WELCOME TO VFW AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT of FLORIDA

Welcome to the Department of Florida Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. We are an organization consisting of fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, sons, daughters, grandfathers, grandmothers, grandsons and granddaughters of those persons, both male and female that have honorably served in the Armed forces of the United States. We believe in Americanism, which has been defined as an unfailing love of country; loyalty to its institutions and ideals, eagerness to defend it against all enemies, undivided allegiance to the flag, and a desire to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and posterity.

We serve and support the veterans, active-duty soldiers and their families of the United States. For, they are the ones that put their lives on the line to allow us the daily freedoms we enjoy.

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Announcements

From National :

Disaster Relief Assistance

Attention:

The message attached below was shared with the VFW today by Quartermaster General Marc Garduno. Please share the information with all Auxiliaries and members.

CLICK HERE to download a PDF of the message.

Please note, if your Auxiliary has been collecting diapers and/or baby wipes for National President Brenda Bryant’s special project Operation Bottom Cover, the giving of these items to Hurricane Helene relief efforts through VFW Posts and Auxiliaries in affected states would be counted toward her special project when reporting at the end of the Program Year.

Thank you,

VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters

ORAL HISTORY PROJECT

Members should be receiving emails and post cards from PCI, which is the company doing this project. If you do not wish to participate simply call them or unsubscribe at the bottom of the email. This is a wonderful way to preserve our members history within the Auxiliary.

DISASTER RELIEF

A Disaster Relief Fund has been set up to help our Auxiliary Brothers and Sisters in case of emergency (Hurricane, Tornado, fire, flood). A minimum of not less than $250
and not more than $500 shall be distributed at the discretion of the Department President.

If you have members who are in need, Please share this information with them, if they are unable to send their information to the Dept. President, we ask that you assist them and let Ginger know exactly what their circumstances are. This will help her distribute the monies. She will then send their names to the Dept. Treasurer. We also need to know where they are staying in the event that they have lost their home and correct contact info.

On September 19, 2024, we were notified of the passing of Past Dept. Commander Danny Anderson.

A Memorial Service will be held on October 18th from 1-4 p.m. at Post 9226. Cards may be sent to Danny's wife Rose at: 466 Sunset Circle S.

Ellenton, Fl. 34222

Our deepest sympathies go out to Rose and the family.

At Fall Conference, Dept. Treasurer Cindy Estell will be teaching a class on membership applications and information you need to fill them out properly. This will start approximately at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. This will be a great learning experience for any and all members.

Department President's Homecoming information is now posted under latest news

October Promotions and the October Sunshine Newletter are now posted to Website

IRS UPDATE FROM CINDY ESTELL 9/3/24

DEPARTMENT VFW AUXILIARY 990-SERIES FILINGS

AND REINSTATEMENT OF FEDERAL TAX-EXEMPT STATUS

UPDATE 09/03/2024

UPDATE:

The IRS has recently mailed a notification stating that your auxiliary is no longer recognized as a tax-exempt subordinate in a group exemption letter. There is no action needed by the auxiliary regarding this letter.

The following has now been completed by the Department Treasurer:

1. All three (3) back 990N for tax years 2020 (6/1/2020-5/31/2021); 2021 (6/1/2021-5/31/2022); and 2022 (6/1/2022-5/31/2023) has been mailed to the IRS Center in Ogden Utah and the Tax Accountant has been paid $3,750 for her services completing the 990’s.

2. A letter requesting reinstatement of the Group Exemption along with a list of the Auxiliaries EIN#s, Names and full Addresses and a $2500 check for the Group Exemption reinstatement fee has been mailed to the IRS Service Center in Cincinnati OH.

3. Submission of IRS Form 1024, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(a) changing our status to 501(c)(19) along with a $600 user determination fee.

As a reminder, Auxiliary Treasurers must submit a 990N e-postcard for tax year 2024 by the IRS deadline of 11/15/2024.

Now….we wait to hear back from the IRS on their decision for reinstatement

FALL CONFERENCE HOTEL ROOMS ARE SOLD OUT!!

We have added a NEW RESOURCE for you as there has been a change in the duties of the Post Service Officer. Please look under Resources and click on Service Officer to see Contact Info, the changes and how our State Service Officer may be able to assist you.

NATIONAL PRESIDENT BRENDA BRYANTS Picture is now available under Resources - downloadable information

DISTRICT & AUXILIARY TREASURERS!

You are still required to file your 990 by November 15, 2024.

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OUR MISSION

The objects of this organization shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable and educational; to assist the Posts and members thereof of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, and its own members whenever possible; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America and fidelity to its Constitution and Laws; to foster true patriotism, to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom and equal rights and justice to all men and women; to preserve and defend the United States of America from all her enemies." (From the National Auxiliary Bylaws and Rituals 2020).