VFW National Membership Awards 2003-2004

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES

"COURAGE & CONVENTION"

2003 - 2004

NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT

In cooperation with Department leaders, the National Organization strives to achieve membership goals. A strategic plan has been conceived and should be, with the assistance from the National Organization, implemented at the Department level. To sustain a vibrant membership base, National Headquarters offers technical, logistical and financial resources to make recruiting in the field a well-organized operation.

Departments have the responsibility to initiate a well-planned program, using Department funds and resources allocated by the National Organization.

MEMBERSHIP GOALS FOR 2003 - 2004

The National Organization, with a full understanding of the importance of recruiting new and reinstated members, in addition to retaining our continuous members, will afford you the opportunity to participate in the VFW All Star Game.

N/R is not a question, but a way of life for the VFW

COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF'S
MEMBERSHIP AWARD TRIP TO HAWAII
MAY 2004

Fifty-Four (54) Department Commanders and their guest can enjoy this wonderful vacation award being offered by our Commander-in-Chief as a small token of his appreciation for "a job well done.".

N/R is not a question, but a way of life for the VFW

POST & DISTRICT COMMANDERS'
MEMBERSHIP AWARD TRIP TO -
KANSAS CITY

Twelve (12) Post and six (6) District Commanders, one from each division and their spouses/guest can win this exciting Kansas City Award Trip.

Commanders will have to be 100% to qualify for this award and must be the top Commander in their membership division as of March 31^st to win.

The award winners will receive round-trip travel from the airport nearest the Commander's home to Kansas City, Missouri.

A fun filled weekend is planned that includes touring, shopping, a major league baseball game, and a complete tour of National Headquarters.

Awards are not transferable.

NATIONAL RECRUITER AWARDS

CENTURY RECRUITER AWARD

For recruiting 100 new and/or reinstated members (excluding MIP), the recruiter receives a distinctive citation and cap from the Commander-in- Chief.

COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF RECRUITING AWARDS

For recruiting 25, 50, 75 new and/or reinstated members (excluding MIP), the recruiter receives a distinctive plaque from the Commander-in-Chief.

Membership pins will also be given to those recruiters who sign up three (3), five (5) and ten (10) new or reinstated members (excluding MIP).

A special pin will be given to those individuals recruiting twenty-five (25) or more MIP members.

100% POST AWARD

A distinctive Banner will be awarded to every Post that reaches 100% in membership by June 30, 2004.

RECRUITER OF THE YEAR AWARD

The recruiter signing up the most new or reinstated members (excluding MIP) by June 30, 2004 and spouse/guest will receive the following:

Round trip airfare to the 105^th National Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Head table seating at the annual National Convention banquet.
Expense check in the amount of $1,000 (maximum per individual/couple) to help defray expenses.
Commander-in- Chief's citation.
Distinctive cap and name badge.

MILITARY INITIATIVE PROGRAM (MIP)

RECRUITER AWARD

The recruiter signing up the most new Active Duty, Reserve, or National Guard Unit members by June 30, 2004 and spouse/guest will receive the following:

Round trip airfare to the 105^th National Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.
One ticket to the National Convention banquet. (Accompanied winners will receive an additional ticket.)

Special recognition during the 105^th National Convention.
Expense check in the amount of $500 (maximum per individual/couple) to help defray expenses.
Commander-in Chief's citation.
Distinctive cap and name badge.

*** NOTE: MUST RECRUIT 500 MIP MEMBERS TO QUALIFY***

NATIONAL CONVENTION

RECRUITER AWARD

Special recognition at the 105^th National Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio will be awarded to the following individuals:

Any member recruiting 300 new or reinstated members (excluding MIP) by March 31, 2004
Each member who recruits twenty-five (25) new or reinstated members (excluding MIP) will have his/her name entered into a drawing for the National Convention Award. Additional chances will be offered for every twenty-five (25) new and reinstated members signed by March 31, 2004.
Each member who qualifies for the National Convention Award will receive the following:
Round trip airfare to the 105^th National Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Special recognition during the 105^th National Convention.
Expense check in the amount of $500 (maximum per individual/couple) to help defray hotel accommodations.
Commander-in-Chief's citation.
One ticket to the National Convention banquet. (Accompanied winners will receive an additional ticket.)

ALL AMERICAN

2003 - 2004

This is a National award.

Up to 190 Post, District and Department Commanders can earn this distinct honor.

ALL - AMERICAN TEAM

In accordance with proposed Division allocations, each member of the All - American team will receive the following:

Round trip airfare to the 105^th National Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.
One ticket to the National Convention banquet. (Accompanied winners to the National Convention will receive an additional ticket.)
Expense check in the amount of $500 to help defray hotel accommodations.
Specially designed All - American cap and name badge.
All - American lapel pin.
All - American citation
Invitation to the All - American breakfast.

ALL AIR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE MADE THROUGH VETERANS TRAVEL SERVICE.

NOTE: THIS AWARD IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND NO SUBSTITUTIONS ARE PERMITTED. IF THE RECIPIENT IS UNABLE TO ATTEND THE CONVENTION, THE AWARD HAS NO CASH VALUE.

