2. Historian/ Media Relations
Anita Loando-Acohido
National Ambassador

3. Inform of Upcoming Events
Who
Inform of Upcoming Events

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

5. Caring FOR and Service to Our Veterans

6. Participation in Community Events

7. AUXILIARY COMMUNITY SERVICE

8. VFW AUXILIARY REMOVES FLAGS FROM NATIONAL CEMETERY OF THE PACIFIC

9. VISIBILITY IN UNIFORM

10. Inform Others About Our Programs
Where
Inform Others About Our Programs

12. SHARE ARTICLES FROM LOCAL NEWSPAPERS

13. SHOP WITH A COP

14. When
Keep It Timely

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

16. Will You Capture the Event?
How
Will You Capture the Event?

17. Photobook
Scrapbook
Photos
Videos

18. 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!

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

20. 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.

21. MAKE A VIDEO SLIDESHOW

22. 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.

23. 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!