Auxiliaries serve to benefit the communities in which they are established by carrying on various programs sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The VFW and its Auxiliaries are well known for sponsorship of the Voice of Democracy Contest, Patriot's Pen Contest, Flag presentations, Citizenship Education, Community Outreach and Service, Legislative, Hospital, Safety, Youth Activities, Military and Veterans assistance, and other worthwhile programs and projects. These outstanding programs display the unselfish devotion that members of our organization feel towards our country.Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
By-Laws
ARTICLE XI - AUXILIARY Sec. 1101 - Organization, Disbandment, and Transition of Auxiliaries. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Auxiliary is an incorporated national association of eligible members chartered by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Such association shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, the Commander-in-Chief and the National Council of Administration. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Auxiliary shall be governed by such Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Ritual as may be adopted by it and by the lawful orders issued by the National Officers of the Auxiliary, provided such Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, Ritual and orders do not conflict with the Congressional Charter, Bylaws, Manual of Procedure or Ritual of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States or the lawful orders or directives of the National Convention, the Commander-in-Chief or the National Council of Administration of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Auxiliary office.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Auxiliary may issue charters to
Department, District, County Council, and Post Auxiliaries, provided that
the establishment of such Auxiliary shall have been approved by the
respective Department, District, County Council or Post of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars of the United States and subject to its control. Formation, control and
disbandment of auxiliaries as well as suspension or cancellation of charters shall
be in the manner prescribed in the Manual of Procedure
Auxiliary units approved and chartered prior to the adoption of these provisions
shall be entitled to retain such unit’s seal, uniforms, emblems, badges, and insignia
so long as such seal, uniforms, emblems, badges, and insignia are serviceable and
available, for a period of up to five-years following the adoption of this provision.
Auxiliary officers shall make such reports as may be required in the Manual of
Procedure
