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VFW Department of Arizona All-State Program

Each year, the Department of Arizona recognizes outstanding Posts and Commanders through the All-State Commander’s Program.

To qualify, Commanders must meet all mandatory requirements and earn at least 200 points from the additional judging criteria.

(All items must be completed by May 15, 2026)

Post reaches 100% +1 in membership
Purchase 500+ Buddy Poppies
Commander, Sr. Vice, or Jr. Vice attends the Department C of A
Commander, Sr. Vice, or Jr. Vice attends all 4 District meetings
All accountable officers bonded by Sept 1, 2025
All 4 Post Trustee Audit Reports submitted to Department HQ
Conduct 3 membership drives
Post Commander recruits 3 new or reinstated members
Post passes annual inspection
Participation in:
- Voice of Democracy
- Patriot’s Pen
- Joint Post/Aux National Home Project
Current election report submitted
Quarterly Community Service Reports submitted on Dashboard
Donate $125 to VMS
Donate $75 to Youth Programs

Earn at least 200 points from the following activities:

Activity	Points
Vets in the Classroom (max 3)	10 pts each
Flag Ceremonies (max 3)	10 pts each
Loyalty Day Participation	10 pts
$50 Donation to National Home/AZ Cottage	25 pts
Commander’s Book (digital or hard copy)	25 pts
National Citizen Education Teacher Award	25 pts
Public Servant Award (Police, Fire, EMT, Dispatch)	25 pts
POW/MIA Ceremony (on post: 10, off post: 20, max 30)	10–20 pts
Support Youth/Scouting Programs (max 5)	5 pts each
Monthly Chaplain Reports (max 12)	2 pts each
Monthly Hospital Reports (max 12)	2 pts each
Monthly VMS Reports (max 12)	2 pts each
UTCH Donations: $500/500 lbs	25 pts
UTCH Donations: $1,000/1,000 lbs	50 pts
UTCH Donations: $1,500/1,500 lbs	75 pts
Additional Membership Drives (max 5)	5 pts each
25–450 members: 100%+1 by Jan 31	20 pts
25–450 members: 101% by May 1	10 pts
450+ members: 100%+1 by Feb 28	20 pts
450+ members: 101% by May 1	10 pts