2019 Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary National Convention Book July 20 - 24 | Orlando, Florida TABLE OF CONTENTS VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES AUXILIARY 2019 National Convention Book SCHEDULE OF EVENTS......................................................................................2 SHUTTLE INFORMATION..................................................................................3 106TH NATIONAL CONVENTION......................................................................7 National Convention Committees............................................................................................................................8 National Convention Rules........................................................................................................................................10 RESOLUTIONS................................................................................................13 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS...............................................................................28 REPORTS OF NATIONAL OFFICERS...............................................................31 National President.......................................................................................................................................................34 National Senior Vice-President................................................................................................................................38 National Junior Vice-President...............................................................................................................................38 National Chaplain........................................................................................................................................................39 National Conductress.................................................................................................................................................39 National Guard..............................................................................................................................................................40 National Secretary-Treasurer....................................................................................................................................41 BIOS................................................................................................................42 Help Heal Veterans.......................................................................................................................................................43 2019-2020 Incoming National President Peggy Haake..................................................................................44 NATIONAL PROGRAM AMBASSADORS, HIGHLIGHTS AND AWARDS..........46 Spirit of America...........................................................................................................................................................47 Circle of Excellence......................................................................................................................................................48 Veterans & Family Support........................................................................................................................................49 Americanism..................................................................................................................................................................54 “Buddy”® Poppy/VFW National Home for Children.........................................................................................56 Chief of Staff/Extension.............................................................................................................................................60 Historian/Media Relations............................................................................................................................................64 Hospital............................................................................................................................................................................66 Legislative........................................................................................................................................................................69 Membership & Recruitment.....................................................................................................................................71 Scholarships...................................................................................................................................................................77 Youth Activities.............................................................................................................................................................80 ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER MAP.............................................83 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION • ORLANDO • JULY 20-24 All events will take place at the Orange County Convention Center unless otherwise noted. All meeting rooms are subject to change. FRIDAY, JULY 19 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Early Packet Pickup for Pre-Registered Attendees, Rosen Plaza and Rosen Centre Hotels SATURDAY, JULY 20 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open, West Hall C On-site Registration and Packet Pick-up, West Hall C 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Conference Meetings Western Conference, West Hall 224EFGH / W224EFGH Eastern Conference, West Hall 224ABCD / W224ABCD Southern Conference, West Hall 230 / W230 Big Ten Conference, West Hall 240 / W240 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. 45-Plus Club Luncheon (Reservations Required), West Hall 340A / W340A 4:00 p.m. Circle of Excellence Reception (Invitation Only) 5:45 p.m. Circle of Excellence Ceremony, West Hall E1 / WE1 6:00 p.m. Catholic Mass, West Hall 222 / W222 Protestant Worship Service, West Hall 232 / W232 SUNDAY, JULY 21 7:00 a.m. Catholic Mass, West Hall 222 / W222 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open, West Hall C On-site Registration and Packet Pick-up, West Hall C 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. VFW and VFW Auxiliary Joint Memorial Service, West Hall D2 / WD2 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Past Councilors’ Club Luncheon, West Hall 340A / W340A 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Auxiliary 2019-2020 Programs Seminar, West Hall E1 / WE1 (All times listed below are approximate.) 1:00 to 1:20 p..m.: Introductions & Parade of Programs 1:20 to 1:30 p.m.: Chief of Staff & Mentoring for Leadership 1:30 to 1:40 p.m.: Extension 1:40 to 1:50 p.m.: Mentoring for Leadership 1:50 to 2:00 p.m.: Scholarships 2:00 to 2:10 p.m.: Americanism 2:10 to 2:20 p.m.: “Buddy”® Poppy/National Home 2:20 to 2:30 p.m.: Youth Activities 2:30 to 2:45 p.m.: Break 2:45 to 2:55 p.m.: Hospital 2:55 to 3:05 p.m.: Veterans & Family Support 3:05 to 3:15 p.m.: Legislative 3:15 to 3:25 p.m.: Historian/Media Relations 3:25 to 3:35 p.m.: Programs Reporting & Circle of Excellence 3:35 to 4:00 p.m.: Membership 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.: Conclusion & 2019-2020 Department President Membership Pin Presentation MONDAY, JULY 22 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open, West Hall C On-site Registration and Packet Pick-up, West Hall C 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. VFW and VFW Auxiliary Joint Opening Session, West Hall D2 / WD2 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. Auxiliary Opening Business Session (Cross of Malta, Presentation of the Florida Volunteers, Ritualistic Opening, Convention Rules, Presentation of the Past National Presidents, National Program Awards and Building on the VFW Auxiliary Foundation year-end video), West Hall E1 / WE1 TUESDAY, JULY 23 8:00 a.m. – Noon On-site Registration and Packet Pick-up, West Hall C 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open, West Hall C 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Auxiliary Business Session (Allied Organizations and Guests, Resolutions and Nominations of National Officers), West Hall E1 / WE1 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. VFW Patriotic Celebration, West Hall D2 / WD2 WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 7:00 a.m. Presentation of Flags Practice, West Hall E1 / WE1 8:00 a.m. Presentation of Flags, West Hall E1 / WE1 8:30 a.m. Final Auxiliary Business Session (Election and Installation of National Officers), West Hall E1 / WE1 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Joint Reception for VFW Commander-in-Chief and National President (Ticketed Event), Rosen Centre Hotel THURSDAY, JULY 25 Post-Convention Event 9:00 a.m. 2019-2020 Council Meeting (No Ambassador Q&A), Rosen Plaza Hotel Ballroom B 6:00 p.m. National President’s Celebration, Rosen Plaza Hotel Ballroom AB SHUTTLE INFORMATION JULY 20-24, 2019 Complimentary shuttle service is provided between the Orange County Convention Center and the hotels listed below. HOURS OF SERVICE SERVICE EVERY Saturday, July 20th 7:00 am – 12:00 pm 30 Minutes 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm 15-20 Minutes 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 30 Minutes Sunday, July 21st 6:00 am – 7:00 am 30 Minutes 7:00 am – 6:00 pm 15-20 Minutes Monday, July 22nd 6:00 am – 10:30 am 15-20 Minutes 10:30 am – 4:30 pm 30 Minutes 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm 15-20 Minutes Tuesday, July 23rd 6:00 am – 9:30 am 15-20 Minutes 9:30 am – 4:30 pm 30 Minutes 4:30 pm – 10:30 pm 15-20 Minutes Wednesday, July 24th 6:00 am – 1:00 pm 15-20 Minutes 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm 30 Minutes HOTEL ROUTE BOARDING LOCATION AT HOTEL Hyatt Regency WALK N/A Rosen Centre 1 Signature One Rosen Plaza 2 Curbside on International Drive Rosen Inn Pointe Orlando Rosen Shingle Creek 3 Transportation Lobby *Note – Rosen Centre, Rosen Plaza and Rosen Inn Pointe Orlando are walkable to the convention center, however, a minimal shuttle is available on a less frequent basis to and from the convention center. Schedule may vary due to traffic & weather conditions. Last bus