Dept. of the Pacific Areas

National Programs

Team, I'm excited to announce two new training videos which addresses some of the reoccurring questions we have been getting. The 1st video is how the new VMS donation process works. Only QMs can make the donation through OMS. Please share this far and wide with your Districts and Posts. Feel free to reach out if any questions. Yours in Comradeship, Lynn W. Rolf III Programs Director Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States 406 W 34th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111 o:816.968.1116 C: 913.290.1754

VMS / VOD / PP / TA Donations Video

National Buddy Poppies Orders

This Video is for Department QMs on how the new Buddy Poppy ordering system works and all the features of how to order for a Department or Posts and Auxiliary. Lastly, I will walk you through how to reconcile the Department order to give posts credit. These new features will improve transparency & efficiency on ordering Buddy Poppies and will speed up the credit awarded to posts for donations and Buddy Poppy orders. This is just for the Department QM as you are the only one who can order your Buddy Poppies. Feel free to reach out if any questions. Lynn W. Rolf III Programs Director Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States o:816.968.1116 C: 913.290.1754

Buddy Poppy Ordering

Legacy Life Upgrade Raffle

District Five is once again conducting a Legacy Life Upgrade Raffle. This term’s raffle is similar to last year's but with a few notable differences. District Five has set the prices at $10 for the Annual to Life and Life to Legacy chances. The second category of chances—Annual to Life and Life to Legacy—costs $20.

Rules for the Raffle

District 5 Mission

OUR MISSION: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans. OUR VISION: Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.

District 5 Upcoming Events

District 5 Upcoming Events schedule is available for review via this website. Future event links will be provided as events get reviewed and finalized. A link is provided below to prompt you to the website location. Adminstrative Due Dates can be accessed via Members only!!

D5 Events

Buddy Poppies

"In Flanders Fields the Poppies Blow..." Theses are the opening words of Col. John McCrae's immortal poem dedicated to the memory of the men and women that served, fought and died in France during World War I, the poppies of which he wrote has become the true symbol of all those who have given their lives in our nations wars.

Flander's Field You Tube

Community Service Activity

Community Service is a vital program for our VFW Posts within District V!!

VFW National

New Reports for District V

Three (3) new Required Submission Reports (CSR Qtrly; CDR Qtrly; Post Svc Officer) for District V Post to Utilize! Go to Resources - Links/Forms to download them!!!