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The Advocate is a monthly VFW Department of Michigan publication. If you would like to feature your veteran focused events in your community, please contact department at pr@vfwmi.vet | |
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Comrades, It is my honor to be elected by you to lead the VFW Department of Michigan this coming year. I also find myself in the position of the first woman commander for our Department, and the significance of this milestone for our 104-year-old organization is not lost on me. I am dedicated to serve you proudly as we go forward together, showing the veterans of Michigan that the VFW reflects the entirety of our diverse military and veteran community.
This year, we will work under the theme of "One Team, One Mission." In my years involved in the VFW, I have witnessed your relentless dedication to serving Michigan's veterans and families. I am inspired by you and want to take the momentum of the membership to unify further with our Auxiliary counterparts to make lasting impacts on the lives of our military and family community.
I look forward to furthering our mission of service with you and thank you for trusting me to lead you. Together we will meet the needs of our veterans, and change lives physically, legislatively, and any other place we are called on for service.
Kimberly Napoleon, State Commander, VFW Department of Michigan | |
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State Convention Highlights | |
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The VFW Department of Michigan held their annual State Convention May 29-June 1. Our membership gathered for community, award presentations and a change of command as we look forward to this coming year. We welcome new State Commander Kimberly Napoleon as well as many other VFW Michigan officers. Visit our website to see the coming year's programs and Scouts of the Year, JROTC of the Year, Safety, and Member of the Year award recipients. View more photos of the Convention here! | |
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Honoring Local Heroes: Safety Award Recipients | |
Each year, VFW Michigan recognizes the outstanding service of Michigan first responders. We believe in service, whether at home or abroad, and are honored to recognize Department Dispatcher of the Year Dispatcher Kelli Medler, from Montcalm County Public Safety Department and sponsored by VFW Post 3701 in Lakeview; Dept. EMT/Paramedic of the Year Paramedic Saralynn Bush, a Livingston County EMT sponsored by VFW Post 6464 in Fowlerville; Dept. Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Michigan State Police Detective Sergeant Christopher Suarez, sponsored by VFW Post 2406 in Charlotte; and Dept. Firefighter of the Year Captain Richard A. Carlson from the Negaunee Fire Department and sponsored by VFW Post 3165 in Negaunee. | |
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VFW Michigan names Member of the Year | |
Past Department Commander Ray Lopez presented Gary Brown with the VFW Department of Michigan Member of the Year Award at the organization's annual State Convention Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Brown, a member of VFW Post 2406 in Charlotte, Michigan, was recognized for his outstanding service for veterans and their families throughout the State, and his dedication to serving within VFW Michigan.
Read more about Brown and his recognition on our website here. | | | |
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For more information on any of the following topics, click the images below, or go to our online calendar to stay up to date on all Department events. | |
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There are multiple golf outings on our calendar! Here are some event dates to keep an eye on:
June 14 - (Newaygo) Camp Trotter 18th Annual Charity Golf Outing June 27 - (Marquette) D.J. Jacobetti 27th Annual Golf Outing - Michigan Veteran Homes July 14 - (Flushing) Veterans Memorial Invitational July 21 - (Perry) Owosso Memorial VFW Post 9455 11th Annual Golf Outing August 24 - (Lapeer) 16th Annual Golf Outing
Details for each event can be found on our website here. | | | |
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Each year the Department of Michigan conducts a VTS for VFW Post & Districts elected and appointed officers, and program chairpersons. The following are the upcoming VTS dates:
June 22 - VTS at VFW Post 2406 Charlotte July 13 - VTS at VFW Post 5670 Gwinn July 20 - VTS at VFW Post 3736 Grayling
More VTS details can be found on our website here. | | | |
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**Many of these sponsors are are looking to hire veterans! To find out more, please contact them directly. | |
WE WANT TO FEATURE YOU! If you have an event or function you'd like to highlight on behalf of your Post or District, send photos and a write-up with details to pr@vfwmi.vet. Your submission may be selected to be featured in the next Department Newsletter! | |
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