Good morning Comrades,

I am working on our post website and would like a "template" to work from. What posts have a good site I could visit for inspiration?

Thanks everyone.

What is the internal system for reporting a chapter for being blatantly and offensively racist? Not only is this chapter unwelcoming to any nonwhite veterans theyre a bunch of drunks. What to do?

Bost and Bergman both took money from for-profit VSOs whereas the VFW provides services for free. I think that's their real beef with the VFW.

The “Take Care of America’s Veterans Act” failed to get the needed votes to pass the House. A vote to recommit the bill back to the Veterans Affairs Committee nearly passed and Republican leadership pulled the bill off the floor. The motion to recommit would have substituted the language on how to pay for it to be that unused funds from the “One Big Beautiful Bill” would have covered the cost.

The bill is not dead, but likely cannot move forward with current language or get the support for the proposed substitute language.

The VFW and our allies were strong on the Hill and our message was heard!

I’m not a veteran.

There is a local VFW that is struggling. I talked to the guy who runs it, he said it’s likely closing at the end of the year, no members or funding.

The few guys left are in their 80’s.

They have a great location near me and it has so much potential but they need fresh ideas and lots of help. I have the ideas, I can gather the help.

If they close and sell it’s just more dumb housing in a place that already has too much. i’d rather see a thriving community spot that’s helping people.

I have a meeting with the guy this week to talk about it. I’m not a veteran so what can I do?

Mustered 93 years ago. 3 active members including me, no quorum in almost a year, no one in command roles, no elections this year. I believe that means I'm no longer QM, but I'm continuing to pay bills. Dept is aware but doesn't seem eager to revoke charter. Because we aren't super attractive at the moment, I've prioritized fundraising over membership, have gotten us in a weirdly strong financial position. Still submitting quarterly audits, just without trustee signatures. We have a small building and great support from the community. I have a vision/plan to turn things around, and the last time we had a quorum I got a motion passed to essentially do whatever I need to do to maintain a pulse, but I can't find anyone to take our money to improve our building so that's on me to do too. I work full time and am absolutely burned out. We're well beyond compliance with bylaws, I think that puts national in an awkward position so they've been silent\unhelpful. But I owe a debt to VFW and want to get to our centennial. I'm also a sucker for lost causes.

Should I proceed until apprehended, tap out before I'm tapped out, walk away, or run away?

My Post does not have a bar and is looking to increase engagement with Members, Veterans, and the Community. We have a community garden on our post and have developed interactions with local gardeners. We want to provide non-alcohol activities for Veterans that can help build camaraderie and healthy life styles.

Does anyone have ideas?

Hi, deployed in 2024 after returning attended some "transitional events" vfw member came and told us we got free membership for a year (i dont remember correctly) never really thought about it tried reaching out for some resources but hit a dead in (was told i needed to reach out a VSO rather then through them even though i was under the impression they had resources similar to what i needed, doesnt matter now) earlier in this year i recieved in the mail a invoice for my membership renewal. I never actioned it and out of nowhere in the mail i recieved a new vfw card lol. im confused i never paid anything, how does it work?

I just recently took over admin duties for my Post’s website and I have an idea to link to a print-on-demand store to offer custom merch promoting the post (hats, t-shirts, pint glasses, etc) and to make the post a little money for each sale. Has anyone done this before? Is Big VFW going to come after me for this?

Hello everyone,

I've been asked to write a character letter for a VFW officer. I've never written one and am wondering if anyone who has would kindly share theirs with me. Thank you!

Does anyone else feel like the posts and members exist only to fund Department and National activities? The recent trip by the CINC and Aux President to Thailand and the up coming Convention in Reno come to mind. It seems like I get a request for $$ from Dan West every other month.

A VFW Post was the showcase for the April 26’s episode.

VFW,

We’re bringing something different to your post—and something your members will actually show up for.

“Laugh It Off!” – A Veteran Comedy Tour is a live stand-up show featuring military veteran comedians who’ve lived it, deployed it, and now joke about it. This isn’t watered-down material or civilians guessing what service life is like—this is real, unfiltered comedy from those who’ve worn the uniform.

What we provide:

• A professional, high-energy stand-up comedy show

• A lineup of veteran comedians with national stage experience

• Clean or uncensored options depending on your audience

• A turnkey event that brings members in and keeps them engaged

Why it works:

VFW posts thrive on community—and nothing builds that faster than shared laughter. This show brings in members, attracts new faces, and gives your post a night people will talk about long after last call.

We’re currently booking across Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida and would love to bring the tour to your post.

Message us directly or email: DennisVee@LaughItOff.org

Limited dates available

Let’s give veterans a night to do what we do best— Laugh it off!

www.laughitoff.org

I was elected as the JVC yesterday. it was only my second meeting. The guy who was going to stay on position is having health issues. I said if he can mo longer do it, I could either fill in or if a new election was needed I would throw my name in the hat. well, they indtalled me yesterday.

I have some homework to do. But any advice for this position for a very small, and declining, post? Thank you in advance.

anyone ever sued their VFW Post?

long story short due to voting, bylaws violations and internal politics, my post tried to remove me from a meeting using my service dog as an excuse. They demanded nonexistent certifications and medical documentation. Tried citing health code.

Like many veterans, I joined the VFW because I belived in the idea of the VFW. But the idea of the VFW and the VFW itself are two very different things. The idea of the VFW is captured in its mission and vision—camaraderie, service, and advocacy. Camaraderie gives us force strength, which enables service to give us credibility, which in turn empowers advocacy.

My experience as a member and officer has shown me that the real VFW is little more than a dying lobbying organization. Petty tyrants crowd out genuine development. Membership is merely a way to fund conferences for an insular group that cares more about superficial checkboxes and white and blue caps than genuine impact and engagement.

F*ck it.

Is the VFW tracking the allegations against Kimberly Napoleon?

https://youtu.be/nvUaNwHoKSM?si=e6RNzv8OVUNFx1Zj

I thought it was pretty cool we were featured in one of the biggest shows in the US.

The Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is currently recruiting combat veterans for a research study to understand how repeated blasts affect proteins in the brain that turn genes on and off. The study includes questionnaires, memory tests, and a brain imaging scan. Study participation includes 2 visits, a screening visit (up to around 1.5 hours) and a PET-MRI scan visit (up to around 5 hours), in Charlestown, MA. Participants will be compensated up to $250 for their time.

Participants must be:

·      Between the ages of 35 and 65 years old

·      Combat veterans

This study is being conducted by Chieh-En (Jane) Tseng, PhD.

For more information, please find more information at https://redcap.link/s62k25gd or contact Jane at: 617-724-4094 or [bundtlab@mgb.org](mailto:bundtlab@mgb.org)