Rachael Watters has made it her mission in life to help local veterans. As the new commander of Medford VFW Post 1833, she is the fourth woman in Oregon to take on a VFW commander position.
CINC Mihelcic has requested that you view this video on his new 5, 10 & 15 member recruiting pins and the significance of earning one of these pins.
A social media page for the VFW Department of Oregon has been created
Training video for VOD/PP/TEACHER/BSA
Sorry I Missed it… That is ok. We got you covered.
: ****IMPORTANT KANSAS CITY CONVENTION 2021 HOUSING RESERVATION INFORMATION***
Grant Open Today
Grant Opportunities for Small Business
The NCoA voted to have the convention in KC Jul 30-Aug 4th. More info to follow soon. DON”T DO ANYTHING YET!!!
1-800-MyVA411: One phone number to reach VA
Call VA Portland now to schedule your COVID Vaccination
VFW Posts can take advantage of top tier membership management systems
ODVA LIVE VIRTUAL town hall
Newsletter March and April 2021
VFW to Host Virtual 2021 Parade of Winners
The 2021 Women Veterans Conference will be held virtually on May 22.
Job posting for a Deputy Director, National Veterans Service in our DC office.
Small Business Administration will process Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications exclusively from businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees.
VA Extends Relief for Borrowers Affected by COVID-19 Moratorium includes evictions and foreclosures, and extends loan forbearance opportunities
Post serving as a COVID-19 vaccine distribution site?
The Home Depot (HD) has opened their Community Impact Grant for 2021
Newsletter for Jan-Feb 2021
COVID-19 vaccination for Veterans 75 years of age and older
COVID-19 Relief Package and Resources
The Mid-Winter Conference will be modified
Job Postings
VFW Guide for Post Service Officers is now available (FREE)
Post Pandemic Relief Grant (relaxed eligibility requirements)
Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs Notice of Permanent Rulemaking
CINC December Challenge
VA Portland Health Care System Job Fair
VA MISSION Act Telephone Town Hall
Sport Clips’ "Help A Hero" fundraising campaign runs from October 15 - November 11 **All Sport Clips locations nationwide**
Please make a not CSR reporting point of contact
Job Position Opening
Need the latest information for advertising for the June 2020 Convention. Look here
Newsletter November December
Job opening looking for an Assistant Service Officer/Claims Consultant
Let’s show the cap at our local town hall meetings.
Everything Mid Winter
NOT ABLE TO ATTEND MIDWINTER CONVENTION? WE HAVE YOU COVERED! The VOD Banquet and Awards ceremony will be live streamed! The banquet begins at 6pm, on 1 February 2020, you can catch it all on our website www.vfwor.org follow link on the front page.
All hands on deck - come and testify in favor of the Vietnam War Memorial on the Oregon State Capitol Grounds. If you do not wish to testify, please attend to show moral support for this project!
thank Vietnam veterans at the Governor’s Ceremonial Office of the Oregon State Capitol Building
Senator Merkley Town hall Invite for LANE County area.
Providing us the tools to become successful in managing our retention lists.
National HQ Bulletin (Click on to view whole document)
ALCON Recruiting Class cancelled due to COVID 19 concerns
Recent Crisis brings new Orders from Department
March/April Newsletter Please Note: District Meetings may be changed due to COVID19 Dept. Order Changes. Please Contact your District for current information.
Recent Crisis brings General Order number 4 from Department.
Memorial POW-MIA Memorial HWY 26 Ride
The Buddy Check is essential during this time we are witnessing. Reach out and contact all your members in your Posts. Watch National’s recent video released.
Major News for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (National ONLY)
Oregon’s 2020 State Convention at the Mill Casino, North Bend is officially canceled. Hotel Reservation may be cancel after June 1st. . The wait being they do not have the staff right now due to the COVID -19 to cover that many cancelations. If you had purchased Program Book ad’s please send an email to department with your name, mailing address so we can refund your money. So very sorry for the inconvenience we will continue to update you on future events
No delegate fees Since we won’t be able to have a delegate vote this year we won’t be requiring the posts to pay delegate fees. Save your money this year. Hopefully next year will be back to normal and then we will be requiring delegate fees again. Take care & stay safe
Department releases the fifth general order.
The judging for the Buddy Poppy displays will continue this year.
Department of Oregon- Award, Memorial, Convention & incoming council workshop-Zoom Meeting June 12 2020 at 9am
June 5, 2020. See calendar for details.
May 2020 Newsletter
New Youth Scholarships for 2020-2021
Keep Pushing comrades so that we do not leave anyone behind
Veterans and Military Support Last minute requirement. Donation link below.
Membership Monday Webinar Training Series Scheduled.
All-American Program & All-American Dashboard Training Online with Zoom Membership Monday July 13, 2020, Zoom, 2-3 PM, CST
VFW to Host #StillServing Celebration July 20-24
July August 2020 Newsletter
Attn veterans: you're invited to a Tele-Townhall on Monday, July 20 at 2PM with the VA's Under Secretary for Benefits Dr. Paul Lawrence. Dial 833-380-0417 to join, listen to VBA updates, and ask questions. #oregonvet
The VFW Foundation is shifting its grant making focus for the 2021 fiscal year to provide urgently needed financial relief to VFW Posts affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
WILDFIRE DISASTER RELIEF FOR OREGON VETERANS/SURVIVING SPOUSES
WASHINGTON - On Monday, Jan. 17, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Auxiliary will join the millions of Americans in honor...
WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is pleased to announce the naming of retired Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairm...
