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Eligibility for Membership in the VFW, Men's and Ladies Auxiliary is based on the Veteran's service.
Membership consists of wives, widows, mothers, foster and stepmothers (who have performed the duties
of parent), grandmothers, daughters, granddaughters, foster and stepdaughters (who attained that status
prior to age sixteen (16) and for whom the duties of parent were performed, sisters, half sisters, foster
and stepsisters (who attained that status prior to age sixteen (16) of persons who were or are eligible
for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Authorization is shown on the
Veteran's separation document (DD 214).
Women eligible for membership in the VFW are also eligible for membership in the Ladies Auxiliary.
Members must be citzens of the United States and at least sixteen (16) years of age.
Current Officers 2011-2012
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President |
Mattie
Adams |
| Senior Vice President |
Ann
Franklin |
| Junior Vice President |
Debra
Young |
| Treasurer |
Maggie Thompkins |
| Secretary |
Johnnie
Carson |
| Chaplain |
Bernice
Thompkins |
| Conductress |
Mary Bryant |
| Partriotic Instructor
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Marie
Brown |
| Trustee 1 |
Carletha
Siermons |
| Trustee 2
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Debra
young |
| Trustee 3 |
Ann
Franklin |
| Guard |
Marie Flournoy |
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The members of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW are committed to
serving veterans and their families, promoting pride in
America, teaching young people about the cost of
freedom, and serving the community. To meet these goals
the organization's members throughout the United
States, Guam and Panama conduct the following programs:
Americanism: Celebrating our heritage of freedom
with the Statue of Liberty's Birthday Celebration,
working towards a resolution of the POW/MIA situation,
promoting pride in America, and ensuring that the public
will never forget the sacrifices of America's soldiers
who protect our freedom.
Buddy Poppy: "To honor the Dead by Helping the
Living" - Helping needy and disabled veterans and
honoring those who have sacrificed for our freedom by
wearing a Buddy Poppy, the VFW's official flower.
Cancer Aid & Research: Providing grants to
members with cancer, helping in the educational effort
to make the public aware of the importance of early
detection, and supporting research throughout the
country are the activities involved in this program.
Community Service: Cooperating with
other organizations to meet the needs in our
communities.
Hospital & Veterans Affairs Voluntary Services:
Volunteering in hospitals around the country.
Legislative: Keeping members up-to-date on all
bills affecting veterans and their families and the
national defense. Making legislators aware of our
positions.
Veterans & Family Support: Assisting veterans as
they return from active duty or from the hospital as
they try to return to civilian life. Helping veterans
and their families with transportation, childcare, and
other services as needed.
VFW National Home for Children: Educating members
about the mission, purpose, and programs of the VFW
National Home for Children in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.
www.vfwnationalhome.org
Youth Activities: Providing
opportunities for youth and educating them about our
American heritage
For More Information About Programs,
Visit The Official Ladies Auxiliary Website
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