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WELCOME TO ORO VALLEY VFW POST 12222

No One Does More For Veterans

We would be honored to have you join Post 12222, share your experiences and contribute to our mission of supporting each other, our families, and our nation. We are not just a group of warriors but also a family who stands together in times of war and peace. We are Veterans helping Veterans.
 
VFW Post 12222 Oro Valley Arizona Stood Up on May 23rd, 2023.
 

Commander's Corner

Commander Jeri Harwood

Comrades, families and friends,
 
This year is just flying by.  We have just finished Easter and getting ready for all of our April and May activities.
 
We are in need of some raffle baskets for our VFW/Aux fundraiser for the CIC's initiative of Stock the Store at our National Home.  We will be running the raffle from 26-30 April at the Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge.  If you have anything to donate, please let me know by 15 April.  You can also sell tickets for us.  1 for $5, 3 for $10, and 7 for $20.  This is a great cause and if you are unsure of what the store is, please read up on Stock the Store in CIC Whitmore's information on our Webpage.
We will also have a raffle and dinner (Taco Bar and Chili) on 11 May at 5:30-7:30. Raffle items are also needed for this event.  Sorry it's so close together but we have many events coming up and we need to raise some money.  If you know of someone that would like to sponsor us, please let me know and I can get you the information.  Sponsorships start at $500 and up.
 
We will be helping the District out at the Pima County Fair.  There is a signup genius and I have sent that out.  We will be indoors.  I will be there on the 18th, 19th, and 25 April.  Please let me know if you can help.
 
Elections are coming up and I would truly like to have some more individuals help us out.  We started nominations at our March meeting.  Nominations and Elections/Installation will happen at the April meeting.

On May 2nd, we will do our Day of Service at the El Rio Healthcare.  See flyer on home page. 
 
If you have questions, please feel free to contact me.  

Thank you again.
Commander Jeri

Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENT

 

 National Home "Stock The Store" 
Fundraiser  
Help
VFW Post 12222 & Auxiliary Post 5990
in their Raffle
 
Raffle Tickets can be purchased starting the 26th and going through the 30th of April at Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge between the hours of 4 and 7 pm every night. 
Raffle Tickets:
1 ticket for $5
3 Tickets for $10
7 Tickets for $20

  

 
Mark Your Calendar for the 11th of May for VFW Post 12222 TACO
Dinner & Fundraiser
Proceeds got to support Voice of Democracy and Patriot Pen Scholarships as well as Teacher of the Year, First Responder, Fire Fighter, Dispatcher, and Scout of the Year Awards.
Great Food and Raffles.
MORE INFO TO FOLLOW.

 

 

 
CONGRATULATIONS
TO
Jen Rouff Oro Valley Police Department
Department of Arizona VFW
Dispatcher of the Year
Jen now competes at the National Level 
         


Next Regulary Scheduled Post Meeting: 27 Apr 2026 6 pm

16045 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85739

Planned VFW Post 12222 Day of Service
2 May 2026 7 am
El Rio Health Ctr
Food Bank (stock shelves, unpack food, deliver)
6950 East Golf Links Road, Tucson, Arizona, 85730, United States

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ANNUAL

Voice of Democracy Essay Winners (High School)
Charlie Arvizu -1st Place - Tucson HS who too 4th Place at the Arizona Department Level 

 

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The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Arizona is proud to announce that its 2025 Voice of Democracy (VOD) winner, Thanvi Voruganti, has earned the distinguished honor of attending the inaugural National Voice of Democracy Awards and Valley Forge Trip in Pennsylvania.

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We are now at 93.15% and 34th in the Nation.

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PHILADELPHIA - Earlier today the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly named the national winners of its 2025-2026 Voice of Democ...

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