapy for seniors, yard and garden care (mowing, raking leaves, pruning

bushes, etc.), housekeeping and laundry services

Health/Research: American Cancer Society, American Diabetes

Association, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Autism Speaks, Relay for

Life, Alzheimer’s Association

Nature: Organic greenhouse, community gardens, park maintenance

Animals: PAWS, local humane societies, animal rescue groups

MAKE SURE YOUR AUXILIARY HAS APPROVED A MOTION TO DO THE

AUXILIARY COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR.

We will be tracking Auxiliaries, members, and hours, NOT money spent. This is

for Service only, not money donated.

Judith Hutchison,

Chairman [email protected]

27050 Olympic Dr

Lebanon, MO 65536

417 250-1342

Anita Crowell 1201 NW 74th Street Kansas City, MO 64118-8404 816-550-1049 [email protected]

“Buddy”® Poppy / VFW National Home


2020-2021 September

Every day is “BUDDY”® POPPY Day!

Be sure to use your “BUDDY”® POPPY Chairman’s Guide located on the National VFW Auxiliary website at vfwauxiliary.org/resources to reach out to our communities about the “BUDDY”® POPPY. Promote and incorporate the “BUDDY”® POPPY and National Home in

all National Programs.

Veterans and Family Support Extension/Chief of Staff Membership

Americanism Historian/Media Relations Mentoring for Leadership

Buddy Poppy/National Home Hospital Scholarship

Community Outreach Legislative Youth Activities

FALL “BUDDY”® POPPY DISPLAY CONTEST: “Get the Word Out” is the theme! Get those creative juices flowing to create a poster or display promoting the National Home Helpline: 800-313-4200. The more poppies the better, however one poppy must be in its original form. Entries will be judged at Fall Council of Administration and prizes for first and second place will be awarded. You must include an envelope with your entry; number of poppies used and number of hours worked written on the front; inside on a card list your Auxiliary name and number.

WINTER “BUDDY”® POPPY DISPLAY CONTEST: Department President, Ella Edwards-Kirtley, is Mickey Mouse’s Number 1 Fan – so this year’s theme is “Mickey Mouse” – Patriotic or Educational. I am asking for a minimum of 30 table centerpieces to decorate tables at the Department of Missouri Voice of Democracy/Patriot’s Pen Banquet. Centerpieces must be only “Mickey Mouse” characters; Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, etc. (not all Disney characters), and be no larger than 12” tall by 12” in diameter. The more poppies the better, but remember that one

poppy must be in its original form. Entries will be judged during Winter Council of Administration. Prizes for first and second place will be awarded and recognized at the Voice of Democracy/Patriot’s Pen Banquet. You must include an envelope with your entry; number of poppies used and number of hours worked written on the front; inside on a card list your Auxiliary name and number. Centerpieces will be raffled at the Banquet with proceeds donated to MO – National Home Fund.

Please…Get the Word Out about the National Home Helpline: 800-313-4200

Save the Helpline number in your cell phone contacts and promote the Helpline in Auxiliary communications such as newsletters, Facebook, emails. (See the Fall Council of Administration Contest above.)

Don’t forget to make your Health & Happiness donation to National Home this year: only 10 cents per member based on your quota on June 30, 2020. This helps to provide birthday parties, Christmas and Graduation for the children. Donate online in MALTA or mail to:

VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters Attn: H & H Donations

406 W. 34th Street, 10th Floor Kansas City, MO 64111

Report! Report!!! Report!!!! Check out the year-end report on the Department of Missouri website under “BUDDY”® POPPY/National Home. This is your guide for 2020-2021 and will help you make sure you accomplish what you need to this year.

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?

National Home Life Membership: Only $50 to be a Life Member – what a bargain! How many Life Members does your Auxiliary currently have? Pay it forward and give one to a member who doesn’t have one. Challenge your Post to see who can get the most Life Members. National Home Life Membership is on your year-end report – another way to get winning points!

