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Introduction to MaineVFW.org
The Department of Maine , Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States was established in 1921. Our first Department Commander was Edward E. Philbrook who served from 1921-1922.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States traces its 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 with what would 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. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000.

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2009-2010 Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen Awards Banquet

Voice of Democracy Winners

(L-R) Kevin Woodward Chairman, 1st Place Winner Seth M. Dorman Sponsored by Post 1761, Bangor District 4, Al Michaud Department Commander, Eugene Pawlik Sr. National Council Member District 1 Maine & New Hampshire, 2nd Place Winner Brandon A McDonald Sponsored by Post 9389, Caribou District 1, Jacqueline R. Nevin National Council Member Ladies Auxiliary District 1 Maine & New Hampshire, Department Auxiliary President Lynn Dunton, 3rd Place Winner Stephanie L. Felt Sponsored by Post 832 South Portland District 10 and Cynthia Cowling Co-Chairman

Patriot's Pen Winners

(L-R) 1st Place Winner Brianna M Cirone Sponsored by Post 11553 Harrington District 3, Kevin Woodward Chairman, Al Michaud Department Commander, 2nd Place Winner Nicole A. Quigley Sponsored by Post 4463 Hampden District 4, Eugene Pawlik Sr. National Council Member District 1 Maine & New Hampshire, Department Auxiliary President Lynn Dunton, Jacqueline R. Nevin National Council Member Ladies Auxiliary District 1 Maine & New Hampshire, , 3rd Place Winner Michaela J. White Sponsored by Post 4298 Dexter District 5 and Cynthia Cowling Co-Chairman