Illustrating America is the Auxiliary’s annual patriotic art contest for elementary and middle/junior high school students which encourages students’ artistic abilities and rewards their hard work. Students in high school can enter the Young American Patriotic Art Contest for even bigger prizes. It’s fun to see how our youth see … More Meet the 2026 Youth Art Contest winners!
Meet the 2026 Youth Art Contest winners!
Lifetime Achievement Award – Charleen Lauer
The following was read at the Department of Washington Annual Convention Banquet on 19 June 2026: Tonight, we have the honor of recognizing an extraordinary Auxiliary member whose dedication, leadership, and service have spanned nearly seven decades. Even before tonight’s honoree was eligible to join the VFW, she often joined … More Lifetime Achievement Award – Charleen Lauer
Department Convention brings Posts and Auxiliaries to the Heart of Washington
This past week, Wenatchee was host to the Department of Washington Annual Convention, 18-20 June 2026. This is an event where VFW Post and Auxiliary members from across the state of Washington gather to give and receive training, to provide state-level committee updates, and to honor exceptional members, Posts, and … More Department Convention brings Posts and Auxiliaries to the Heart of Washington
Auxiliary’s annual food drive for Serve Wenatchee
In January 2023, the Auxiliary decided their winter project would be to organize a food drive for Serve Wenatchee. Three years later, this has become a staple project. That first year, it was a single trunkload of food donations that were collected and taken to Serve Wenatchee. The following years, … More Auxiliary’s annual food drive for Serve Wenatchee
Holiday party for our Army National Guard unit
Once again, our Post and Auxiliary members came together to put on a festive event for our Adopted Unit, Charlie Co., 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Security & Support, full of fun, smiles, food, laughter, and celebration. Thanks to the hard work of over a dozen volunteers from both the Post … More Holiday party for our Army National Guard unit
Illustrating America Art Contest winners announced
The Auxiliary’s annual patriotic art contest for elementary and middle/junior high school students encourages students’ artistic abilities and rewards their hard work. It’s fun to see how our youth see the world through their drawings and paintings. On Friday, 11 July, Auxiliary members announced this year’s winners and distributed their … More Illustrating America Art Contest winners announced
Patriot Day – Sept 11
On 18 Dec 2001, a joint resolution (Public Law 107-89) was approved by Congress designating September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day“, a day of remembrance to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of 11 Sept 2001, and those who’ve lost lives since then to … More Patriot Day – Sept 11
3rd Annual Veterans Picnic a Success!
The 3rd Annual Wenatchee Valley Veteran’s Picnic was held on August 30th at Walla Walla Point Park. This joint picnic, hosted by VFW Post 3617 and American Legion Post 10, is open to all active duty military, first responders, and of course veterans and their families. This year, we saw … More 3rd Annual Veterans Picnic a Success!
Refreshments and Conversation at Nason Creek Rest Area
In something that has become a sort of annual tradition for our Auxiliary, we spend a few days each year offering coffee, snacks, and friendly conversation to travelers making their way over Stevens Pass that decide to stop at Nason Creek Rest Area. We don’t charge for these treats, but … More Refreshments and Conversation at Nason Creek Rest Area
Updates from the Auxiliary
Our Auxiliary is constantly working on some new project and staying busy serving our veterans and our community. In the last few months, the Auxiliary has: There will be plenty more opportunities for our Auxiliary and Post members to connect and do good for our local community, veterans and their … More Updates from the Auxiliary
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