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EVERY YEAR EVERY CHAPTER WISHING TO RENEW AS A CHAPTER OF MODERN DAY VETERANS MUST |
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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 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 . 2 HOURS WEEK IN OFFICE
SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICER JOB SUMMARY; ESTABLISH VARIOUS PROJECTS SUCH AS ; 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. FIRST OFF MODERN DAY VETERANS Organization must strive to support Veterans' issues .
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;
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 |