EVERY YEAR EVERY CHAPTER WISHING TO RENEW AS A CHAPTER OF MODERN DAY VETERANS MUST

This manual will serve as a guide to all volunteers of  MODERN DAY VETERANS NATIONAL HQ  and can be used by all  sub chapters

example of Volunteer positions

Chaplin

Veteran Affairs Officer

Office of intergovernmental affairs

Special Events officer

Quartermaster

Community service officer

Liaison officer

any other position your chapter finds helpful

 

 

 

ALL national OFFICERS WILL BE GIVEN TRAINING

ALL NATIONAL OFFICERS WILL BE GIVEN ACCESS TO OFFICE AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT WITH PRIVATE FILING CABINET SPACE.

 

CHAPLIN

JOB SUMMARY;

ATTEND FUNERALS

SEND LETTERS AND OR CARDS AS NEEDED

ON CALL AS NEEDED

REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO SHOW A CARING ATTITUDE TOWARD ALL REGARDLESS.

2 HOURS WEEK IN OFFICE

 

 

VETERAN AFFAIRS OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY;

MUST HAVE WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF VETERAN BENEFITS (INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL WILL BE PROVIDED)

THE VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICER MUST POSSESS THE ABILITY TO ASSESS THE NEEDS OF VETERANS AND MAKE REFERRALS TO THE APPROPRIATE RESOURCES.

THE VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICER MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN A WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE VA HOSPITAL AND OTHER AGENTS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES AND BENEFITS TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

2 HOURS A WEEK IN OFFICE AND ON CALL;

MUST HAVE PHONE AND CAR

 

VETERAN LIAISON

 

JOB SUMMARY;

INDIVIDUALS MUST BE ABLE WORK AS PART OF A TEAM TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED FROM MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.

INDIVIDUALS MUST ASSIST HOMELESS OR THREATENED HOMELESS VETERANS TO FIND PROGRAMS AND ASSISTANCE TO STOP THEIR HOMELESSNESS

.

WORKABLE KNOWLEDGE OF MILITARY LIFESTYLE AND ISSUES THAT IMPACT MILITARY FAMILIES.

ABILITY TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE GROUP PRESENTATIONS.

ABILITY TO ACCURATELY ASSESS NEEDS AND MAKE REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE RESOURCES.

MUST HAVE EXCELLENT VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS

CATALOGUES EXISTING PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTS; DETERMINES HOW WELL THOSE EFFORTS ARE MEETING NEEDS.

CONSULTS WITH MILITARY SERVICE PROVIDERS AS REQUESTED.

SPONSORS AND TRAINS VOLUNTEERS

BUILDS COALITIONS, COORDINATES WITH AND CONNECTS FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL RESOURCES AND NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT ACTIVE DUTY, GUARD AND RESERVE FAMILIES.

DEVELOPS AND OR USES APPROVED TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS AS WELL AS RESEARCHES AND ADOPTS CURENT MATERIAL AVAILABLE THROGH MILITARY AND NATIONAL CIVILIAN SOURCES.

2 HOURS WEEK IN OFFICE

 

 

 

SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY;

ESTABLISH VARIOUS PROJECTS SUCH AS ;

PARADES

PARTIES

DINNERS

DANCES

RAFFLES

COOK OUTS

MEETINGS

YARD SALES

ECT.

SET UP AND OVERSEE

2 HOURS A WEEK IN OFFICE

QUARTERMASTER

 

JOB SUMMARY;

SET UP AND MAINTAIN A STORE OF MILITARY GEAR

THIS STORE SHOULD INCLUDE MODERN DAY VETERANS SUPPLIES.

ONE QUARTERMASTER WILL BE SELECTED TO WORK FULL TIME WITH VOLUNTEERS WORKING FOR THEM.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

The MODERN DAY VETERANS organization ,is trying to make every effort to create a Public Relations' Program with an objective to educate people outside of our organization on what our MODERN DAY VETERANS and Auxiliary Members do "Veterans helping Veterans". This is key to promote membership in our organization and a vital component in gaining more overall support for the MODERN DAY VETERANS organization.
In order for our organization to thrive in our Public Relations' Program, we need to have participation from all chapters and Auxiliaries. Overall participation is a vital component with this program and we ask that each of our respective chapters and Auxiliaries chapters begin to participate in this program. Your cooperation with this effort would be greatly appreciated.

FIRST OFF MODERN DAY VETERANS Organization must strive to support Veterans' issues .


If an MODERN DAY VETERANS member has passed away and you would like to post there funeral arrangements online, please call Headquarters or sent an e mail and we will post it on our web site.


You can promote your chapters activities not only by advertising in your local newspaper, radio adds .but also by sending them to headquarters so we can post them on our web site.


Please fill out a PR Form including all of the chapter’s or Auxiliaries' event's necessary information and return it back to MODERN DAY VETERANS Headquarters at 201 s main poplar bluff mo 63901

A positive public image cannot come by accident. A Public Relations program works to establish and maintain good will within the organization and with the general public and promotes MODERN DAY VETERANS worthwhile programs, events, activities and accomplishments through every available medium. Public Relations performs a dual function. Doing things well and making sure that the public is aware of the efforts and the results ensures continued community support and awareness of MODERN DAY VETERANS programs.

