2025 -2026 Department of Missouri Post All State
Requirements
Ongoing Goals:
1. Your Post must
reach 100% + 1 and 75% Retention of
last year's July 1st membership no later than June 30, 2026.
2. All Trustees' Reports of audit must be submitted to the State
Quartermaster by the
designated date.
Postmarks do not count as each Post has 30 days to conduct and mail, fax, or
email
the completed
Audit Report to: State Quartermaster,
3401 Knipp Drive, Jefferson City, Mo. 65109, or email: qm@,movfw.org; and hqangela@movfw.org.
3. All required events mustbe reported using the online reporting system. The submitter name and
phone number need to be on all reports.
Any Post making
All-State by April 30, 2026 will be recognized at the State Convention
in June, all others after that will be recognized at the Fall Convention.
Inspection Related Goals:
4. Post Quartermaster must be bonded in accordance with Section 703 of the National By-Laws.
5. Your Post must have in their possession the most currently published copy of the VFW Podium Edition Congressional Charter By-Laws Manual of Procedure Ritual Manual.
6. Your Post must be incorporated in accordance with National By-Laws, Section 708 and must obtain proper liability coverage according to the National By-Laws, Section 709. Post must have current Certificate of Insurance on hand and provide a copy to State Headquarters (If applicable).
7. Your Post must have the Post Website, or any other social media sites (i.e., Facebook, X, LinkedIn) updated with the names and contact information of its current Commander, Quartermaster, and Post Information Officer, (PIO).
8. The Post must
have their email set up through the Department designated email (movfw.org).
Event Specific Goals:
9. The Post Commander must attend a District or Department School of Instruction. The Post Commander -OR. a designated representative mustattend all District meetings. Only the State Commander may excuse the absence of an entire Post from a District meeting. Excusal must be requested prior to the meeting.
10. Your Post must have four (4)POW-MIA awareness activities at or outside of the Post home. The following are all ways to meet these All-State criteria:
a.
Donate a POW flag to a school or business and hold a short program
in commemoration.
b.
Present the POW-MIA Honor Table program
at a school, business or civic event.
c.
Participate in a local parade with the Post colors and POW-MIA
flag.
d.
Display the POW-MIA flag at a public
event.
e.
Conduct an advertised program at the Post Home open to the public.
f. Host a POW/MIA internet web page. Each example will meet this requirement.
11. Your Post must hold four (4)Veteran Service Officer events. These events must be reported using the online reporting system. Posts can hold events together; however, at least 1 representatives from each Post must be present at the event.
To meet this criteria, it MUST be open to the public and be
advertised that a Post Information Officer is present. The location of the
advertisement (s) must be indicated on your online report.
Cont. 2025 -2026 Department of Missouri Post
All-State Requirements
12.Your Post must
hold four (4) Recruiting events.
Activity can be the following:
a.
Off Site (Public Forum), set up a booth/table at a community event
b.
Cold Canvas
(Stores, ECT.), you see someone with a veteran hat, shirt and ask to join.
c.
Phone Calling (Member at Large/Membership Rosters) cold call in
your community.
d.
Face to Face Interview with potential members only counts for
State, do not submit to National.
13. Your Post
must have four (4) Legislative
Activities.
a.
State, attend
MAVO meetings, Rallies at the Capitol, talking to your local Representative
about veteran issues.
b.
National, have
someone sign up for Action Corps and responds to alerts. Contact your US
Senators and Representatives about Veterans issues.
c.
Other, contact
your local municipality representative about Veterans issues.
14. Your Post
must have four (4) Americanism
activities, the following are activities to meet that criteria:
a.
Get Out to Vote Program g.
Veterans Day
b.
Color Guard Activities h.
Memorial Day
c.
Honor Guard Activities i. Pearl
Harbor Day
d.
Flag Disposal Ceremony j.
Loyalty Day
e.
Participate or Conduct Flag Ceremony k.
911 Remembrance Day
f.
Present Flag Education Program l.
Other
15. Post must have at least four (4) approved events in all categories listed on the Community
Activity
Report. These reports must be submitted on line, and must include your name and
phone number.
The following are
all ways to meet this criteria:
a.
Buddy Poppy Drive j.
Participate in Patriot8s Pen
b.
Tree Planting Program k.
Participate in Voice of Democracy
c.
Community Blood Drive l.
Participate in Teacher Entry
d.
Community CPR Class m. Sponsor
Youth Contests/Special Events
e.
Recycle Program n. Achievement
Awards Community
f.
Youth or Hunter Safety Program o.
Recognize Public Employees
g.
Drug Awareness Program p. Donate
Hall to Non Profit Organization
h.
Community Emergency Assistance q.
Sport/Athletic Sponsorship
i.
Volunteer in Schools and Community r.
Scouting Organization Support
16. NEW REQUIREMENT:Each Post email address will receive an email after June 15th with the subject
line "All.State Qualification Email". The email will ask for a REPLY (NOT A REPLY ALL) be sent by
September 15th. This will help identify posts that may need assistance with
email and get all onboard with using the movfw.org emails.
Cont. 2025 -2026 Department of Missouri Post
All-State Requirements
17. Your
Post must have four (4) Veterans
Assistance, the following will meet this criteria:
a.
Donate to Veterans Service Officer Fund d.
Conduct Military Funerals
b.
Assist Veterans and their Families e.
other
c.