VFW National Home Trip – Plans for the 2020 bus trip to the National Home are still under review, but not cancelled at this time. More information will be provided at a later date.

VFW National Home Charity Golf Tournament – this year’s tournament is cancelled due to COVID19. However, the annual sponsors have agreed to support National Home with their donations as in past years. This is a great blessing for the VFW National Home!

2020 – 2021 Department Awards:

Department Convention “Buddy”® Poppy Display - Prizes listed for all three categories:

Categories Prizes

Public Promotion Memorial or Inspirational Artistic or Decorative

1st place citation and $15 2nd place citation and $10 3rd place citation and $8

2020 – 2021 End of the Year Reports – 1st place citation and $15; 2nd place citation and $10 in all six categories:

1. Best Public Promotion of the “Buddy”® Poppy through Distribution and education within the Post/Auxiliary and in the Community (Community Outreach).

2. Best use of media to promote the “Buddy”® Poppy in the community and media used. 3. Number of Department “Buddy”® Poppy Display Contests that Auxiliaries participated in. 4. Best promotion of the VFW National Home thru education: Within the Post/Auxiliary and in

the Community (Community Outreach). 5. Best promotion of the VFW National Home Military and Veterans Family Helpline: Within

the Post/Auxiliary and in the Community (Community Outreach). 6. Most outstanding promotion encouraging the purchase of a Life Member to the VFW

National Home for Children.

Have a wonderful year and have FUN while staying humble, working hard and being kind!

Death Notice 2020-2021

VFW Auxiliary to Post___________________ District____

Deceased Member Information

Name________________________________

Date of Death__________________

Name and address of Family member of Deceased: ________

______________________________________________

Chaplain’s

signature_______________________________________

Please mail to: Judith Hutchison, 27050 Olympic Dr.,

Lebanon, MO 65536

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Death Notice 2020-2021

VFW Auxiliary to Post___________________ District____

Deceased Member Information

Name________________________________

Date of Death__________________

Name and address of Family member of Deceased: ________

______________________________________________

Chaplain’s

signature_______________________________________

Please mail to: YOUR DISTRICT CHAPLAIN

EXTENSION

September 2020-2021

Hello Extension Chairmen;

The first thing I will ask of you is to change my phone number in your program book. My

correct phone number is 417-236-8112.

Have you been working hard helping your Auxiliary stay “Healthy”? Are you reviewing the

“Building on the VFW Auxiliary Foundation” guidebook? Are you going to the National website

at vfwauxiliary.org and finding your resources? Have you been working with the Membership

and Mentoring Chairmen? Have you made up your “Welcome Bags” for your new members

that you are helping get acquainted with our Organization? If you have answered no to any of

these questions, you need to get busy. Our year will be gone before we know it.

Some Auxiliaries are not able to have “in person” meetings with social distancing and are

zooming their monthly meetings to get the information out to our members. If this is your

situation, make it a point to call your new members and make arrangements to get or send the

new members their “Welcome Bags” and talk to them about what we are doing. Invite them

to zoom with you so you can talk them through the meeting so they will understand our

protocol. We are all in a new situation and we must all think outside the box to get our work

done and complete our mission to serve our Veterans and Members. We can do this!

I am so sad that I have not received any answers to my clue from the July/August General

Orders for the “Scavenger Hunt” at the writing of these General Orders. Please play along

with the Department Chairmen and send your answers to them. If you solve the puzzle on the

back of this paper you can find the answer to my clue. Send me your answer so you can be

entered into the drawing for a prize that will be given by our Department President Ella.

Thank you for all you are doing for our Veterans, Members and Our Auxiliary. Remember to

“Stay Humble, Work Hard and Be Kind” while we “Honor Our Mission to Serve Veterans”.

