GENERAL ORDERS

Department & National General Orders | VFW Department of Washington

Department & National General Orders

VFW Department of Washington — 2025–2026

All general orders and correspondence must be read at Post meetings and filed for future reference, as directed by the State Commander.

Department General Orders

  • GO 1 – July 2025
    Installation notices, officer confirmations, and post reporting deadlines.
  • GO 2 – July 2025
    Commander’s appointment of Chief of Staff and committee assignments.
  • GO 3 – July 2025
    Department programs, reporting reminders, and convention follow-up.
  • GO 4 – September 2025
    Membership incentives, compliance reminders, and updated contacts.
  • GO 5 – December 2025
    Compliance enforcement, insurance requirements for all Posts, Mid-Winter travel guidance, community service reporting updates, Commander and Auxiliary projects, sponsorship efforts, inspection requirements, and recognition of membership-achievement Posts.

National General Orders

  • GO 1 – September 2025
    National officer appointments, National Home updates, and first quarter reporting guidance.
  • GO 2 – October 2025
    Mid-year membership drive, recognition program details, and administrative updates.
  • GO 3 – November 2025
    Membership eligibility reminders, reporting requirements, and administrative clarifications.
  • GO 4 – December 2025
    Reminds all levels that members not current on dues lose all rights and cannot attend meetings; outlines proper processing of membership applications; announces consolidation of Posts 1376 and 9233; and authorizes the charter for newly established Post 12245 in Hamilton, Alabama. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
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