Loaning of
Hospital Type Equipment
FUND RAISING GOALS:
18. Your Post must make a donation to the Veterans Service Officer
Program, Minimum of $3.00 per member required for All-State. The check goes to the following:
Department
Quartermaster, 3401 Knipp Drive, Jefferson City, MO. 65109. Notate in the memo
field on the check, Missouri Veterans Service Officer Program Donation.( must be received no later than April 30, 2026.
19. Your Post must sponsor both school programs: Voice of
Democracy, and Patriot Pen award. Each must be entered to the District for
judging.
20. Your Post must make a $125 donation to the Veteran and Military
Support (i.e., Military Assistance Program, Operation Uplink, or Unmet Needs,
minimum $125.00 to make All-American. PLEASE NOTE:
**** VMS donations
will only be handled through the dashboard moving forward. Attached to email is
the explanation of the NEW donation page. All posts have to do is click on the
VMS donation Tab on the Dashboard to donate. The link will point them to OMS. No more checks.
Credit will be given automatically daily on the dashboard. No more
weekly updates. ***DO NOT SEND TO STATE
HEADQUARTERS. ******
21. Your Post
must order at least five (5) poppies per member,
the minimum order is 500.
See chart on page (54) of handbook. Examples
of a Poppy Drive Below:
Set up a table at
a local business. If your Post has bingo or other fundraisers you may set up a
container there
for donations. Distribute poppies at fairs or other events such as recruiting
or service officer
22. Your Post must have
Liability/Dram Insurance FYI: Dram is only if you have a bar/canteen. and it is
required that a Certificate of Liability
(see forms on page 77) be sent to Department at the time of policy renewal.
Dept of MO VFW EMAIL: qm@movfw.org; hqangela@movfw.org
3401 Knipp Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
23.. Each Post must have a representative attend at least (1) of
the Counsel of Administration meet-ings. The post
representative will report to their District commander just prior to the
meeting and the District Commanders will report to the Adjutant. Department
Staff, Counsel members and Department chairperson's do not count.
See last page of
handbook for dates/times/location, this is also posted in the General Orders.
24.
Post Information Officer MUST attend PIO training at the District SOI, if
unable to attend their District SOI he/she will work with the District
Commander to attend another Districts PIO training.
2025-2026 Department of Missouri District
All-State Program
The 2025-2026 All-State District Commander program is meant to
ensure that posts are
participating in
VFW programs and realizing the VFW's mission.
All District
Commanders are eligible to qualify.
All requirements
must be met by April 30, 2026 to qualify, except for membership.
A District Commander who exhibits exemplary performance may be
chosen as Captain at the
Department
Commander's discretion.
The performance requirements for All-State District Commander are
as follows:
1.
The District must
be at 100% or better in member
percentage by June 30, 2026.
2.
The Commander
must attend a Department School of Instructions.
3.
The District
Commander and District Information Officer (DIO) must attend DIO Training at Department
Convention.
4.
The Commander
must hold a District School of Instruction.
5.
The District DIO
must conduct Post Information Officer (PIO) training at the District SOI.
6.
All District
Trustees Reports must be submitted to Department within 30 days following the
end of the observed quarter.
7.
District meeting
reports must be submitted to Department within 30 days after the held meeting.
8.
The Commander
must complete all Post visits and submit corresponding reports by December 31,
2025.
9.
The District must
submit an entry to Department Chairperson for Voice of Democracy,
Patriot's Pen, (Roger Floyd) and Teacher/Americanism (Bert Williams) of the December 15,
2025 for judging. The Chairperson's address's are found in the Department
roster on the web-site or in the front of this handbook.
10.The District
must make a donation of a minimum $125 to the National Veterans and Military
sup port Program (VMS). VMS donations will only be handled through the Programs
Dashboard Tool on the National website. To make a donation, log onto the
National website, select My VFW.Programs Dashboard Tool. On the upper right of the page, select
VMS Donation. Credit will automatically be given on the dashboard. CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
11.
The District must
have 100% of it's
Posts report a minimum of four (4) of
each category. Community Involvement, Veterans Assistance, Americanism,
POW/MIA, VSO Events, Legislative Advocacy, and Recruiting.
12.
All posts within
a District must have an active, updated website.
13.The District
must have a National Home Chairperson and must have at least one of it's members go on the
National Home Trip.
14.
The Commander
must designate a District recruiter. The recruiter's name MUST be submitted to the Department
recruiter.
15.
The District
Commander MUST recruit at least one
(1) new member prior to Dec 31,2025.
DEPARTMENT AWARDS FOR ALL-STATE
POSTS & DISTRICTS
Post and District
ALL-STATE Awards are a reflection of exemplary Post and District
performance and a reflection of exceptional leadership and dedication to VFW
programs and membership initiatives. To honor this success, Department will
provide the following awards.
1.
All Post
Commanders and Quartermasters achieving 100% in membership by December 31, 2025
will receive a 100% Membership Shirt.
2.
All Post Commanders who achieve ALL-STATE will receive an ALL-STATE
Commanders Cover.
All Post Quartermasters who achieve ALL-STATE will
receive an ALL-STATE Quartermasters Cover. Commanders or Quartermasters may
receive a $75.00 Gift certificate from the National Supply store in lieu of an
All-State Cover.
3.
The Post will
receive a distinctive ALL STATE plaque for the Post Home to recognize their
Post success.
4.
The ALL-STATE District Commander and Quartermaster will receive an ALL-STATE Commander Cover.
5.
All District
Commanders achieving 100% in membership by December 31, 2025 will receive a
100% Membership Shirt and a very Special Award from the Department Commander.
