DEPARTMENT
OF
MICHIGAN
2019-2020 ALL STATE PROGRAM
In order to be in contention for All-State honors, a Post must meet the following criteria:
ALL MONETARY DONATIONS MUST GO THROUGH DEPARTMENT!
A Post must be 100% in membership, reported to National membership by April 30, 2020.
A Post must have at least one (1) new member.
A Post must be in good standing with ALL National and Department By-Laws, Post audits, bond, election report, favorable inspection report, and District meeting attendance.
A Post must attend the Fall Conference, Mid-Winter Conference, State Convention, and at least one Veterans Training Seminar (VTS).
A Post must obtain a minimum of 175 points.
Each All-State Commander will receive an All-State Post Commander's cap, All-State Commander's pin, and All-State Commander's citation.
The Post Commander with the highest point total will be named Captain of the All-State Post Commander's team. That person will also receive a $300.00 cash award at the 2020 State Convention. You must attend the State Convention to receive this award.
Each All-State Quartermaster will receive an All-State Post Quartermaster's cap and All-State Post Quartermaster’s pin.
A Post, County Council or District which meets all the requirements for All-State by April 30, 2020, will receive the All-State Award at the State Convention, however, a Post, Council or District that has all their reports completed and turned in by April 30, 2020, has until June 30, 2020, to meet the All-State membership requirements.
Post, County Council or District All-States earned after April 30, 2020, but before June 30, 2020, will have their awards presented at the Posts/Councils/ Districts first District Meeting or if requested at the first State Conference.
THE VFW NATIONAL WEBSITE WILL BE USED FOR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION (www.vfw.org) NO EXCEPTIONS! ENSURE YOU ALLOW FOR PROCESSING TIME.
DEPARTMENT REPORT SHEET AND DIRECTOR INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR PROGRAM REPORTS.
COMMANDER'S ENTRY FORM
The All-State Checklist must be submitted to Department by April 30, 2020, to be considered for the All-State program. Pictures will be taken at the State Convention (you may send a 2 x 3 picture in with the form).
All-State judging will take place on May 7, 2020.
AMERICANISM
Awards will be presented to the top Post in each division based upon the total number of creditable Americanism projects reported. There will be four (4) divisions based upon your Posts June 30, 2019 membership.
The divisions follow:
I 10-65
II 66-125
III 126-225
IV 226-over
All Post Commanders will be provided with one free citation to be issued to any person, organization, or business that properly flies the American flag. Additional citations will be available from the Emblem & Supply Merchandise Catalog.
The Department will present a special award to the Post that promotes Americanism in a new or unique fashion. A detailed report of this project must be submitted to the Department Director prior to April 14, 2020. This will be awarded at the State Convention in June 2020.
Three (3) points per month if a Post submits a report to the Department by the 10th day of the month following the activity.
Three (3) points if a Post sponsors a Flag Disposal Ceremony. Ceremony must be reported to the Director.
Three (3) points if a Post sponsors a Loyal Day program. Program must be reported to the Director.
Three (3) point if a Post member participates in a Loyalty Day program (other than the previously mentioned). Program must be reported to the Director with photos.
BLUE STAR MOTHERS
One (1) point per $25.00 donated to the Blue Star Mothers.
BUDDY POPPY
Five (5) points if a Post purchases a minimum of 500 poppies by December 31, 2019.
One (1) point for ordering more than the previous year.
CAMP TROTTER
Ten (10) points for every child a Post financially sponsors to attend Camp Trotter during the camping season to include children from the VFW National Home.
One (1) point for each Camp Trotter life membership purchased by a member of the Post.
One (1) point for each $25.00 donated to Camp Trotter.
One (1) point for every two (2) hours donated to Camp Trotter for Children. All hours must be reported to the Camp Director.
One (1) point for each player registered for the Camp Trotter Annual Golf Outing.
CANCER
One (1) point for each $25.00 donated to the Department of Michigan Cancer Research Program.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Monthly Reporting
One (1) point per month if a Post submits a Community Service Report to Department by the 10th day of the month following the activity.
