Commander VFW Post 6418 (2025-2026)
VFW Gold Legacy Life Member
Phone/Text: 304.982.1309
E-Mail: vfwriderspost6418wv@gmail.com
Website: www.vfw6418.org/
Mailing Address:
PO Box 507
St. Albans, West Virginia 25177
OTHER INFORMATION:
- The Post Commander represents the authority of the Post between meetings, and his voice is that of the Post Membership. The Post Commander acts as the representative of the Post's membership, holding authority and speaking on their behalf between official meetings. The VFW Post 6418 Commander ensures the post's operations run smoothly, overseeing key functions like audits, finances, and house activities.
- As Commander of St. Albans Post 6418, it is part of my responsibilities to take charge of and care for all property belonging to Post 6418. That includes Post 6418 'Colors' and all other properties.
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Post Commander at St. Albans, West Virginia VFW Post 6418.
VFW Post 6418 is beginning to experience the meaning of SUCCESS.
HOW WILL WE CONTINUE OUR SUCCESS?
The achievement of meaningful goals and a sense of fulfillment.
Find volunteers from the Post to form committees with the following aims:
1. Financial: Provides plans and ideas for fundraisers and other activities designed to develop monies for planned Post activities and programs.
2. Membership: Develop ideas to increase membership and activities focused on the retention of the member. Develop teams within Post 6418 to make contact with new member prospects.
Support developing public relations campaigns, newsletters, welcoming committees, and all activities promoting membership of the Post.
3. Programs: Develops post activities and programs that benefit the majority of the members, create good public relations, co-sponsor community activities, and provide the public with information on Americanism and youth programs. Remain open to ideas as they are presented from the floor.
The Post Commander acts as the representative of the Post's membership, holding authority and speaking on their behalf between official meetings. They ensure the post's operations run smoothly, overseeing key functions like audits, finances, and house activities.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) West Virginia
July 1, 2025 - Present
VFW Dept. of West Virginia - State Recruiter
A VFW State Recruiter is a member appointed by the VFW Department (state-level organization) to focus on recruiting new members for the organization. They play a crucial role in growing the VFW membership by engaging with veterans and promoting the benefits of joining.
- July 1, 2025 - Present
Recruiter for St. Albans, West Virginia VFW Post 6418 and Post Membership Chairman
- The VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post Membership Chairman is a key volunteer position responsible for recruiting new members and retaining existing ones. They act as the first point of contact for potential members, build relationships within the community, and report their activities to the Department Membership Chairman.
July 1, 2025 - Present
- Backpacks 4 Veterans Chairman at St. Albans, West Virginia VFW Post 6418
- Organizing groups of volunteers for the collection of donated personal items to be included in backpacks and presented to veterans who are currently receiving care at Veterans Hospitals and Homeless Veterans Outreach Facilities in West Virginia.
- St. Albans, West Virginia, Post 6418 was MUSTERED IN ON OCTOBER 3rd, 1957. 68 years this coming Friday, October 3rd, 2025.
Should you be a veteran qualified to become a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and wish to accept the challenge of assisting other veterans, the officers and members of VFW Post 6418 in our community, I would very much like to talk with you and assist your involvement with our efforts to succeed, improve, and grow.
Our next COMMUNITY EVENT is "
FALL Y'ALL FESTIVAL AND CHILI COOK-OFF" on Sat., October 4th, 2025, on Olde Main Plaza in St. Albans, West Virginia. See Event Details for additional information.