Since requesting dues doesn’t seem to work, I figured reverse psychology may turn the corner on our annual membership drive. Dues are $25 for a year and while you are now officially delinquent (and no longer a VFW member), you could, just out of spite, make our Quartermaster Tom work if you would drop a check in the mail. He would then be forced to deposit your check, and file the appropriate paperwork with National so you can receive your new membership card and continue to receive your magazine. If you are unable to pay your dues due to financial difficulty, let the QM know and we will make allowances for your circumstances. Also, students and active duty members of the military are exempt from dues. All you have to do is drop an email to [email protected] and let us know your status. Also, if you really want to give Tom a workout, consider a Life Membership if you are a continuous member. He will be forced into filling out all sorts of forms in triplicate (you remember those forms from your military days) and probably have to do them twice or three times to correct errors. Like I said, make life rough on our Quartermaster by paying your dues.
You can mail your dues to:
VFW Post 8870
P.O. Box 701
Edmonds, WA 98020-701
P.S. Dues are going to be increasing and it’s a great opportunity to support VFW and remove a burden from your Post’s Quartermaster by choosing a Life Membership.