Established in 1914, the VFW Auxiliary serves veterans of this country and our community. At Brainerd Post 1647, we honor the sacrifices and commitment of every man and woman who served, along with their loved ones on behalf of this great country.
Jan Lambert
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Samantha Lambert
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Brainerd VFW Auxiliary President Jan Lambert. A member of the community for the last 30 years, Jan and her late husband Mike had two daughters. Jackie is married with three children in Missouri.
Daughter Samantha has been in the National Guard for 15 years and has one son. She served in Operations Iraqi Freedom (2008-09) and New Dawn (2011-12). Sam was promoted to staff sergeant in 2018 and is a combat medic.
Jan's Story: I am honored to be an officer in the VFW Post 1647 Auxiliary. You can contact me at 218-828-0165 or by cell at 218-821-3364.
Daughter Samantha has been in the National Guard for 15 years and has one son. She served in Operations Iraqi Freedom (2008-09) and New Dawn (2011-12). Sam was promoted to staff sergeant in 2018 and is a combat medic.
Jan's Story: I am honored to be an officer in the VFW Post 1647 Auxiliary. You can contact me at 218-828-0165 or by cell at 218-821-3364.
Helen Doucette
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Duane Doucette
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Brainerd VFW Auxiliary Senior Vice President Helen Doucette (Miller). Born April 5, 1934, in Brainerd, Minnesota, graduated from Washington High School in the class of 1952.
Helen’s Story: I married Duane Doucette in 1952 when he came home on leave from boot camp and joined him for a short time before his Marine Corp Company shipped out for Korea.
I joined the Auxiliary to Post 1647 in 1957 under the eligibility of my husband. Our Son Denny was born in 1955 and Jerry in 1958. When our sons were older, I volunteered to help with Americanism and Buddy Poppy routes. In Youth Activity, I helped my husband Duane when the Post fielded its first baseball team in 1973.....oh so much fun traveling with these young people.
Lots to do, I worked my way up the chairs of the Post Auxiliary and have held many offices, including Auxiliary President. You'll find me helping to coordinate dinners, breakfasts, and other events at the post. Contact me at 218-831-2112. Let us continue "Marching Together for Veterans" as "Patriotism Begins at Home."
Helen’s Story: I married Duane Doucette in 1952 when he came home on leave from boot camp and joined him for a short time before his Marine Corp Company shipped out for Korea.
I joined the Auxiliary to Post 1647 in 1957 under the eligibility of my husband. Our Son Denny was born in 1955 and Jerry in 1958. When our sons were older, I volunteered to help with Americanism and Buddy Poppy routes. In Youth Activity, I helped my husband Duane when the Post fielded its first baseball team in 1973.....oh so much fun traveling with these young people.
Lots to do, I worked my way up the chairs of the Post Auxiliary and have held many offices, including Auxiliary President. You'll find me helping to coordinate dinners, breakfasts, and other events at the post. Contact me at 218-831-2112. Let us continue "Marching Together for Veterans" as "Patriotism Begins at Home."
Additional VFW Post 1647 Auxiliary Officers as of July 2020:
Jr. Vice President - Saundra Swearingen
Treasurer - Dawn Garin
Chaplin - Arleen Elliott
Conductress - Karen Williams
Guard - Diane Gildart
Assistant Guard - Deloris Mogensen
Trustees: Sue Sterling, Trustee, Paula Persons and Dave Montour
Patriotic Instructor Kim Jensen
Jr. Vice President - Saundra Swearingen
Treasurer - Dawn Garin
Chaplin - Arleen Elliott
Conductress - Karen Williams
Guard - Diane Gildart
Assistant Guard - Deloris Mogensen
Trustees: Sue Sterling, Trustee, Paula Persons and Dave Montour
Patriotic Instructor Kim Jensen
Dave Scofield of Litchfield, MN, is the Minnesota District 6 VFW Auxiliary President. A likeable and enthusiastic guy, he visits posts regularly.
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Shirley Kuhn is a Gold Star Mother and member of the Brainerd VFW Auxiliary.
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New in 2020 to the VFW Auxiliary Americanism Program is an essay competition for 5th graders. Details
Also see the 2021 Coloring Contest for Kindergarten through 4th graders.
Also see the 2021 Coloring Contest for Kindergarten through 4th graders.
The VFW Auxiliary is made up of men and women who have or had a family member who served our country. Dues are $20 per year. Membership meetings are the second Tuesday of every month. Come for a Taco dinner at 5 pm and stay for the meeting at 7 pm.
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Brainerd VFW Auxiliary membership is $20/year.
Ask Helen Doucette or Dawn Garin. Eligibility information at: https://vfwauxiliary.org/join-us/eligibility-information/ |
May 2019: The Brainerd VFW Auxiliary received awards from Minnesota VFW for good work on projects including: Historian, Scholarship, Americanism and Legislative, along with Veteran and Family Support. Congratulations to the Brainerd VFW Auxiliary.
