06/02/2026
It was a whirlwind week last week.
Congrats to VFWA 6590 who had top winners in the Young American Patriotic Art Contest. Congrats to VFWA 10065 who recieved a plaque honoring their 50th Anniversary. Congrats to VFWA 2692 and 7677 who were named All-American Auxiliaries. 👑👑 And Mary Dungan who was elected as Department Sr Vice President, Paula Pinto who was elected as Department Treasurer, Victoria Hendrix who was elected as Department Chaplain and Mary Ryan Sandman who was elected as Department Guard for 2026-27.
Congrats to District Commander Todd Epperly, District Quartermaster David Wood, VFW 3020 Commander Bill Barats, VFW 6590 Commander David Wood, VFW 6590 Quartermaster Nicholas George all who earned their white hats, meaning they earned All-American Status.
And lastly, the parade awards.
VFW 2445 won 2nd Place VFW Marching Unit.
VFWA 2445 won Outstanding Auxiliary Marching Unit.
VFW/VFWA 10065 won 1st place for their Jr ROTC.
*Photos from VFW and Joint meeting are courtesy of David Tyler