For more than 100 years, the VFW Auxiliary has been fulfilling its original objectives by supporting the Veterans of Foreign Wars, serving veterans, active-duty service members and their families, and spreading patriotism nationwide.
Our members have volunteered millions of hours, donated millions of dollars and honored hundreds of thousands of veterans. Volunteer with us and celebrate the freedoms we enjoy in America.
Auxiliary Membership Meetings
2nd Monday of each month at 7:00pm in the Club Dining Hall. Please come and show your support.
Visit our Auxiliary Facebook page VFW Auxiliary – Post 1461
Auxiliary Membership
Auxiliary Membership Eligibility
Membership in the Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars shall be limited to wives, husbands, widows, widowers, mothers, fathers, foster & stepparents (who have performed the duties of parent), grandmothers, grandfathers, daughters, sons, granddaughters, grandsons, foster and stepdaughters & sons (who attained that status prior to the age of sixteen and for whom the duties of parent were performed), sisters, brothers, half-sisters & brothers, foster and stepsisters & brothers (who attained that status prior to age sixteen) of persons who were eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Members must be citizens of the United States and at least 16 years old.
If you have determined that you are eligible to join the VFW Auxiliary, you can download a copy of the VFW Post 1461 Auxiliary Membership Application here.
Complete the form and then mail it to or drop it off with the VFW Post 1461 at 1310 W. Lincoln
Ave. Belvidere, IL 61008. Be sure to include a copy of your veteran’s DD-214 or other
separation paperwork. Someone from our membership committee will contact you. 1st year’s
$40 membership fee and then annual renewal dues will be $35. Life memberships are
available.
Auxiliary Officers 2025-2026
President – William Zangs
Sr Vice – Carrie Pilz
Jr Vice – Erin Ball
Secretary – Debbie Kepner
Treasurer – Lisa Loveridge
Chaplain – Janice Hoftender
Conductor – Steve Loveridge
Guard – Robert Fry Jr.
3rd yr Trustee – Robert Sallee
2 yr Trustee – Steve Loveridge
1st yr Trustee – Tosca DeGennaro
Patriotic Instructor –
Auxiliary Officers 2024-2025
President – William Zangs
Sr Vice – Carrie Pilz
Jr Vice – Erin Ball
Secretary – Debbie Kepner
Treasurer – Lisa Loveridge
Chaplain – Janice Hoftender
Conductor – open position
Guard – open position
3rd yr Trustee – Steve Loveridge
2 yr Trustee – Robert Sallee
1st yr Trustee – Tosca DeGennaro
Patriotic Instructor –