Michelle Brinson Email 901-734-8160 Lights, Camera, and ActionDepartment of MS MembershipFlier for November 2023 Hello everyone. Hope all of you are doing well. It was great seeing so many of you at the recent School of Instruction in Gulfport. Let’s look at what Membership means to our organization but, most importantly, to our Veterans. MembershipContinue reading “Membership Nov 23”
Legislative Nov 23
Hello All!We are off to a great start with our Legislative Program. Auxiliaries are reporting the great work being done in your community with your congressman and lawmakers. Continue to contact via phone, text, emails and town hall meetings. Continue to use the VFW website or MALTA for Priority Goals and ideas needed to helpContinue reading “Legislative Nov 23”
Scholarships Nov 23
Beth Crow Email 662-552-9481 Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope that you all are in full swing with your Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen submissions. Remember that Post Judging must be completed by Nov 15. Our next scholarship deadline is for the Continuing Education Scholarship. Submissions must be received at National Headquarters by Feb. 15.Continue reading “Scholarships Nov 23”
Hospital Nov 23
Carol Fetters Email 228-596-5014 This year’s National theme “Banding Together for our Veterans”, and the Department of Mississippi’s theme, “Soaring Above and Beyond for Veterans” is the lifeblood of the Hospital Program. The volunteer efforts of our members and working together will make a huge difference in the lives of our hospitalized veterans. HONORS ESCORT Continue reading “Hospital Nov 23”
Veterans and Family Support Program Nov 23
Becki Todd email 901-262-8183 “Soaring Above and Beyond for Our Veterans” Happy Fall to all my Super Supporters! November is one of our busier months in support of OUR Veterans and their families. It is Military Family Appreciation Month. It is important to remember the spouses and children left behind by our deployed troops. ThingsContinue reading “Veterans and Family Support Program Nov 23”
Youth Activities November 23
Betty Doucet email 228-990-6969 WOW! What a hot summer! I love the fall with the cooler weather and hopefully colder weather behind it. But I also love the Thanksgiving season which I celebrate all year round thanks to the dedication of the men and women that have selfishly given their time for the preservation ofContinue reading “Youth Activities November 23”
Buddy Poppy – November 2023
Tanya Constant email MATCH GAME: NATIONAL HOME When did the fire department start? Sweetpea In 1975 the home received a firetruck by raising soup labels. What did the firefighters name that fire truck? 11 in the beginning, eventually changed to 14 The national home fire department supported 2 cities’ fire departments asContinue reading “Buddy Poppy – November 2023”
Disaster
Billy Morrison email Disaster comes in all shapes and forms. In the south we think of hurricanes, floods, tornados, and fires. It happens suddenly and cause much suffering or loss to many people. Actually, a disaster is any even defined by the need for external assistance. The Department of Mississippi VFW Auxiliary has a DisasterContinue reading “Disaster”
Auxiliary Outreach November 23
Deborah Turner, Auxiliary (601) 506-9430 Email report form REACH OUT FOR AUXILIARY OUTREACH Search your community for great partnerships. For example, and individual can cook for and feed several Homeless Veterans and people in the community and that’s honorable but if you partner with and established soup kitchen it can mean feedings hundreds per dayContinue reading “Auxiliary Outreach November 23”
Youth Activities October 2023
Betty Doucet EMAIL 228-990-6969 Ladies and gentlemen….how time has flown! September is gone and holidays are around the corner. And speaking of holidays, has your auxiliary reported the Easter events during the month of April. As most of you know, I have spoken to or left word with all the Presidents of each auxiliary regardingContinue reading “Youth Activities October 2023”