PO Box 96, Franklin, MA 02038, US
Post News
Post 3402 Intends to Bring Back Post Auxiliary
Franklin VFW Post 3402 is ready to bring back our Auxiliary! Unfortunately our auxiliary was a victim of COVID, but we are eager to get our new Auxiliary up and running!
To do so we need to find 15 brand new auxiliary members. Once we have these 15 identified and approved we can welcome back any prior auxiliary member and the new group will conduct their elections and be issued a charter from the National Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Eligible auxiliary members are grandparents, parents, the spouse, siblings, children, and grandchildren of VFW eligible veterans. The VFW eligible veteran can be dead or alive and doesn't have to be a VFW member, just eligible for membership.
To learn more about VFW eligibility please click this link https://www.vfw.org/join/eligibility
To learn more about the National VFW Auxiliary please click this link https://vfwauxiliary.org/
To learn more about the Massachusetts VFW Auxiliary please click this link https://vfwauxma.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp
For more information on joining the Post 3402 Auxiliary please contact VFW Post 3402 Commander Ernest Carruthers at post3402@vfwma.org, use the Contact Us feature on the website, send us a message on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/post3402) or leave us a message at 508.533.2377
Post 3402 Sponsors Local Scout Groups
Post Commander Ernest Carruthers and post member/Chartered Organization Rep Tom Sullivan are excited to announce that Post 3402 is the new chartered organization for BSA Troop 126 and Pack 92.
Along with being the chartered organization that post has donated hall space for the organizations to meet.
Ernest and Tom and the rest of the membership of Post 3402 are looking forward to many years of partnership between VFW Post 3402 and Troop 126 and Pack 92.
Post 3402 Named All American & All State for 2022-23
Post Commander Ernest Carruthers was proud to receive the Post's All American award package at the VFW's 124th National Convention in Phoenix, AZ in July 2023.
Post 3402 finished the year ranked in the top 25 of posts in their division in terms of membership growth.
Throughout the year the post participated in district and state events and programs such as the Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen.
The members of 3402 are working hard to earn All American and All State honors for the second consecutive year (5th time overall).
Post 3402 Named All State Post for 2020-2021
On behalf of Post Commander, Larry Bederian, we are pleased to announce that Franklin Post 3402 has recently been named an All State Post for the year 2020-21!
All State Posts are those that meet certain criteria throughout the VFW year, the biggest one is retaining 100% of the prior year membership count.
Additional requirements for All State status are running a Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen program for high school and middle school students, complying with VFW administrative requirements. and supporting the VFW mission and programs.
Franklin Post 3402 is a huge supporter of both VOD and PP as well as a frequent contributior to the State Commander's special project. the VFW National Home for Children, the Canton Hospital Christmas Party, the Veteran and Military Support programs, and many other.
Congratulations 2020-21 All State Commander Bederian and the membership of Franklin Post 3402!
Post 3402 Participates in MEMA PPE Collection Program
Members of Post 3402 are still serving! The Post is one of about 30 in the state that is a designated collection point for individuals and businesses to donate PPE.
We've had 2 pick ups already. The National Guard has picked up these items and brought them to the MEMA warehouse where they are then distributed out to organizations in need of PPE.
To donate please click the link below and go to MEMA's website where you can offer your donation. They will provide you with a donor ID that you'll need when you schedule your drop off.
Honor Flight for WWII and Korean War Veterans
Have you heard of Honor Flight New England? They provide opportunities (at no cost to the veteran) for WWII and Korean War veterans to fly down to Washington, D.C. for the day and see the memorials to their wars. For more information and to apply or donate please visit their website by clicking below.
WW2 Veteran and Post Life Member featured on Channel 5
Did you see Channel 5's story on World War II veteran and Post 3402 Life Member Louis Carlucci? If not click below to watch it on YouTube!
Calling any and all Veteran/Artists
We're looking for a handful (or more) of area veterans who are artists. Does this sound like you? Or do you know one? Maybe you don't consider yourself an artist, but you paint or sculpt? Drop us a line below.
Enter to win $500 in Lottery Tickets
Post 3402 is holding a raffle to raise money for a new ice machine!
Raffle tickets are $15 each!
One person will win Twenty five (25) consecutive $20 Mass Lottery Scratch Tickets!
Maximum of 200 tickets will be sold, winner will be drawn the EARLIER of when all tickets are sold or January 31, 2025!
Message us to purchase your tickets today!