Danetta Wakefield

Extension Chairman

P.O. Box 306

Monett, MO 65708

417-236-8112

[email protected]

Find the words in the puzzle and search for the answer to the clue in the blank spaces

only. You will find me all over the Nation as we grow individually. Good luck to all of you!

HAVE FUN!

Member C W D E K I M V Y P O L I S H V A E I O U P N L I

New A Z E F R I E TO T U S P R I T Q U E N Z I O N K P

Brother K L M N Y O B C I F G H E C L E U M P O K Q A N

Sister T X Q R L T U VL X A E I B L C R V B N O K N R

Mother A U Y S I A P T I M I V Y Z A P O N E R D S E A

Father K L A P V S L I B V E P O F S K I N D T O H P S

Grandmother R E W A L K E R I S P T O T L E R W K I E T S I A

Grandfather E X Y P G E O I G I B I L I Q T S A V O R A L E

Eligibility F S Q W I E T M I UE Q E F UN R E M O T A I K

Veteran H M I L U F WJ L P I X M I E S T I D N A P I N I

Organization E W R F E A P R E H T A F E N A N P A W O T S T

Family J U M R DM O L T S U O I O I A P A X I Z V T F

G B S O N I T I Z P C R R W R I L Z I O T F W A

H R T _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I X U H J A J U I M

X I A E P I Y B L E H G P W A C A J M L Q Z I I

V Q N I P A L I M L C N V B I N I Q P W A T I L

P A N D I M E C B I M A H R J U I S R Z C R I Y

G E P O F I W I E W O K E W Q W Z A T I O N Q

W I C K L A M I R E T S I S X T O A A L N D S

H K O Q I S T W I S H P I A H P E Z A T O O I W

G C W O I K I H I S F E L K U J F A Y L P I B M S

C Y A K L T W E J I R L T Y C Z T W I J Z O P Q

Q I O W L I Z Y R I W S P L X U R T E L A N N

HISTORIAN / MEDIA RELATIONS

Brenda McCann

629 SW 36th Terr

Lee’s Summit, MO 64082

[email protected]

816-223-8561 September Promotional Material

Hello, Historian / media Relations Chairman for the year 2020/2021. Even though

things are a little or a lot crazy in this world that we still need to keep our story

going in the community and you can do this through media, Facebook, newspaper

articles, twitter, snap chat, radio or television broadcast system and cable on TV

they have neighborhood news a lot. If there are any questions you have that I can

help you with, please let me know. I am willing to help If I don’t know the answer,

I will find the answer.

I SPY A SMALL PIECE OF PAPER IN A BILLFOLD AND IT COULD BE PUT AWAY FOR

MEMORIES. WHAT IS IT? “ IT IS A PHOTO OF YOUR VETERAN OR LOVED ONE.”

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 Ambassador Nicole Koutz would like to get power point or a

video this year instead of photos. Photo’s will be nice if you’re not doing the other

but put them in a story, Lets send Missouri to the National Magazine for Publicity.

STAY HUMBLE, WORK HARD, BE KIND

DEPARTMENT HOSPITAL PROGRAM 2020-2021

SEPTEMBER 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

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND RECOGNITION:

Volunteers are more important than ever; show your support by thanking them at your regular meeting,

luncheon or at your Christmas Party: presenting them with their pins and certificate they have earned this

year. A luncheon would be great to offer you could invite their family for the event. Thank your volunteers at

all meetings and let them know how much they are appreciated: they are enriching lives one veteran/family at

a time. Please follow all regulations due to the COV19 at all VA and non-VA facilities.

SUICIDE PREVENTION & MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES:

Educate yourself and others about the warning signs of suicide; make a positive difference in the life of a veteran or

service member. The crisis hot line number 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. I

have Tear Drop Pins if you are interested in contacted a local business to have some made to use for a fund raiser, let

me know and I will get one to you.

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.

I am asking all Hospital Representatives to check with their Hospital and see if their hospital provides a robe

for when women have an impatient stay at all VA Health Care System in Mo. Please let me know of the

outcome of your calls.