Five (5) points for the first New Member Community Service Volunteer of the Year Award Nomination from each Post reported to the Community Service Director by the program deadline.
One (1) point for each additional New Member Community Service Volunteer of the Year Award Nomination submitted by each Post and reported to the Community Service Director by the program deadline.
Five (5) points to one Post in each District whose entry is selected as the District New Member Community Service Volunteer of the Year Award winner and is reported to the Community Service Director by the Program deadline.
Five (5) points to the Post whose entry is selected as the Department New Member Community Service Volunteer of the Year Award winner.
Five (5) points if a Post Special Project is reported to the Community Service Director by the program deadline.
COMMANDER’S SPECIAL PROJECT - NATIONAL CEMETERIES
See National Cemeteries (Fort Custer and Great Lakes).
DAY OF CHALLENGES
Five (5) points for each $25.00 donated to the Day of Challenges Program.
EMPLOYMENT/HOMELESS VETERANS
Five (5) points will be awarded if a Post sponsors a Homeless Veterans program. Project must be reported to the Director.
Five (5) points will be awarded for each $25.00 donated to a Homeless Veterans program.
Five (5) points will be awarded to any Post that sponsors a Job Fair. Project must be reported to the Director.
FUNDRAISERS
Five (5) points for every member of a Post who works one shift at a Department fundraiser. A report must be sent to the All-State Director.
GOLD STAR MOTHERS
One (1) point for each $25.00 donated to the Gold Star Mothers.
HOSPITAL PROGRAM
One (1) point per month if a Post submits a Hospital Report to Department by the 10th day of the month following the activity.
LEGISLATIVE
One (1) point will be awarded each month a Post submits a legislative report or response letter with your monthly Community Activity report.
MEMBERSHIP BONUS POINTS
Membership must be received at National by the following dates NO EXCEPTIONS!
Fifty (50) points will be awarded if Post is 100% by September 30, 2019.
Twenty-five (25) points will be awarded if Post is 100% by October 31, 2019.
Ten (10) points will be awarded if Post is 100% by November 30, 2019.
Eight (8) points will be awarded if Post is 100% by December 31, 2019.
Six (6) points will be awarded if Post is 100% by January 31, 2020.
Four (4) points will be awarded if Post is 100% by February 28, 2020.
Three (3) points will be awarded if Post is 100% by March 31, 2020.
Two (2) points will be awarded if Post is 100% by April 15, 2020.
Must be 100% in membership, reported to National membership by April 30, 2020.
Must be 100% and must have at least one (1) new member.
Five (5) points will be awarded for each member over 100%.
Ten (10) points will be awarded per Post member who attends the National Membership Class at the Department Convention on June 9, 2019.
NEW, LIFE, & REINSTATED MEMBERS
Five (5) points for every new or reinstated member.
Five (5) points for an At-Large member transferred into a Post. The Post MUST report this to the Membership Director. Otherwise, we have no way of tracking or being able to easily confirm an At-Large member transferred to the Post.
Ten (10) Points for working and assisting a membership tent or table at a high-profile event. Must notify Membership Director.
NATIONAL CEMETERIES
Ten (10) points will be awarded for each $35.00 donated to the National Cemeteries (Fort Custer and Great Lakes).
NATIONAL HOME
Ten (10) points if a Post registers it’s American Flag and Post Banner on Michigan Day at the VFW National Home for Children.
One (1) point for each $25.00 donated to the Michigan House at the VFW National Home for Children.
One (1) point per life membership to the VFW National Home for Children purchased by the Post or a member.
PATRIOTS PEN
Ten (10) points if a Post sponsors or co-sponsors a student entry to District for judging.
POW-MIA
ALL POW-MIA ACTIVITY MUST BE REPORTED TO DEPT. POW-MIA DIRECTOR by April 30, 2020.
Two (2) points for each month that POW-MIA flag is flying at a Post or a member's home. Program must be reported to the Director.
Three (3) points for each POW-MIA flag sold by a Post. Program must be reported to the Director.
Six (6) points for each POW-MIA flag donated to the community for display. Program must be reported to the Director.
Ten (10) points for each POW-MIA activity. Program must be reported to the Director.
