VFW Auxiliary to Jean R Anderson Post 7309

VFW Auxiliary to Jean R Anderson Post 7309 Established to aid Veterans and their families across the country and in the community. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the post.

137 current members
86 Life Members

06/14/2026

Today is Flag Day!

Flag Day has been observed for more than 150 years, but its origins can be traced all the way back to June 14, 1777, when the Continental Congress declared, "The Flag of the United States shall be of thirteen stripes of alternate red and white, with a union of thirteen stars of white in a blue field, representing the new constellation."

In 1861, a celebration of the American Flag in Hartford, Connecticut focused on the Americanization of immigrant children, in 1889 the principal of a free kindergarten for the poor in New York City started a Flag Day initiative that caught the eye of the State Department of Education, and in 1893, Elizabeth Duane Gillespie, a direct descendent of Benjamin Franklin, proposed a resolution to the city of Philadelphia to observe June 14 as Flag Day (unfortunately, as she was a woman, this was largely ignored). Presidents Wilson and Coolidge, in 1916 and 1927, issued proclamations declaring June 14 Flag Day, but it was not until 1949 that President Truman signed it into law.

The VFW Auxiliary considers observances of Flag Day and of the American Flag itself an important part of the Americanism Program. Past and present traditions involving the Flag have included distributing them to immigrants who celebrating their new citizenship, participating in Flag retirement ceremonies alongside the VFW, welcoming visiting National Presidents with an Aisle of Flags, replacing tattered or faded Flags flying in front of local businesses, placing Flags on veterans' graves over Memorial Day weekend, carrying Flags during parades and teaching children about the history and meaning of the American Flag in schools through picture books and youth programs.

Happy Flag Day from the VFW Auxiliary!

06/09/2026

🇺🇸Auxiliary 7309 Meeting Reminder🇺🇸
Tonight, June 9th 2026 at 7pm.
We hope to see you there!

06/06/2026

Today marks the 82nd Anniversary of D-Day.

On June 6, 1944, 156,000 American, British and Canadian forces landed on the shores of Normandy. As the largest seaborne invasion in history, D-Day acted as a major turning point in liberating Europe from N**i control. We remember today those who lost their lives and pay tribute.

Fewer than 1% of those who stormed the beaches that day or fought in Operation Overlord, the Normandy battle that ensued, lasting nearly three months, are still living. We keep them in our thoughts today, too, as we extend to each our deepest gratitude.

Lastly, we remember those who returned home but are no longer with us. You were our VFW elders, our heroes, our family, our friends. You are forever in our hearts.

"You are about to embark on the great crusade toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you… I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle." - Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower

"They fight not for the lust of conquest. They fight to end conquest. They fight to liberate." - President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

05/16/2026

Today is Armed Forces Day.

This holiday is recognized annually on the third Saturday in May. Established in 1949, Armed Forces Day is meant to be a celebration of all military branches (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard, Navy and Space Force). It differs from Veterans Day in that it’s a day to honor those who are currently serving, and unlike Memorial Day the focus is on the living, not those lost. Each year, the White House releases an official proclamation of the day. In 2024, President Biden’s address read in part, “I call upon all Americans to display the flag of the United States at their homes and businesses on Armed Forces Day, and I urge citizens to learn more about military service by attending and participating in the local observances of the day.” (To read President Trump's proclamation, go to WhiteHouse.gov - it was not yet available as of the scheduling of this post.)

How are you recognizing and celebrating our Armed Forces today? Are you flying the American Flag, participating in a VFW Day of Service activity, co-hosting an event at your Post home, educating fellow citizens with a “Buddy”® Poppy display and distribution or visiting a military base with fellow Auxiliary members? Let us know! Send photos and details to [email protected] with the subject line Armed Forces Day.

We wish a happy Armed Services Day to all who serve! Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

05/16/2026

Hello! A reminder: In preparation of the Memorial Day Holiday, The Auxiliary of the Jean R. Anderson VFW Post 7309 will be placing flags at the headstones of our beloved Auxiliary members at the local cemeteries tomorrow, Sunday, May 17th.
We will be meeting at The Wooden Nickel ll in Dansville at 10AM for breakfast together before heading out to the cemeteries. This is such an honor for us to do each year as we remember and pay tribute to our members.
If you are able to join us, we would love to share this meaningful experience with you.
❤️🇺🇸💙

05/14/2026

We are pleased to present webinars to you, our members, on various topics. You are able to watch the webinars below anytime – and anywhere you have an Internet connection!

To watch a webinar, click the title of the webinar you would like to view and it will launch in a new window. The length of each webinar is in parentheses to the right of the title. Webinars are recorded and may be stopped and started at any time for your convenience. Just click on the pause or play button to stop and start the webinar.

If you have topic suggestions for future webinars, please e-mail them to [email protected].

Link: https://vfwauxiliary.org/online-auxiliary-academy/

05/04/2026

There are many patriotic holidays in addition to Independence Day, Flag Day and Veterans Day.

If you celebrate any of these lesser-known patriotic days at your Auxiliary and/or with your Post, let us know! We would love to share your stories and pictures on our social media and in our E-Newsletter. Email them to us at [email protected] with Auxiliaries in Action and/or the name of the holiday in the subject line.

Find this graphic (and a similar one with a list of patriotic birthdays, including those of each military branch) in MALTA under Member Resources: Americanism.

(Please note that this list cannot include every patriotic/American holiday and still fit on one page in a font easy enough to read; we have included as many as we could, but welcome suggestions for more or photos from events celebration others. Thank you!)

05/01/2026

Click the link below to read these stories and more from the May 2026 issue of VFW Auxiliary Magazine!

FEATURED IN THIS EDITION
· We share sad news about the passing of Past National President Peggy Haake.
· Read about the VFW Auxiliary’s 2026 Mid-Year Conference aboard the Celebrity Reflection with stops in Key West and Bimini.
· See our story about the 13th and final Celebrating America’s Freedom Event that was held in our nation’s capital.
· Learn about 2026-2027 National Guard Candidates.
· The VFW’s 5th-annual Day of Service: Find out how you can get involved.
· Voice of Democracy & Patriot’s Pen - read excerpts from talented students’ winning essays and find out what inspired their entries.

The editors of VFW Auxiliary Magazine want to know what you think about features and articles you see in the magazine. Have a magazine submission or story idea? Send submissions to [email protected], Attn: Editor-in-Chief.

Find it here: https://tinyurl.com/VFWAuxMagMay26
We hope you enjoy the May 2026 edition!

Editor's Note: In the Day of Service Story, please note that Auxiliary 12102 is in Walterboro, South Carolina, not Waterloo.

04/29/2026

Reminder to all Auxiliary VFW Post 7309 members: Please remember to bring your baked goods for the bake sale on Saturday..
Linda will be at the Post Friday 6-9pm and Saturday morning by 7 am.. Plesee drop off your baked goods Friday at the Post or the times listed when Linda will be there.. Anytime is good, just please remember to support your Auxiliary and this event.. we appreciate everyone who helps make these events possible.. Thank you!🇺🇸😁

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