MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

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Founded in 1980, The Western Front Association brings together those eager to learn about what scholar-diplomat George Kennan labeled "the seminal tragedy of the 20th century." The WFA seeks to honor and perpetuate the memory of those who fought on both sides of the battlefront. We concentrate particularly on the causes of the conflict and its impact on our times. Members' interests range far beyond the fighting in France and Flanders. Our focus extends to all combat theaters, as well as to the political, diplomatic, economic, social, scientific, cultural, literary and spiritual dimensions of this, our first industrialized war.

Seminars
In addition to our annual national weekend seminar, WFA chapters throughout North America sponsor frequent symposia to hear presentations on all aspects of World War One and to give members the chance to exchange ideas with others members and professional historians. We have hosted seminars at West Point, the USAF Museum, and the Naval Aviation Museum, at the Harvard Club in Boston and at Brown University, The Citadel in Charleston, the Union Jack Club in London, the National World War I Museum at the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, and at the Canadian War and Aviation Museums.

Tours
The WFA-USA sponsors biennial tours of the World War I battlefields. Our next expedition to the Italian Front is scheduled for July, 2011. Click here to request a brochure: (greatwar@earthlink.net)

Publications and Awards
Members of the United States Branch of the Western Front Association annually receive three issues of both the Branch journal, Camaraderie, and the Branch newsletter, The Field Memo. These publications contain articles on WWI history, news on Branch and Chapter events and activities, and other information related to WWI. Members are invited and encouraged to contribute to these publications. The Branch awards two annual prizes: The Norman B Tomlinson Book Prize of $3,000 for the best full length historical work reviewed and recommended by the Book Prize Committee during the year, and an Undergraduate Essay Prize of $1,000. Information on these prize programs and other Branch programs can be found on the Branch website at www.wfa-usa.org/new/news_ev.htm

Members of the WFA-USA Branch may become full or "WFA Overseas Supporter" members of the WFA-United Kingdom. Full members of the WFA-UK receive three issues annually of both the UK journal, Stand To!, and their Bulletin for £35/year. Overseas Supporter memberships are less expensive at £26/yr and don't include membership voting rights or the Bulletin, which primarily describes local chapter activities in the UK. This is a subscription program only. Information on both categories of membership in the WFA-UK can be found on the UK website at http://www.westernfrontassociation.com/western-front-association-membership.html.

Dues

WFA-USA Membership only -- $25

Completed Applications & Checks, for both new members and renewals, should be sent to our Secretary Jeffrey Lamonica at:

   The Western Front Association
   3116 S. 17th Street
   Philadelphia, PA 19145

He can also be contacted via Email at: JLamonica1@dccc.edu

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For more membership information, contact Susan Neeson at Email: red_neeson@hotmail.com

For program information, contact our President Steve Suddaby. His contact information:

   Steve Suddaby
   8362 Glastonbury Court
   Annandale, VA 22003-1122

Tel: (703) 876-2821

Email: suddaby@cox.net

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