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Colette BishopNational PresidentVFW AuxiliaryUnwavering Support for Uncommon Heroeswww.vfwauxiliary.org

What to Say to Men's Auxiliary Members

The VFW voted at its convention to remove the section of its Bylaws thatallows the formation of Men's Auxiliaries. As of January 1, 2017, there will nolonger be any Men's Auxiliaries. It is our hope that we can all remember thatthis will be a great disappointment to many people and be sensitive to that.It's also our hope that each of them, if they are eligible, will join the VFWAuxiliary. But what do we say to them? How can we invite them in?

You can tell them that we have a nationwide network of half a million memberswho have the structure and programs in place to serve veterans and themilitary community. You can also tell them that we have been servingveterans, their families and the military longer, bigger and better than mostveterans service organizations in this country.

This is about family. This is about unity. The VFW Family doesn't need morefactions. It doesn't need segments and cliques and divisions. It needs to bewhat it truly comes down to: the veteran and the family. We know now thatwhat affects the veteran affects the family. Veterans join the VFW for thecomradeship and understanding that only military service can foster. And theirfamily members love them, want to support them and also need that tie to alarger community that understands their life. We don't need more awards orprograms or tchotchkes to take home. We need each other. We need the VFWFamily to stand up and fight for what's right for veterans and their families onCapitol Hill because it matters. We need the VFW Family to surround oneanother when hardship strikes because it will. We need the VFW Family tostand as one to show our fellow citizens that patriotism and love of country is abeautiful thing because it is.

This is what we can say, with kindness and understanding that they may sayno. And that's okay. But let us invite them. Let us be the ones with open arms.

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FAQ

Many have asked about Men's Auxiliary members "transferring" to the VFWAuxiliary and/or why they have to show eligibility.

A former Men's Auxiliary member CANNOT transfer to the VFW Auxiliary. Theybelonged to a state-run organization under their Department that was in noway affiliated with the VFW Auxiliary. According to our Bylaws, ALL newmembers (regardless of past membership in any other organization) MUST fillout an application, show proof of eligibility, pay dues and be voted on. Thereare no exceptions to this.

Membership Moment: Eight Recruitment Ideas to Startthe Year Off Right

It is the start of a brand new VFW Auxiliary Program Year - full of excitingpossibilities in membership!

As our 2016-2017 National Membership & Leadership Ambassador LeonaMcDermott shared with members at National Convention, "Now that the VFWAuxiliary has hit the 100%+ mark in membership, it is our mission, ourresponsibility, to see that we do not ever fall below that mark again."

Here are eight recruitment and retention ideas that will keep our membershipmomentum going strong:

1. Make an effort to talk about the VFW Auxiliary every day with someone new.

2. When speaking with a current VFW Auxiliary member, always inquire if theyhave other family members that are eligible to join the organization.

3. Invest in a booth or table at the mall, flea market, county fair, craft show orother location. Have plenty of materials available to share, especiallymembership applications and contact information for your local VFW Auxiliary.

4. Offer to pay membership dues each year for the member that recruits themost new members. Develop membership recruitment contests that allmembers can participate in.

5. Always make new members feel welcomed. As soon as possible, send a"welcome" letter to each new member to let them know their membership isappreciated.

6. Take the first five minutes of every meeting to have the audience introducethemselves to a new member they may not have met.

7. Create a packet of information for every new member, highlighting localVFW Auxiliary activities. Include a list of officers, a calendar of events,volunteer opportunities, a recent newsletter and a fact sheet about the VFW

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8. If you haven't approached the VFW members at your local Post aboutgetting the family members in their lives to join the VFW Auxiliary, do sotoday. Remind the VFW members that we need their help, just as they needours. Remind them that we're a family.

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PLEASE Read: VFW Auxiliary Life Membership Fee Increase

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Established in 1914, the VFW Auxiliary

serves the veterans of this country and our communities

in honor of the sacrifices and commitment of every

man and woman who has served in uniform.