Please take a few minutes and visit the Research and Development web site to be informed of all the topics

that is listed in the Overview of VA Research on Women’s Health. researchdevelopmentva.gov

VETERANS VOICES WRITING PROJECT

It is a therapeutic writing program that helps veterans express themselves and communicate in a creative way.

Training and resources are provided through the Veteran’s Voices, a magazine that prints selection of

submissions from veterans. The web site is veteransvoices.org.

DEPARTMENT HOSPITAL PROGRAM 2020-2021

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 September 2020

The August primary elections are behind us. Did you vote? I am hopeful that each of you reading this will answer with a resounding, “YES!” I am confident that you

chose your candidate carefully, always keeping our Veterans in your mind and in your

heart! So what’s next? Keep interacting with those candidates. Get out to candidate forums and ask questions. Contact the candidates by text or email. Ask them if they know about the Veterans Homes in Missouri. Will they be sure to be watchful to see that funding for those wonderful homes continues? Will they work to see that our Veterans get any benefits to which they are entitled? Even if a benefit is funded by the federal government, sometimes our state and local legislators can advocate on behalf of a Veteran needing help. These are great ways to be an ADVOCATE for Veterans. There are important dates coming up:

OCTOBER 7th is the last day to register to vote in the November 3 election.

OCTOBER 21st is the last day to request an absentee ballot, and it must be

returned by election day…which is…

NOVEMBER 3rd - ELECTION DAY!

If, for some reason, you are not registered to vote, PLEASE register now! The end of summer is a great time to have a registration drive. Contact your local clerk’s office and ask to be deputized to register voters. Have an event at your post. Ask a local grocer if you can have a table at the door to register voters. This is a great way to be ENGAGED in supporting Veterans’ issues. Remember to be INFORMED by reviewing the VFW Priority Goals. Subscribe yourself and others to the VFW Action Corps Weekly. Visit our website or the VFW website to get on board! In the program book I said you could earn extra points on your year-end report by sending me the name and contact information of your Auxiliary Legislative Chairman by July 1. Well…the program books didn’t go out as early as we hoped. So…send it by September 15 if you want 5 extra points on your year-end report. Our National Legislative Ambassador, Carmelita Jones, has an award for us, too. It is for the most outstanding training of members on the legislative process. Look for information about this award on the National website at www.vfwauxiliary.org. (There are three of me. We tell you how to be helpers for our Veterans. Can you find us?) I’d love to hear from you to know how things are going with the legislative program in your Auxiliary. Feel free to send articles and pictures along. I’ll save them to review at year-end. ***Remember to “Stay humble, work hard and be kind!” while Honoring our Mission to serve Veterans!*** Nancy Smith, Legislative Chairman, [email protected]

Department of Missouri 2020-2021 Membership

September Promotional Material

Ducks in a Row “Row Call” 85% and above Auxiliaries as of July 31st,2020.

District #2 Auxiliaries #3168 92.02% #4756 100% #4956 93.50%

District #3 Auxiliary #10906 100%

District #5 Auxiliaries #30 94.87% #5789 87.55% #8100 92.71%

District #6 Auxiliaries #4052 86.84% #4288 100%

District #7 Auxiliary #5525 85.00%

District #8 Auxiliary #5741 100%

District #9 Auxiliaries # 2180 91.07% #2657 86.49% #4182 85.06% #9064 89.19%



District #17Auxiliaries #2173 86.96% #2508 91.30%

District #18Auxiliaries #5366 87.23% #6337 85.81%

Department at Large (Jackie) 89.67% I would like to say thank you for all your hard work! Let’s keep moving up! Every Auxiliary received a Membership Training Folder please take the time to read the Pamphlets they are full of great information.

