Membership

VFW PLEDGE - I do, of my own free will and accord, solemnly promise and declare that: I will bear true allegiance — to the Constitution of the United States of America — and I will always be loyal thereto. I do further solemnly promise and declare — that I will comply with the Congressional Charter — By-Laws and Ritual of this order — and I will always be loyal thereto — that I will never wrong or defraud this organization — nor a member thereof — nor permit any wrong to be done to either — if in my power to prevent it. I will never propose for membership — any person not eligible — nor one whom I know to be unworthy. I will never make known to anyone — not authorized to receive it — any of the work of this order. Should my affiliation — with the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States — cease in any way — I will consider this pledge — as binding outside of the order — as though I had remained a member of same. All this I promise and pledge — upon the honor of a true comrade — and a citizen of our great republic.

I attest that I am a citizen of the United States, that my Campaign Service was honorable, that I have never subsequently been discharged from military service under dishonorable conditions. I also certify that (1) I am entitled to a campaign ribbon or medal authorized by the U.S. Government based on my overseas service or; (2) I have served overseas in Korea or; I have received Imminent Danger/Hostile Fire pay. I further give authority to the Veterans of Foreign Wars to verify honorable overseas service entitling me to membership.

Life Membership Installment Plan Terms and Conditions: The VFW Life Membership installment plan allows any VFW member/applicant to purchase a Life Membership by making an initial payment of $45.00 and (11) monthly payments. The member will be issued an Annual membership card at the time of enrollment. A permanent Life Membership card will be issued upon the completion of payments. The Life Membership fee is determined from the schedule using the applicant’s age on December 31 of the year in which the application is submitted.

Delinquencies will be handled as follows: Delinquency can be corrected through make up payment(s) or plan end date pushed forward. More than 120 days - member is dropped from the Installment Plan, all monthly payments made to date, are applied to future years annual dues.

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