State Commander Dear Comrades: SERVE - MENTOR - INSPIRE I am grateful to you all for dedicating your time and energy to being a leader in our Department. Much like on winning baseball teams, our successes will come through teamwork. Each leader plays an important position. Together, we will show veterans, our troops and our communities that the VFW is still the best veterans service organization in the world. My leadership theme for 2018-19 is Serve- Mentor-Inspire. The VFW is all about service to veterans from all eras, service to military troops, service to local communities and service to citizens. Our success as a member-driven organization lies in continuing that tradition of service. Let s serve with honor, integrity and respect for our comrades. Everyone has something to offer, including a unique experience combined with a unique set of skills. When someone new steps forward to help lead their Post, District or our Department, please share what you know with them. Offer suggestions, without telling new leaders that you have to do it my way, unless regulations spell out specific required steps. By being a good mentor, you will help develop the next generation of VFW leaders. Mentors should inspire others. Be inspired to tell others why the VFW exists to serve others and people will get involved. You can motivate and guide others by sharing examples of how the VFW makes life better for people across the state and nation. By serving, mentoring and inspiring others, we can field a VFW All-Star Team that will further advance the VFW s image and our impact as a service organization. Thank you for all you do! Thomas M. Hanzes State Commander, 2018-19 1
PA VFW District Map West- 19, 23, 24, 25, CENTRAL - 9, 12, 13, 15, EAST - 1, 7, 8, 10, 26, 27, 28, 29 17, 18, 21, 22 11, 14, 16, 20 2
Directory Contents State Line Officers....4 State Sergeants-at-Arms....8 State District Commanders....11 State Committee Chairpersons....19 State Color Guard Captain....30 State Membership Team....31 District Membership Chairpersons....34 VA Voluntary Service Reps............. 36 Past State Commanders....38 State Service Offices....40 Department HQ Staff....41 Planning Calendar...42 Legacy Life Membership...44 Notes Pages....10 & 45 State VFW Auxiliary.... (turn book over) 3
State Line Officers STATE COMMANDER Thomas M. Hanzes VFW Post 7599 (D-28) 106 North 16th Street Greenville, PA 16125 thomashanzes@yahoo.com (724) 815-9164 STATE SENIOR VICE COMMANDER Wayne D. Perry VFW Post 7505 (D-25) 424 Pine Drive Valencia, PA 16059 wayper@zoominternet.net (724) 816-1247 STATE JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER Ronald J. Peters VFW Post 212 (D-19) 1075 S. Kendal Avenue Bradford, PA 16701 acavrp@hotmail.com (814) 366-1698 4
State Line Officers... continued STATE ADJUTANT/ QUARTERMASTER John B. Getz, Jr. Post 3376 (D-9) 4002 Fenton Avenue Harrisburg, PA 17109 quartermaster@vfwpahq.org (717) 413-8946 CHIEF OF STAFF James R. Lewis VFW Post 7599 (D-28) 2177 Mercer Road Stoneboro, PA 16153 (724) 376-2006 (724) 988-9181 jimandlinda@zoominternet.net IMMEDIATE PAST STATE COMMANDER Dwight R. Fuhrman VFW Post 8896 (D-21) 5059 Rislyn Court Spring Grove, PA 17362 dmfuhrman@comcast.net (717) 225-3149 Cell: (717) 578-3151 5
