VFW Dispatch

October 2018

With fall in full swing, Veterans Day and the holidays right around the corner, many VFW initiatives and deadlines are on the horizon for not only our members, but for all service members, veterans and their families.

With more information available within the email below, here’s a snapshot of a few important initiatives already upon us:

If you know of a youth interested in their share of more than $3 million in scholarships and awards, the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay entries are due to VFW Posts on Oct. 31.
If you’re a student veteran interested in advocating for veterans on Capitol Hill, the clock is ticking. The application deadline for the VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship is Oct. 12.
If you’re a student veteran, or know someone who is and could use some help paying for school, the VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” application is due on Nov. 15.

The easiest way to stay up-to-date with all of the VFW happenings is by following the VFW on social media. If you don’t already, get connected with the VFW today!

Respectfully,

Your VFW Membership Team

Sport Clips Prepares for 2018 Campaign

The 2018 Sport Clips Help A Hero Campaign kicks off next week. Visit any of the almost 1,800 stores between Oct. 15 and Veterans Day to ensure your haircut goes further to help student veterans and the VFW. Find out more.

VFW to Unveil New Look

Next month on Nov. 6, the VFW will deploy a new logo and visual language providing our organization a fresh look representative of today’s VFW. See a sneak peek.

VFW Deadlines Draw Near

The VFW is still accepting applications through Oct. 31 for its popular Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen youth scholarship competitions, as well as its Teacher of the Year. Learn more.

VFW Receives HonorBound Grant

The HonorBound Foundation recently awarded the VFW a $55,263 grant to help equip VFW Service Officers with new laptops so they can more efficiently reach veterans in their communities. Read the full story.

Schedule a Free Flu Shot Today

Protecting your health with a no-cost flu shot is easier than ever! Veteran patients can simply visit any Walgreens, and tell the pharmacist you receive care at a VA facility. Find out more.

VFW Scholarship Ignites Veteran’s Passion

With the help of a VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship,” Army veteran Nikolay Maltsev was able to get the hands-on training he needed while pursuing a degree in economics. Read his story.

No Cost Personal Accident Protection

As a VFW member in good standing, you automatically receive accidental death insurance coverage at no cost to you. Provided by Securian Life Insurance Company, find out more about this coverage or print your Certificate/Policy of Insurance here.

Stay up-to-date on all bylaws and procedure changes. The updated podium edition is now in print. Order yours today!

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