Dixon VFW Post 540

Dixon VFW Post 540 THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME! Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540 in Dixon, Illinois. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000.

The VFW 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. Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty service members, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. The VFW also has fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans. Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW in 2005 became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010. Annually, the nearly 1.9 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries contribute more than 8.6 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week. From providing over $3 million in college scholarships and savings bonds to students every year, to encouraging elevation of the Department of Veterans Affairs to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there.

Monday the 29th is the 126th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars so we'll have $1 off all beer and spirits all d...
09/29/2025

Monday the 29th is the 126th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars so we'll have $1 off all beer and spirits all day! Please come help us celebrate the VFW's birthday on Monday!

All set up for Music for Kids fundraiser with live music by The Solution on the outside stage today 9/28 at 3pm
09/28/2025

All set up for Music for Kids fundraiser with live music by The Solution on the outside stage today 9/28 at 3pm

09/26/2025

Queen of Hearts 9/25/25

Lightning on Mondays. This week jackpot is at $1442. Stop out and play. Game starts at 630 pm 9/22.
09/19/2025

Lightning on Mondays. This week jackpot is at $1442. Stop out and play. Game starts at 630 pm 9/22.

Last night, Jo M. pulled card #48 but that turned out up be the J♣ so the pot rolled over to $9,205! Next week we'll ha...
09/19/2025

Last night, Jo M. pulled card #48 but that turned out up be the J♣ so the pot rolled over to $9,205! Next week we'll have lasagna and garlic bread sticks available on top of that nice pot.

09/19/2025

Tonight's Queen of Hearts pot is $8,700!

Don't forget our blood drive for the American Red Cross today!https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redcrossb...
09/15/2025

Don't forget our blood drive for the American Red Cross today!
https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redcrossblood.org%2Fgive.html%2Fdrive-results%3FzipSponsor%3DDixonVFW540%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNVUzdWxmYUpyNjdwMERqcgEeJbriL-PlsYUzOaLo8hO3NiBNKF4Gm1UaK9f_BHanoBWUleNLI3Y8J3EVfoo_aem_GpXhmgT2fS7TbmvOZHVUBg&h=AT2GzE7EhehLMkDS2Wm2btVyPE0zg7AHIfJNYizlYVITBwXn1_4C3af6IAwBvNiXELd5ESo9TrDa8BsvTCk6TZamAeIepMoF7N1XHz7gKWNybfmxEGjltw5gecZCxsBtv0vZ4gd7I6Q9&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT0R_nOktxvmcvHVgdTd7yajNG7cxd9_NFLD05Dq-keCsY5F10qR_ens2KToo-iZ8N1fHpO5i0EcoOldEF1LqwC6c2pxUOAldUdIZHk5_rvTAbiDt9xh59XltCbPXn44fuSis1l-FCYoTEqZTsXUGzECKbOJvRciibdqwr8Zi3M9XsjYpAbFozhK3Fwp3N1B-W_UipBQyvs_P7nkzlnQ-oOcIg

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=DixonVFW540

09/14/2025

SUNDAY FUNDAY 9/14
Burn n Bush and Back Road Bar-B-Q 2-6 pm

Maria L. pulled card #19 tonight but that was the 3♠ so the pot rolled over to $8,700! Next week we'll have walking tac...
09/12/2025

Maria L. pulled card #19 tonight but that was the 3♠ so the pot rolled over to $8,700! Next week we'll have walking tacos and Spanish spaghetti available for dinner, so come spend a fun evening with us!

This Sunday the Auxiliary is having a Fun Run in support of 22 Mohawks with registration starting at 10:30, then Sunday Funday with live music from Burn N' Bush from 2-6, with Back Road Barbecue's food truck here for your lunch and dinner needs! A fun-filled Sunday at the V for sure, so if you're looking for someone to do you'd be hard pressed to find a better way to spend your Sunday.

09/12/2025

Tonight's Queen of Hearts pot is $8,180!

Address

1560 Il Route 38
Dixon, IL
61021

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 9pm
Tuesday 1pm - 9pm
Wednesday 1pm - 9pm
Thursday 1pm - 9pm
Friday 1pm - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

Telephone

+18152885165

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