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During our Sept. 5 business meeting, we’ll vote on a critical document that will shape the future of VFW Post 3063—our new strategic plan. This plan isn’t just a formality; it’s a carefully crafted roadmap that addresses our current challenges and sets clear goals for the future. It’s essential that members engage with this process, as the decisions we make now will have a lasting impact on our post.

The strategic plan outlines several key goals: increasing member participation, redeveloping our post into a central hub for veterans, ensuring financial accountability, and enhancing veteran recruitment and entitlement awareness. Each of these goals is aligned with our mission to serve veterans and foster a strong community.

But achieving these goals requires more than just a vote—it requires active participation and commitment from all of us. This is our opportunity to secure a sustainable future for VFW Post 3063, ensuring that we can continue to support veterans and our community for years to come.

I urge you to review the strategic plan, join the discussion at our Sept. 5 meeting, and vote to adopt these goals. Together, we can set our post on a course for continued success and growth. Your voice and your engagement are crucial in this process, so please make sure to be part of this important step forward.

In comradeship,
Aly Teeter, Commander

Our strategy team continued their work from the early summer and met in August to develop SMART goals for Post 3063. The Post 3063 Strategic Plan is built around four primary goals, each derived from the Post’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values to address critical areas of growth and sustainability for the Post. Below are summaries of each goal and you can read the expanded SMART goals and strategy team notes here.

Goal 1: Increase Member Participation
A top priority is to activate and engage the membership by increasing participation in Post events. The goal is to increase monthly member participation by encouraging members to attend at least one event per month, including meetings, socials, service events, or committee involvement. Additionally, the "Battle Buddy Program" will be launched in the Fall 2024 to foster personal connections and accountability, pairing long-term members with newer ones to strengthen community bonds. 

Goal 2: Redevelop Post 3063 into a Veteran Hub
To secure the Post's future and enhance its impact, VFW Post 3063 will be redeveloped into a central hub for veterans. By April 2025, a comprehensive redevelopment plan will be in place, guided by a project manager consultant hired by October 2024. This plan will include strategies for funding, maintaining operations during construction, and long-term facility management, positioning the Post as a focal point for veterans in the community. 

Goal 3: Ensure Financial Accountability
Financial accountability is essential for the sustainability of VFW Post 3063. The house committee will develop a detailed budget by the October business meeting, ensuring financial performance remains within +/- 10% of the budget. Quarterly reviews will be conducted to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments. 

Goal 4: Enhance Veteran Recruitment and Entitlement Awareness
The Post is committed to expanding its membership base by enrolling or transferring 24 new members by October 2025. This recruitment effort will be supported by a culture that highlights the advantages of Post membership and the exciting future of VFW Post 3063. Additionally, the Post will work to increase veteran understanding and encouragement to receive earned entitlements, with a goal of achieving a 75% application rate for VA benefits among members within the next year. 

Together, these goals ensure that VFW Post 3063 remains a thriving and supportive community for veterans. By focusing on member engagement, redevelopment, financial accountability, and recruitment, the Post is not only preserving its legacy but also building a stronger foundation for the future.