Give the Gift of a Local VFW Auxiliary Membership

Christmas is a great time to give a family member or friend the gift of an annual or lifetime membership to join your local VFW Auxiliary.

National VFW Auxiliary President Jane Reape’s theme: Hands that serve, hearts that care. The Department of Florida VFW Auxiliary President Cindy Estell’s theme is “Champion for Veterans” and her motto is “Strong people stand up for themselves, but stronger people stand up for others.”

Honor all the armed forces. Thank a Veteran for their service U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corp., U.S. Navy, and U.S. Space Force.

Christmas can be lonely for many of our men and women in the military stationed home or abound.

Mail Christmas cards to our military troops add a note and/or add a gift card. Let them know how much we appreciate their service to our country. Our freedom isn’t free. Also, remember that our nursing homes have many Veterans that would love a Christmas card or visit. God bless America, God bless our troops, and Merry Christmas to all.

Our volunteers are the heartbeat of every VFW Auxiliary.

Jeanne Laurine joined the VFW Auxiliary under the eligibility of her father World War II Veteran Elwood Bauerle who served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Indiana in the AsiaPacific theater. Jeanne has served in many VFW Auxiliary positions throughout the years–Department of Florida VFW Auxiliary Membership Chairman 2022-2023 and past National Historian/Media Ambassador 2021-2022. She is also a lifetime member of VFW post 8093 DeBary.

Jeanne encourages others to join and volunteer their talents. We have many programs that help our Veterans, families, and community.

• Americanism Program

• Auxiliary Outreach program

• “Buddy”® Poppy and VFW National Home Program

• Historian and Media Relations Program

• Hospital Program

• Legislative Program

• Membership Program

• Mentoring for Leadership Program

• Scholarship Program

• Veteran and Family Support Program

• Youth Activities Program

Membership in the VFW Auxiliary shall be limited to the following family members (age 16 years or older) as shown on the Eligibility Wheel of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States:

There are five Auxiliaries in Volusia:

• DeBary Post 8093

• DeLand Post 2380

• New Smyrna Beach Post 4250

• Daytona Beach Post 1590

• Port Orange Post 3282

• Additionally, in Flagler County, Palm Coast Post 8696

Come Join Us!

Today we have nearly 470,000 male and female members. More than 3,500 auxiliaries in 50 states, the Philippines, Panama, and Guam.

Jeanne F Laurine - Department of Florida Membership Chairman VFW Auxiliary 2022-2023 jeannelaurine5@gmail.com 386-356-1913