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              History of the Ladies Auxiliary

Since 1914 the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
has worked to ensure that America's veterans will not be forgotten and those who
need assistance will get it.  To help achieve those goals, each year donations are made
to help make life better for active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families,
and America's communities.  With nearly 600,000 members in the United States,
Guam and Panama, the Ladies Auxiliary VFW actively supports our troops as well as
veterans and their families.

Since the War on Terror began, care packages have been sent to troops in Iraq,
Afghanistan, Kuwait, Qatar and other locations around the world.  Members also donate
to Operation Uplink which supplies free long-distance calling cards to active duty military
and hospitalized veterans to help them stay in touch with their families.

VFW Post 8495 Ladies Auxiliary

Ladies Auxiliary Post 8495  was founded on March 17, 1948.  As of 2007 the ladies
have a membership of 114.

Ladies Auxiliary members are...

Wives, widows, foster and stepmothers (who have performed the duties of parent),
grandmothers, daughters, granddaughters, foster and stepdaughters (who attained
 that status prior to the age of sixteen and for whom the duties of parent were performed),
sisters, half sisters, foster and stepsisters (who attained that status prior to the age
of sixteen)...of persons who were or are legible for membership in the Veterans of
Foreign Wars of the united States.  Members must be citizens of the United States
at least 16 years old.

Women who are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United
States shall be eligible for dual membership in the ladies Auxiliary

Ladies Auxiliary Programs

The members of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW are committed to serving veterans and their
families, promoting pride in America, teaching the young people the cost of freedom,
and serving the community by conducting the following programs:
Americanism: Participation in Fairport's Memorial and Independence Day Parades.
Buddy Poppy: Distribute Buddy Poppies to support our troops and their families.
Cancer Aid & Research : Providing grants to members with cancer, education and
support of research.
VFW National Home for Children: Educating members about the mission, purpose,
and programs of the VFW National Home for  Children in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.
Legislative: Keep members up -to-date on all bills affecting veterans and their families.
Keep legislators aware of our positions.
Voice of Democracy: One of the scholarships offered for students.  By participating in
the contests students have the opportunity to express their own patriotism.

Why Join?

Join us to become involved with insuring the rights and proper care for all veterans and
promote patriotism in our community while enjoying a social atmosphere with fellow
 veterans and their wives, daughters and granddaughters,

to join call 585 223-9723


                                           |Freedom Hill and Military Service Recognition Bricks|  |Freedom Hill Post Exchange|
                                             |Post News and Upcoming Events| |Ladies Auxiliary| |Post Officers| | Honor Guard|
                                             |Past Commanders| |Bingo Page| |VFW 8495 Home Page|