About VFW Post 7293, Home of the Tomcat
History
We trace our roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service.
Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or
veterans' pension for them, and they were left to care for themselves.
In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations that would eventually band together and become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly
gained momentum. Today, membership stands at more than 1.4 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary.
Our Values
Always put the interests of our members first
Treat donors as partners in our cause
Promoting patriotism in all we do
Honoring military service
Ensuring the care of veterans and their families
Current Board Members
VFW Board Members
Craig Short -- President
George Burke -- Vice President
Steve Rineman -- Treasurer
Cindy Reylander -- Secretary
Auxiliary Officers
Erna Lake -- President
Lisa Roth -- Senior Vice President
Sharon Melincavage -- Junior Vice President
Pat Schuler -- Secretary
Dorothy Dewurst -- Treasurer
Linda Rineman -- Patriotic Instructor
Rita Prusak -- Conductress
Penny Jacobs -- Chaplain
Angela Brown -- Guard