New VFW Post seeks Members and Community Support Post organizer, A. J. Sartin said, starting a VFW Post means making it relevant to the new generation of War Veterans, Armed Services personnel, their families and the Community. It means correcting misconceptions and breathing life into an organization, that some still view as a place where old men wear special caps, and gather just to trade war stories. Furthermore, it means having a permanent place for Veterans to meet, in Northern St. Johns County and on Vilano Beach. There’s a severe lack of facilities to meet the needs of local Veterans around the Northeast Florida Airport, Nocatee, The World Golf Village and points West. A lot of the Veterans cant drive 20 or 40 miles to another Post on the mainland in South St. Johns County or to Jacksonville, especially at night. With roots tracing back to 1899, the VFW has a history of serving as a strong voice for Veterans, helping them access services and benefits promised by the government. Sartin envisions the same at the local level for the Post. He said support for a VFW Post can be especially helpful to all War Veterans. Besides helping members get what they’ve earned and cut through the bureaucratic tape, the Post provides endless support and camaraderie. Sartin believes the experience of serving in the Military is a unique one, with commonalities that cross time and generations (Sartin served in the U.S. Army from 1967 - 1973, serving in Vietnam 1968 & 1969). What makes the VFW different from some other Military Organizations is all of its members have served in harm’s way to protect and defend the Country and have a special bond of experience forged in sacrifice and danger. The fundamental difference between the VFW and other Veterans Organizations, and one in which we take great pride, is our eligibility qualifications. Membership in the VFW is limited to those on active duty or honorably discharged who have received a campaign medal for overseas service; have served 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in a War, Insurrection, or Expedition, or have ever received hostile fire or imminent danger pay, Sartin added. The first new members of this new Post may qualify as Charter Members, so come join now…and bring a friend (who is qualified to join). Come, let’s make history! Membership in the VFW is available as Annual Membership with annual dues or as Life Membership with a one-time membership fee (calculated by your age). Annual membership dues are currently $45.00. Potential Vilano Beach VFW Post members having any questions, contact A. J. Sartin at [email protected]
Posted on: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 12:39:08 +0000
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