State Line Officers... continued STATE JUDGE ADVOCATE Frank J. McGovern VFW Post 3460 (D-7) 1112 Foss Avenue Drexel Hill, PA 19026 frankjmcgovern@msn.com (610) 742-4220 STATE SURGEON Nelson E. Lowes, Sr. VFW Post 6743 (D-27) 1824 Sunshine Avenue Johnstown, PA 15905 nelsonlowes@yahoo.com (724) 989-4258 STATE CHAPLAIN Peter R. Hook VFW Post 6393 (D-8) 534 Parkvale Avenue Langhorne, PA 19047 peterhook@verizon.net (267) 229-7722 6
State Line Officers... continued STATE INSPECTOR Michael G. McLane VFW Post 7069 (D-10) 128 Jennifer Drive North Abington Twp., PA 18414 mgm128@comcast.net (570) 563-2480 NATIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER Robert C. Eiler VFW Post 7842 (D-28) 12544 N. Lakefront Drive Conneaut Lake, PA 16316 golddust2@peoplepc.com (412) 974-4095 STATE PARLIAMENTARIAN Allen Q. Jones VFW Post 21 (D-23) 1408 University Drive Dunbar, PA 15431 anjo@zoominternet.net (724) 628-3506 7
State Sergeants-at-Arms State Sergeant Robert I. Hayes VFW Post 6615 (D-11) P. O. Box 988 Tobyhanna, PA 18466 lex46ky@yahoo.com (570) 369-2150 State Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms James J. Ritchie VFW Post 6495 (D-8) 17 Carolina Avenue Morrisville, PA 19067 rustlers175@gmail.com (215) 736-1875 State Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms Cecil K. Dennis VFW Post 5958 (D-28) 11728 Fauncetown Road Townville, PA 16360 cecil_dennis@hotmail.com (814) 967-3109 Cell: (814) 720-2692 8
State Sergeants-at-Arms... continued State Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms Barbara K. Loncar VFW Post 6954 (D-21) 130 Boyer Street Littlestown, PA 17340 barbara.loncar87@gmail.com (717) 476-2490 State Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms Henry Mannella VFW Post 1810 (D-29) 456 Dennison Drive West Mifflin, PA 15122 h.mannella72@yahoo.com (412) 469-2486 Cell: (412) 500-3501 State Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms Nathaniel Smith VFW Post 7293 (D-8) 1149 Fairmont Street Whitehall, PA 18052 (610) 435-4177 btcmret9955@hotmail.com 9
Notes From membership recruiting training guides to Post Service Officer training videos, the VFW Training and Support section at WWW.VFW.ORG has many tools designed to help you lead YOUR VFW Post into the future. To access these important resources visit www. vfw.org, set up a log-in account and check out the Training Section. Share this link with others in your Post. 10
State District Commanders District 1 Zbigniew Laska VFW Post 8051 421 Snyder Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19148 zbisko1149@aol.com (215) 467-6734 District 7 Alfred Robinson VFW Post 974 137 North 10th Street Darby, PA 19023 robinsonprinting@comcast.net (610) 202-9655 District 8 Thomas Goodman VFW Post 1597 9311 Longview Drive Morrisville, PA 19067 tgraven03@yahoo.com (215) 813-5772 11
State District Commanders... continued District 9 William E. Stellfox VFW Post 845 246 Pancoast Avenue Springfield, PA 19064-3026 wstellfox@hotmail.com (212) 823-9856 District 10 Chester J. Potoski VFW Post 7251 609 Center Street, Apt. 4 Throop, PA 18512-1246 vfwdistrict10cos@gmail.com (570) 983-6458 District 11 Melissa Dimmitt VFW Post 6615 532 Towanda Street White Haven, PA 18661-1519 missmissid@yahoo.com (931) 561-8763 12
