HALL RENTAL

Click the "Hall Rental" tab below for details on pricing. See the hall rental calendar to see what dates are open for your events.

Hall RentalHall Rental Calendar

POSITION NEEDED

We are in need of a weekend cleaning person. Please see the Canteen Manager for details or call/email 614-475-9188 or vfw9857@gmail.com

Honor Guard Members

Click onto the tab below for details.

Honor Guard

Help Those in Need

Help those in our community that are in need. Visit the GRIN website and see how you can help. As VFW/Auxiliary members, we continue to serve.

GRIN

VFW Membership

For Annual Members, please do not forget to renew your membership. For those thinking of joining, or letting your membership expire, view the link. Read up on our org. See what we do.

Why VFWRenew Membership Dues

Supportive Services for Veteran Families Grant

The VA has a grant for very low-income veterans to assist in housing. See the links below.

SSVA GrantVA Link

Doris Allen-American Hero

Read about the African-American female Army intel analyst who predicted the Tet Offensive, but was ignored. She passed way at 97 in June 2024.

Doris Allen

Enjoy Live Entertainment

Starting July 18 at 6PM and every 2nd Thursday, Roger Baccus (with our own Ed Robinson) playing Grown Peoples' Music. Click on the link below.

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Come and Get It!

Check out our kitchen's Summer Menu. Hours are Tues, Thurs, Sat from 4PM-8PM and Sun from Noon-5PM. During OSU Football, instead of Saturday, the kitchen is open on Friday as we will have snacks/food on game-day Saturdays.

9857 Summer Menu

Veteran News

Disabled Veterans to Congress: Move Out on Stalled Bill to Allow Payment of Both Retirement and Disability Benefits. See the link for more info.

Disabled Vets

District 11 Program Book

For all Post members within the District to read and review. Click the link below.

District Program Book

Central Ohio Veterans Stand Down 2024

It’s that time of year where we open up the volunteer opportunities for our 2024 Central Ohio Veterans Stand Down on 10/22. Please go to the link to sign up and read more about the stand down. The District will also operate a table and there will be more information about working that at the District C of A.

Central Ohio Stand Down

Commader Rodger's Post Special Meeting

Post Commander Rodger Eckelberry requests that you attend a special meeting on Sept. 18 at 6pm. Please see the letter by clicking the link below.

Post 9857 Special Meeting

Line Dance Classes

Line Dance Classes on Sept. 5, 16, and 19. Click the link for more information.

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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT AND BONFIRE!

Our Annual October Family Movie Night & Bonfire will be Oct. 19 starting at 6:30PM. Click the link for more information.

Family Movie Night & Bonfire

Fishing Trip Has Been Planned

For those going on the fishing trip, please click the link to go to the information.

Fishing Trip

Chicken & Noodle Dinner

Friday, Sept 27 starting at 5pm we will have a dinner of chicken & noodles with green beans, mashed potatoes, rolls, and dessert all for just $12!

Chicken & Noodles

POW/MIA Vigil

The VFW District 11 POW/MIA vigil is held at the Reynoldsburg VFW located at 1420 Waggoner Rd Starts at 5PM Sept. 20. . There is a dinner there along with the ceremony. All are encouraged to attend to honor our comrades. Also, you are able sign up for standing watch over the POW/MIA memorial.

VFW Founder's Day

Many do not realize that the VFW was founded right here in Columbus. Nationally, we honor those who founded our great organization each year at Greenlawn Cemetery. Date is Sept. 28. Click the link below.

Founder's Day

Check Out the Post's Calendar & News

Go to the Post's Calendar & News and look at events scheduled at the Post and the News that affects us. Like the Chili Cook-Off for the OSU-Michigan Game, or the upcoming Halloween Party, etc. as well as veterans issues.

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WELCOME TO VFW POST 9857 PAUL S. LAWRENCE

2330 Stelzer Rd. Columbus, OH 43219 (614) 475-9188
As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 

Announcements

COMMANDER RODGER ECKELBERRY REQUESTS YOU ATTEND A SPECIAL MEETING SEPT. 18 AT 6:00PM
 
Please read over the attached letter from our Post Commander.  Meeting is open for all post members (VFW, Auxiliary, and Social).  Dinner will be served.  Discussion to be held on where we are, where we are going, and our 75th Year Anniversary. See the link  /uploads/Documents/9857specialmeeting09182024.pdf
News & Events

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Membership

Membership Details

As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

Assistance & Benefits

Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

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Post News

Important Info for Post9857 Members

Post Halloween Party

The Post's Halloween Party is Oct. 26. All are invited!

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Sept. 27 Dinner of Chicken & Noodles

Chicken & Noodles Dinner with all the fixins

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Statewide News

News & Info from your department

Job Opportunities with VFW

VFW DEPARTMENT OF OHIO POSITION VACANCY VFW Department of Ohio Administrative Support Specialist

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Applauds Congress Passing Emergency Appropriations for VA

WASHINGTON - I am pleased to hear the news, along with the nearly 7 million other veterans who rely on VA benefits, to include dis...

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Until They All Return Home

WASHINGTON - On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) emphasizes the gravity of honoring and rememb...

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OUR MISSION

That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.