FAQS

FAQ's

Subscription dues are just like a magazine subscription. It gives you 365 days of membership in the VFW from the date your application is approved.
 
You can renew your membership at any time and your membership will be extended a full year from the date of expiration. 
 
If you have questions, please contact us. 

Annual membership dues are only $35 for a full year of membership.
 
New Members  
 
Membership information is available online. To join our Post specifically--which is less expensive than joining as an at-large member--contact us or call Quartermaster David Staehlin at 651-705-6045.  Or, you can read this information sheet and complete and print out this membership application. Then simply send the application, your proof of eligibility, and dues payment to us and we'll do the rest.
 
Renewing Members  
 
For renewing members, dues must be paid on or before your current dues expire in order to maintain continuous membership by having no gaps in membership. You can always pay early and your membership will be extended one year from the date of expiration.
 
If your membership has been expired for less than one year, go ahead and renew and your re-instated membership will be effective immediately. Renew easily at vfw.org/renew.
 
If your membership has been expired for one year or longer, renew at vfw.org/renew or you can contact us directly. If contacting us directly, you'll need to re-apply. Please do so as we'd be happy to welcome you back! Be sure to read the membership application instructions.

The theme for the 2017-2018 Voice of Democracy  audio-essay program is American History: Our Hope for the Future."
Information on this program, including instructions, can be found here.
 
Entries by students in the South Washington County area are due by October 31, 2017 and should be sent, following the program instructions, to
 
Voice of Democracy
Cottage Grove VFW Post 8752
9260 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove MN 55016
 
Feel free to contact us with any questions. 
 

The 2017-2018 Patriot's Pen theme is America's Gift to My Generation.
 
Find program information, including an application form, towards the bottom of the page here.
 
Entries by students in the South Washington County area are due by October 31, 2017 and should be sent, following the program instructions, to
 
Patriot's Pen
Cottage Grove VFW Post 8752
9260 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove MN 55016
 
Feel free to contact us with any questions.   

We recommend working with either of the following free, well-trained resources.
 
Washington County (Minnesota) Veterans Service Office
Visit them online or reach them at 651-430-6895.
Provides free guidance or referral to other resources regarding veterans benefits, including working with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Serves veterans, their families, and survivors. 
 
 
VFW Department of Minnesota Claims and Service Office
Visit them online or reach them at 612-970-5669.
Assists veterans and their dependents with claims before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). 
The veterans does not need to be a member of the VFW. We provide this free service to all veterans.