MEMBERSHIP

Department Chairman - Amanda Weller amandamweller@rocketmail.com

Join the Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Membership- This is where we grow our numbers. Awards are offered to Auxiliaries and members for signing up new members each year. 

Mentoring - Is an important part of our organization. Any member who works to teach others about the workings of the organization is a Mentor. Mentors are needed at all levels, to share the information we have learned over the years, and to help new members understand our workings.

Eligibility Requirements for VFW Auxiliary Membership:

Members must be citizens of the United States or a United States National, and at least 16 years old.

Those eligible are:

·Husband/Wife

·Widower/Widow

·Father/Mother

·Grandfathers/Grandmothers

·Sons/Daughters

·Grandsons/Granddaughters

·Brothers/Sisters

Of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

Those eligible for membership in the VFW are those that have received a campaign medal for overseas service; have served 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in Korea; or have ever received hostile fire or imminent danger pay.

Link to request a DD214

 
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

When you join the VFW Auxiliary, you’ll have the opportunity to: Support Veterans, Active-Duty Military and Their Families. The VFW Auxiliary offers numerous avenues for service, such as hospital volunteering, the adoption of military units and promoting patriotism. Anyone with a heart for veterans can count their membership as an important way to stand with veterans and the military community on Capitol Hill and in local legislative battles affecting them.

The VFW Auxiliary offers numerous ways for members to develop, to acquire and to utilize skills such as leadership, public speaking, fundraising, event planning and community outreach.

Through local and national events, members have the chance to meet people from all walks of life and many career backgrounds, creating a vast network of people who are passionate about veterans, active-duty military, and their families.

 The VFW Auxiliary is pleased to offer members access to one of the nation’s largest networks of money-saving products and services in the insurance and benefits industry.

 Discounted policies for life, health, accident, long-term care and dental insurance, along with many other benefit plans.

 Access to discounts on products and services that are important to you – including local offers!

Credit cards and certain financial services are available through USAA.

Membership Forms and Applications

Membership Program Award Forms

Membership Recruitment & Retention Tools

Click here for Membership Recruitment & Retention Tools, including:

  • Membership Engagement Packet
  • Membership Moments (A collection of tips, tools and techniques that can be used to recruit, retain and engage Auxiliary members. Please share these handouts at your Auxiliary meetings and trainings.)
  • VFW Auxiliary Eligibility Wheel Graphic
  • Just One Card
  • Strengthening Auxiliaries Calendar
  • Local Talking Points
  • National Talking Points
  • VFW Auxiliary Brochure Order Form (Fillable)
  • VFW Auxiliary Facts Leaflet
  • Recruitment Booth Pointers
  • 8 Ways You Can Help Veterans Card
  • Member Benefits One-Sheeter
  • "Join Us” Poster (17 x 11)
  • Press Releases
  • Door Hangers
  • Social Media Shareables