A Men’s Auxiliary may be organized by the authorization of the Department Commander on the application of not less than fifteen (15) 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.

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.

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.

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.