Our post meets monthly on the 4th Saturday of each month at 9:30 am at The Prescott Valley Elks Lodge. The lodge is located between the Peddlers Pass Flea Market and the Antelope Lanes Bowling Alley, one block south of Highway #69.
Background information on the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10227:
The purpose of this organization is to increase the popularity of our common interests, which exists for the sole purpose to aid veterans, their wives, widows and orphans. We "Honor the Dead by helping the Living".
We shall always remember that we were once America's fighting forces, dedicated to the principles which keep our country free, so too are our uniformed young men and women who serve today, all around the globe in support of the same principles of freedom we so dearly love.
The objects of the Veterans of Foreign Wars are fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational; to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and Fidelity to its Constitution and Laws; To foster True Patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies, whomsoever.
There is a common bond that exists between the men and women who have shared the military experience in battle: A shared sense of duty and a common belief in a cause higher than self. Our nations' veterans served in combat assuming all the risks associated with fighting for - and maintaining - freedom. VFW members are here because they understand the true essence of America and its ideals and beliefs and the price they paid to be eligible to join the ranks of the VFW.
Eligibility Statement:
The fundamental difference between the VFW and other veteran organizations, and one in which we take great pride, is our eligibility qualifications. There are three requisites for membership in the Mingus Mountain Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10227. They are: citizenship, honorable military service, and service entitling the applicant to the award of a recognized campaign medal or as set forth in the Congressional Charter and/or VFW bylaws.
Checking Eligibility:
Checking eligibility is comparatively simple, assuming the first two requirements are met. A potential applicant must have served overseas and earned a campaign or service medal recognized by the VFW as meeting the campaign medal requisite for VFW membership. (The only exceptions are a combat action ribbon, imminent danger pay, or for service in Korea after June 30, 1949, until present.)
Discharges issued during and immediately after the close of World War II have a section on the back listing the medals and decorations which have been earned. Persons discharged later received a DD-214, "Report of Separation" form, which has a space showing medals and decorations.
Lost separation documents can be replaced by completing and submitting Standard Form 180, "Request Pertaining to Military Records." There is always a possibility of an omission on the separation documents. If an applicant claims entitlement to a medal which is not shown on the individual's separation papers, that person may request verification and correction of records by submitting a Standard Form 180.
The Standard Form 180 is available from any office of the Veterans Administration. The form must be completed and signed by the veteran in order to receive the information requested or to authorize the release of the information to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Additional (generic) information can be found at:
http://www.vfw.org/resources/pdf/eligibility05.pdf
Yearly membership fees:
$25.00 per year
Current Life Membership Fees as of January 1, 2007 (attained age at 12/31):
Through 30 years of age: $425
31-40 $410
41-50 $375
51-60 $335
61-70 $290
71-80 $225
81 and over $170
