July 2026 - Darlene Wisdom
What is patriotism? That is a good question. Merriam-Webster defines Patriotism as: love for or devotion to one's country. In the VFW Auxiliary, Americanism and Patriotism go hand in hand. Many times, the Americanism Chair and the Patriotic Instructor will team up and do projects together.
Let us be ever mindful of our duties as members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Auxiliary, to see that our flag is never desecrated and to teach the people of our land what this means and to see that all are instructed in the Pledge to the Flag.
Such a simple but powerful
statement. It is our duty as members of
the Auxiliary to teach the people of our land. Wow.
Things we can do to adhere to this:
1.
Work with your Post
when they retire flags. We should
encourage the Post to include us in these ceremonies, and we should attend
whenever possible.
2.
Work with your
Americanism Chair, ask how you can help them bring the Pledge of Allegiance and
it’s meaning into our schools.
3.
Show your
patriotism whenever you can by: Wearing
red, white and blue. Something as simple
as wearing flag jewelry, etc. Proudly
saluting during the pledge to the flag and whenever the US flag passes you
(more about proper etiquette later).
4.
I encourage each of
you to find ways to show your Patriotism in your life and through your
Auxiliary.
Darlene L. Wisdom
Department of
Oregon VFWA
Patriotic
Instructor 2026-2027
Cell: 503-338-9839
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