2. Legislative Program
National Ambassador
Kathy Voss

3. Program Focus
Student Education on Importance and Processes of Legislative Action.

4. Resources
Newly designed promotion ideas available on the website on June 30!
VFW Auxiliary Department Program Chairs will receive a Legislative Resource Packet, available at the National Convention.

5. Why is the Legislative Program Important?
The VFW and VFW Auxiliary are powerful Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs).
VFW Auxiliary members give the VFW National Legislative Service Team a strong voice.

6. Why is the Legislative Program Important?
Other programs are connected to the legislative process.
Every member can make a difference by advocating for our heroes!

7. How Can I Make A Difference?
Education
Preparation
Action

8. Education Review the VFW Priority Goals
Use the NEW “VFW Legislative Priority Goals: A VFW Auxiliary Word Search”

10. Education SUBSCRIBE to Action Corp Weekly!
Sign up at

11. Education
Review your legislators voting record and/or position on issues.

12. Preparation
Do your homework!
Get organized!

13. Preparation
Devise a plan using the NEW “Guide to Contacting Your Legislators”

14. Action Commit to taking action on important veterans issues.
Attend town halls and/or public events.

15. Action Use the tools provided or create your own!
Use the NEW VFW Auxiliary “Guide To The Legislative Process”
Promote the Legislative Program in schools and your community!

16. Action VOTE for qualified candidates!
Promote the NEW Legislative Resource…
“I Vote In Honor of a United States Veteran”

17. Action Hold a Voters Registration Drive at your Post.
Organize a carpool from your Post to the polls.
Pick up members who need a ride.
Help shut-in members and those in medical facilities obtain an absentee ballot.

18. We Appreciate Your Efforts!
Recognition of Chairman in each of the Program Divisions who participate.
Special Awards presented for creativity in program promotion!

19. Your VOICE and VOTE COUNTS!!!
We have accomplished much; however, there is more to be done! So, let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work!

20. Need Help????
I’m only one call away!