State District Commanders... continued District 12 Kim D. Shollengerger VFW Post 3432 100 Pine Ridge Road Pine Grove, PA 17963-1705 rythmnrace@comcast.net (570) 345-8248 District 13 Ronald J. Brown VFW Post 38 P.O. Box 13247 Reading, PA 19612-3247 ronaldbrown694@gmail.com (484) 722-5387 District 14 John Miner VFW Post 5642 186 Stockholm Road Montrose, PA 18801 jminer043@yahoo.com (570) 278-2746 13
State District Commanders... continued District 15 Daniel L. Rieppel VFW Post 6757 6118 Lambs Creek Road Mansfield, PA 16933-9669 dlewis4706@yahoo.com (570) 404-3397 District 16 Jonathan Bittner VFW Post 7155 253 Grace Lane Harleysville, PA 19438 jonbittner@comcast.net (267) 664-2715 District 17 Robert G. Snook VFW Post 7463 81 Tapeworm Road New Bloomfield, PA 17068-8519 rsnook7922@gmail.com (717) 582-7776 14
State District Commanders... continued District 18 David "Spike" Gyger VFW Post 3502 111 Cameron Avenue Hummelstown, PA 17036 Post 3502 (D-18) djc57@verizon.net (717) 991-1473 District 19 Jason Reed VFW Post 464 91 Willow Street Oil City, PA 16301 oilcityvfwcommander@ yahoo.com (814) 271-9191 District 20 Richard K. Ellis VFW Post 8008 31 W. Railroad Street Nesquehoning, PA 18240-1514 vfw8008.commander@gmail.com (484) 629-5227 15
State District Commanders... continued District 21 Richard Olvitt VFW Post 8951 412 Saint Paul Street York, PA 17401 harley020800@yahoo.com (717) 324-6740 District 22 Howard E. Sager, Jr. VFW Post 1785 208 E. Walnut Street Clearfield, PA 16830-2342 genesager27@gmail.com (814) 592-4232 District 23 Ralph J. Delsordo VFW Post 8543 243 N. 11th Street Connellsville, PA 15425-2418 rdjd@zoominternet.net (724) 961-4006 16
State District Commanders... continued District 24 Martin Puchi VFW Post 553 634 Gladden Road Canon, PA 15317 vfwpost553@verizon.net (724) 746-1877 District 25 James D. Hodge VFW Post 128 107 Crandon Circle Beaver, PA 15009-1232 jdhodge1017@gmail.com (724) 775-1624 District 26 William P. Brown VFW Post 4963 314 S. Phaney Street Ebensburg, PA 15931-2025 kazoo809@hotmail.com (814) 472-7237 17
State District Commanders... continued District Commanders... continued District 27 Robert Body VFW Post 92 211 Harding Street Lower Burrell, PA 15068 roblee.123@comcast.net (724) 339-1714 Cell: (724) 980-2269 District 28 Donald E. Christy VFW Post 7599 5810 Daniel Drive Hermitage, PA 16148-9313 dchristy2015@outlook.com (724) 962-2597 District 29 William Roland, Jr. VFW Post 914 1009 Kirkpatrick Avenue Braddock, PA 15104-2515 billroland5008@yahoo.com (412) 351-4506 18
State Committee Chairpersons Audit Committee Chairman Robert C. Eiler VFW Post 7842 (D-28) 12544 North Lakefront Drive Conneaut Lake, PA 16316 golddust2@peoplepc.com (412) 974-4095 Barger Scholarship Chairman Dwight R. Fuhrman VFW Post 8896 (D-21) 5059 Rislyn Court Spring Grove, PA 17362 dmfuhrman@comcast.net (717) 225-3149 Cell: (717) 578-3151 Buddy Poppy Chairman Thomas A.Ondo VFW Post 92 253 Oak Avenue Kittanning PA 16201 (724) 525-6466 19
State Committee Chairpersons... continued By-Laws Chairman Glenn R. Umberger, Jr. VFW Post 7155 (D-16) 47 Pennypacker Drive Schwenksville, PA 19473 glenn.umberger@gmail.com (610) 517-3455 Citizenship Education & Teachers Awards Chairman Daniel L. Rieppel VFW Post 6757 (D-15) 6118 Lambs Creek Road Mansfield, PA 16933 dlewis4706@yahoo.com (570) 404-3397 Community Service Chairman Donald Ramsey VFW Post 6166 45 Reno Road Hermitage, PA 16148 (724) 346-5817 Ramz@neo.RR.com 20
