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Training Videos and Webinars

• Conducting a VFW Post Meeting Opening - Need to know details about opening a Post meeting
• Conducting a VFW Post Meeting - Discover the rituals and ceremony surrounding a Post meeting
• Conducting a VFW Post Meeting Closing - Understanding the Post closing ceremony
• Challenging a VFW Member's Eligibility - Do's and don'ts of challenging a VFW member's eligibility
• Election Report & Convention Mailing - A breakdown of the important Quartermaster mailing
• Submitting Post Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation - Ins & outs of adopting and amending Bylaws
• ID.me: Introduction -  Understand what ID.me is, and why the VFW is using it to protect your account
• ID.me: Resetting Your Password Tutorial - Instructions on how to reset your ID.me password
• ID.me: Sign Up - A step-by-step look at how to create an ID.me and a VFW online membership system (OMS) account

 

Parliamentarian Procedure Training Videos

• 123rd National Convention Parliamentary Training Session - If you missed the training session at convention, watch it here
• 123rd National Convention Parliamentary Training PowerPoint - Download the training session presentation from the 2022 national convention
• Governing Documents & Rules - From charters and statutes, to bylaws, here we discuss the VFW's various types of rules and documents
• Unnecessary Committee Reports & Shortening Your Meeting - Great news - you don't have to include "Time-Wasting Committee Reports” on your meeting agenda
• How to Make & Handle Motions - The Dos and Don'ts of correct motion making
• Misconceptions of the Second - You know that "seconds" happen, but here we outline the actual purpose and and operation of the a second
• Nominations & Elections - Don't wait for an election to be contested or go wrong before seeing what Robert's Rules says
• How to Close Debate - Don't let your meeting drag on forever with needless discussion - here are some facts to know before moving directly to a vote
• Taking a Vote - Use our tried-and-true method for taking a vote that relies on a pattern and using consistent language
• Presiding Officer Vote - Can the Presiding Officer vote - here we discuss why the answer is yes, but only sometimes
• Challenge Announced Results of a Voice Vote - The ‘ayes’ don’t always have it
• Request for Meeting Minutes - Learn the ins and outs of a proper request
• Tabling a Motion - In this video we will discuss tabling a motion according to Robert's Rules of Order.
• Suspending the Rules - Are you ready to learn about the wild world of suspending rules? Buckle up because it's about to get crazy.
• Motion to Commit - In this video we will explore how the motion to commit works, according to Robert's Rules of Order.
• Dealing with Disruptive Members - Have you ever dealt with a Comrade at a meeting who just won't stop talking or keeps interrupting others? Or maybe someone who's acting out of order or causing a disturbance? Well, fear not, because Robert's Rules of Order, and our National Bylaws, have a solution for dealing with out of order members. 
• Motion to Take from the Table - In a prior video we learned how to table a motion when something urgent comes up. But now we must learn how to bring that motion back for consideration by the membership.
  
   

 

Training Guides & Standard Operating Procedures 

• Amendments & Resolutions Manual - Your go-to guide for preparing amendments and resolutions
• Ceremonial Rifles, Ammunition & Military Equipment - Instructions for conditional donations
• Cross of Malta and Logo Usage - Discover the do's and don'ts to using VFW insignia
• Guide to Disciplinary Action (Article IX) - This procedural guide is designed to supplement the rules outlined in the Bylaws and MOP
• Guide to Protocol - Take the stress out of planning a major VFW event
• M1 Garand Operation and Maintenance Guide - The ultimate care and how-to guide from CCDC-AC
• Post Suspension Guide - Ensure your Department understands the purpose and procedures of suspending a Post
• VFW Riders Guidelines - All you need to know about the standards and purpose of VFW Riders 
• VFW Riders Guidelines (Fillable) - All you need to know about the standards and purpose of VFW Riders

 

Elected and Appointed Officer-Specific Materials 

Commanders

• Commander's Guide - Guides and training materials to educate and assist you in your role
• District Commander Manual - Your guide to district leadership, duties and responsibilities
• Leadership and Development Manual - Leadership tips and tools to inspire action
• Officer Responsibilities - Administrative Policy & Procedures - Get familiar with your job
• Values Based Leadership - A presentation by past VA Secretary McDonald
• VFW Programs Leadership Reference Guide - What you need to know about VFW Programs

Quartermasters

• Quartermaster's Guide - Guides and training materials to educate and assist you in your role 
• Quartermaster Guide Introduction - A road map to Quartermaster duties and responsibilities
• Quartermaster Guide to Federal Tax Information - Tax rules and procedures you should know
• Quartermaster Guide to Financial Reporting - Uniform System of Post Records/Accounts 101
• Quartermaster Guide to Member Services & Dues Processing - Find out what forms to fill out, and when

Trustees

• Trustees' Guide - Guides and training materials to educate and assist you in your role

Chaplains

• Chaplain's Handbook - Information and guidelines to be a successful Chaplain
• National Chaplain Website - Here's your one-stop-shop for all things VFW Chaplain
• VFW/Auxiliary Joint Memorial Service (Contemporary) - Helpful instructions for a joint memorial service

 

Training the Trainer

Inspector Training - Training that creates successful inspectors

• Inspector's Guide - Trainer
• Inspector's Guide - Trainee

Leading Your Organization - Establish priorities and create an action plan

• Leading Your Organization - Trainer Guide
• Leading Your Organization - Trainee Handout
• Leading Your Organization - Trainer PowerPoint Presentation