VFW Auxiliary Membership

Understanding the Basics of Membership Eligibility

One of the fundamental differences between the VFW Auxiliary and other veterans service organizations is our eligibility requirements. In order for an individual to be considered for membership, his/her eligible veteran:

Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national;
Must have honorable service in the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Marine Corp, Air Force or Coast Guard)
Must have served in any foreign War, insurrection, or expedition as reflected by one of the following:

A VFW-authorized campaign or service medal of the United States.
Receipt of Hostile Fire or Imminent Danger Pay, as verified by a copy of a Leave and Earning statement issued by the U.S. Armed Forces.
Service in Korea for 30 consecutive/60 non-consecutive days after June 30, 1949.

The eligible veteran and the prospective VFW Auxiliary member must have a familial relationship within two generations; step, half and adopted family members meet the "two generations" standard set forth by the IRS. However, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews of the eligible veteran do not meet the "two generations" standard and are therefore not permitted to join the VFW Auxiliary.

Proof of the veteran's service to establish eligibility for membership rest with the applicant. The local VFW Auxiliary's Investigating Committee is responsible for assurring the eligibility of every person accepted for membership.

Information on a veteran's service record can be obtained by contacting the National Archives and Records Administration at:

Phone: 1-866-272-6272
Online: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records

How to join the VFW Auxiliary

Pick up an application at the VFW Canteen. The applications can be found at the side bar in the metal rack. If none are available leave your name, address, phone and a note stating what you need in the VFW Auxiliary box next to the women's restroom and one will be mailed to you. Fill out the application, note that all the highlighted information is completed.

Life Membership Fees: On the application look for your age you will be as of the end of the year you are apply for. Take the amount and add $5.00 (five dollars) for application fee.

EX. Birthday 09/09/1950 if you are apply in the year 2019 you would send $150.00 plus the $5.00 for a total of $155.00.

Annual Membership Fees: The charge for an annual membership is $30.00 plus the $5.00 fee for application. The total would be $35.00.

Drop the completed application, a check for your fees made out to VFW Auxiliary 4353 and a copy of the DD214 of your eligible veteran. The DD214 will be destroyed unless you send a self-address stamped envelope with a request to return the information.

After your application is completed it will be checked by the investigating committee then voted on by the membership at the next meeting. Meetings are held the second Monday of the month.

You can get an application online:

https://vfwauxiliary.org/wp-content/uploads/MEMBERSHIP-APPLICATION-REVISED-01_2019_FILLABLE.pdf

Paying of your annual membership dues

All annual memberships are due by the end of the year. At the first of every year if annual dues are not payed you are considered a lapsed member and will be removed from membership. You then have till June 1st to renew your membership. After June 1st you then must REJOIN, this will mean to complete another application along with the information.

To pay dues simply write your check to VFW Auxiliary 4353 for $30.00 and mail to P.O. Box 325, St. James City, FL. 33956 or drop it in the auxiliary box at the canteen.

To pay by MALTA:

Go to vfwauxiliary.org

Look for MEMBER LOGIN towards the top right of the screen. You will need this information as it appears on your magazine label. First and Last Name-Membership ID number-zip code. Create a login. Once the login is created you can pay your dues by using a credit card.

ALL VFW AUXILIARY CARDS WILL BE MAILED TO YOU BY NATIONAL IN 4-6 WEEKS.

2020 - 2021 Auxiliary Board

President Carol Kerby

Sr. Vice Sue Bailey

Jr. Vice Joyce Lake

Secretary Ruth Ann Sundberg

Treasurer Jill Davidson

Chaplain Linda LaFehr

Conductress Debra Hayward

Guard Sharon Weisenbach

1 yr Trustee Carol Ciafre

2 yr Trustee Susan Bailey

3 yr Trustee Richard Sprague

AUXILIARY

Established 1914, members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Auxiliary set out to serve the veterans of this country and our communities in honor of he sacrifices and commitment of every man and woman who has served in uniform. The VFW Auxiliary is one of the nation's oldest veterans service organizations and our members are the relatives of those who have served in overseas combat. We have nearly 470,000 members in more than 4,000 Auxiliaries nationwide who volunteer millions of hours and fund raise millions of dollars for charitable projects that benefit veterans, military service personnel and their families.