Invest in the future of our organization by Including all your members in Auxiliary func-tions. Invite new members and continuous members and mentor them as they learn about our rituals and by-laws. Create a questionnaire asking your members what their talents and likes are. Include them in things they enjoy! We can reach our Goals by:

Sending out Dues Notices Early, offer a Life Membership option

Utilizing the 5-member Membership Committee

Recruit new members

Send in Dues as soon as received

Send in New Member Applications as soon as they are accepted

Amy Jo Lett Goals: Department of Missouri September 30th – 85% Membership Chairman November 15th- 95% Plus 10792 Mount Tabor Rd December 31st -98% Odessa, MO 64076 January 30th-100% 816-668-3164 March 31st -101% Plus [email protected]

SCHOLARSHIP PROMOTION

SEPTEMBER 2020

It’s hard to believe that Summer is almost gone. Hopefully by the time this gets to our members schools will be in session and students are starting the task of getting back in the swing of things with extracurricular activities, and the thing they love, homework. We all know that students have a lot to think about when school goes back into session. With our Scholarship Program we can give them something to do that they will not only enjoy doing but can be rewarded for doing it. As I stated in the July – August Promotion if schools are not in session teachers and principals will be at the schools and you need to call and make an appointment to talk to them so students can be made aware of our program. Be sure and take some brochures with you so teachers can give them to students that are interested in entering. Read these brochures so you know the themes and deadlines. Don’t forget the home schooled and private schools. Remember to check back with the school to see if any help is needed. So here is a reminder of each Scholarship.

VOICE OF DEMOCRACY theme for 2020-2021 is “Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?”. Open to students grades 9-12 by the October 31 deadline. They must be enrolled in public, private or parochial or be home schooled. This is an essay contest that has to be written and recorded on a CD or flash drive and be 3 to 5 minutes in length ( + or – 5 seconds). All entries should be sent to a local VFW Post within the student’s area.

PATRIOT’S PEN theme is “What is Patriotism To Me?” and is to be 300 to 400 typewritten words (+ or – 5 words). This contest is open to students in grades 6-8 and is due to the Post by October 31 and judging in the District deadline is December 15. They also must be enrolled in public, private, or parochial schools or be home schooled by October 31.

CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP is open to any VFW member or VFW Auxiliary who has belonged for at least one year. His/her spouse, son, daughter, grandchild, or great grandchild that needs help financially, be 18 years old or older. An essay of 300 words or less. Entries must reach National by February 15, 2021. There will be a $1000 award on behalf of the Big Ten Conference.

Mail entries to: Director of Programs

VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters 406 W. 34th Street 10th Floor

Kansas City. MO 64111

YOUNG AMERICAN CREATIVE PATRIOTIC ART CONTEST is open to grades 9 – 12. First place National winner will receive a $15,000 scholarship. A short essay about their artwork and an application must be submitted by the student to the Department Scholarship Chairman and the deadline is March 31, 2021. Go to the brochure or to www.vfw.moaux.org to ensure your artwork is done correctly.

PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP must show qualities, be a Senior and have or had a family member in the VFW or VFW Auxiliary. This is in honor of two National Presidents, Mabel Tanner and Glenneta Vogelsang. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail me. Remember our Department President’s theme for the year which is “Stay Humble, Work Hard, Be Kind”.

Sheila Allen Scholarship Chairman

1119 Co. Rd. 391 Whitewater, MO 63785

Phone (573)576-0768

Veterans and Family Support September

Pat Janssen

Dept of Mo - Veterans and Family Support Chairperson 6216 Clover Lake Dr, Cedar Hill, MO 63016

636-551-0280 • [email protected]

These past 5 months have been a very emotional time for all our Veterans and

their Families. Now more than ever is the time for all Auxiliaries to be supporting

our Veterans & Family program. This can be done in several ways.

Please remember any donations mailed to National Headquarters need to be

earmarked for Veterans & Family support program.

Unmet needs

Can you imagine being the spouse of a soldier on foreign soil. The rent is due or

the family automobile needs expensive work that the family cannot afford?

