VETERANS of FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY
If you have any questions about the VFW Auxiliary program, would be interested in Auxiliary Membership, or would like to volunteer your time and talents, Miss Charlene is our 'go to' gal.
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- A member who obtains a divorce shall not have their entitlement to membership questioned as long as they continue to be a member in good standing.
- A
member who is separated by divorce from their spouse, under whose
eligibility they entered the Auxiliary, and who is subsequently dropped
from the rolls of membership for any reason recognized by these Bylaws,
cannot re-enter the organization under said eligibility.
- A
widower/widow of an eligible veteran who is already a member of an
Auxiliary is entitled to retain their membership even though they marry a
person not eligible to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United
States.
- A person who was widowed from an eligible veteran may join the Auxiliary even though they have remarried.
Of course you already know that members of our armed forces are at higher risk of hearing loss because of noise exposure.
- Did you know that Tricare only covers hearing aids for active duty families with severe hearing damage? Many others need help that is not easily available.
- Did you know that neither Medicare nor Tricare covers hearing aids at all for retirees or their families?
FREE enrollment, NO premiums
- Access to a nationwide network of 2000+ hearing locations
- Free annual Hearing Screening for you and your extended family
- Access to a nationwide network of 2000+ hearing locations
- Discounts of 30-70% off MSRP on top quality hearing aids from 9 different manufacturers
- Three year repair warranty
- Three year loss & damage warranty
- Three years of hearing aid batteries free with every hearing aid purchase
- Hearing aid cleaning and check-up service for life
- No-Interest Financing Available
- Extended warranties available to purchase for your current hearing aids
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We have redesigned the public-facing portion of our website while keeping in mind the needs of our current and potential members. Updates include:
- Responsive design; the design responds to the
device you're using. That means whether you're accessing the site from a
cell phone, tablet, laptop or desktop, you will be able to read things
clearly.
- Home page links to Member Benefits, VFW Store
and VFW sites.
- Expanded “About Us” section.
- Ability to Download National Officer bios and
photos.
- Upcoming Events Calendar Listing.
- Detailed Scholarship Information.
- Read the latest Program information from the
National Ambassadors on the Programs Blog (now on the website!).
- MemStats
- Program & Publicity Resources
- Membership Recruitment & Retention
Resources
- Online Auxiliary Academy
- Emblem Branding Center
We welcome any questions or comments regarding the redesigned site. Please send feedback to info@vfwauxiliary.org.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Today, John A. Biedrzycki Jr., national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) added his official signature to the new congressional charter of its Auxiliary organization in a historical event solidifying the VFW’s commitment to membership equality for all military families.
The former Ladies Auxiliary VFW, founded in 1914, is the VFW’s highly regarded support organization and is considered its “Partner in Service.”
Under its former name Ladies Auxiliary VFW, membership within the organization was offered exclusively to female spouses and family members of any member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The gender-specific eligibility requirement remained for more than 100 years until July 20, 2015, when delegates to the VFW’s 116th National Convention in Pittsburgh voted to amend the dated by-law to extend the same membership opportunity to eligible males.
Appropriately, the Ladies Auxiliary VFW has changed its official name to the VFW Auxiliary.
“It’s an exciting time to be a member of the Auxiliary,” said National President Francisca Guilford. “Women comprise nearly twenty percent of our nation’s military, and this change allows all spouses, fathers, grandfathers, sons, grandsons and brothers to serve others in honor of their veteran.”
Currently, the Auxiliary has more than 465,000 members, a number that is now expected to sharply increase over the next year. Its members represent all 50 states, the District of Columbia, several foreign locations including Germany, Guam and Panama, and have made an impact in local communities around the globe.
Last year alone, its members worked to provide $4.6 million dollars in monetary aid to veterans, active duty military and their families, and volunteered nearly 800,000 hours in VA Medical Centers, hospitals, nursing and veterans’ homes. Auxiliary members also contributed greatly to cancer research, youth activities, civic patriotism and much more.
For more information about the VFW Auxiliary, please visit www.vfwauxiliary.org
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