General Orders #10 VFW AUXILIARY - PA VFW Auxiliary
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4002 Fenton Avenue
VFW AUXILIARY Harrisburg, PA 17109-5943
Phone: (717) 232 – 7604
DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA Fax: (717) 233 - 4963
1 – 888 – 477 – 6440
http://www.pavfwaux.org
General Orders #10
April, 2021
TO BE READ AT THE FIRST MEETING FOLLOWING RECEIPT BEFORE BEING
FILED FOR REFERENCE:
1. Congratulations to the following Auxiliaries who have achieved 100% or more as of March
27th: District 9 – Aux. 4480, Aux. 7418, and Aux. 8757; District 11 – Aux. 283, Aux. 821, and
Aux. 8317; District 12 – Aux. 1532, Aux. 1665, and Aux 3432; District 13 – Aux. 411; District 15
– Aux. 1630, and Aux. 5859; District 18 – Aux. 5507 and Aux. 6704; District 19 – Aux. 2497 and
Aux. 6391; District 21 – Aux. 15 and Aux. 6954; District 22 - Aux. 5825, Aux. 7689, Aux. 8269
and Aux. 8685; District 23 – Aux. 8861; District 25 – Aux. 499; District 27 – Aux. 734; District 28
– Aux. 264 and Aux. 1338. Welcome aboard the PA Membership Team! Thank you for your
continued hard work on our Membership Program! It is time to catch our numbers up to last
year at this date. Go Team Go!! The Department of PA is at 97.51% as of March 29th. We
need to get the PA Membership Train moving full speed ahead!
2. We have a lot more work to do in membership! This is one of our biggest programs that never
sleeps and we must not stop, but work one member at a time until we reach 100% +! Roll up
your sleeves and call your Auxiliary friends and together reach out to those continuous members
not yet paid. Have you checked with your Post to seek out eligible Auxiliary members
under members of your Post? Now is the time – we can’t wait another minute. I have faith in
each of you and I know we can reach our 100% + goal!
3. Year-end reports must be in the hands of your District President no later than Monday,
April 5, 2021. Please take this deadline seriously and make life easier for your District
President by making sure she has them on the 5th or earlier. I thank each of you from the
bottom of my heart for all the work accomplished during this “United We Stand” year.
Amazingly you have figured out how to continue serving our Veterans and Communities
while conforming to all restrictions and guidelines.
4. Our Third Council of Administration Meeting will be held on Saturday, April 24 at 10:00 A.M. via
Zoom. Jodie will be sending out the link closer to that date. During the Council Meeting the
Sweepstakes drawing will be held.
5. April is known not only for spring showers, and this year for Easter, but also for nominations
and elections in our organization. If you are interested in getting more involved by holding an
office, in your Auxiliary or at the District level, please talk with your President about
the proper procedure. You may be able to shadow or learn from a current officer regarding the
duties and whether you feel ready for the challenge. We can all share knowledge, for knowledge
is wealth. Sharing knowledge is the sign of a great leader/mentor.
6. Challenge each other to do your part in mentoring a member. We all have a talent, or a passion
in which we shine. Show me how you SHINE! Be the cheerleader that you would want
cheering for you. Let’s always remember to thank those who help achieve our Auxiliary goals.
7. Our Department Convention is scheduled for June 16 – 19, 2021 at the DoubleTree,
GreenTree, PA Information will be available very soon. We are excited to be preparing
awards and presentations for an in-person event. We will make every effort to ensure that
everyone is protected by following the guidelines and restrictions.
8. Our National Convention is scheduled for July 31 – August 5 in Baltimore, MD. Go into
MALTA to register and keep up to date on details.
Monthly Promotional Letters are to be given to your Auxiliary and/or District Chairman at the
next meeting and presented on the floor. NOTE: These items are available on the website at
www.pavfwaux.org.
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Americanism/Patriotic Instructor
Convention Luncheons
Hospital
Loyalty Day
Membership
Program Tips
Southwestern Veterans Center
IMPORTANT DATES
2021
April 2 & 5 Department Headquarters closed – Easter Holiday
April 18 District 14 Meeting @ Fort McClure #804 – 2:00 P.M.
April 24 Third Council of Administration Meeting 10:00 A.M. Zoom
April 25 District 1 Meeting @ Corp. Michael J. Crescenz VA – 1:30 P.M.
Please stay in contact with your respective District President for any
meeting changes.
BY ORDER OF: ATTEST:
Wendi Hennemann Jodie Hollinger
Wendi Hennemann Jodie Hollinger
Department President Department Secretary/TreasurerVFW AUXILIARY HOSPITAL PROGRAM GUIDE
The Hospital Program Guide is a great source of information!
(found at https://vfwauxiliary.org/resources/ Hospital – Volunteer)
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Learning the difference between VAVS vs. Hospital Program
VAVS Program: The Veterans Affairs Dept. created the Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service
program for organizations to serve in VA Medical Centers. Members participate in this
government-run program.