Ten (10) points for the best overall program with pictures. Program must be reported to the Director.
Two (2) Points for any POW-MIA supplies sold or donated. Program must be reported to the Director.
Five (5) points if a Post sponsors a POW-MIA program that involves the public. Program must be reported to the Director.
Three (3) points if a Post sponsors a POW-MIA program at the Post. Program must be reported to the Director.
One (1) point if a Post member participates in a POW-MIA program (other than the previously mentioned). Program must be reported to the Director.
All reports should be submitted with photos or newspaper clippings.
The following are the days that the POW-MIA flag should be flying:
Armed Forces Day — the third Saturday in May
Memorial Day — the last Monday in May
Flag Day — June 14
Independence Day — July 4
National POW-MIA Recognition Day — the third Friday in September
Veterans Day — November 11
Send Checks to:
Department of Michigan VFW
Earmarked POW-MIA Fund
924 N. Washington Ave.
Lansing, MI 48906
SAFETY
Drug
One (1) point per month if a Post submits a report to Department by the 10th day of the month following the activity.
Safety
One (1) point per month if a Post submits a report to Department by the 10th day of the month following the activity.
Ten (10) points per category when a Post submits nominations for Firefighter of the Year, Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, and/or Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) of the Year awards. Entries must be submitted to the Safety Director by December 31, 2019.
Ten (10) points if a Post submits an entry for a Life-Saving Award. When submitting an entry, make sure you include supporting documents in the form of newspaper articles, etc. Entry must be submitted to the Safety Director.
SCOUTING
Five (5) points for each $25.00 donated to the Scouting program. Donations must go through Department.
Ten (10) points for each youth category the Post sponsors or co-sponsors and sends to the Director for judging by April 1, 2020. Categories include:
Eagle Scout of the Year
Girl Scout Gold Award of the Year
Venture Scout Summit/Quartermaster Award of the Year
Ten (10) points for sponsoring a new Scouting unit with a copy of the charter being sent to the Director.
Three (3) points for supporting any Scouting unit. Proof must be sent to the Director.
SERVICE OFFICERS CLASS
Ten (10) points if a Post holds a class. Sign-in and Sign-out attendance must be sent to the All-State Director.
Five (5) points to a Post that sends their Service Officer to a class. A report must be sent to the All-State Director.
Five (5) point for any other Post member that attends. A report must be sent to the All-State Director.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Ten (10) points in each category, (K-5, 6-8, 9-12) when a Post sponsors or co-sponsors a teacher for judging. Proof must be reported to the Director.
VETERANS AND MILITARY SUPPORT MAP
Ten (10) points if a Post purchases twenty (20) or more MAP Pins @ $3.00 each.
Five (5) points for each $25.00 donated to MAP.
Operation Uplink
One (1) point for each $25.00 donated to Operation Uplink.
Adopt a Unit
One (1) point for each $25.00 donated to Adopt-a-Unit.
Unmet Needs
One (1) point for each $25.00 donated to the Unmet Needs Program.
VOICE OF DEMOCRACY
Ten (10) points will be awarded if a Post sponsors or co-sponsors a student entry to District for judging.
VETERANS TRAINING SEMINAR (VTS) PROGRAM
Five (5) points per elected officer (Commander, Sr., Jr., QM, Trustees, and Adjutant) and/or member who attends a VTS. MUST print and sign both beginning and ending sign-in sheets.
Five (5) points if a Post donates their hall for VTS.
Five (5) points for first time attendance at Camp Trotter VTS.
YOUTH ACTIVITY
One (1) point if a Post submits a report to the Department by the 10th day of the month following the activity.
ALL - STATE COUNTY COUNCIL COMMANDER'S PROGRAM
Each team member will receive All-State County Council Commander's cap and an All-State Commanders Citation. The County Council Commander with the highest point total will be
named the Captain of the All-State County Council Commander's team. That person will also receive a $300.00 cash award at the 2020 State Convention. You must attend the State Convention to receive this award.
COMMANDER' S ENTRY FORM
The All-State checklist must, be at Department by April 30, 2020, to be considered for All-State. Pictures will be taken at the State Convention (you may send in a 2 x 3 picture with this form).