State Committee Chairpersons... continued Credentials Chairperson Barbara Kollar VFW Post 1586 (D-26) P. O. Box 231 Hastings, PA 16646 barbiekollar@outlook.com (814) 247-8809 (814) 322-8634 Employment Opportunities Chairman Alfred Robinson, Jr. VFW Post 974 (D-7) 137 North 10th Street Darby, PA 19023 robinsonprinting@yahoo.com (610) 202-9655 Finance Chairman Robert C. Eiler VFW Post 7842 (D-28) 12544 North Lakefront Drive Conneaut Lake, PA 16316 golddust2@peoplepc.com (412) 974-4095 21
State Committee Chairpersons... continued Health Care Awards Chairperson Ruth A. Fairchild VFW Post 315 (D-25) 845 Arlington Avenue New Castle, PA 16101 raf4ever@aol.com (724) 544-4745 Homeless Veterans Chairman Dwayne A. Anders VFW Post 3 (D-22) 2611 17th Avenue Altoona, PA 16601 iraqandy@yahoo.com (814) 937-1741 Hospital/VAVS Chairman Nelson E. Lowes, Sr. VFW Post 6743 (D-27) 1824 Sunshine Avenue Johnstown, PA 15905 nelsonlowes@yahoo.com (724) 989-4258 22
State Committee Chairpersons... continued Internal Affairs Co-Chairman Robert C. Eiler VFW Post 7842 (D-28) 12544 North Lakefront Drive Conneaut Lake, PA 16316 golddust2@peoplepc.com (412) 974-4095 Internal Affairs Co-Chairman James Frisbie VFW Post 7251 (D-10) 134 State Route 2069 Union Dale, PA 18470 hillbillykid_99@yahoo.com (570) 840-0847 Internal Affairs Co-Chairman Roy E. Schrimp VFW Post 1568 (D-14) 175 Ashview Drive Towanda, PA 18848 schrimpfourwheel@epix.net (570) 265-9107 Cell: (607) 846-8636 23
State Committee Chairpersons... continued Legislative Chairman Nelson E. Lowes, Sr. VFW Post 6743 (D-27) 1824 Sunshine Avenue Johnstown, PA 15905 nelsonlowes@yahoo.com (724) 989-4258 Legislative Co-Chairman Joseph Benacci VFW Post 470 (D-28) 739 Aline Drive Erie, PA 16509 jbenacci@verizon.net (814) 434-0004 Legislative Co-Chairman John A. Brenner VFW Post 2493 (D-21) 196 Walnut Street P. O. Box 525 Mt. Wolf, PA 17347 jbrenner196@comcast.net (717) 266-2771 Cell: (717) 578-7810 24
State Committee Chairpersons... continued Loyalty Day Chairman James V. Manser, III VFW Post 7155 (D-16) 2040 Kerr Road Harleysville, PA 19438 james.manser@comcast.net (610) 584-0615 (610) 324-9848 National Home Chairman Peter Walter VFW Post 6495 (D-8) 8 Tallowood Drive Westampton, NJ 08060 basepiece70@verizon.net (609) 261-5629 Cell: (609)500-1913 National Military Services Chairperson John Lorruso VFW Post 1564 2334 Turnbury Road Gilbertsville, PA 19525 johnglorusso@gmail.com (484) 302-9403 25
State Committee Chairpersons... continued Patriot's Pen Chairman Benjamin Lipschutz VFW Post 882 402 Center Street Enola, PA 17025 blipschutz@gmail.com (717) 659-7727 POW/MIA Chairman Stephen K. Calles, Jr. VFW Post 509 (D-20) P. O. Box 651 Tobyhanna, PA 18466 stephen.calles@yahoo.com (570) 236-7611 Redistricting Chairman Russell R. Canevari VFW Post 5544 (D-10) 105 Basalyga Street Jessup, PA 18434 bigguy1248@comcast.net (570) 489-6166 Cell: (570) 877-2479 26
State Committee Chairpersons... continued Safety Chairman/Geiger Scholarship Ronald L. Smith VFW Post 7045 (D-21) 585 Strickler School Road Wrightsville, PA 17368 cnc.apps.ron@gmail.com (717) 332-1001 Student Veterans Chairman Jesse W. Olson VFW Post 6611 (D-15) 110 Sherman Street Galeton, PA 16922 jwolson1984@gmail.com (814) 626-1026 Cell: (706) 577-7293 http://capwiz.com/vfw/mlm/signup.htm 27