Hello Catherine,

The VFW Auxiliary Life Membership fee increase will be 15 percent in each category to be effective on January 1,2017.

National Headquarters will release the pricing in November 2016 for January 2017 dues.

Thank you!

VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters

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THE DEPARTMENT OF NEW JERSEY

AUXILIARY IS HAVING

A BASKET OF CHEER FUNDRAISER

WINNER WILL BE DRAWN AT THE DEPARTMENT FALLCONFERENCE

AUXILIARIES, PLEASE SEE YOU DISTRICT PRESIDENT FOR THE

TICKETS FOR YOUR AUXILIARY. ALSO THE DISTRICT PRESIDENTS

OR THE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY LINE OFFICERS HAVE EXTRA

TICKETS.

TICKETS ARE DONATION of $5.00 EACH

PLEASE HELP TO MAKE THIS FUNDRAISER A GOOD

SUCCESS

ALL CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE OUT TO AUX VFW DEPT OF NJ.ALL MONEY AND TICKET STUBS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE

DEPARTMENT TREASURER IRIS JEAN GEORGE,

154 OAK PINES BLVD. PEMBERTON, NJ 08068 OR RETURNEDTO THE BASKET OF CHEER CHAIRMAN

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT

NOREEN LOCACIO, BASKET OF CHEET CHAIRMAN

141 WINCHESTER ROAD

FORDS, NJ 08863

732-738-7312 / mocal5vfwa8@yahoo.com

NATIONAL HOME FOR CHILDREN

DISTRICT 2 UPDATENATIONAL HOME UPDATE 03 AUGUST 2016

The VFW National Home for Children will be celebrating its 91th year of service to military and veteran'sfamilies.

A change in the policy has made it possible for families (husbands and wives) to be able to live at the Home.

The families living there have a real chance to rebuild their lives. They receive case management services,which includes one-on-one support and assistance with creating and achieving family goals, on-site licensedchild care, life skills training, tutoring and other educational services, all of which are designed to provide themwith the tools to create a lasting life and home for their children once they leave here.

The pond clean up has been completed thank to the Past National Presidents of the VFW Aux and itsmembers.

The project of moving the museum has been started. The new location has been cleaned out and work hasbeen started to made the building into the new location for the museum. Donations are still need to completethe museum. The projected goal for the museum project is $130,000.

The VFW National Home for Children has a new website www.vfwnationalhomeforchildren.org. It is ainteractive website. Please visit the new website there is a lot of information on the home and the events atthe home.

To reach the Military and Veteran Family Helpline, call 800-313-4200 or e-mail help@vfwnationalhome.org.

You can now get e-mail from the home and information is posted on the homes web-site.www.vfwnationalhome.org

The VFW National Home for Children also can be found on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Keep up with yourNational Home by reading all the events and news on the website.

If you have any question you can contact me via e-mail at wforcaster@aol.com or home phone 609-894-8270

New Life Membership as of 7/1/2015-5/31/2016

Dept of Europe 6VFW Dept of New York 6 Dept of New York Aux 11VFW Dept of New Jersey 22 Dept of New Jersey Aux 8

Gifts of $1000 or more since 7/1/2015 to 5/31/16

EUROPEVFW Post 9342Dept of EuropeVFW Post 27VFW Post 9342

2000 General Fund4000 Air Force House Fund1340 2016/17 Cmds/Pres Project1000 Museum Fund

NEW YORKVFW Aux 4662VFW Aux 7393VFW Aux 7393VFW Post 369VFW Post 369VFW Post 5942VFW Post 7763VFW Post 7227

1000 General Fund1004 General Fund1008 General Fund1000 Museum Fund1000 Food Fund1000 Museum Fund1000 Food Fund1000 Food Fund

NEW JERSEYVFW Post 376VFW Post 850VFW Post 2856VFW Post 130VFW Post 2519VFW Post 10120

1200 New Jersey House1000 Any Ross Fund1130 Scholarship Fund1000 Food Fund1000 New Jersey House1000 General Fund

Thank YouWarren GeorgeDistrict 2 TrusteeVFW National Home for Children

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Dear Sisters, Brothers and Comrades,

