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VFW of US Auxiliary - The Department of Texas - District 1
Frisco VFW Auxiliary 8273
The VFW Auxiliary is a well-established organization and since 1914, has united Americans from all walks of life with a common purpose: to improve the lives of veterans, service members and their families, and communities.
Welcome
We are the Auxiliary to Frisco VFW Post 8273 - District 1 | Frisco, TX. We chartered in Frisco in December 2019. Our organization is growing, and is very active supporting veterans and the community We'd love for you to JOIN US! See the Membership section below or email auxiliary@friscovfw.org for more information.
MEETINGS
We meet the FIRST THURSDAY of EACH MONTH at 6:30pm.
MEETING LOCATION
Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 6:30pm meeting will be held at:
CREST INFINITI, 6100 TX-121, FRISCO TX. See VFW website main page for more details.
POST MEETING SOCIAL
Auxiliary members are welcome to attend a joint VFW/Auxiliary member social directly following the meeting for food, drinks, and camaraderie. The venue differs each month. Click the "Find Out Where" button below for more information.
INFORMATION & SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Member Benefits
Star Family Support Program
Star Family Support Program
The VFW Auxiliary offers members access to one of the nation’s largest networks of money-saving products and services in the insurance and benefits industry. Click below for more.
Star Family Support Program
Star Family Support Program
Star Family Support Program
Do you have a son, daughter, parent, or sibling in the U.S. Armed Forces who is deployed, was injured, or has died while serving? You're not alone. We have members who have like-experiences and are here for you. Let's meet and talk over lunch. Email: Auxiliary@FriscoVFW.org
PTSD & Suicide Prevention
Star Family Support Program
PTSD & Suicide Prevention
22 Veterans die every day from suicide; 1 every 65 minutes. If you know someone in need, please share this number! GET HELP NOW: CALL 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
MEMBERSHIP
Interested in helping support our veterans, active military, and their families?
We have a very dynamic, active group of American women and men from all different backgrounds with various talents who make up Frisco VFW Auxiliary 8273. We invite you to JOIN US!
VFW Auxiliary Eligibility
- US Citizen or US National
- 16 Years of Age or Older
- You are a Husband/Wife, Widow/Widower, Father/Mother, Grandfather/Grandmother, Son/Daughter, Grandson/Granddaughter, or Brother/Sister of a person eligible for a VFW Membership, which includes: US Citizen or US National Honorable Service (Honorable Discharge, General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions) or Currently Serving; has served in a war, campaign, or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters.
- *Step- and adopted parents, children, siblings (and half-siblings), grandparents and grandchildren are considered the same as biological parents, children, siblings, grandparents and grandchildren and may join the VFW Auxiliary under their VFW-eligible veteran.
Requirements
- Membership Application [popluate .pdf, print/email to auxiliary@friscovfw.org]
- Proof of Eligibility (if Veteran is not a current VFW member of Post). Proof includes documentation required for a Veteran to join VFW such as DD214, authorized Campaign Medal Orders, etc.
- Other: $25 Annual Membership or One-time Life Membership (noted on application by age).
2020 - 2021 OFFICERS
Debra Miller, President
Marilyn Rogers, Jr. Vice President & Patriotic Instructor
Missi Palmore, Sr. Vice President & Trustee 1-Yr
Charter and Life Member
"For each goodbye, hello, deployment, and time, event or life lost,... for my brother who didn't come back, and for my dad, husband, and other family who did, I serve in their honor and for all who have serve(d) us and our country."
*Military Spouse *Military 'Brat'
*Third Culture Kid *Veteran Advocate
*Gold Star Family - Sibling
Missi Palmore, Sr. Vice President & Trustee 1-Yr
Marilyn Rogers, Jr. Vice President & Patriotic Instructor
Missi Palmore, Sr. Vice President & Trustee 1-Yr
Charter and Life Member
*Military Spouse *Blue Star Mother
*Veteran Advocate
Marilyn Rogers, Jr. Vice President & Patriotic Instructor
Marilyn Rogers, Jr. Vice President & Patriotic Instructor
Marilyn Rogers, Jr. Vice President & Patriotic Instructor
Charter and Life Member
"Military life has been part of me since the day I was born. My Dad was an Army doctor and I loved the different places we lived to include my junior/senior year of school in Stuttgart, Germany. I later married an Army Aviator (Helicopter Pilot) and spent 29 years as a military wife. I j
Charter and Life Member
"Military life has been part of me since the day I was born. My Dad was an Army doctor and I loved the different places we lived to include my junior/senior year of school in Stuttgart, Germany. I later married an Army Aviator (Helicopter Pilot) and spent 29 years as a military wife. I joined the VFW Auxiliary to give back to the Veterans, the military, and their families who have made sacrifices for our great country, the United States of America."
