Membership Mission
To Retain, Mentor and Recruit all generations of Veterans. To cultivate a membership that is well versed in institutional knowledge at all levels of the organization. To establish and grow Posts with a strong tradition of service, leadership, and community outreach.
Membership Goals
Increase & Multiply
Achieve the Goals of the VFW at National and Department of NC
Membership Objectives
Retain and Mentor
Recruit New Members Recover Unpaid Members Develop New Posts Revitalize Posts
Increase Life Members
Increase Legacy Life Members
Recruiting Awards
5 to 20 members - Commander's Pin
25-50 members - Commander's Coin
100 members - $150.00 VFW Store Gift Card
150 members – 9 mm pistol or a Shotgun
Post Increasing Legacy
Division A 665 to 1000 plus
Division B 332-664 members
Division C 1-321members
3 total KA-Bars, one per Division
Post Increasing New Membership by 50
Division A 665 to 1000 plus
Division B 332-664 members
Division C 1-321members
Top Post Commander in each Division will receive 2 nights paid at the hotel for the June Convention
District "First to Finish" Incentive Attain 100% by 02/01/2020
A $500 stipend to help attend the National Convention in Baltimore
(District Commander Only)
Honor Posts 100%
Division 8, 9, 10, and 11 have to be over 50 members by 12/31/2020 and 101%
Division 4, 5, 6, 7 by 01/31/2021 and 101%
Division 1, 2, 3, by 02/28/2020 and 101% Honor Posts will receive a pennant to hang in the Post
Honor Posts will be entered into a drawing by Division 8, 9, 10, and 11, the drawing will be held after 12/31/2020 for $150.00 VFW Store Gift Card
Honor Posts Division 4, 5, 6, and 7 will be entered into a drawing and the drawing will be held after 01/31/2021 for $150.00 VFW Store Gift Card
Honor Posts Division 1, 2, and 3 will be entered into a drawing and the drawing will be held after 03/31/2021 for $150.00 VFW Store Gift Card
All State Criteria Posts
Post Commanders or Sr. Vice or Jr. Vice and Quartermaster/Adjutant must attend District School of Instruction
Post Commander or Sr. Vice or Jr. Vice and Quartermaster/ Adjutant must attend District meetings
Conduct at least (1) membership drive between 07/01/2020.and 12/31/2020 and report to Department Membership Chairman (membershipchrm@vfwnc.com)
Conduct at least (1) membership drive between 01/01/2021 and 06/01/2021 and report to Department Membership Chairman (membershipchrm@vfwnc.com)
Greater than 50 members by 06/01/2021 Membership greater than 101%
Voice of Democracy Entry
Patriot Pen Entry
National Citizenship Education Teachers Award (at least 1 entry)
Police/Fire/EMS (at least 1 entry)
Purchase Buddy Poppies
Appoint a Post Service Officer (Tab Brown can help phone#252-933-2040)
Make a $25 Donation to the NC Cottage (Send thru Foundation)
Post Officers, Quartermaster, Bingo Chairman Canteen Manager/Employees Bonded (access to bank account) by August 31, 2020
Pass Post Inspection by Oct Cof A
Pass Canteen Inspection 1st by Oct C of A and 2'' by Feb C of A Pass Bingo Inspection by Oct C of A
Election Report turned in 06/01/2021
Audits turned in on time 08/15 11/15 02/15 and 05/15 Turn in a monthly report to District Commander
All State Criteria District
Hold a School of Instruction no later than 08/31/2020
Attend State Convention and Council of Administration Meetings
Conduct (1) membership/phone drive between 07/01/2020 to 12/31/2020 Unpaid/Relocated Members and report to Department Membership Chairman (membershipchrm@vfwnc.com)
Conduct (1) membership/phone drive between 01/01/2021 and 06/30/2021 Unpaid/Relocated Members and report to Department Membership Chairman (membershipchrm@vfwnc.com)
Membership greater than 101%
Voice of Democracy Entry
Patriot Pen Entry
National Citizenship Education Teachers Award (at least 1 entry)
Police/Fire/EMS (at least 1 entry)
Scout of the Year entry
Buddy Poppy King or Queen Entry
Appoint a District Service Officer (Tab Brown can help phone#252-933-2040)
Make a $25 Donation to the NC Cottage
Hold a Fundraiser for the District
District Officers Bonded by August 31, 2020
Election Report turned in by 06/01/2021
Audits turned in on time 08/15, 11/15, 2/15, and 05/15
Attend your monthly Zoom meeting