Membership
We offer three types of Membership at the Ephrata VFW / Canteen:
To become a Regular Member of VFW Post 3376 you must meet specific criteria:
1. Citizenship – must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National.
2: Honorable Service – must have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and either received a discharge of Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) or be currently serving.
3: Service in a war, campaign, or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters*. This can be proven by any of the following:
- An authorized campaign medal (see a full list of qualifying medals and badges)
- Receipt of Hostile Fire Pay or Imminent Danger Pay (verified by a military pay statement)
- Service in Korea for 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days
*This information is usually available through a veteran’s DD-214. If other information is needed or if a veteran’s DD-214 is not complete, they can contact the National Personnel Records Center online or at 314-801-0800 to request more information.
Dues are $30.00 / year, and we also offer Life Memberships.
Please contact our Quartermaster for assistance in joining the Ephrata VFW.
717.733.9904
Eligibility Requirements for VFW Auxiliary Membership:
Members must be citizens of the United States or a United States National, and at least 16 years old.
Those eligible are:
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Husband/Wife
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Widower/Widow
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Father/Mother
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Grandfathers/Grandmothers
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Sons/Daughters
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Grandsons/Granddaughters
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Brothers/Sisters
Of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
Those eligible for membership in the VFW are those that have received a campaign medal for overseas service; have served 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in Korea; or have ever received hostile fire or imminent danger pay. Click here for more information.
Step- and adopted parents, children, siblings (and half-siblings), grandparents and grandchildren are considered the same as biological parents, children, siblings, grandparents and grandchildren and may join the VFW Auxiliary under their VFW-eligible veteran.
Proof of service is required for eligibility and must be obtained by the applicant.
Social Membership
If you do not meet the requirements for Regular or auxiliary Membership, you are welcome to apply for a Social Membership.
Applicants must be of good moral character, agree to follow VFW Canteen rules, and be recommended by a Regular Veteran Member.
Dues are $30.00 / year.
Application forms are available at the Canteen.