Department of Illinois
2022-2023
Marvie Wisniewski, President
Illinois Guide Book Rev 2023
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Welcome to the
Department of Illinois VFW Auxiliary website!
On May 26, 1925, the Department of Illinois Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States was instituted. The membership consisted of women from different walks of life joining together to improve the lives of service members, Veterans, their families and our communities. At the National Convention in 2015, the bylaws were changed to allow eligible male spouses and family members to join the Auxiliary. At this time, the organization underwent a name change removing the word “Ladies” from its name. The organization became known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Unites States Auxiliary Department of Illinois. Although the name was changed, the mission of the VFW Auxiliary did not change and the members, both male and female, continued working to improve the lives of our service members, Veterans and their families and our communities. The 2022-2023 Auxiliary year for the Department of Illinois VFW Auxiliary began with membership of just over 18,000 and most of those members are divided among the 16 Districts within the state.