WHAT IS A

JUNIOR GIRLS UNIT?

History:

  In 1935, the Daughters of the VFW Units were formed under the leadership of National President Winifred Toussaint.  During the following year, 78 units were established.  In June 1942, the name was changed to Junior Girls and eligibility requirements were expanded.  In 2005, Junior Girls Units celebrated their 70th Birthday.  These units are sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary and assist Auxiliary members with their many projects.

Who Are The Junior Girls:

  What makes the Junior Girls Units unique is the opportunity to become friends with girls of varied ages.  You will make new friends, learn about helping others, and just have fun at events such as: lock-ins or slumber parties; car washes; walk-thons; clean-up days; father-daughter dinners; skating, swimming, and pizza parties.  You will also have several opportunities to develop leadership skills if you choose to hold an office or serve as a chairman of a committee.

Join Us:

Junior Girls are aged 5 through 16, and are:

• daughters

• foster daughters

• stepdaughters

• granddaughters

• sisters

• foster sisters

• stepsisters

of someone who is eligible for the VFW.  Unit dues and admission fees are determined locally.  The admission fee covers the cost of the membership pin and the Rules, Regulations and Ritual Booklet.

Activities Include:

• Marching in parades

• Serving meals at special dinners

• Participating in Buddy Poppy Drives

• Volunteering in nursing homes

• Presenting American Flags to community groups

• Making tray favors or cards for veterans at VA Medical Centers

• Raising funds to fight Cancer

• Babysitting for voters during elections

Scholarships and Awards:

  Two college scholarships for girls between the ages of 13-16 are awarded by the National Ladies Auxiliary VFW.  The first-place winner receives a $10,000 scholarship and an all expenses-paid trip to the Ladies Auxiliary National Convention.  A $5,000 scholarship is awarded to the second-place winner.  In addition, each Junior Girl selected to represent her State in the national competition is awarded $100.  First and second-place winners of the scholarships will not receive the $100 award. 

  The Heart of Gold Achievement Badge program gives each Junior Girl the opportunity to learn more about her family, her community, and our country.  It is possible to earn ten different badges.

  Service pins are awarded to Junior Girls who volunteer in hospitals and nursing homes.

  A gift from the National President will be presented to each Junior Girl who recruits two new members.

Elected Offices:

• President

• Senior Vice President

• Junior Vice President

• Treasurer

• Chaplin

• Conductress

• Guard

Appointed Offices:

• Secretary

• Patriotic Instructor

• 4 Color Bearers

• Historian

• Musician

• Assistant Conductress

  In addition, chairmen are appointed for Americanism, Buddy Poppy, Cancer, Social, Hospital and other committees determined by each Junior Girls Unit.

For more information, contact the Post.