Chaplain's Corner

What is a Chaplain?

Auxiliary, District and Department Chaplain's Duties...

The Chaplain shall perform such duties in connection with their office as the Ritual may prescribe or the President may require. (Refer to Article VII, Sec. 816)

Auxiliary Chaplain

Perform the opening and closing prayer at all meetings and events.
Present the names of those who are ill, deceased, etc., at your meetings.
Call and make visits to the ill on behalf of the Auxiliary.
May send thinking of you, sympathy and get-well cards in accordance with the Auxiliary’s policy.
Report what cards were sent and any deceased members at your Auxiliary meeting. (This may be done by the Veterans & Family Support Chairman.)
Prepare for the Memorial Service if the Auxiliary is to have one. (A list of deceased members may be obtained by the Auxiliary Treasurer in MALTA.)
Prepare and make contact with the Auxiliary members if a Memorial Service is to be performed at a funeral home or given location.
Be prepared at all times with the items needed to perform the Memorial Service for deceased Auxiliary members.

District Chaplain

Perform the opening and closing prayer at all meetings and events.
Present the names of those who are ill, deceased, etc., at your meetings.
May send thinking of you, sympathy and get-well cards in accordance with the District’s policy.
Prepare for the Memorial Service if the District is to have one. (A list of deceased members may be obtained by the District Treasurer in MALTA.)
Educate the Auxiliaries on the duties of the Chaplain.

Department Chaplain

Perform the opening and closing prayer at every meeting and events.
May send thinking of you, sympathy and get-well cards in accordance with the Department’s policy.
Prepare for the Memorial Service for the Department Convention. (May be held jointly with the VFW. A list of deceased members may be obtained by the Department Treasurer in MALTA.)
- Memorial Altar Cloth and Bible
- Flowers for each Auxiliary, any District Officer, Department Officer, Past Department President, Past National President, etc. as is customary in your Department.
- Practice in advance with your Color Bearers.
- Prepare the Memorial Program with your Department President’s input.

The Support We Give and Receive from Our Veterans

All we do is in support of our veterans

They who served on distant shores, fought these wars and numerous enemies, persevered unimaginable fears, and pain, and loss and stood through it all, determined and resolved to fight the fight to defend our freedoms and our way of life are our parents, grandparents, siblings, spouses, children. Supporting them is literally supporting family. Our grateful hearts continue to care for one another and to care for our loved ones, and the community around us.

When you join our community of supporters, you are making a difference today in the lives of all of our veterans.

The variety of opportunities and donation of time, and talent, hours and funds are created to spark the hearts and minds of our volunteers and each position, or donation is immeasurably important.

The implementation of all small parts will help us continue our inspired mission. One service at a time.

Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for our country, and to further their service to the cause of all.

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Chaplain's Corner

What is a Chaplain?

Auxiliary, District and Department Chaplain's Duties...

The Support We Give and Receive from Our Veterans