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Voice of Democracy

Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 64,500 9-12 grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $2 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.

The national first place winner receives a $30,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships range from $1,000-$16,000, and the first place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins a minimum scholarship of $1,000. Want to apply? Read the rules and eligibility requirements, and download and complete the 2021-2022 Voice of Democracy entry form as all student entries must be submitted to a sponsoring local VFW Post by midnight, Oct. 31.

The 2021-22 theme is:
America: Where Do We Go From Here?

Patriot’s Pen

Each year more than 165,400 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of more than $1.4 million in state and national awards. Each first place state winner receives a minimum of $500 at the national level, and the national first place winner wins $5,000!

The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief. Want to apply? Read the rules and eligibility requirements, and download and complete the 2021-2022 Patriot’s Pen entry form as all student entries must be submitted to a sponsoring local VFW Post by midnight, Oct. 31.

The 2021-22 theme is:
How Can I Be a Good American?

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Action Corps Weekly

Action Corps Weekly

Minutes

COA Minutes - February 2022

COA Minutes - December 2021

COA Minutes - August 2021

COA Minutes - June 2021

COA Minutes - December 2020

June 2023 Department Convention on Oahu

2021-22 Accountable QM – Officers & Club Manager Bond Application Rates also included

Bond App QM & Officer

Club Mang Bond App

2022 National Convention

Convention Documents

Tim Borland’s Homecoming

Reservation Information

2022 Western Conference

2022 Western Conference Registration

Buddy Poppy

Buddy Poppy Form

Events

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Upcoming Events

  • N/A, July 16, 2022 – July 21, 2022 – National Convention Kansas City, MO
  • N/A, August 19, 2022 – National Budget & Finance Committee Meeting Kansas City, MO
  • N/A, August 20, 2022 – August 21, 2022 – National Council of Administration Meeting Kansas City, MO
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