VFW Auxiliary to Jean R Anderson Post 7309

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!🇺🇸😁

04/28/2026

Join us for a fun filled day at the Auxiliary VFW Post 7309 Spring Craft Show, Flea Market and Bake Sale this Saturday, May 2, 2026!!🌸☀️

04/23/2026

This week's Wisdom Wednesday quote is attributed to educator and science communicator Bill Nye and works on both a literal level and a metaphorical one, making it perfect for Earth Day: "To leave the world better than you found it, sometimes you have to pick up other people’s trash.”

Let's all work together to leave the world a little better each day!

04/16/2026

The VFW Auxiliary offers cancer grants to members who are battling cancer.
Eligibility requirements:
• Applicant must be a member of the VFW Auxiliary for one (1) full year.
• Current dues must be paid before applying for a cancer grant.
• After twelve (12) months have passed from date of diagnosis or last treatment, application will not be accepted.
• A member is allowed two (2) grants during lifetime. Twelve (12) months must elapse between new diagnosis and/or treatment from date of first grant for a second application to be considered. Continuous treatment which lasts beyond the twelve (12) month period will qualify for a second grant.
• Application will be rejected if member has been deceased for longer than 30 days.

The grant amount is currently $550.00 and funds are paid directly to the member or, in the case of a deceased member, to their estate. Funds are dispersed 2-4 weeks following the acceptance and approval of the completed and signed application. Please read the instructions carefully before submitting an application. The most common reason an application is denied is due to missing information from either the member or physician.

To access the application, log into your MALTA account.
Questions? Contact National Headquarters at 816.561.8655.

04/07/2026