FAQ's

Subscription dues are just like a magazine subscription. It gives you 365 days of membership in the VFW. With this being the first year that they are coming into effect it will be a process that we are not use to. The basic breakdown of what is going to happen is:

If you are an annual member and you pay your dues before January, your expiration will be Jan 2020. If you pay after that date, whatever day your dues are processed at National will be the new expiration date. Example would be that you send in your dues to National on 1 Feb 2019 and National processed them on the 15 Feb. Your new expiration date would be 15 Feb 2020.

Annual membership dues are $39 and due on the anniversary of the date you joined the VFW or the date of annual renewal.


Student Vet's annual membership is $20.

What Makes America Great
 
Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 40,000 9-12 grade students from across the country enter to win their share of $2.1 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.
 

What Makes America Great

 
Each year more than 132,000 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest. The national first-place winner wins $5,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. The first-place winner from each state competes for national awards totaling $55,000, with each first-place state winner receiving a minimum of $500 at the national level.

The County VA Representative is a member of our Post.
 
Please contact our Post, during office hours, to set up an appointment.

Click HERE to be directed to the VFW eligibility page.  Once you've determined if you're eligible, please contact the LT Wood - CPL Reid Post 6691 Quartermaster at 586-294-1450 or email vfw6691@gmail.com to start the process.  

Great question!  Click HERE to determine VFW Auxiliary requirements.  Once you determine your eligibility, please contact the post at (586) 294-1450 to be connected to the Auxiliary Membership Director.

Sponsor - Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce

The Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce (SMCC) operates as a for-profit, privately held business entity under the Tri County Chamber of Commerce. More than just a traditional chamber, it functions as a marketing and networking consortium, providing businesses with unparalleled growth opportunities while maintaining a strong commitment to community service and advocacy.

 

Approximately ten years ago, the Gratiot Avenue Business Association was formed in partnership with the Macomb First Business Alliance. In 2015, these organizations merged to establish the Gratiot Avenue Chamber of Commerce Macomb (GACCM), representing nine communities along the Gratiot corridor and 350,000 residents. With a proven record of success, the Chamber was asked to assist in the formation of additional chambers, leading to the creation of the Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce in 2017, which brought together the Gratiot Avenue Chamber of Commerce and the Warren Center Line Chamber of Commerce. In 2025, the Chamber further expanded with the introduction of the Sterling Heights Chamber of Commerce, solidifying its role as a regional leader supporting businesses across 11 communities and 500,000 residents.

 

These Chambers provide networking events, business development programs, and exclusive member benefits, offering discounted services, business-to-business marketing opportunities, and health-related products. SMCC is also a strong advocate at the local, state, and federal levels, proactively working to create business opportunities for its members. Beyond business development, the Chamber plays a vital role in nonprofit support, having contributed over $650,000 to local initiatives since 2019, particularly in efforts to assist the homeless community.

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The Chamber staff works closely with members, facilitating connections and collaborations to help businesses thrive. Over the years, SMCC and its affiliates have been instrumental in the development of numerous community organizations, including the Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team (MCREST), Cruisin’ 53, North Gratiot Cruise Foundation, Warren Community Foundation, and the Roseville Heritage Foundation.

 

As SMCC continues to expand, its reach and influence grow stronger, creating a lasting impact on the business community and the region as a whole.