Why you should join the Ladies Auxiliary
From patriotic events such as the Statue of Liberty's Birthday to fund-raisers to fight cancer, the 634,000 members of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW volunteer their time to make this world a better place.
As a member, you could:
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Support our troops by sending letters, donating to care packages, and assisting families left behind.
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You can sponsor promising cancer research and rejoice with us as scientist develop new treatments and cures for this dreaded disease.
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Delight in the creative patriotism expressed by our children
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Work with children as we teach them "What it means to be an American!"
Ladies Auxiliary Programs:
Americanism: Promotes Patriotism!
Buddy Poppy: "Honor the Dead by Helping the Living" Funds help needy veterans and their families and help provide care for the children at the VFW National Home for Children.
Cancer Aid and
Research
: More that $3,000,000 is raised each year to help
cancer-stricken members and invest in research throughout the country.
Community Service: Helping others by conducting fund-raising activities.
Hospital & VAVS: Adult and student volunteers cheer on patients in VA Medical Centers as well as other hospitals and nursing homes. Members conduct holiday and birthday parties, serve treats, read to the patients, write letters, and make lap robes, tray favors and other items.
Youth Activities: Sponsorship of Girl Scouts, 4-H, soccer or softball teams, and other youth groups are a few of the ways the organization provides opportunities for students, in addition to the scholarships opportunities
Legislative: On request, members send letters and e-mails to members of congress outlining the VFW and Auxiliary's views on bills dealing with veterans and national security. The organization speaks out on legislation that affects the VA budget and future health care for veterans, veterans entitlements, resolution of the POW/MIA questions, investigation into the Persian Gulf illnesses, and enhancing the Active Duty GI Bill.
Junior Girls Unit: Junior Girls, ages 5-16, prepare to become America's leaders by helping hospitalized veterans, assisting with Buddy Poppy Drives, participating in patriotic programs, and assisting with other Auxiliary programs.
Requirements for Joining the Ladies Auxiliary
Who can Join:
- 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 the age of sixteen and for whom the duties of parent were performed)
- Sisters, half sisters, foster and stepsisters (who attained that status prior to age sixteen)
Members must be citizens of the United States and at least 16 years old.
Women who are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States shall be eligible for dual membership in the Ladies Auxiliary.
Dues:
$18.00 to join, and then $15.00 annual dues
Life Membership Fees
Attained Age (at 12/31 of year applying for the Life Membership)
| Through 20 | $220.00 |
| 21-25 | $210.00 |
| 26-30 | $200.00 |
| 31-35 | $190.00 |
| 36-40 | $185.00 |
| 41-45 | $175.00 |
| 46-50 | $170.00 |
| 51-55 | $160.00 |
| 56-60 | $150.00 |
| 61-65 | $140.00 |
| 66-70 | $130.00 |
| 71-75 | $115.00 |
| 76-80 | $95.00 |
| 81-85 | $75.00 |
| 86-90 | $60.00 |
| 91 and over | $50.00 |
If you are eligible and would like to join the Ladies Auxiliary,
Print out and return the following document to:
Ladies Auxiliary Post#2621
206 Riverside Road
Baltimore, MD. 21221
Attn: Membership Chairman
Thanks!
To Contact the Ladies Auxiliary Post #2621
Send a E-mail to: PRESIDENT@LADIESAUXPOST2621.COM