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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, My social media feed is filled with pictures of our VFW posts getting out in their communities by attending events like county fairs, resource events, parades and many other exciting things. I am encouraged by your drive to get involved and supporting fellow veterans. You are an example of what the VFW is all about, showing up for our veterans while providing mentorship, advocacy and community.
Camp Trotter has wrapped up a successful season of summer camp for our kids. I'm excited to see you all at the Camp Trotter Family Day August 19 to get filled-in on everything our kids learned this year. Also, don't forget to schedule our Fall Conference in your calendars! We will be meeting in Flint, Michigan September 29-October 1. The conference will be a time of community and training, with resources available for any questions you have. Thank you all for your continued service to our veterans, you are truly leading from the front.
Ray Lopez, State Commander, VFW Department of Michigan | |
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Michigan post commander receives VFW Distinguished Service Award | |
Modesto De la O, out of Post 1370 in Pontiac, Michigan, received the Distinguished Service Award at the VFW National Convention July 25, 2023. Modesto, a Marine Corps veteran, is a member and Past Post Commander of VFW Post 1370 and was recognized for his support for incarcerated veterans, continuous work supporting the Michigan National Guard and for his generosity and vital work through his nonprofit Foxhole.
Read more about Modesto De la O here. | | | |
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Camp Trotter wraps up summer camping season! | |
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And just like that…Our season is over! I want to personally thank all of the parents that shared their kids with us this summer! We loved being able to host all the kiddos this year and hope to see them next year. I also want to thank this years staff for making this all possible. Our team withstood storms and trials, and we were able to complete a very successful summer. I couldn’t be more proud of our team! We hope to see many of you at our Camp Trotter Family Day on August 19! Check out photos from this campins season on our Facebook page. - Madelyn “Keep Keep” Schlossenberg, Camp Trotter Directory | |
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National Aux President plants tree at VFWMI HQ
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VFW Auxiliary National President Carla Martinez came to the VFW Department of Michigan and Auxiliary Headquarters August 15, 2023 to help plant a Bloodgood Japanese Maple Tree with VFW Department of Michigan Auxiliary President Sara Manke and VFW Junior Vice Commander Reinold Yahnka. Read more about the event here. | | | |
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$33,444 raised for National Home on Michigan Day | |
Michiganders showed up at the VFW National Home in Eaton Rapids, Michigan August 6 and raised $33,444.74! Thank you to all the Posts and members who participated this year! The mission of the home is to assist military, veterans, and their families with children, by creating a foundation of services and resources to achieve their personal and family goals in order to move forward in a positive, safe and healthy environment. Find out more here. | | | |
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2023 VFW National Convention Highlights | |
VFW Michigan and VFW Michigan Auxiliary leadership traveled to the National Convention in Phoenix, AZ last month to represent us and support the accomplishments of our membership. Here are some highlights! | |
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VFW Department of Michigan will be hosting our annual Fall Conference Sept 29 - October 1, 2023, at the Gateway Hotel and Convention Center in Flint, MI. Click here for more details. | | | |
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