Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Annual Reporting Guidelines

Department chairs’ annual reports reflect the cumulative summary of units’ mission service in the department. Each department Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Committee chair is required to submit via email a narrative report to the division Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Committee chair, plus copy the national Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Committee chair by May 15.

The annual report is separate from the submission for national award consideration and impact number reporting. However, department reports may be taken into consideration for national awards.

Photos (in a high-resolution format) that show unit mission Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Committee activities accompany these reports.

Note: Individual members and units should follow their department’s guidelines and deadlines.

Department Chairs’ Annual Reporting Guidelines:
Department chairs’ reports share the positive impact of our mission! They help us tell the world who we are, what we do, and why we matter. Just three simple steps are needed to add your part to our national success story:

1. Department reports are limited to 1,000 words.
2. Provide details/examples about the activity. Be sure to include specific information such as unit name and number.
3. Submit your department chair report to your division and national chair with photos by email by May 15. Find contact information here.
4. Photos should be in a high-resolution format (at least 300 DPI) or sent using the high-resolution option on your smartphone. When emailing the photo, select “actual size” for attaching to the email.
   • When possible, include photos of actual events
   • The request for photos is important for our national chairs to highlight members serving our mission.

Committee-Specific Reporting Guidelines:

As part of your narrative report, please include answers to the following questions:

• How do you support rehabilitation and healing of veterans through arts, crafts, and hobbies?
• How do you support veteran caregivers, family members, and survivors?
• How have you supported your local VA facility?
• How have you supported veterans and their families in the community by collaborating with external like-minded organizations such as Honor Flight, Quilts of Valor, Wreaths Across America, etc.?
• What other opportunities have you taken to support your local veterans and their families in your community?