Good publicity augments and supports the MODERN DAY VETERANS and Auxiliary's recruiting efforts by attracting interested, eligible veterans and there family and motivating them to become active members.

The MODERN DAY VETERANS positive public image and excellent reputation in the community cannot come by accident. a Public Relations program works to establish and maintain good will within the organization and with the general public and promotes MODERN DAY VETERANS many worthwhile programs, events, activities and accomplishments through every available medium.

Public Relations performs a dual function. Doing things well and making sure that the public is aware of the efforts and the results ensures continued community support and awareness of MODERN DAY VETERANS programs. Good publicity augments and supports MODERN DAY VETERANS recruiting efforts by attracting interested, eligible veterans and family and motivating them to become active members.

 

RESEARCH COMMUNITY NEEDS

FIND RESOURCES

LIAISON OFFICER

 

 

The Liaison Officer is responsible for correspondence between Modern Day Veterans National Headquarters and the chapters and serves as the Liaison between the chapter, Modern Day Veterans National Headquarters and the community.

Among the responsibilities, the LIAISON OFFICER should;

 

Work closely with the SECRETARY

Set up and maintain all files in a recognized business manner.

Maintain one complete membership master file. Each file should provide all the information given on the original application name, address, and branch of service, service number, address, work number and date of acceptance into Modern Day Veterans.

Maintain records of current and past officers.

Forward a new list of members and chapters to the Executive Board with any changes made within 30 days.

Keep the membership informed of all functions and activities, by phone, e-mail, fax, mail, and web page.

Ensure that all members are notified in advance of the time, place and date of all meetings.

Be present at all meetings (or have an assistant in attendance). Record all business transacted and report to the board.

 

PRINCIPLES OF MODERN DAY VETERANS

 

PROVIDE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE MEMBERS

SPONSOR OR PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES OF A PATRIOTIC NATURE

COMFORT THE SURVIVORS OF DECEASED VETERANS AND PERPETUATE THEIR MEMORY

ASSIST THE DISABLED AND NEEDY WAR VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDANTS

HOW I CAN HELP

AS A MODERN DAY VETERANS ORGANIZATION FAMILY, WE ARE BOUND BY A BOND THAT CAN NOT BE BROKEN.

WE HAVE EARNED OUR RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES TO BENEFITS BY BLOOD, SWEAT, TEARS AND COURAGE. THE VETERANS BY SERVING OUR COUNTRY, THEIR FAMILIES BY HAVING THEIR LOVED ONES IN HARMS WAY ON A DAILY BASIS. SOME OF US HAVE NOT SURVIVED AS WELL AS OTHERS. SOME OF US NEED THE SUPPORT THAT CAN ONLY COME FROM THOSE WE SHARE THIS BOND WITH, OUR FELLOW VETERAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THAT SUPPORT MAY BE IN THE FORM OF SIMPLY BEING THERE WITH AN OPEN MIND TO LISTEN, SENDING CARDS AND / OR LETTERS OF SUPPORT TO ACTIVE MILITARY AND / OR THEIR FAMILIES. TRANSPORTING OUR VETERAN MEMBERS TO THE DOCTOR OR HOSPITAL. COMFORTING THE SURVIVORS OF DECEASED VETERANS AND PERPETUATING THEIR MEMORY. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO PERPETUATE SOMEONE'S MEMORY? IT MEANS TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THEIR MEMORY, BE IT A PICTURE, CERTIFICATE, MEMORIAL, GRAVE MARKER FLAGS, WHATEVER YOUR CLUB MAY DECIDE WORKS BEST. MAYBE DONATING FUNDS FOR NEEDY VETERANS WITH THEIR BILLS OR NEEDED REPAIRS, OR EVEN DONATING NEEDED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. SOMETIMES, JUST HAVING GOOD OLD FASHION FUN TO HELP THEM PUT ASIDE, FOR A SHORT TIME, THEIR PROBLEMS IS ALL THAT IS NEEDED. YOU ARE THE ONES THAT TRULY KNOW AND CARE ABOUT THEIR TEARS, FEARS AND STRUGGLES TO CARRY ON.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING YOUR FELLOW VETERANS AND OR THEIR FAMILIES PLEASE LET US KNOW BY EITHER FILLING OUT THE FOLLOWING FORM:

NAME CHAPTER AFFILIATION MDV

E-MAIL PHONE

SUBJECT

VOLUNTEER MY TIME

DONATE ITEMS

MEDICAL TRANSPORT

PERPETUATING VETERANS MEMORY

ADOPT A UNIT OR SOLDIER

DONATION

OTHER: PLEASE EXPLAIN

CHOOSE THE METHOD OR METHODS OF THE WAYS TO HELP YOU ARE INTERESTED IN. WE WILL CONTACT YOU WITH MORE INFORMATION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN SERVING THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN SO MUCH TO PROTECT AND SUPPORT OUR FREEDOMS.

DATED 11/5/08