During March and April, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Posts and Districts across Georgia were actively engaged in conducting buddy checks and boosting membership to strengthen the organization statewide. As part of a friendly springtime competition among all 93 Posts and 10 Districts, those achieving the highest membership growth in their respective divisions were honored for their outstanding performance and dedication.
Post Winners by Membership Division
In Georgia Membership Division 1, Gwinnett County Post 5255 in Lawrenceville earned top honors with an impressive 33.79% growth. Division 2 saw Chickamauga Post 3679 in Rossville take the lead with a 27.55% increase in membership. Quigg-Goss Post 4911 in Rome claimed the top spot in Division 3, growing by 32.46%. In Division 4, M C Purcell Post 8379 in Glennville achieved a remarkable 58.05% increase, securing first place. Rounding out the competition, J Barry Jones Post 3563 in Lyons led Division 5 with a 43.89% membership gain. Each Post secured $500 for its achievement.
Growth Within Georgia VFW Districts
All ten VFW Districts in Georgia worked diligently to grow membership by reaching out to more veterans and strengthening engagement within their local Posts. Following a spirited competition across the state, District 1 emerged as the top performer with a 15.92% increase in membership; District 1 in composed of the ten Posts in northwest Georgia. In recognition of their outstanding effort, District 1 will be awarded $500 to continue advancing their membership initiatives.
Battling Beyond 105%
State Commander Couch set a bold goal by challenging Posts across Georgia to reach 105% in overall membership. This ambitious target not only drives growth but also strengthens the Georgia VFW’s position as a leading voice for veterans, both at the Gold Dome in Atlanta and on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. These efforts ensure the VFW remains a vital force in supporting veterans and their families throughout communities across the state.
To reward Posts that met or exceeded 105% membership by the end of April and that grew by at least one percent or added ten members during the months of March and April, each qualifying Post was entered into a $300 drawing, with one winner selected per Georgia VFW Membership Division.
The winners are as follows:
- Division 1: Rainbow Division Post 2681 in Marietta
- Division 2: Charles L. McGaha Post 10558 in Cataula
- Division 3: Henry County Post 12180 in McDonough
- Division 4: M C Purcell Post 8379 in Glennville
- Division 5: William L. Sanders Memorial Post 4742 in Cordele
Congratulations to these Posts and Districts for their major achievements.
