MEMBERSHIP

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

The camaraderie and fellowship that comes with being part of the nation’s largest group of combat veterans

The opportunity to socialize and perform service with veterans who served on the front line and in support roles 

Receive support during the tough times that can follow military service

Access assistance for securing VA  and State benefits you’re entitled to as a veteran

Utilize resources to help you learn about and secure jobs

Save money through discounts on numerous insurance and health care plans

Cut vacation expenses through discounts on travel and other services

Enjoy knowing other veterans, military personnel and their families

Help to generate patriotism and troop support through VFW programs

Relax and enjoy life knowing that the VFW has your back on many fronts

VFW MEMBERSHIP TYPES

We offer three types of memberships -  VFW Regular, Social Veteran, and Social Member. 

Annual dues are $32 for all memberships.   

VFW LIFE MEMBERSHIP

By becoming a VFW Life member, you make a lifetime commitment to serving your fellow service members and veterans. That's something to take great pride in.

You'll also enjoy many great benefits of being a Life member! You will:

• Avoid annual dues and renewals.

• Maintain your membership in any Post you choose, worldwide!

• Never pay an increase in dues—Guaranteed!

• Receive a 10% discount on exclusive VFW Store merchandise for the first year.

• Receive a 10% cash back from your LIFE MEMBERSHIP fee from  VFW Post 5467.   

NOTE: This offer is exclusive to new members of VFW Post 5467 [Kennett Square, PA].

You can become a VFW Life member by making a one-time payment, or you can pay for your Life membership through our installment plan with an initial $45 payment and the Life membership amount billed over an 11-month period.

CLICK HERE TO BECOME A LIFE MEMBER

VFW REGULAR MEMBERSHIP PROCESS

VFW Regular Members must meet the VFW eligibility requirements that comprise of three qualifiers - US citizenship, honorable discharge from a U.S. branch of the military, and having served in an identified war campaign on foreign soil. 

1.  Access the Membership Application to download, fill out, print, and sign.  

2. Bring the completed VFW application and copy of the member's DD-214 to the Post. Temporary access to the building can be gained by pushing a buzzer at the left front door.

3. The application will be reviewed at the next Post meeting, which is held on the first Monday of every month, to determine eligibility.

4.  If eligible, the application will go to National VFW. If ineligible, you can become a social veteran member of the Home Association. 

5.  The membership card will arrive in the mail from National. If not received within 60 days, please get in touch with the Post Quartermaster to investigate. In addition to a membership card, members are issued a key card to access the building.

6. Remit payment of first annual dues of $32

For questions and electronic submissions, please contact George Gaydos at Quartermaster@vfw5467.org.

VFW SOCIAL VETERAN MEMBERSHIP PROCESS

Our social veteran membership is ideal for any veteran and active duty military that do not meet the VFW eligibility requirements. 

1.  Complete the application for social membership and provide a copy of DD-214. 

2.  Remit payment of first annual dues of $32

VFW SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP PROCESS

Anyone is welcome to become a social member!  Veteran status is not required. 

1.  Complete the application for social membership.

2.  Application will be reviewed at the next Post meeting held on the first Monday of every month (September - May) to determine eligibility.

3.  Remit payment of first annual dues of $32