The ALL AMERICAN AWARDS

ALL AMERICAN POST COMMANDER

	Placement	Placement
Membership Division	Distinguished Division	Honor Division
1. 1,501 and Over	1^st thru 3^rd	1^st and 2^nd
2. 751 to 1,500	1^st thru 10^th	1^st thru 3^rd
3. 551 to 750	1^st thru 10^th	1^st thru 3^rd
4. 428 to 550	1^st thru 10^th	1^st thru 3^rd
5. 351 to 427	1^st thru 10^th	1^st thru 3^rd
6. 215 to 350	1^st thru 10^th	1^st thru 3^rd
7. 145 to 214	1^st thru 6^th	1^st and 2^nd
8. 101 to 144	1^st thru 6^th	1^st and 2^nd
9. 73 to 100	1^st thru 6^th	1^st and 2^nd
10. 51 to 72	1^st thru 5^th	1^st and 2^nd
11. 33 to 50	1^st thru 5^th	1^st and 2^nd
12. 32 and under	1^st thru 5^th	1^st and 2^nd

One hundred fifteen (115) Post Commanders can be selected on the basis of year-end membership percentage (6-30-04)

To qualify, a Post must reach a minimum of 100% of the previous year's membership and place in its membership division in accordance with the assigned allocation.

ALL AMERICAN DISTRICT COMMANDER

	Placement	Placement
Membership Division	Distinguished Division	Honor Division
1. 10,001 & over	1^st thru 3^rd	1^st and 2^nd
2. 6,001 to 10,000	1^st thru 5^th	1^st thru 3^rd
3. 3,101 to 6,000	1^st thru 4^th	1^st thru 3^rd
4. 2,001 to 3,100	1^st thru 5^th	1^st thru 3^rd
5. 1,251 to 2,000	1^st thru 4^th	1^st and 2^nd
6. 1,250 or less	1^st thru 4^th	1^st and 2^nd

Forty (40) District Commanders can be selected on the basis of year-end membership percentage (6-30-04)

To qualify, a District must reach a minimum of 100% of the previous year's membership and place in its membership division in accordance with the assigned allocation.

ALL AMERICAN DEPARTMENT COMMANDER QUOTAS

	Placement	Placement
Membership Division	Distinguished Division	Honor Division
1. Over 90,001	1^st thru 3^rd	1^st and 2^nd
2. 48,001 to 90,000	1^st thru 3^rd	1^st and 2^nd
3. 33,001 to 48,000	1^st thru 3^rd	1^st and 2^nd
4. 23,501 to 33,000	1^st thru 3^rd	1^st and 2^nd
5. 17,001 to 23,500	1^st thru 3^rd	1^st and 2^nd
6. 8,501 to 17,000	1^st thru 3^rd	1^st and 2^nd
7. Under 8,500	1^st thru 3^rd	1^st and 2^nd

Thirty-five (35) Department Commanders can be selected on the basis of year-end membership percentage (6-30-04)

To qualify, a Department must reach a minimum of 100% of the previous year's membership, meet the Department quota for new or reinstated members* and place in its membership division in accordance with the assigned allocation.N/R IS NOT A QUESTION, BUT A WAY OF LIFE FOR THE VFW

N/R QUOTAS FOR 2003 - 2004

DEPARTMENT	QUOTA	DEPARTMENT	QUOTA
ALABAMA	3199	MISSOURI	3099
ALASKA	449	MONTANA	549
ARIZONA	1999	NEBRASKA	1599
ARKANSAS	2049	NEVADA	599
CALIFORNIA	7999	NEW HAMPSHIRE	599
COLORADO	1499	NEW JERSEY	2999
CONNECTICUT	1399	NEW MEXICO	899
DELAWARE	399	NEW YORK	5199
DIST. OF COL.	69	NORTH CAROLINA	2199
EUROPE	1699	NORTH DAKOTA	549
FLORIDA	5299	OHIO	1899
GEORGIA	1899	OKLAHOMA	2099
HAWAII	399	OREGON	1699
IDAHO	759	PACIFIC AREAS	1849
ILLINOIS	5199	PENNSYLVANIA	5699
INDIANA	1449	RHODE ISLAND	524
IOWA	1449	SOUTH CAROLINA	1699
KANSAS	1599	SOUTH DAKOTA	699
KENTUCKY	1699	TENNESSEE	1899
LATIN AMERICA/CARIBBEAN	224	TEXAS	7499
LOUISIANA	1799	UTAH	524
MAINE	899	VERMONT	449
MARYLAND	2049	VIRGINIA	2599
MASSACHUSETTS	2049	WASHINGTON	2499
MICHIGAN	3699	WEST VIRGINIA	1699
MINNESOTA	2499	WISCONSIN	2399
MISSISSIPPI	1899	WYOMING	2399

PLAY TO WIN

Commander- in Chief's Ball Point Pen Award for Commanders and Quartermasters of Posts that achieve assigned quota of New and Reinstated Members by September 30^th.

Quota of New and/or Reinstated members to be reported by each Post by September 30^th to qualify for Commander-in-Chief Ball Point Pen Award.

NATIONAL POST MEMBERSHIP DIVISIONS

DIVISION
1	Posts of 2,001 members & over	Must get at least	40 N/R Members
2	Posts of 1,501 to 2,000 members	Must get at least	35 N/R Members
3	Posts of 951 to 1,500 members	Must get at least	35 N/R Members
4	Posts of 751 to 950 members	Must get at least	30 N/R Members
5	Posts of 551 to 750 members	Must get at least	30 N/R Members
6	Posts of 451 to 550 members	Must get at least	25 N/R Members
7	Posts of 351 to 450 members	Must get at least	20 N/R Members
8	Posts of 251 to 350 members	Must get at least	15 N/R Members
9	Posts of 151 to 250 members	Must get at least	15 N/R Members
10	Posts of 101 to 150 members	Must get at least	10 N/R Members
11	Posts of 51 to 100 members	Must get at least	5 N/R Members
12	Posts of under 50 members	Must get at least	5 N/R Members

The Commander-in-Chief's Ball Point Pen Award will be mailed directly to each qualifying Commander and Quartermaster after September cards have been processed.

TEAM

VFW

2004

Obey your dream . . . .

Obtain you destiny. . . .

N/R is not a question, but a way of life for the VFW