WELCOME TO POST 12206 MURFREESBORO

Teamwork ~ Leadership ~ Commitment
As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 

Announcements

General Meeting 
September 16th, 2024 at 1830
1257 NW Broad St 
Murfreesboro,  TN

 
Congrats to the newly elected Officers for the 2024 - 2025 year!!
CDR - Elizabeth Sharp 
Sr Vice - Matt Bertron
Jr Vice - Christopher Lewis 
Quartermaster  - Paul Myers
Chaplain/Adjutant  - Andrew Farrer
Judge Advocate  - Aubrey Spain
Surgeon  - Ross List
PSO - Christopher Lewis 
SGT AT ARMS - Larry Post
3 Year Trustee  - Daryl Mackin 
2 Year Trustee  - Jeffrey Gaylord 
1 Year Trustee  - Ross List
Past Commander  - Andrew Farrer
 
District 5 Commander  - Andrew Farrer
District 5 Jr Vice Commander  - Ross List 
District 5 2 Year Trustee - Elizabeth Sharp 
District 5 Officer of the Day - Herbert Hill
 
Venue Rental:
Venue Fee includes 3 hrs 

Monday-Wednesday
Thurs-Sat (9am-4pm ONLY)
$300 + $100/hr addt'l hours

Sunday 
$500 + $125/hr addt'l hours

Includes:

2,000 sq ft venue that accomodates 80 guests
1 host or bartender 
Full service bar
8x12 stage 
Full sound system/lighting 
2 microphones 
2 flat screen tvs
Projector with screen 
2 private bathrooms
BYOF or optional catering
 

Basic Information to run VFW 12206:


1. VMS - $125

2. COMMUNITY SERVICE - use VFWTN.org and the Members only portal to enter in hours.

3. BUDDY POPPY - Purchase 500 (minimum) ✔️ (1000 have been bought for the 2024-2025 year)

4. MEMBERSHIP - remember to call all those that need to renew. Commanders and Quartermasters have access to Online Member Services and to see all member information as well as the All American Dashboard.

5. VOD - 1 (minimum)

6. PP - 1 (minimum)

9. INSPECTION - Set up by Inspector King.

10. AUDIT REPORTS (4) Quartermaster's duty.

11. 990 - ✔️ 

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-990

12. INCORPORATED PAPERWORK - ✔️ 

https://sos.tn.gov/businesses

13. STONES RIVER NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD SECTION Q - twice a year, get with Ranger Jim Lewis at Stones River.

14. VFW DAY OF SERVICE - May 4th

https://todaysvfw.org/vfw-day-of-service/

15. DIGITAL MAGAZINE - Elizabeth Long 

elizabeth@fidelishomestn.com

16. MEETINGS - Every 3rd Monday at 1830

17. OFFICER MEETINGS - Commanders Discretion 

18. COMMITTEES 

19. FUNDRAISING 

20. FLAG PROGRAM - Ross List

21. Cadet of the Year Awards, VFW Store (cert and medal) for your schools, Blackman,  Oakland,  Riverdale.

22. Scout of the Year, FF, LEO, EMT OF THE YEAR

23. BONDING ✔️ 

24. $100 to the Tennessee Foundation,  call Nancy Cartwright for payment.


VFW TN HQ (John Mair, State Quartermaster Nancy Cartwright,  State Secretary)

6152425851


VFW Main

18338398387


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Jim Africano 

VFW Auxiliary President 


Shawn Crook

6159553077

Owner of our building 


Jim Lewis, Park Ranger 

Jim_B_Lewis@nps.gov

Stones River Battlefield, Section Q Cemetery



Instant Answers:

VFW National Website (important):

https://www.vfw.org/


VFW TN Website (important):

https://vfwtn.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp


VFW 12206 Website:

https://vfw12206.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp


VFW Store:

https://www.vfwstore.org/


FAQ'S of the VFW:

https://www.vfw.org/about-us/faq


VOD/PP:

https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships


Scout of the Year:

https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/scout-of-the-year


Quick Renew for members:

https://oms.vfw.org/quickrenew.aspx






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Membership

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As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

Assistance & Benefits

Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

Post News

Important Info for Post12206 Members

July Digital Magazine

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Statewide News

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Grand Old Opry Salute to the Troops

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Tennessee State Convention 20-22 June

This is the annual meeting for department elections.

National News

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VFW Honors National Native American Heritage Month

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OUR MISSION

That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.