State Committee Chairpersons... continued Substance Abuse & Prevention Chairman Benjamin A. Mastridge VFW Post 6495 (D-8) 14 Bittersweet Road Levittown, PA 19057 bensarmy@hotmail.com (215) 355-4973 Cell: (267) 254-9062 Veterans Ct. Advocate Chairman Terry Stokes VFW Post 1446 (D-21) 299 Oakbrook Drive Felton, PA 17322 shineypenn@aol.com (717) 244-9063 Cell: (717) 968-6251 Veterans Service Chairman Christine Smith VFW Post 1446 (D-21) 4002 Fenton Avenue Harrisburg, PA 17109 cfrederick@vfwpahq.org (717) 884-1705 28
State Committee Chairpersons... continued VFW Programs Chairman John A. Brenner VFW Post 2493 (D-21) 196 Walnut Street P. O. Box 525 Mt. Wolf, PA 17347 jbrenner196@comcast.net (717) 266-2771 Cell: (717) 578-7810 Voice of Democracy Chairman Glenn B. Owen VFW Post 6824 (D-14) 8563 Route 467 LeRaysville, PA 18829 buck012@frontiernet.net (570) 744-2028 Cell: (570) 878-5577 Women Veterans Chairperson Amy MacKenzie VFW Post 3376 311 Jeff Avenue Ephrata, PA 17522 quartermaster@ephratavfw.org (717) 575-3982 29
State Committee Chairpersons... continued Youth Activities/Scouting Chairman James B. Miller VFW Post 12019 (D-23) P. O. Box 102 Mill Run, PA 15464 pavfwscouter@yahoo.com (724) 322-4489 State Color Guard - VFW Post 6704 CAPTAIN Paul L. Kreiner VFW Post 6704 (D-18) 440 South York Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 cmdr1117@aol.com (717) 579-4560 30
Membership Team Membership Chairman Henry R. Mannella Post 1810 (D-29) 456 Dennison Drive West Mifflin, PA 15122 h.mannella72@yahoo.com (412) 469-2486 Cell: (412) 500-3501 Membership Committee Co-Chairman* Cecil K. Dennis VFW Post 5958 (D-28) 11728 Fauncetown Road Townville, PA 16360 cecil_dennis@hotmail.com (814) 720-2692 Membership Committee Co-Chairman* John J. Rybcinski VFW Post 3474 (D-10) 205 Willow Street #2 Dunmore, PA 18512 rybcinski123@comcast.net (570) 341-8927 (570) 604-6179 31 * National Certified Recruiter
Membership Team... continued Membership Recruiter Nathaniel Smith VFW Post 7293 (D-8) 1149 Fairmont Street Whitehall, PA 18052 btcmret9955@hotmail.com (610) 435-4177 Membership Recruiter* David "Spike" Gyger VFW Post 3502 111 Cameron Ave. Hummelstown, PA 17036 djc57@verizon.net (717) 991-1473 Life Membership & Gold Legacy Chairman Gary R. Smith VFW Post 1446 (D-21) 12621 Gum Tree Road Brogue, PA 17309 vfw6241@comcast.net (717) 262-3157 32 * National Certified Recruiter
Membership Recruitment Resources Membership Recruiting & Retention The National Headquarters website includes a section to help VFW posts recruit new members. Visit the home page, log in as a user and check out the "Training and Support" page. You will find training materials to help you succeed in your quest to help lead the VFW steadfast into the future. From tips and insight into recruiting new members, instructions on conducting a successful Post meeting, to downloading membership applications and brochures, this is your one-stop shop for membership information and promotional resources. You gain access to: the VFW National Membership Program Training Videos and Webinars Additional Training Material Applications, Brochures and Eligibility Sheets Recruiting Tools VFW Fact Sheet Community Achievements Diverse Endeavors: A VFW Overview The VFW at a Glance Flyer Veterans Service Highlights VFW Legislative Victories for Veterans 33
