How much does it cost to rent a VFW hall?
The fee for a non-members to rent the hall is $300.00 (free for members). All hall rentals require a $400 cleaning fee, this fee is refundable after satisfactory cleaning of the hall.
Can non veterans go to VFW?
You must be a veteran who has honorably served overseas in an area of foreign conflict in order to join the VFW. However, if you are not eligible for VFW membership but are the parent, grandparent, spouse, sibling, child or grandchild of a qualifying veteran, you can apply for membership in the VFW Auxiliary.
How do I open a VFW post?
New Post Starter Kits are available in the VFW Store! Order one today by calling 1-800-821-2606, or by going online to In nearly every community there are VFW members who belong or have belonged to a VFW Post in another area.
How many VFW bars are there?
As of 2020 the VFW has 1.6 million members and Auxiliary members, forming 6,000 local chapters known as Posts, grouped into 52 Departments covering the 50 states, the Asia-Pacific area, and Europe.
What does VFW mean in slang?
VFW
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| VFW | Veterans of Foreign Wars |
| VFW | Video For Windows (Microsoft) |
| VFW | Virtual Firewall |
| VFW | Video for Windows |
Can you be in the American Legion and VFW?
Basically, all VFW members are eligible to join the Legion, but not all Legion members can join the VFW. The American Legion is for all veterans, regardless of overseas duty or not, whether a declared war or not. Serving overseas, even for years, as many did during the Cold War, does not qualify a veteran for the VFW.
Why should I join VFW?
Five Reasons to Join/Stay a Member of the VFW Auxiliary To promote patriotism within your community to all citizens young and old. To participate in programs that bring family and community members together for worthwhile projects. To stress that veterans and their entitlements be a number one priority for legislators.
