VFW DISPATCH – April 2016
As the VFW’s summer calendar quickly fills up, it has us reflecting on the vital work VFW Posts provide to communities across the globe. For decades, VFW Posts have been pillars of support in their communities, and now is the time to reach out and show everyone what the VFW does and why our mission is so important.
If your Post doesn’t have an online presence, it’s a great time to start! Don’t be afraid to utilize every available tool to communicate with the military and veterans community. Capture a photo or video during your Post’s next community service project, activity or troop support event, and share it to social media using the hashtag #VFWPostPride. Your Post’s event or project will then be shared with thousands on VFW.org.
Our services and programs are vital to veterans, and with the VA undergoing continued changes, our role in protecting veterans will continue to be ever important. As veterans, we are our best advocates. Let’s remind everyone in America that No One Does More For Veterans than the VFW!
Respectfully,
Your VFW Membership Team
Deadline Fast Approaching for Help A Hero ScholarshipApplications for the fall semester must be received by April 30. |
The VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” deadline for fall 2016 semester applications is April 30. Scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded to qualified applicants to provide service members and veterans with the financial assistance they need to complete their educational goals without incurring excessive student loan debt. Apply now. |
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VFW Members Can Now Save Even More on Their Hotel StayWyndham Hotel Group signs on as the newest VFW member benefit. |
Traveling can be very stressful, but thanks to the VFW’s new partnership with Wyndham Group Hotels, members can relieve some of that travel-related stress. VFW members can now receive up to 20% off the best available rate at participting Wyndham Hotel Group locations worldwide. Get the details here. |
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Texas Post Treats Local Reservists to Lunch#VFWPostPride is a great way to show off how your Post makes an impact. |
Members from VFW Post 4709 and its Auxiliary, located in Conroe, Texas, recently volunteered their time to cook a catfish lunch for the U.S. Army Reserve members of 1st Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment. For more examples of VFW Posts and Auxiliaries nationwide showing their #VFWPostPride, click here. |
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VFW Now Accepting Entries to Youth Scholarship ContestsMillions in scholarships and awards will be given away. |
The VFW proudly announced that it is now accepting entries to the 2016-17 Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen scholarship competitions. This year’s updated themes of “My Responsibility to America,” and “The America I Believe In,” are encouraging students to discover new ways of looking at our great nation and their own role in her future. Click here for more information or to download the entry forms. |
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Last Call: US Mint Asks Public to Design WWI CoinDeadline to submit artwork is April 28. |
The United States Mint announced a public competition calling on American artists to design a coin to commemorate the centennial of America's involvement in World War I. Design entries will be accepted until the April 28 deadline. The two-phase competition is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are at least 18 years or older. Want to know more about how to submit your design? Read more here. |
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THIS EDITION’S VIDEO FEATURE:
Veterans need the VFW. We need you. See how you can honor their sacrifices:
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THIS MONTH’S STORE FEATURE:Get Your Ball Cap Today!
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MEMBER BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT:VFW Makes Sure You’re Prepared
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