July 10, 2025
2025-2026
All-State Program
1.
Goal: The Department and its subordinate units excel individually and as a group in membership, program execution, and compliance with the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) By-Laws, Manual of Procedure and Ritual and Department of Nevada By-laws and standing orders.
2.
Program Execution: The State Programs Director shall be responsible for execution of the program.
3.
All-State Criteria:
a.
A qualified Post must meet the following qualification criteria to be eligible for All-State honors.
i.
A Post must be 101% or greater in membership, reported to National membership by June 30, 2026.
ii.
A Post must be in good standing with ALL National and Department By-Laws, Post audits, bond, election report, code of ethics, favorable inspection report, and District meeting attendance. All Admin Tasks must be Green for All-State!
iii.
A Post must have at least one (1) new member.
iv.
A Post must have completed all required All-State Tasks during the year. These are -
1.
Participate in the Community Service Program as outlined in the community service program,
2.
Donated a minimum of $125.00 to the National VMS program by the 2025 Mid-Winter Conference,
3.
Donated a minimum of $125.00 to the VFW Nevada Foundation by the 2025 Mid-Winter Conference,
4.
Participate in the Voice of Democracy, Patriot Pen, and Teacher of the Year Programs. A post can donate $125.00 per program ($375.00 total) by 1 January 2026, to the Department QM in lieu of participating for All-State only. Participation is still required for the All-American program by National.
5.
Purchase the 500 Buddy Poppies for your Post by the 2026 Mid -Winter Conference.
v.
Must participate in the VFW Day of Service event held during the month of May and registered at todaysvfw.org/day-of-service/ no later than May 15th. Participation may count as community service for All-American quarterly requirements. The event must meet certain criteria aimed at making a meaningful difference in the community. The criteria and more information can be found here: https://todaysvfw.org/vfw-day-of-service-faq/
vi.
A Post must submit a community service report quarterly to their department for submission to the All-American Dashboard. The quarters are July-Sept, Oct-Dec, Jan-March, and April-June.
vii.
A Post Line Officer (CDR, SVC, JVC) must attend the 2026 Mid-Winter Conference and 2026 State Convention.
b.
A qualified District must meet the following criteria to be eligible for All-State honors.
i.
A District must be 101% or greater in membership, reported to National membership by June 30, 2026.
ii.
A District must be in good standing with ALL National and Department By-Laws, audits, bond, election report, code of ethics, favorable inspection report, and meeting attendance. All Admin Tasks must be Green for All-State!
iii.
All Posts must have passed Post Inspections in good standing.
iv.
The District must have submitted a qualified Voice of Democracy, Patriot Pen, and a K-12 Citizenship (Teacher of the Year) Entry to Department with all required documents by the 15 December 2025.
v.
Submit a qualified entry for the Department Veteran of the Year by 15 March 2026, Mail to: Jerry Peterson, 1937 Williamsport Street, Henderson, NV 89052-7115.
vi.
The District must have sent a minimum of $125.00 to the National VMS Program by the 2026 Mid-Winter Conference.
vii.
A District Line Officer (CDR, SVC, JVC) must attend the 2026 Mid-Winter Conference and 2026 State Convention.
4.
Awards:
a.
Cutoff date for award processing will be May 15, 2026. Posts make Membership by June 30, 2026, will be considered All-State but will not receive any recognition at the State Convention.
b.
Posts: The Posts that meet the above Post criteria will be selected as All-State Posts. Each Post will receive a Commander All-State Pin, and a Post Certificate.
c.
Districts: The Districts will receive a Commander All-State Pin, and a District Certificate.
5.
Further information can be obtained from the Programs Director, Greg Aragon, programs@vfwnv.com or call (775)232-5599.
