| Q |
Some documents on this
page require that you have the Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in
order to read them. What is "Acrobat Reader" and where do I get it. |
| A |
Acrobat reader is free to
download and use. Get a current version of Acrobat Reader. |
| Q. |
Who is PayPal and why does
the C. Robert Arvin VFW Post use them to process donations and other
payments? |
| A. |
PayPal has quickly become
a global leader in online payment solutions with 45 million account members
worldwide. Available in 38 countries around the world, buyers and sellers on
eBay, online retailers, online businesses, as well as traditional offline
businesses are transacting with PayPal.
More about PayPal. |
| Q. |
What is the Captain C.
Robert Arvin Educational Fund? |
| A. |
On June 15th, 2002, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2408, Ypsilanti,
Michigan celebrated its' 70th Anniversary and dedicated the Post in honor and
memory of Captain C. Robert Arvin. The Post
also established "The Captain C. Robert Arvin Educational Fund" to insure that
his legacy to this community would continue to live-on through the youth of each
generation to follow by recognizing and encouraging the young men and women of
Ypsilanti to pursue academic excellence, develop leadership skills, and perform
selfless service to the community in the manner exemplified by Captain Carl
Robert Arvin. |
| Q. |
Why should I join the VFW? |
| A. |
We are the veterans'
advocate and have helped make today's veterans' benefits a reality. Your
support helps us continue that path. Membership in the Veterans of
Foreign Wars entitles you to a free $1,000/$1,500 personal accident
protection policy; personal assistance securing government benefits and
entitlements for veterans; and consumer discounts on vision, dental and
chiropractic care and prescriptions. Membership also enables you to
join the VFW Credit Union. |
| Q |
Am I eligible to join the
VFW? |
| A. |
Checking eligibility is
easy. Use our
eligibility listing,
which lists campaign periods and authorized service medals, to determine
eligibility for membership. If an applicant claims entitlement to a
medal not shown on the individual's separation papers, that person may
request verification and correction of records by submitting a
Standard Form 180,
(Request Pertaining to Military Records). Form 180 also may be used to
replace lost separation documents |
| Q. |
What if I am not eligible to join the VFW? Are there other organizations that meet at the C. Robert Arvin VFW Post that I can join? |
| A |
Yes there is. We are forming an associate organization at this time which does not require military service. Get more information on the progress of this organization by checking back on this website. |
| Q. |
Does the post operate a canteen and
what are the hours of service? |
| A. |
The post operates a full feature canteen. The hours are from 12:00 p.m. until closing daily. See our canteen page for more information. |
| Q. |
Does the post cash checks and accept
credit cards from members and guests? |
| A. |
Yes. The post accepts personal checks from members and guests. We are pleased to accept Mastercard, Visa, Discover Card and American Express credit and debit cards in payment for our products and services. |
| Q. |
Does the post have a military
equipment display and is it available for tours? |
| A. |
Yes. The post has an M2A2 tank on
display at the entrance to the post property on Michigan Avenue. What
is an M2A2 Tank. Read the specifications
(requires Acrobat Reader) |
| Q. |
Does the post maintain computer and
internet access for members and guests? |
| A. |
Yes. The canteen has a free wireless connection to the internet and members and guests may access this connection free of charge while on post property. |
