KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI VOLUME 46 - NO. 5 DEC. 2021 - Membership Challenge, Incentives, and Program Updates

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Holiday and year-end membership communications for Kansas City, Missouri Volume 46, No. 5 (Dec. 2021). Details include a two-month membership challenge requiring new members between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, plus eligibility updates to VFW Bylaws removing a prior U.S. citizenship requirement. The bulletin outlines department and post incentives, awards for early targets, guidance for post development and revitalization indicators, upcoming Membership Monday training, and recognition of top recruiters.

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Pages15

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Membership Challenge and Holidays

Two-month recruiting challenge requirements

Eligibility Update (VFW Bylaws)

Department Incentives and Awards

100 percent incentive

Early bird awards

Department early bird incentive

2021-22 Membership Program access

Post Development and Revitalization

Revitalization indicators

New Post award

Training and Announcements

Membership Monday webinar

Facebook page updates

Recruiter Recognition

Top three recruiters

Legacy Life Membership

Video and program levels

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI VOLUME 46, NO. 5 DEC. 2021 The Membership Team would like to wish you and your family Happy Holidays. We look forward to continuing to work with you in making the rest of your membership year successful! As we near the end of 2021, Commander-in-Chief Fritz Mihelcic has issued a membership challenge with a twist! This challenge will span two months, from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. The five Posts who increase their membership percentage by the largest amount in these two months will win an invitation for their Commander and a guest to attend the Kansas City Spree trip in May 2022! However, it’s not just about increasing your membership percentage. In order to qualify for this award, a Post must put in twenty (20) new members between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31! This is your chance to take part in one of our most exclusive annual events, the Kansas City Spree. Attendees will receive round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations, as well as a fun-filled weekend in Kansas City! Get your Post together and start that recruiting campaign because THE TIME IS NOW! ELIGIBILITY UPDATE At the 2021 National Convention, Section 101 (Eligibility) of the VFW Bylaws was amended by vote. On Sept. 2, 2021, the amended text,“An individual is eligible for membership in the corporation only if the individual is serving or has served honorably as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States…” This change removes the requirement of US citizenship or status as a US national from our requirements, which brings the Bylaws in line with our Congressional Charter. DEPARTMENT “100 PERCENT” INCENTIVE Any Department that attains 100% in membership by close of business on March 31, 2022 , will be entered into a random drawing. The Commander (plus guest) and the Quartermaster (plus guest) for the Department that is selected will each receive: • $2,500 voucher through Veterans Travel Services (VTS) applied towards airfare, accommodations and transportation for a trip of their own choice. EARLY BIRD AWARD-VFW LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE The top three Post Commanders and Quartermasters in each division on Jan. 1, 2022, will receive: • A $1,000 stipend to be used toward attending the VFW Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. DEPARTMENT EARLY BIRD INCENTIVE For every Department that achieves 92% in membership by Jan. 1, 2022 , the Department Commander will receive: • A Henry Golden Boy .22 Caliber Rifle (VFW Tribute Edition if available) or a credit voucher of equal value for use with Veterans Travel Service (VTS) or the VFW Store. 2021-22 MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM The 2021-22 Membership Program is available online [at](at vfw.org)[ ](at vfw.org)[vfw.org](at vfw.org), under MY VFW, scroll down to Membership Quick Links, click on Membership Recruiting and Retention. You will see the 2021-22 VFW National Membership Program in blue letters. POST DEVELOPMENT Here in the Membership Department at national, we answer many questions each week from Post leadership asking what can be done to re-energize or revitalize my Post? We think this is a good question to ask even if your Post is an All-American Post! Many times leadership can better understand their challenges by understanding and recognizing indicators. The following indicators will tell you if a revitalization effort is needed at your Post: 1. Post does not have any active programs. 2. Post is not holding scheduled or regular meetings. 3. Post membership has declined at an alarming rate. 4. Posts where leadership has lost vision or interest. 5. The community is growing but the Post membership is declining. 6. Post membership is declining with no activity. Answering, yes to one or more of these questions will give you a good idea that your Post is a good candidate for revitalization. To understand more, give me a call, Corey Hunt, 816.968.2788 to discuss ways you can energize your membership. We have many resources for you including training videos and p

FAQs

What are the key requirements to qualify for the Commander and guest invitation tied to the membership challenge?

Increase the Post membership percentage the most between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, and add twenty (20) new members during the same period to qualify.

What change was made to VFW Bylaws eligibility in 2021?

Section 101 (Eligibility) was amended so eligibility depends on honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States, removing the prior requirement for U.S. citizenship or status as a U.S. national.

How does a Post determine whether revitalization efforts are needed?

Review the listed indicators such as having no active programs, not holding regular meetings, alarming membership declines, loss of leadership vision or interest, and membership declining without activity.

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