VFW Auxiliary Department of Tennessee

08/26/2026

"Ten active members standing in a line,
One disliked another, and then there were nine.
Nine ambitious members offered to work late,
One felt unheard, and then there were eight…"

This poem, slightly modified from one called What’s the Value of One Member (author unknown) is based on an old, outdated nursery rhyme perhaps best remembered as the inspiration of the Agatha Christie play “And Then There Were None.” It counts down from ten Auxiliary members as one-by-one, each becomes burnt out, discouraged or mired in disagreements with the others, until there are only two left – but “One joined a bridge club and then there was one.”

Most of the time, interpersonal issues that cause members to volunteer less, transfer Auxiliaries or quit the organization altogether are entirely fixable, if addressed early and appropriately without unnecessary escalation. This is just one situation in which it's best to follow your Chain of Command!

Learn more about Chain of Command, what this means, how it works and why it's important, in the January, 2026 edition of VFW Auxiliary Magazine, available in our archives on our website, here: https://tinyurl.com/VFWAuxChainofCommand

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08/25/2026

08/24/2026

At VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters, we have received a number of questions recently about VFW and VFW Auxiliary scholarships and contests. There is some confusion about which scholarships and contests "belong" to which organization, so we've created this quick, handy guide to help keep it all straight!

VFW Auxiliary scholarships for high school students include the Young American Patriotic Art Contest and 3-Dimensional Art Contest. Find more information about these on our website, here: https://vfwauxiliary.org/what-we-do/scholarships-2/

The VFW Auxiliary Continuing Education Scholarship for members and their immediate family can be found here: https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/continuing-education/

The VFW Auxiliary's Illustrating America contest is for students in grades K-8. Find more, including submission forms, here: https://vfwauxiliary.org/what-we-do/youth-activities/

While we do promote the Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen as part of our Scholarships Program, these are VFW scholarships. If you have questions about them, please reach out to them directly. You can find this year's theme and submission information, including a guide to finding local Posts, on their website, here: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships

The VFW's "Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarship" information can also be found on their website, here: https://www.vfw.org/assistance/student-veterans-support

Learn more about the Smart-Maher Teacher of the Year contest, sponsored by the VFW, here: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/teacher-of-the-year

We hope this helps! Thank you for promoting these incredible opportunities.

08/23/2026

Department of Tennessee members would like to wish VFW Auxiliary National President Donna Mills a Happy Birthday!!

08/23/2026

To all of our VFW Auxiliary Members,
Thank you for your continued support of the VFW Auxiliary Organization.
I want to sincerely thank all of the members who were able to attend, either in person or virtually, the School of Instruction on August 15, 2026.
To everyone who played a part in making this year’s School of Instruction such a huge success, thank you! I know it took a great deal of hard work, dedication, time, and countless hours to make it all come together. Your efforts truly did not go unnoticed.
We are a “TEAM,” and I want you to know how much I appreciate the time, energy, and commitment you give to this organization. Every contribution, no matter how big or small, helps us accomplish our mission and continue serving our Veterans and their families.
I personally want to say THANK YOU for everything you do. I am truly grateful to serve alongside each of you, and I know we are going to have a GREAT YEAR!
Let’s continue working together, supporting one another, and staying United in Serving.

God Bless,
Teresa Johnson
President, Department of Tennessee VFWA
2026–2027

08/23/2026

🎉 A Great Day of Learning, Connecting & Making Department History! 🎉
On Saturday, August 15, the Department of Tennessee VFW Auxiliary hosted our School of Instruction, and what a fantastic day it was!
We were thrilled to welcome 55 members in person for a day filled with information, ideas, fellowship, and plenty of learning. But this year brought something extra special—we made Department history! 🎉 For the very first time, we offered a virtual option, allowing 20 additional members to join us online!
That’s 75 members learning, connecting, and growing together! ❤️🤍💙
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated, whether you joined us in person or from home. Your enthusiasm and commitment made the day a success!
And a special thank you to VFW Post 9851 and its Auxiliary, along with Auxiliary District 4, for hosting us and providing such wonderful hospitality. We appreciate you! 👏
Learning together. Growing together. Serving our veterans together.