Hospital Program: VFW Auxiliary establishes relationships with hospitals, nursing homes,
veterans’ homes, VA facilities and other facilities where veterans are served.
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Hospital Volunteers
Who can be a volunteer: Any member in good standing can volunteer at a facility in the
name of the VFW Auxiliary if that member has been approved by the Auxiliary to do so.
Members can volunteer alone or with a group of members and non-members.
Qualifications, Assignments and Orientation
A volunteer must:
Have a willingness to accept hospital standards, orientation, conduct and supervision.
Possess a clean and neat appearance.
Be physically able to perform assigned tasks.
Have a sense of responsibility, dependability and stability on the job.
Demonstrate a friendly, business-like approach to volunteer work, with honest
sentiment and not sentimentality, maintaining the veteran’s dignity and pride.
Every facility will have its own set of qualifications and rules that members should fully
understand and comply.
Check out the VFW Auxiliary Hospital Program Guide and learn so much more about
volunteering, recruiting volunteers, and how to report hospital work. Learn what a VFW
Auxiliary Hospital Chairman’s responsibility are (Page 8).
“United We Stand” in “Honoring Our Mission To Serve Veterans”
April 2020-2021 – GENERAL ORDERS #10
Linda Dilling – Hospital Chairman – vfwauxldilling@gmail.comLOYALTY DAY
SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2021
Although we are still not able to gather together in large groups, it cannot change
the fact that May 1 is Loyalty Day. On May 1, 1955, President Dwight D.
Eisenhower issued the first Loyalty Day proclamation, calling on people to
recognize the heritage of American freedom and reaffirm our commitment to the
principles that make our country great. On this day, we renew this call and our
pledge to defend the Constitution and rule of law. Each year this day is
designated as Loyalty Day by a Joint Resolution of the U S Congress and the
President of the United States. This day is set aside as a special day for the
reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States of America and for the recognition of
the heritage of American freedom.
The passage of this particular Act marked a major highlight in a long history of
Americanism achievements by the VFW. It was a reaction to the Communists,
who used May Day as a venue to display an annual hate demonstration against
the USA, but today Loyalty Day is a reminder to encourage loyal Americans to
publicly speak out against individuals who advocate the overthrow of our
government. It is a positive patriotic reaction by the majority of our citizens to
show our love and pride of country and our desire to remain free citizens and be
willing to defend our freedom. May 1 is a day when we pledge ourselves to
maintain a free society in which loyalty is respected and encouraged.
So fly the Flag, say the Pledge to the Flag, line your Post Home sidewalks with
Flags. Tell the VFW and Auxiliary story, thank your local police and elected
officials for all they do for us. Thank our health care providers, fire departments
and average citizens pitching in wherever and however they can. Remember our
veterans, active duty military and their families. Decorate your porch, your
doorway, windows with bunting and flags and whatever patriotic items you may
have. Be creative. Show your red, white and blue heart.
Show your American pride publicly.SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER
General Orders #10
MARCH 2021
Good day Department of Pennsylvania Auxiliary Brothers and Sisters, we as
volunteers of Southwestern Veterans Center want to give a big shout out to all
the Auxiliaries in the Department of Pennsylvania for stepping up and going above
and beyond during these trying times of America. We could not provide for our
Hospitalized Veterans if it were not for your donations, whether it be monetary or
making hugs, masks, dropping off treats for our hospitalized Veterans. For this we
say THANK YOU, we know it is hard not being able to see our hospitalized
Veterans smiling faces, one day soon we hope to see those smiling faces again.
We stay in touch with Voluntary Services to see what the Veterans need, on
behalf of the Department we have purchased 5 electric razors, 3 hair clippers, so
that the nursing staff could cut the Veterans hair and give them a nice shave.
Please keep making those Hugs, cards, treat bags for our hospitalized Veterans
they really appreciate everything they receive.
As we continue to keep “Honoring Our Mission to Serve Veterans” as volunteers
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, for the “United We Stand” in times of
trouble and turmoil. We are Pennsylvania strong!
Loyally submitted,
Kelley
Kelley M. Lepak: Representative
Cecelia
Cecelia R. Cook: DeputyApril 2021
For an individual to be considered for membership his/her eligible veteran
must be a US citizen or US National
must have honorable service in the US Armed Forces
must have served in any foreign war, insurrection or expedition
The VFW eligible veteran and the prospective Auxiliary member must have a familial
relationship within two generations; step, half and adopted family members meet the
"two generations" IRS standard.
Remember the challenge I issued back in September:
"I challenge each member to recruit 1 new member this year."
Have you recruited your 1
Together, one member at a time, we can realize our goal of 101+% Plus.
Our paid membership dues numbers continue to climb which demonstrates "We Are
Family," as we are "Honoring Our Mission to Serve Veterans."
