President Diane Johnson
Magdlin-Gilbertson VFW Auxiliary #6893 was established in April 1947. Florence Foss was the first President. The auxiliary currently has approximately 70 members.
- Business meetings are held eight times per year:
The second Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. - Social Gatherings are also held monthly:
The second Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m.
We participate in Department and National Programs, including the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen.
VFW Auxiliary Officers (2024-2025)
- President – Carol Soland
- Sr. Vice – DD Himli
- Jr. Vice – Flo Litwincuk
- Treasurer – Roxie Knies
- Secretary – Sandy Amundson
- Chaplain – Linda Snyder
- Guard – Joan Wissing
- Conductress – Pat Scheevel
- Patriotic Instructor – Sharon Miller
- Trustee #1 – Diane Johnson
- Trustee #2 – Dawn Ristau
- Trustee #3 – Janet Eulberg Woellert
- 2023 Winners
- Voice of Democracy – Audra Otto (who placed 2nd at state competition)
- Patriot’s Pen – Katelyn Scheevel and Hayden Hjemland.
We also donate funds to local organizations/events:
- Community Chest, the Preston Fire Department, Preston Emergency Services, Food Shelf, Halloween Trunk-or-Treat, Prevent 22, the Veteran’s Home and Veteran’s Cemetery.
Our members participate in the Trout Days Parade, Memorial Day Program, and Veteran’s Day Program.
Upcoming Events
Become a Member
Eligibility Requirements for VFW Auxiliary Membership:
Members must be at least 16 years old.
Those eligible are:
- Husband/Wife
- Widower/Widow
- Father/Mother
- Grandfathers/Grandmothers
- Sons/Daughters
- Grandsons/Granddaughters
- Brothers/Sisters
Of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
Those eligible for membership in the VFW are those that have received a campaign medal for overseas service; have served 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in Korea; or have ever received hostile fire or imminent danger pay. Step- and adopted parents, children, siblings (and half-siblings), grandparents and grandchildren are considered the same as biological parents, children, siblings, grandparents and grandchildren and may join the VFW Auxiliary under their VFW-eligible veteran.
Proof of service is required for eligibility and must be obtained by the applicant.
Established 1914, members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Auxiliary set out to serve the veterans of this country and our communities in honor of the sacrifices and commitment of every man and woman who has served in uniform. The VFW Auxiliary is one of the nation’s oldest veterans’ service organizations and our members are the relatives of those who have served in overseas combat. More than 470,000 members in nearly 3,800 Auxiliaries nationwide who volunteer millions of hours and fund raise millions of dollars for charitable projects that benefit veterans, military service personnel and their families.
