Men's Auxiliary
Department of Colorado


A Men’s Auxiliary may be organized by the authorization of the Department Commander on the application of not less than twenty-five (25) persons eligible to membership in accordance with the National By-Laws of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

No Men’s Auxiliary shall be formed until approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members of the Post present at a stated meeting or special meeting, due notice of prior to such meeting. Each Men’s Auxiliary shall be assigned the name and number of the Post with which it is affiliated and subject to the control of the Post whose name and number it bears.

Eligibility

Membership in the Men’s Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars shall be limited to husbands, widowers, fathers, grandfathers, sons, grandsons, brothers and half-brothers, who attained that status prior to age sixteen (16) of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Members must not be less than sixteen (16) years old.

Persons eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States shall not be eligible for membership in the Men’s Auxiliary.

By-Laws, Rules of Order and Order of Business

The By-Laws adopted by any such Auxiliary shall not conflict with the Congressional Charter, By-Laws, Manual of Procedure, Ritual, or laws and usage of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States or Department. Such By-Laws shall conform to rules provided by the respective Department and Post.

Men’s Auxiliary Charter Kit

To order a Men’s Auxiliary application for charter, membership applications and membership cards and a complete set of guidelines, contact Colorado VFW Department Headquarters at 303-421-1630.

Men's Auxiliary Officers for 2008-2009

#322 - Englewood

President: Ron Thompson
Secretary: Kent Moore
Treasurer: Bobby Iggotson

#501 - Denver

President: James Martinez
Secretary: John Padilla
Treasurer:

#1771 - Lafayette

President: Glenn Waneka
Secretary: Dean Peterson, Jr.
Treasurer: Ken Vanke

#1781 - Fort Collins

President: Don Schiefen
Secretary: Terry Anderson
Treasurer: Dale Landgren

#2461 - Denver

President: Gary Teiken
Secretary: Grady Nakayama
Treasurer: John Shackley

#2551 - Fort Morgan

President: Rudy Scheirman
Secretary: Stuart Breaprez
Treasurer: Mike Kosman

#2601 - Longmont

President: Charles Mitchell
Secretary: Michael Dreher
Treasurer: Michael Gianetti

#2841 - Brighton

President: Jerry Carmichael
Secretary: Robert Medina
Treasurer: Michael Kruoger

#4051 - Colorado Springs

President: Joe Peterson
Secretary: Robert O'Keef
Treasurer: Robert O'Keef

#4171 - Golden

President: Randi Ackerman
Secretary: Alan Morrison
Treasurer: Alan Morrison

#4331 - Arvada

President: Rusty Shukar
Secretary: Vern Arduser
Treasurer: Vern Arduser

#4444 - Commerce City

President: Michael Bellerive
Secretary: John Fitzpatrick
Treasurer: Robert Pettinger

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