On the weekend of October, 14th and 15th, 2016 the Auxiliary to the Veterans of

Foreign Wars Department of New Jersey will hold their Fall Conference. The conference

will be held at the Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Avenue,Somerset, New Jersey 08873.The

weekend will commence with a Council of Administration Meeting Friday evening

starting at 7:30 PM. The meeting will be held at the Edison Township Memorial Post #

3117, 55 National Road, Edison, New Jersey (732-985-7328). Saturday morning the

Auxiliary will hold their Annual Fall Conference Meeting starting at 10:00 AM.

Room reservations can be made by calling the Holiday Inn 732-356-1700. Room rates

are $99.00 for King or Double Doubles with a 15% tax. One night deposit is required for

each room. Cut off date for reservations is September 30, 2016. If you are hosting a

Hospitality room please inform my Assistant, Dorothy Robinson at 973-923-0925, she

will make arrangements with the hotel.

A dinner honofingour Department President, Donna A.Tutuian will be held on Saturday

evening starting at 7:00 PM. Dinner tickets are $50.00 per person with a choice of

Prime Rib of Beef, Breast of Chicken Marsala or Tri-Color Tortellini with Alfredo Sauce.

Dinner reservation must be returned by October 7, 2016. No tickets will be sold at the

door and all tickets must be picked up Saturday before the meeting or dinner. A

Cocktail Reception will be held in the President's Suite #140 staring at 5:30 PM.

We are looking for a great turn out to honor our Department President Donna A.

Tutuian.

Loyally,

Carol Brinkerhoff, Chairman Dorothy Robinson, Assistant Chairman

FALL CONFERENCE DINNER

HONORING DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT

DONNA A. TUTIAN

OCTOBER 15. 2016

Dinner Reservation Form

CONTACT NAME:

PHONE NUMBER:

AUXILIARY/POST NUMBER:.

Dinner Choice $50.00 per person

Plese indicate choice and number of dinner(s) being ordered.

PRIME RIB OF BEEF

CHICKEN MARSLA

TRI COLOR TORTELLINI

Make checks payable to:

Auxiliary VFW Department of New Jersey

Mail to: Carol Brinkerhoff - 830-955-5539

1350 Bandera Hwy Apt 607

Kerrville TX 78028

Deadline for Dinner Tickets - October 7, 2016

Deprtment of New Jersey Auxiliary

To the Veterans of Foreign Wars

AO JOURNAL

Please fill out your ad and return with a check made out to the

Auxiliary VFW Department of NJ

Full page $25.00 ( )

Half page $15.00 ( )

Inside Front Cover $50.00 ( ) First come, first served, call ahead

Inside Back Cover $50.00 ( ) First come, first served, call shead

Outside Back Cover $75.00 ( ) First come, first served, call ahead

Black and white no color

All ads must be submitted to Carol Brinkerhoff by September 20, 2016

PLEASE PRINT OR SUBMIT ON SEPARATE SHEET

Carol Brinkerhoff Phone 830-955-5539

1350 Bandera Hwy Apt 607

Kerrville TX 78028

BOOSTER SHEET

FOR

AD JOURNAL

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LOVE GIFT FOR

DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT DONNA A. TUTUIAN

Dear Sisters, Brothers and Comrades,

On October 15, 2016 the Department of New Jersey will Honor our

Department President Donna A. Tutuianwith a

Testimonial Dinner

A great way to show your suppport to Donna is with a "LOVE GIFT." This

can be done by an Auxiliary, District or an individual. The gift will be

presented to Donna at her Testimonial Dinner.

Please send your donation to:

Carol Brinkerhoff

1350 Bandera Hwy Apt 607

Kerrville TX 78028

830-95-5539

Make checks payable to: VFW Auxiliary Department of New Jersey

Earmarked Love Gift

Name:

Amount Enclosed: Auxiliary #:

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