
PVRBulletin – May 2015
Classes during Convention
We are excited to announce our class times during the Legion Department Convention, June 25-28.
PROJECT: VETRELIEF ADVOCATE TRAINING
During this class you will learn about the program and services of PROJECT: VetRelief, and learn best practices when facilitating casework.
Thursday, June 25th 9:00 – 10:00AM
OR
Friday, June 26th 3:30 – 4:30PM
FUNDRAISING CLASS
Learn the Five Keys to Successful Fundraising. During this class, Legionnaires will be able to collaboratively plan a Fundraising Event for their Post or PROJECT: VetRelief.
OR
Friday, June 26th 4:45 – 5:45PM
VET RELIEF ADVOCATE SPOTLIGHT
Meet Gerald
Mr. Kaufman is a volunteer who believes in “veterans helping veterans.” As Service Officer, accredited by The American Legion, Department of Florida and the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, he works closely with veterans in need of assistance and volunteers his time every week on the campus of Keiser University.
Want to Fundraise for Our Service Members?
All funds raised stay right here in Florida!
SPREAD THE WORD
- Encourage signups for The PROJECT: VetRelief Bulletin (newsletter).
- Fill out a Marketing Material Order Form to order Promotional Items to share within your community.
VOLUNTEER
- Sign up to become a VetRelief Advocate. Hurry, training begins this June at Department Convention!
Welcome to the Good Fight
Meet the Team
Carl Ferguson
Carl served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed aboard the USS Oriskany. He began his career in fundraising as a development professional with The Salvation Army in the Southern Territory and spent 30 years furthering their mission.
Carl joined Special Olympics Florida in October of 1999 to lead the Capital Building Campaign and supervise construction of Special Olympics Florida’s new state headquarters in Clermont, Florida. As the Senior Vice President of Development, Carl was responsible for the oversight of all fundraising and development for the State of Florida.
As the Chief Development Officer, Carl leads all fundraising initiatives for PROJECT: VetRelief. We are fortunate to have Carl and his 50 years of experience, fighting the good fight.