Loyally,
Valerie DeCorte
Valerie DeCorte
Department Membership ChairmanTIPS
April 2021
General Orders #10
PATRIOTIC ART: Please review all rules for the Patriotic Art Contest prior to
selecting a winner. Double check size and weight limitations, matting, and
reinforced backings on all artwork done on paper. Make sure I have contact
information for each auxiliary submitting an entry. Please get all entries to me no
later that April 15, 2021. Any entry received after that date will not be judged.
Thank you! Joan Faddis, Chairman
MENTORING FOR LEADERSHIP: Although we are at the end of our reporting year;
we must stay on course in mentoring our brothers and sisters. We must continue
to work hard and continue “Honoring Our Mission to Serve Veterans” and their
families. “Stop focusing on how stressed you are and REMEMBER
how blessed you are.” Zig Ziglar
DEPARTMENT CONVENTION: Check our Department website often for
information on the Department Convention. Reservation details will be posted
there. Watch the deadlines so that you do not miss out on anything.
Continue working all programs and keep track of all that you do until the 2021-
2022 program information and forms are published. Serving Veterans and their
families and our communities never stop!!AMERICANISM & PATRIOTIC INSTRUCTOR
GENERAL ORDERS #10
April 2021
Dear Members of the Department of Pennsylvania VFW Auxiliary:
In June, the 2020/2021 term for the Department of Pennsylvania VFW Auxiliary will end, HOWEVER, the
reporting deadline was MARCH 31, 2021. All Auxiliary Presidents should have completed and either emailed
a copy or sent 2 copies to your District President by April 5, 2021 so they in turn can get their reports to the
Department Chairmen by their deadline. The District Presidents have received notice that we will accept either
emailed copies or via regular mail, whichever is easier for you, but NOTE the deadline. As sometimes my
Auxiliary business email gotauxbonnie@yahoo.com does not always cooperate, PLEASE also cc a copy to
kidzarekool@yahoo.com (my regular email) that way I will be sure to get it one way or another.
Did you “THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX” for the Pennsylvania VFW Auxiliary? Did each Auxiliary nominate
One Auxiliary, One VFW Member and One Youth who showed an outstanding act of Patriotism or showed
what being a true American is truly about.
Again I want to remind you to check the National and Department VFW and Auxiliary websites:
www.vfwaux.org/resources, www.pavfwaux.org, www.vfw.org, and Pennsylvania VFW: www.vfwpahq.org
to make sure you have found ways to participate in all of the programs. Just an important reminder in our
chaotic lives.
Don’t forget to review the National program book and see what not only the Americanism & Patriotic Instructor
National Ambassador, Justine Robles has listed to receive credit for participation, but the other program
Ambassadors list, of course you should review the year end reports and programs from the Department of
Pennsylvania.
Remember to fly US Flag: 04/04 Easter Sunday, 04/06 Army Day,
04/09 National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 04/22
Earth Day, Mother’s Day 05/09, Peace Officers Day (Half-Staff
all day) 05/15, Armed Forces Day 05/16, Memorial Day (Half-
Staff until Noon) 05/31
“United We Stand” as we continue Honoring Our Mission to Serve Veterans.”
“The strongest weapon in the United States is a Patriotic American!”
Loyally,
Bonnie S. Drake
2020/2021 AMERICANISM & PATRIOTIC INSTRUCTOR
Email: gotauxbonnie@yahoo.com Phone 570.647.8685ATTN:
MEMBERS OF
AUX. 25 YEAR CLUB & PAST DISTRICT PRES. CLUB
AND
PAST DEPARTMENT COMMANDERS/PRESIDENTS CLUB
In discussions with the officers of each of these clubs the decisions have been
made to cancel both luncheons for this convention year.
The health and safety of all our brothers, sisters and comrades are first priority.
The current officers of each club will remain in place until our 2022 convention.
We are very hopeful that these luncheons will be able to return at that time.
We trust that you are staying safe and healthy and we look forward to seeing
you very soon.Legislative Program
April General Orders #10
2021 Priority Goals:
CALL TO ACTION:
A message from National Commander-in-Chief Hal Roesch. He is
asking each and everyone of us to contact our Congressional
Lawmakers at Capitol Hill to show our strong support to pass
legislation to care for veterans—past, present and future – who
suffer after serving in hazardous environments during their service
to our great nation.
So Pennsylvania let’s get the following information out to all of our Auxiliary Members. I
would also request for us to reach out by (email, letters, social media platforms, etc.) to all of
our members, neighbors, coworkers, and anyone who cares for issues affecting veterans. Click
the following link to sign a petition:
https://heroes.vfw.org/page/76129/action/1?ea.tracing.id=2021MarchPetitionMEM1&&utmmedium=email&ut
m source=engagingnetworks&utm campaign=2021MarchLegislative1MEM&utm
content=2021+March+Annual+Legislative+Email+MEM+1&ea.url.id=5208801&forwarded=true
EVERY Auxiliary Member is a veteran’s advocate!
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