General Orders July Aug

Americanism / Patriotic Instructor July / August 2012-2013 Watch what we can do for our Veterans!!
Ladies this year is starting off with lots of exciting things in store for the ensuing year. First may I say Happy Independence Day. Congratulations on being appointed the Americanism / Patriotic Instructor. One of your duties will include maintaining proper flag etiquette during meetings and events that you hold. During the year we will explore the Women in History. Awards will be given out during the year for correct answers to questions found in the promotional materials or reports received. Read your Chairman programs each month to see what surprises I have in mind. There are several subjects in the Americanism area this year, here is a preview of those subjects.
Get Out to Vote!!

This is an election year and your vote counts. Your voice is important to this country on political issues and who is elected to be our new Commander in Chief. Vote, Vote, Vote. Be sure you are registered, absentee ballots are available at local courthouses if you are going to be absent from your area. Offer to do transportation for veterans, elderly, those that dont have vehicles. Volunteer at the polls if help is needed. Check with your local tax office. Know the political issues you are voting on. Be informed especially if it is on Veterans Issues. Offer Meet the Candidate forums. Invite Candidates to speak to members
Patriots of Tomorrow
Educate our Youth. School will be starting soon. Talk to teachers, guidance counselors, principles, history teachers, any educator that will allow you to speak with students. Scouts are a great help too. Teach flag etiquette including folding, holding, saluting, ask if Veterans may tell their stories in classrooms, set up a program event for Veterans Day, organize a Patriotic Day event with youth assistance. There are many items you can purchase from the VFW Supply Store to promote your youth programs. Pledge of Allegiance Coloring Book --Item #4425 and I love America Coloring book Item #4129 Flag Education Award Card Item #4430 (For grades 4 and 5) Citizenship Education Student Worksheet Item #4426 **First Auxiliary Chairman to send me a Youth Patriotic Education Event receives a special prize. Deadline Sept 25th, 2012. Department Coloring Contest K-5th grade students will have a choice of patriotic coloring pages to color for awards. Grades kindergarten, 1st-2nd and 3rd-5th will be awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each grade group. Deadline March 1, 2013. More information on coloring page hand outs will be available at the School of Instructions.
Americanism July / August 2012-2013
POW-MIA
Our Military fought for our freedom. Let us not forget those left behind. Be sure to have an event set up for the POW-MIA Recognition Day in September. The Missing Man would be a great way to promote this event during Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Special Meeting events to honor our Soldiers that have not made it home yet. The Table needs a white tablecloth, single serving plate, dinnerware, inverted glass, salt and wedge of lemon on a smaller plate, single red rose in a vase that is tied with a red ribbon and chair drape with a black cloth. Write your officials let them know we still want our soldiers to come home. There are still soldiers Missing in Action and Prisoners of War. Dont let them believe we have forgotten those that gave so much. Honor our Military War Dogs. These unsung heroes gave their lives to save many of our Military in several Wars. So many of these dogs were not allowed to come home and lost their lives while others are still serving this country. There are two War Dog Memorials; one at March Air Force Base, CA and the other at The Infantry School, Ft. Benning, GA. Californian Jeffery Bennett put the War Dog Memorial project together. Visits websites like www.war-dogs.com for ideas on how to honor these veterans as well. **Award to the first Chairman to send me a report on a Recognition Day Event by September 25th. (This can be Auxiliary or District event.)
Dates to Remember
Fly your Flags to Honor these Events
Preview Events
Serving from the Heart for our Veterans Military Suicide Awareness Month is September. Make this an all year event. This problem happens all year so we need to show our concern and help where we can. Wear the Blue Tear Drop Sticker to show your support and awareness of this problem... Stickers can be downloaded from www.ladiesauxiliaryvfw.org POW-MIA Recognition Day 3rd Friday of September. This year it is September 21st. Work with your Community for this honorable day. Teacher of the Year Promotion Founded in 1899, K-12 eligible, nomination forms available from the Veterans of Foreign Wars or at www.vfwscholarships.org Deadline November 1, 2012. Contact Educators, Parents, those that feel a special Teacher needs recognition. Patriotic Instructor
July 2012 2nd -- U.S. Army Air Corps Est. 1926 4th -- Independence Day 27th - National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day 28th - World War I began 1914 August 2012 1st -- Air Force Day 4th U.S. Coast Guard Est. 1790 7th Purple Heart Medal Est. 1782 14th- World War II Ended 1945 Natl Navajo Coding Talkers Day 16th -National Airborne Day 19th -National Aviation Day 26th -Womens Equality Day September 2012 2nd -- V-J Day Formal Surrender by Japan 3rd --Labor Day
July / August 2012-2013 Congratulations on being appointed the Patriotic Instructor. Several things are in your charge during this year. Check your Ritual/Bylaw book, program book, General Orders or School of Instruction materials to assist you during the year. They are wonderful tools to rely on. Contact me if you have any issues or questions that you would like help with. . Meeting Etiquette As Patriotic Instructor you must make sure the meeting room is set up properly. Have suggestions for the Good of the Order ready for the members. Refer to Understanding Auxiliary Traditions for questions on saluting, raps of the gavel, sacred areas on the floor and other traditions. Make sure that the flags are in their proper location during the meetings and that they are also properly stored when not in use. Set up a Missing Man table to honor POW/MIA veterans.
Just a Note on Flag Etiquette Saluting the Flag Individuals, except military, should hold their right hand over their heart. Those wearing hats should remove them. Military and Veterans should salute with their right hand flat and held to the brim of their hats. All should face the flag when it is raised, lowered, or passing by. Folding the Flag begins with a single triangular fold. Each fold there after is also triangular ending with the blue field showing and the edge being tucked tightly in the folds. There is a total of 13 folds. Welcome veterans with open arms, whether they are coming home or to a meeting. Fly flags in their honor. Assist them and families where you can. It can be hard for some to ask for help so offer it. Teach the youth flag etiquette, American Veteran History, and other patriotic items that can help them grow into proud Americans as it is our future they carry in their small hands. Care about your community. Work with businesses, city, and counties that need flags replaced. Volunteer at food pantries. American Pride in Generosity shows brotherly and sisterly love. Hear their voices when they speak. Just listening can be the biggest gift a person can offer at times.
Watch What We Can Do For Our Veterans

While Serving from the Heart for our Veterans Karen Harding 23977 E 250th Ave Ridgeway, MO 64481 Phone: 660-635-0219 email: [email protected]

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Get Out to Vote!!

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Watch What We Can Do For Our Veterans

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