To learn more visit: https://www.vfw.org/assistance/financial-grants

Mental Health

In these trying times we need to be more aware of the Veterans & Military

Suicide Prevention, as well as Mental Health Awareness. A staggering 20

veterans commit suicide each & every day. Please remember to add the

Veterans Crisis number as a contact in your cell phone. That number is

800-273-8255, option 1.

National Veteran Service (NVS)

Always know who your Post Veteran Service Officer is. Your Post VSO officer is a

good place to start in guiding our Past & Present veterans to filing a needed

claim. Again, if mailing funds to National Headquarters to earmark for NVS.

Military Assistance Program (MAP)

Now is the time to be thinking about Adopting-a-Unit. If you haven’t already

Adopted-a-Unit, keep in mind Christmas is slowing sneaking up on us. Imagine

the smiles upon our soldiers overseas getting a package with all the goodies just

for them. Remember MAP keeps care packages circulating by covering the

postage cost. For guidelines to apply for MAP funds, contact the VFW Veterans &

Military support Office at 816-756-3390.

And please, I urge all Auxiliary & VFW members to take all precautions necessary

to stay virus-free.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL SEPTEMBER 2020

Trula Missey, Chairman 100 Aldrergate Dr #27 Bonne Terre, MO 63628 573-631-6002

GET EXCITED FOR THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE

An individual National Anthem singing contest for youth between the ages of 6-16 years

at the time of local entry. Youth learn the words to “The Star-Spangled Banner” while

expressing their creativity. This contest provides a fantastic opportunity for youth to

demonstrate their patriotism. Citation and $25 to one Auxiliary in each of the 4

Conferences with the most outstanding promotion of the “GET EXCITED FOR THE

RED, WHITE AND BLUE” National singing contest.

Deadline: March 31, 2021 to your Auxiliary.

ILLUSTRATING AMERICA

Open to all students, including home schooled students, in grades 1-8 at time of local

entry and a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. It will be judged on patriotic theme and

technique. Deadline: March 31, 2021 to your Auxiliary.

Youth Activities: Involve Youth In All Auxiliary Programs! What does it mean to sponsor and work with youth groups? Under the Auxiliary Youth Activities Program, an Auxiliary can sponsor a youth group and engage youth in any one of our programs, including activities to honor our veterans or assist our active-duty military and their families.

New (School) Year, New Resources The new school year is underway and now is the time to contact and partner with your local libraries, homeschool associations, parent/teacher committees, Scout troops, etc. Consider hosting a meet and greet for your local school district superintendent, principals, teachers, and youth leaders in your community. This will give you an opportunity to share information about our Youth Activities Program and excite your community’s leaders about the amazing opportunities we offer our youth.

Have fun! Be creative! Dream!

Respectfully, Trula Missey, Chairman

STAY HUMBLE, WORK HARD, BE KIND”

2020 Homecoming Commander Eric Sullivan President Ella Edwards Kirtley

Saturday, September 26th, 2020 at Hilton Garden Inn, Independence at 7:00pm * Mickey Mouse (No Princesses) Themed Attire is Encouraged *

Please indicate quantity Top Sirloin # ______ $30.00 each Roasted Chicken # ______ $30.00 each ► My payment of ___________ is enclosed. ► If paying by credit card, please complete all information below:

Type of Card: Visa � MasterCard � Discover � American Express � Card# __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ Expiration Date____/____ Name as it appears on credit card:_____________________Verification #___________ Last 3 digits on back

Billing Address:__________________________________________________________ City _________________________________ State ________ Zip __________________

Phone ________________ Authorized Signature ________________________________

Send completed ticket request form and payment to Department of Missouri VFW, 3401 Knipp Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109 *Forms have to be received in Department of Missouri VFW NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 18th, 2020*

Print attendee’s full name

Note: Tickets for multiple reservations will be placed in one envelope, in the name of the first person listed above.