*Military Spouse *Military 'Brat'
Veteran Advocate *Third Culture Kid
Renee Hickman, Treasurer
Kathleen Oglesby, Secretary
Marilyn Rogers, Jr. Vice President & Patriotic Instructor
Charter and Life Member
"I joined to support my daughter, the Frisco VFW Post 8273 Commander, and my son-in-law, who are both combat veterans!"
*Former Blue Star Mother
*Veteran Advocate for Moms of
Deployed Soldiers
Kathleen Oglesby, Secretary
Kathleen Oglesby, Secretary
Kathleen Oglesby, Secretary
Charter and Life Member
"I joined the Auxiliary to continue my advocacy and helping the Veteran. To me, it's a way of recognizing and helping those who gave so much for us. I'm the proud daughter of a Royal Air Force Veteran, the very proud Mom of a Navy Corpsman Veteran, and a USMC Combat Veteran. I was the proud ad
Charter and Life Member
"I joined the Auxiliary to continue my advocacy and helping the Veteran. To me, it's a way of recognizing and helping those who gave so much for us. I'm the proud daughter of a Royal Air Force Veteran, the very proud Mom of a Navy Corpsman Veteran, and a USMC Combat Veteran. I was the proud advocate for any Veteran I had the honor of taking care of in my 35-year RN career at the VA Hospital."
*Proud Mom of two Veterans
*Former 2-Blue Star Mother
* Veteran Advocate
Lisa Inciardi, Historian
Kathleen Oglesby, Secretary
Kathleen Oglesby, Secretary
Kathy Warren, Chaplain
Shelly Altman, Trustee 2-Yr
Susan Garstka, Conductress
Charter and Life Member
"I joined the Auxiliary to help support my husband, Eddie, and the other Post members. However, I have several family connections who also served. I was raised in a military family; both my father and brother are retired Air Force. Additionally, my father-in-law was a WWII Veteran, and our dear friend is a 97-year o
Charter and Life Member
"I joined the Auxiliary to help support my husband, Eddie, and the other Post members. However, I have several family connections who also served. I was raised in a military family; both my father and brother are retired Air Force. Additionally, my father-in-law was a WWII Veteran, and our dear friend is a 97-year old Normandy +3 survivor. I still get teary-eyed when I hear the National Anthem!"
*Military Spouse *Veteran Advocate
*Musician - Veterans Facilities
Susan Garstka, Conductress
Shelly Altman, Trustee 2-Yr
Susan Garstka, Conductress
Charter and Life Member
*Veteran - USAF *Military Spouse
*Red Cross Volunteer - Vietnam in Japan
*Gold Star Mother *Veteran Advocate
Shelly Altman, Trustee 2-Yr
Shelly Altman, Trustee 2-Yr
Shelly Altman, Trustee 2-Yr
Charter Auxiliary Member
*Army Wife *Veteran Advocate
Dave Garstka, Trustee 3-Yr
Maria LeGall, Past President
Shelly Altman, Trustee 2-Yr
Charter and Life Member
*Military 'Brat' *Veteran Advocate
*Gold Star Family - Sibling
Maria LeGall, Past President
Maria LeGall, Past President
Maria LeGall, Past President
Charter and Life Member
*Military Spouse *Veteran Advocate
*Toys for Tots Chair - Collin County
CURRENT PROJECTS
OPERATION DUCK
DR PEPPER BALLPARK
FRISCO TX
COMING APRIL 2021
The Saturday, April 25, 2020 race-date has changed out of national necessity.
We will post a new date once we receive confirmation from our sponsored venue.
Frisco VFW Post 8273 is joining the Frisco RoughRiders for the inaugural debut of OPERATION DUCK: the first 'official' duck race in Frisco, Texas, benefiting military service members, veterans, their families, and the local community. While we can never truly repay the debt we owe our heroes, we are determined to show our brave veterans the continued support and gratitude for their commitment to our way of life.
The Frisco Auxiliary 8273 is assisting with this effort: working several events, creating marketing materials, and promoting duck adoptions and sponsorships. Thank you members and volunteers who are helping to make this the BIGGEST SPLASH in Frisco! Check back here for information about where we'll be next to help promote Operation Duck!
ADOPT A DUCK; HELP A VET