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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?

Contact Rwgrant@live.com with any questions.

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

Commander’s Homecoming

Commander's Homecoming

Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Awards Luncheon

June 2023 Department Convention on Oahu

2022-23 Accountable QM – Officers & Club Manager Bond Application Rates also included

Bond App QM & Officer

Club Manager Application

VFW Quartermaster Bond

VFW CM Rate Schedule

2022 National Convention

Convention Documents

Tim Borland’s Homecoming

Reservation Information

2022 Western Conference

2022 Western Conference Registration

Buddy Poppy

Buddy Poppy Form

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Upcoming Events

  • N/A – 1:00 am, March 3, 2023 – March 8, 2023 – Voice of Democracy ~ Washington, DC
  • N/A – 1:00 am, March 5, 2023 – March 9, 2023 – Legislative Conference ~ Washington, DC
  • N/A – 1:00 am, April 20, 2023 – April 23, 2023 – Senior Vice Commanders and Department Adjutants Training ~ Kansas City, MO
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