Historian/ Media Relations Anita Loando-Acohido 2019-2020 National Ambassador

Inform of Upcoming Events Who Inform of Upcoming Events

What Does the Public Think Of/ Know About Your Auxiliary?

Caring FOR and Service to Our Veterans

Participation in Community Events

AUXILIARY COMMUNITY SERVICE

VFW AUXILIARY REMOVES FLAGS FROM NATIONAL CEMETERY OF THE PACIFIC

VISIBILITY IN UNIFORM

Inform Others About Our Programs Where Inform Others About Our Programs

SHARE ARTICLES FROM LOCAL NEWSPAPERS

SHOP WITH A COP

When Keep It Timely

Is Your Auxiliary Hosting this Event? Is Your Auxiliary Raising Money? Why Is Your Auxiliary Hosting this Event? Is Your Auxiliary Raising Money?

Will You Capture the Event? How Will You Capture the Event?

Photobook Scrapbook Photos Videos

Helpful Photo tips Be aware of surroundings (don’t have a pole or tree sticking out of someone’s head!) Make sure eyes are OPEN and mouths are CLOSED. Take plenty of photos to ensure you have at least ONE good one!

present it to your president MAKE A MEMORY BOOK and present it to your president

WHAT TO INCLUDE Place photos in order of event. Write a note describing the event. Enhance with colorful paper and/or designs. Add certificates, awards, etc. that will lay flat. Write a note describing the award and the date presented. Include photos of the VFW and Auxiliary working together and/or joint projects.

MAKE A VIDEO SLIDESHOW

MAKE A VIDEO SLIDESHOW Make sure you get permission from those you’re filming if you intend to share the video with the public (e.g. YouTube). No longer than five (5) minutes in length. Show highlights of the President’s year. Add background music. Consider creating an extended version with all the photos from your President’s Year for their personal use.

YOUR JOB AS the HISTORIAN/ MEDIA RELATIONS Program Chair is to: Be the keeper of moments. The chronicler of events for your Auxiliary, District or Department. Report, report, report!