Dinner Menu

Top Sirloin Flavorful Cut from the Top Sirloin and served with Rosemary Jus, alongside

Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables.

Roasted Chicken 8oz Bone in Chicken Breast served alongside rice pilaf with Lyonnaise.

Fresh Salad with Assorted Toppings & Dressing

All entrées will include:

Layered Cake Warm Rolls with Butter Coffee Tea Water

$30.00 Gratuity included

District Aux Office Name Address Phone No Email Meeting Time

Meeting Date

Department Chaplain Judi Hutchison

27050 Olympic Dr, Lebanon, MO 65336

Department Chief of Staff and Past Department Presidents Danetta Wakefield

417-236-8112

POW/MIA Flag Bearer Michael Everett

201 S 26th St, Louisiana, MO 63353

573-754-0504 [email protected]

Department Hospital Chairman and John Cockran Rep Kathleen Ditch Zip Code is 63376

Department Youth Activities Chairman and District 8 Treasurer Trula Missey [email protected]

MO VFW Headquarters

3401 Knipp Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2 2654 Secretary Lisa Hendren 407 Betty Ave, Moberly, MO 65270 [email protected]

2 2654 Treasurer Kathy Hellensmith [email protected] 2 3168 Secretary Amanda Nimmo [email protected]

2 4238 President Jody St. Pierre 13310 Canuck Ln, Dixon, MO 65459


2 4238 Treasurer Cheryl Bohannan 21375 Hinton Ln, St Roberts, MO 65584


3 6760 Treasurer Janice Bruce 816-646-3379

3 7356 President Jennie Rosales-Wolfgeher [email protected]

5 District President Paula McKinley [email protected]

5 5789 Treasurer Lisa Volkert [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]










6 4195 Treasurer Jean McEwan

7 2175 President Debbie Metcalf 417-684-1110

2nd Monday

7 6415 President Judy Tolman

8 2426 President Edith Burris 573-330-8964 [email protected]

9 2866 Treasurer Cathy Curry Zip is 63304 9 4182 President Mary Myer [email protected]

9 5077 President Sharon Brooks 1010 Mallards Way, O'Fallon, MO 63368

9 5651 President David Farwig 636-299-7482

12 4105 President Martha Richardson

15 Secretary Jennifer Fowler 21044 County Rd 514, Bloomfield, MO 63823


15 3416 President Becky Wood [email protected]

15 5368 Secretary/ Treasurer LaWanda Fredwell

4059 Hwy 77, Benton, MO 63736


15 5900 President Sarah Anderson [email protected] 17 Secretary Heather Webster [email protected]

17

District & 2508 Treasurer Dixie Welte

660-216-5308

17 4958 Treasurer Trisha Harvey [email protected]

18 Secretary/ Treasurer Judith Hutchison

27050 Olympic Dr, Lebanon, MO 65336

18 5366 President Nancy Winslow 417-255-5175









District Auxiliary Office Name Address Phone No Email Meeting Time Meeting Date

1 6278 Sec/Trea Desiree Baker [email protected] 3 3123 Treasurer Roberta Bainum [email protected]

3 7356 President Jennie Rosales-Wolfgeher [email protected]

6 1894 President Cathy Houk [email protected] 6 1894 Secretary Smanatha Romi [email protected] 7 6415 Treasurer Judy Tolman [email protected] 8 4282 Treasurer Brenda Ochs [email protected] 8 7147 6:00

12 3944 Secretary Daniel Billingsley 11233 Oak Hill Manor, Bridgeton, MO 63044


15 3174 Secretary Connie Hensley 4 Dillion St, Sikeston, MO 63801

573-258-2738

17 5553 Secretary Doris Lindsay

1217 W Centennial, Bowling Green, MO 63334


18 5366 President Nancy Winslow [email protected] 18 5993 5:15 PM











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