All-State judging will take place on May 7, 2020.
PARTICIPATION
Must be in compliance with the Department By-Laws in regard to County Council audits and bonds.
AUDITS AND DUES
The County Council must be 100% in audits and election reports.
ALL-STATE DISTRICT COMMANDER PROGRAM
Each team member will receive All-State District Commander's cap and an All-State Commander's citation. The District Commander with the highest point total will be named Captain of the All-State District Commander's team. That person will also receive a $300.00 cash award at the 2020 State Convention. You must attend the State Convention to receive this award.
COMMANDER'S ENTRY FORM
The All-State checklist must be at Department by April 30, 2020, to be considered for All-State. Pictures will be taken at the State Convention (you may send in a 2 x 3 picture with this form).
All-State judging will take place on May 7, 2020.
CANCER BOOTH
The District must provide a Cancer Booth raffle prize for all conferences and the state convention
AMERICANISM LOYALTY DAY/POW-MIA
The District must sponsor a public Americanism, Loyalty Day or POW-MIA program. Program must be reported to the Director.
PARTICIPATION
District Commander, Senior Vice or Junior Vice must attend each C of A at Department Conferences and Convention. The District must be in good standing with Department and National By-Laws and in compliance with District audits and bond.
INSPECTIONS
Ten (10) points will be awarded if all Posts in the District are inspected by September 1, 2019.
Five (5) points will be awarded if all Posts in the District are inspected by October 1, 2019.
The District must be 100% inspected by December 31, 2019.
AUDITS AND DUES
The District must be 100% in Post audits and election reports. In the event of a tie, the County Council or District who showed the earliest 100% membership date will be the winner.
Norman Mauldin, Director
Su-jen Mauldin, Assistant Director
214 Endwell
Novi, MI 48377
(248) 624-3185 Hm.
(248) 767-3260 Cell
as@vfwmi.org
ALL-STATE CHECKLIST 2019-2020
Review your records and record the points of every program (starting May 1, 2019) that the Post participated in and return to Department Headquarters by April 30, 2020.
A Post must be 100% in membership PLUS at least one (1) new member.
A Post must be in good standing with all National and Department By-Laws.
Must have at least 175 points from below.
You can follow our tracking on the following spreadsheet. Please contact us if there are any discrepancies.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vMctf1j6KdEIjDKauVNCCIdvy1xnrLOhYSepgnGNBUg/edit?usp=sharing
Fifty (50) points – Post is 100% by September 30, 2019.
Twenty-Five (25) points – Post is 100% by October 31, 2019.
Ten (10) points – Post is 100% by November 30, 2019.
Eight (8) points – Post is 100% by December 31, 2019.
Six (6) points – Post is 100% by January 31, 2020.
Four (4) points - Post is 100% by February 28, 2020.
Three (3) points – Post is 100% by March 31, 2020.
Two (2) points – Post is 100% by April 15, 2020.
Points are not cumulative. If you are 100% in November, 10 bonus points are all you get.
Five (5) points for each new or reinstated member.
Five (5) points for each At Large member brought into the Post.
Five (5) points for each member over 100%.
Ten (10) Points for working and assisting a membership tent or table at a high-profile event. Must notify Membership Director.
Ten (10) points per Post member who attends the National Membership Class at Department Convention on June 9, 2019.
MEMBERSHIP TOTAL
Americanism - Three (3) points per month a Post submits an Americanism report to Department by the 10th of the month following the activity.
Americanism - Three (3) points if a Post sponsors a Flag Disposal Ceremony and reports it to the Americanism Director.
Americanism - Three (3) points if a Post sponsors a Loyalty Day program and reports it to the Americanism Director.
Americanism - Three (3) points if a Post member participates in a Loyalty Day program (other than the previously mentioned) Submit Photos.
AMERICANISM TOTAL
Blue Star Mothers – One (1) point for each $25.00 a Post donates through Department.
BLUE STAR TOTAL
Buddy Poppy – Five (5) points if a Post purchases a minimum of 500 poppies by December 31, 2019.
