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Post News

Important Info for Post5789 Members

BANQUET HALL RENTAL

Contact Paula at 816-524-8498

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

May 27th,2024 - Post 5789 Holds Annual Memorial Day Ceremony

District News

Important Info for District 5 Members

On awakening in the morning

It’s a good thing to do something before doing something, and by the time you’ve done something, you’re ready to do something else.

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Statewide News

News & Info from your department

De Soto Veteran Honored by VFW for #StillServing

De Soto veteran Quincy Myrick is being honored for dedication to country and community in the VFW national #StillServing campaign. (Photo credit: Quincy Myrick)

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Joins TikTok's 'Veteran Voices' Initiative

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the launch of

VFW Action Alert: Pass the Dole Act Now

H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, would provide enhancements to critical health ...

Announcements

Next Post Meeting:

Wednesday September 11 at 7:00pm

(The Meeting will be held as soon as those participating in the 911 Ceremony return.)
 
  •  Annual Members, it is not to early to renew your membership.
  •   If you need help with your renewal, please contact any of your Post officers.  We can help. 
  • Consider going to an installment life membership plan.  Initial payment of $45.00 and then 11 monthly payments depending on age.
  • There is strength in numbers.  Your membership in the VFW gives the Organization that much more of voice when advocating Veterans Concerns and Priorities in front of Congress at the National Level and with State Legislators.
  •  On the local Post level, we continue to help veterans with their issues and have an Honor Guard that salutes the veteran at funerals and help to make our community better. We Sponsor Scholarships for local High school students with a parent or grandparent who has served their nation. We conduct annual VFW Patriots Pen Essay writing contest for middle school age students and VFW Voice of Democracy Speech contest for students at High School age. Each of these contests come with a cash prize and a chance to compete at the State and National levels. If these items are of interest to you as a current or lapsed member, please, again, renew your membership today.