MEMBERSHIP


JOIN THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group. Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, Global War on Terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.

If you 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, then you're eligible to join our ranks.

 

Red Lion VFW Post 1446 - Membership Info 

Post VFW Membership
Guidelines for VFW Post membership include applicant must have been or currently a member of the US Armed forces and received a Overseas Combat ribbon for their service. Confirmation required is a copy of the applicant's DD-214 Discharge.
Application must be made at the Red Lion VFW and suggest discussion with Post Quartermaster for payment options.
Post VFW Membership is $30 annual dues and Life dues are determined by age. Applicant must have an Honorable Discharge to be eligible for VFW Membership.


VFW Auxiliary Membership
Guidelines for VFW Auxiliary membership include confirmation of a blood relative or step Father or Step Mother who are Qualified Combat veterans receiving a Overseas Combat medal. Applications for VFW Auxiliary can be received at the Red Lion VFW. Manager Dawn Moskos can assist with the application and explain payment options. Auxiliary annual dues are $30 and Life member fees are based on age of applicant. Copy of DD-214 for Combat Veteran must accompany the Auxiliary Application.


Military Social
Guidelines for Military Social members include applicant must have served in the US Armed Forces but has not received a combat ribbon. Applicant must be sponsored by a VFW Post member of Red Lion VFW Post 1446. Military Social memberships begin January 1 thru December 31 regardless of when the applicant joins. Dues are $30 per year with an one time initiation fee of $10. Dues for the new year must be paid by December 31 or applicant must re-submit application for membership including $10 fee. Copy of DD-214 Discharge must accompany the Application. Military Social members have no rights to attend or vote in operations of the Red Lion VFW.  Applications available at the Red Lion VFW on request.


Social Membership
Guidelines for Social membership are open to any one not meeting any of the other membership criteria. Applicant is not a Veteran or has no blood relative qualified for Auxiliary. Applicant must be sponsored by a VFW Post member of Red Lion VFW Post 1446. Social memberships begin January 1 thru December 31 regardless of when the applicant joins. Dues are $30 per year with an one time Initiation fee of $10. Dues for the next year must be paid by December 31 or applicant must
re-apply which would include the $10 fee. Social members have no rights to attend or vote in operations of the Red Lion VFW. Applications available at the Red Lion VFW on request. 
 
 

Stop by the Post to fill out an application, start the process here , or apply on line through National here - New Member Application