Jerry Mollohan
Community Service (CS) Chairman - Marines

The Community Service (CS) Chairman is the only comrade designated to complete Post 6418
CS reports via the vfw.org website. A good description of each VFW Post 6418 activity and an explanation of how it meets the category selected. The CS Chairman submits reports as they become available.
 
Categories of Community Service Reporting:

COMMUNITY SERVICE includes any activities within our community that help to benefit the community, school, parks, recycling, neighborhood cleanings, etc.

AID TO OTHERS is self-explanatory. Providing a hot meal to a veteran who is unable to leave their home is an example.

AMERICANISM/CITIZEN EDUCATION is simply taking the time to teach someone about flag etiquette, the Constitution, the military, service, etc.

YOUTH PROGRAMS include the annual Voice of Democracy, Patriot's Pen, and Scout of the Year Program, among others.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES—Post 6418 is encouraged to provide youth programs within the community, such as Athletics, Scouting, Contests, Education, recognition, etc.

SAFETY—Pedestrian, Drug Awareness, Recreational, Highway, Home/Fire, etc.
 
MILITARY SERVICE—Any support given to a unit, an individual family member, ceremonies, welcome home, upLink, Unmet Needs, USO, etc.
 
Our next community event is "Swagging Tails Chili Cookoff" on November 8th, 2025, in Nitro, West Virginia. Recruiting & Information Booth. 9 am to 6 pm in Living Memorial Park.