Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3063

“The membership nominates and votes for elected officer positions, which comprise the governing body. Nominations and voting occurs yearly in april and the officers are installed in may for the ensuing year.”

“During the post's regularly scheduled monthly meetings (first thursday of each month) any issue regarding membership approval/disapproval is brought to the floor for discussion. A motion is made, seconded and voted upon by the members present, employing roberts rules of order and procedures contained in the national and post by-laws. The decisions are annotated in the meeting minutes.”

“The post quartermaster reviews the form 990 and provides a copy to the board before it is filed. The form is scrutinized to ensure the information contained in the form is consistent with the information originally provided. If there are questions, the tax preparer is contacted. Final version of form 990 provided to all persons listed on part vii prior to filing with irs.”

“Upon installation (annually in may), incoming officers are required to acknowledge receiving and reading our code of ethics by signing the following statement: "i acknowledge that i have received and read the veterans of foreign wars, department of washington, post 3063, code of ethics. I understand that i am responsible for adhering to the principles and standards of this code. I confirm that i will conduct myself in accordance with the principles and standards of the code." after the incoming officers read and sign the statement, above, our commander and quartermaster monitor adherence to the code. If violations were to be observed, the officer in question would be counseled regarding such violations. If the behavior were to persist, the officer would be removed from office.”

“The post's bylaws, quarterly audit reports, and tax forms are available for public inspection upon request.”

“Veteran solidarity network: the vfw post is used as a place or refuge and connection for veterans of foreign wars. Through monthly socials, meetings, and special programs, veterans are given the tools to adjust to civilian life and to manage whatever traumas or experiences they are navigating.”