Buddy Poppy – One (1) point for ordering more than the previous year.
BUDDY POPPY TOTAL
Camp Trotter – Ten (10) points for every child a Post financially sponsors during the camping season to include children from the National Home. Post number, child's name(s) and amount donated must be reported to the All-State Director.
Camp Trotter – One (1) point for each life member a Post purchases.
Camp Trotter - One (1) point for each $25.00 a Post donates to Camp Trotter through Department.
Camp Trotter- One (1) point for every two (2) hours donated to Camp Trotter.
Camp Trotter - One (1) point for each player registered for the Camp Trotter Annual Golf Outing.
CAMP TROTTER TOTAL
Cancer – One (1) point for each $25.00 a Post donates through the Department.
CANCER TOTAL
One (1) point per month if a Post submits a Community Service Report to Department by the 10th day of the month following the activity.
Community Service - Five (5) points for the first New Member Community Service Volunteer of the Year Award Nomination submitted by each Post and reported to the Director by the program deadline of 1 April.
Community Service - One (1) point for each additional New Member Community Service Volunteer of the Year Award Nomination submitted and reported to the Community Service Director by the program deadline of 1 April.
Community Service - Five (5) if the Post winner is selected as District New Member Community Service Volunteer of the Year and reported to the Community Service Director by the program deadline of 1 April.
Community Service - Five (5) points if the Post winner is selected as the Department New Member Community Service Volunteer of the Year.
Community Service - Five (5) points if a Post Special Project is reported to the Community Service Director by the program deadline of 1 April.
COMMUNITY SERVICE TOTAL
Commanders Special Project – Ten (10) points for each $35 a Post donated to the National Cemeteries through Department (Fort Custer and Great Lakes).
COMMANDER SPECIAL PROJECT TOTAL
Day of Challenges - Five (5) points for each $25.00 a Post donates through Department.
DAY OF CHALLENGES TOTAL
Employment/Homeless Veterans - Five (5) points will be awarded if a Post sponsors a Homeless Veterans Program. Project must be reported to the director.
Employment/Homeless Veterans - Five (5) points for each $25.00 a Post donates to a Homeless Veterans program through Department.
Employment/Homeless Veterans - Five (5) points will be awarded if a Post sponsors a Job Fair. Project must be reported to the director.
EMPLOYMENT/HOMELESS VETERANS TOTAL
Fundraisers - Five (5) points for every member of a Post who works one shift for a Department Fundraiser. A report must be sent to the All-State Director.
FUNDRAISERS TOTAL
Gold Star Mothers – One (1) point for each $25.00 a Post donates through Department.
GOLD STAR MOTHERS TOTAL
Hospital – One (1) point per month a Post submits a Hospital Report by the 10th of each month following the activity.
HOSPITAL TOTAL
Legislative – One (1) point per month a Post submits a Legislative Report or response letter with your monthly Community Activity Report.
LEGISLATIVE TOTAL
National Cemeteries - Ten (10) points will be awarded for each $35 donated to the National Cemeteries. Make donations through the Department.
NATIONAL CEMETERIES TOTAL
National Home for Children – Ten (10) points if a Post registers its American Flag and Post Banner on Michigan Day.
National Home for Children – One (1) point for each $25.00 a Post donates to the Michigan House through Department.
National Home for Children – One (1) point for each life member a Post and/or member purchases.
NATIONAL HOME TOTAL
Patriots Pen – Ten (10) points if a Post sponsors or co-sponsors a student to District for judging.
PATRIOT PEN TOTAL
POW-MIA – Two (2) points for each month that the POW-MIA flag is flying at the Post or a member’s home. Submit a report to POW-MIA Chairperson.
POW-MIA – Three (3) points for each POW-MIA flag sold by the Post. Submit report to POW-MIA Chairperson.
POW-MIA – Six (6) points for each POW-MIA flag donated to the community for display. Submit a report to POW-MIA Chairperson.
POW-MIA – Ten (10) points for each POW-MIA activity. Submit a report to POW-MIA Chairperson.
POW-MIA – Ten (10) points for the best overall program with pictures. Submit a report to POW-MIA Chairperson.
