HISTORY
VFW Schick Ogle Post 4278 Camas – Washougal was chartered on July 23rd, 1945 by Commander Lester Hunt and 72 charter members. During the past 75 years, the Post has had 35 Commanders and an increase of members to 254. Our members have served in conflicts from WWII to today’s deployments. The Post is still going strong and is very active in the community.
purpose
The purposes of the VFW Post 4278 and Auxiliary are fraternal, patriotic, historical, and educational. Its aims are to preserve and strengthen comradeship, assist our veterans and their families, to maintain true allegiance to the government of the United States of America and, foster patriotism through its programs.
Join us!
We meet for coffee on Wednesday and most Fridays at 9 am at the Camas Community Center.
Post business meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm at the Camas Community Center.
VFW Post 4278 Location
Camas Community Center
1718 SE 7th Avenue
Camas, WA 98607
19 miles east of downtown Vancouver, WA on HWY 14, nestled in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge.
Want to become a member?
Membership in the VFW is open to veterans who have served in a foreign war or served in hostile waters and are entitled to the campaign medals. However, anyone in the member’s family may join the Auxiliary.
As a VFW member, you are being counted and represented as a Veteran that served your country for freedom at home and throughout the world. The VFW speaks out on behalf of Veterans, and for freedom and Americanism issues at the National, State, and County levels. You have direct input through you Post
Our Post provides assistance in getting help for Veterans in need in our community. The Post has helped many Veterans with financial and physical assistance to give back to those who have served.
Please contact us for more information.
want to join the auxiliary?
Who is the VFW Auxiliary, Post 4278?
We were chartered on September 4th, 1994, with 32 members. The auxiliary has been on a mission to serve the members of Post 4278 and veterans and their families of this country and our community in honor of the sacrifices and commitment of every man and woman who has served in uniform.
Auxiliary business meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 9 am at the Community Center. We serve our community members through such programs as Americanism, Hospital, Legislative, Scholarships, Veterans and Family Support (Buddy Poppy, National Home, National Military Services, Fisher House, and Youth Activities. At the heart of our organization are committed officers and volunteers who provide services unique to the Auxiliary programs such as working on projects for the Nursing Homes, Assisted Living facilities, and VA Hospital.
CURRENT PROGRAMs
Wreaths Across America
Last Year (2023), WE DID IT! All of our veterans (880) received a wreath in the Camas cemetery during the Wreaths Across America ceremony. With your help, we again will reach our goal.
14 Dec 2024 at 11:00: Please join us this year for a short ceremony and then help place the sponsored wreaths. You do not have to sponsor a wreath to join us and help. Hope to see you there.
If you would like to help, please donate by clicking on this link http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/WA0046
Wreath Match
Saturday, Dec 14, 224 through January 17th, 2025
WAA will match all wreaths sponsored through a registered WAA sponsorship group for placement on next year’s National Wreaths Across America Day. To sponsor a wreath for a Veteran in the Camas Cemetery, Camas WA go to http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/WA0046 Our sponsorship group is WA0046. If you sponsor a wreath thru WACCCM they will not be matched.
Publications:
Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors often ask, “Where do I start?” Whether you or your loved one just got out or you hung up the uniform years ago, the VA Welcome Kit can guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned. Click here to view and download the VA Welcome Kit