Veterans of Foreign Wars

We Support Local Events:

Host Candidate’s Night

Participate in the Relay for Life- American Cancer Society

MooreMart partnership to provide needed items to local troops which are overseas

We Provide Meeting Space to:

Girl Scout Troops

Garden Group

Pelham Spirit Group

Claudia Combs Music Academy, Choir for children

Remembrances

Memorial Day Ceremony

Flag Day Ceremony

4^th of July

Veteran’s Day Ceremony

Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony

What the VFW Does for Pelham

We Help Bring the Community Together:

High School Graduates Dinner for those who have enlisted in the military

Monthly Theme Dinners at the Post, located at 6 Main Street, Pelham

Help Coordinate Memorial Day Parade

Provide Honor Guards when requested at local school and town events

Participate in Old Home Day

Participate in Good Neighbor Fund Food Drive

Hold Children’s Parties/Dances

Specific VFW Programs Awarded Each Year

Patriots Pen Essay Contest – VFW believes strongly in good citizenship and fostering patriotism. We encourage youthful minds to examine our nation’s history and their own experiences in modern American society through our Patriot’s Pen youth essay-writing contest.

Voice of Democracy - Knowing that a democratic society needs nurturing, the VFW established the Voice of Democracy program (VOD) in 1947 to provide students grades 9-12 the opportunity to express themselves regards to democratic ideas and principles.

Teacher of the Year – Each year exceptional teachers are recognized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) for their outstanding commitment to teach Americanism and patriotism to their students. The VFW annually recognizes the nation’s top classroom elementary, junior high and high school teachers who teach citizenship education topics and promote America’s history, traditions and institutions effectively.

Policemen of the Year Award – The VFW honors an outstanding Policeman who goes above and beyond in the community.

Firefighter/EMT of the Year Award – The VFW honors an outstanding Firefighter who not only works as a team but also shines as an individual.

Boy Scout Award – Some of the VFW’s earliest ties to the community involve youth groups. Few are stronger — and none more lasting — than the close relationship between the VFW and Boy Scouts of America, dating back to 1915.

Girl Scout Gold Award recipients – The VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary recognizes Girls who earn the highest Award in Girl Scouting. Also Silver and Bronze award winners.

Outstanding Volunteers of the Year - For those who give of themselves for the betterment of their local community.

Loyalty Day - is observed on May 1 in the United States. It is a day set aside for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom. It was made an official holiday by the U.S. Congress on July 18, 1958. Following the passage of this law, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaimed May 1, 1959 the first official observance of Loyalty Day. Although a legal holiday, it is not a federal holiday and many people in the United States remain unaware of it. This is a great day to honor those who give of themselves within our community and help to support the loyalty of United States Veterans.

Past Voice of Democracy WINNERS

1984 - Eric Ormsby
1985 - Sandra Perron
1986 - Debra Ann Schulatz
1987 - Heather Steck
1988 - Andrew Craven
1989 - Cari Bordelau
1990 - Ross Mihalko
1991 - Danee Reeser
1992 - Holly Bedrosian
1993 - Michele Chicoine
1994 - Harmony Koch
1995 - Karen Vandyne
1996 - Lana Quenneville
1997 - Alissa Paquette
1998 - Sarah Hagedorn
1999 - Katherine Lemieux
2000 - Amy Guilfolye
2001 - Timothy White
2002 - Rebecca Wilkenson
2003 - Geoffrey Barch
2004 - Meghan Lamontagne
2005 - Meghan Lamontagne
2006 - Laura Hochez
2007 - Annika Glaeser
2008 - Bradley Shapiro
2009 - Nichole Overy
2010 - Catherine O'Hearn 2011 - Erika Campbell
2012 - Celina Walker

Click Here to learn more: Voice Of Democracy Information

We Serve Those Who Served Us:

Provide necessary items to and visit the local VA Hospitals in Manchester and Tilton, NH

Visit local Veterans in need of companionship; provide rides to doctor’s appointments, etc.

Provide donations to local Veterans in need of monetary assistance

Support New England Project Honor Flight – Takes WWII Vets to DC to visit their memorial

Provide assistance to National Children’s Home

Support the local Gold Star Mothers (Those mothers who have lost children)