🪖 VETERAN & LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS

(Includes VFW Posts, American Legion, Lions Club, Rotary, Moose, Elks, etc.)

“Leaders never retire — they just change uniforms.”

Role in the Program:

Veteran and civic groups bring discipline, service ethics, and mentorship to the Core. Their training focuses on leadership, logistics, and moral readiness during crisis or community operations.

Example Courses:

• Leadership in Chaos: Command & Coordination Basics
• Civic Duty & Ethical Volunteering
• Team Building Under Pressure
• The Chain of Command in Civilian Emergencies
• How to Host a Volunteer Operations Center

Benefits:

• Attract younger members through modern service.
• Reignite purpose and visibility in the community.
• Keep class revenue within the post or club.
• Provide mentorship pipelines to the next generation.

Core Integration:

Participants earn the Core Leadership Readiness Badge, the foundation for progression toward Certified Volunteer Leader and future paid Core positions.