POW-MIA – Two (2) points for any POW-MIA supplies sold or donated. Submit a report to POW-MIA Chairperson.
POW-MIA – Five (5) points if a Post sponsors a program that involves the public and is reported to the Director.
POW-MIA – Three (3) points if a Post sponsors a program at the Post and is reported to the POW-MIA Director.
POW-MIA - One (1) point if a Post member participates in a program (other than previously mentioned).
POW-MIA TOTAL
Drug - One (1) point per month if a Post submits a drug report to the Department by the 10th day of the month following the activity.
DRUG TOTAL
Safety - One (1) point per month if a Post submits a safety report to the Department by the 10th day of the month following the activity.
Safety – Ten (10) points per category if Post submits a Firefighter, Law Enforcement or EMT/Paramedic of the Year Awards.
Safety - Ten (10) points if a Post submits a name for a Life-Saving Award.
SAFETY TOTAL
Scouting - Five (5) points for each $25.00 donated through Department.
Scouting - Ten (10) points for each youth category (Eagle Scout of the Year, Girl Scout Gold Award of the Year and Venture Scout Summit/Quartermaster Award of the Year) the Post sponsors or co-sponsors and reports to the Director.
Scouting - Ten (10) points if a Post sponsors a new scouting unit and reports it to the Director.
Scouting - Three (3) points if a Post supports any scouting unit and reports it to the Director.
SCOUT TOTALS
Service Officers Class - Five (5) points if a Post holds a class. Sign-in and Sign-out attendance sheet must be sent to All-State Director.
Service Officers Class - Five (5) points if a Post sends their Service Officer to a class. A report must be sent to the All-State Director.
Service Officers Class - Five (5) points for any other Post member that attends a class. A report must be sent to the All-State Director.
SERVICE OFFICER TOTAL
Teacher of the Year - Ten (10) points per category if Post sponsors or co-sponsors a teacher to the District for judging. Grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR TOTAL
Veterans and Military Support – Ten (10) points if a Post purchases twenty (20) or more MAP Pins @ $3.00 each. A report must be sent to the Veterans and Military Support Director.
Veterans and Military Support – Five (5) points for each $25.00 a Post donates through Department to MAP.
Veterans and Military Support – one (1) point for each $25.00 a Post donates through Department to Operation Uplink.
Veterans and Military Support – one (1) point for each $25.00 a Post donates through Department of Adopt-a-Unit.
Veterans and Military Support – One (1) point for each $25.00 a Post donates through Department to the Unmet Needs program.
VETERANS AND MILITARY SUPPORT TOTAL
Voice of Democracy – Ten (10) points if a Post sponsors or co-sponsors a student to District for judging.
VOICE OF DEMOCRACY TOTAL
VTS –Five (5) points per elected officer (Cmdr, Sv, Jv, QM, Trustee, and Adj) that attend a VTS. Must print and sign both beginning and ending sign-in sheets.
VTS - Five (5) point per Post member who attend VTS. Must print and sign both beginning and ending sign-in sheets.
VTS - Five (5) points if a Post donates their hall for VTS.
VTS - Five (5) points for first time attendance at Camp Trotter VTS.
VETERANS TRAINING SEMINAR (VTS) TOTAL
Youth Activities – One (1) point per month when a Post submits a report to the Activities Evaluation Director by the 10th day of the month following the activity.
YOUTH TOTAL
TOTAL POINTS
Commander’s Photograph (2” x 3”)
Commander's Hat Size (male/female) – specify Life Member and Post number
Quartermaster's Hat Size (male/female) - specify Life Member and Post number
All donations must have been made through the Department of Michigan.
If you have any disagreements with the program reports, you must contact the Director of the program to clear up the mistake.
Any disagreements with any Post donation, you must contact Department Headquarters.
Commander’s Name: ____________________________________________
Quartermaster's Name: __________________________________________
Post Name: ______________________________________ Post # ________
District #_______
Post Address: ____________________________________________________
City: _____________________________ State: MI Zip: ________________
Mail to:
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Department of Michigan
924 North Washington
Lansing, Michigan 48906