District Membership Chairmen District 1 Art V. Schneider VFW Post 2 409 State Street Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 (856) 906-4567 District 12 E.L. Nelson VFW Post 2110 115 N. 2nd Street Frackville, PA 17931 (570) 621-3090 District 7 August J. Ober, Jr. VFW Post 928 321 Gilmore Street Folsom, PA 19033 (610) 534-2674 District 13 Thomas R. Siani VFW Post 6558 196 Reider Rd. Robesonia, PA 19551 (610) 589-5806 District 8 Nathaniel Smith VFW Post 7293 1149 Fairmont Street Whitehall, PA 18052 (610) 435-4177 District 9 Ralph S. Bassetti VFW Post 845 501 Grant Avenue Downingtown, PA 19335 (484) 319-6523 District 10 John J. Rybcinski VFW Post 3474 205 Willow Street # 2 Dunmore, PA 18512 (570) 341-8927 District 11 Kenneth W. Smith VFW Post 821 29 Christman Rd. Drums, PA 18222 (570) 233-2111 District 14 Steven D. Hakes, Sr. VFW Post 6824 7057 Battle Creek Road Athens, PA 18810 (570) 247-7135 District 15 David S. Flook VFW Post 6755 47 Water Street Ext. Jersey Shore, PA 17740 (570) 398-7756 District 16 William H. Adair, III VFW Post 1711 467 Leedom Street - Apt. 1 Jenkintown, PA 19046 (215) 886-9728 District 17 Harold W. Aucker VFW Post 6631 306 W. Spruce Street Selinsgrove, PA 17870 (570) 374-8460 34
District Membership Chairmen... continued District 18 Rick K. Bower VFW Post 7343 6 Seneca Circle Carlisle, PA 17015 (717) 486-0038 District 24 Daniel Reynolds VFW Post 553 351 W. College Street Canonsburg, PA 15317 (724) 746-2064 District 19 Ronald J. Peters VFW Post 212 1075 S. Kendall Avenue Bradford, PA 16701 (814) 366-1698 District 25 Robert M. Carrara VFW Post 7505 128 Treesdale Drive Cranberry Township, PA 16066 (724) 316-5000 District 20 Stephen K. Calles, Jr. 509 P.O. Box 651 Tobyhanna, PA 18466 (570) 236-7611 District 21 Robert E. Hinkle, Jr. VFW Post 5265 5091 Hickory View Drive Spring Grove, PA 17362 (717) 225-7293 VFW Post 22 John D. Rowles VFW Post 1785 138 Key Road Clearfield, PA 16830 (814) 765-8404 District 23 Carl E. Stockton VFW Post 8543 225 Pine Ridge Road Lemont Furnace, PA 15456 (724) 425-2248 District 26 Michael W. Hoover VFW Post 7377 309 Sumner Street Cresson, PA 16630 (814) 886-4291 District 27 Carl A. Trusiak, Jr. VFW Post 566 205 Truxall Road Apollo, PA 15613 (724) 571-7085 District 28 Michael.J Peirce VFW Post 7842 P.O. Box 5196 Conneaut Lake, PA 16316 (814) 724-9954 District 29 William Roland, Jr. VFW Post 914 1009 Kirkpatrick Avenue Braddock, PA 15104 (412) 351-4506 35
VAVS Reps Butler VA Healthcare Representative Joseph Lofton 426 Deer Run Road Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Deputy - David Borland 397 Kaufman Road Tarentum, PA 15084 Deputy - Clarence R. Maley 427 East Slippery Rock Road Chicora, PA 16025 Coatesville VAMC Rep. Ralph Forrest 37 Melissa Lane Downingtown, PA 19335 (610) 269-6963 Deputy - Richard A. Adams 726 South 18th Street Columbia, PA 17512 (717) 684-7380 Erie VAMC Rep. Harold Smithers 330 West Walnut Street Titusville, PA 16354 (814) 827-7968 Deputy - Charles Castelluccio 43265 Gilson Ridge Road Titusville, PA 16354 (814) 827-2562 James Van Zandt VAMC Rep. Ronald Pawuk 910 Norris Street Saxton, PA 16678 (814) 635-2009 Deputy - Craig Dilling 411 E. Allegheny Street Martinsburg, PA 16662 (814) 793-0904 Deputy - Thomas A. Freyer 408 N. Market Street Martinsburg, PA 16662 Cpl. Crescenz VAMC (Phila.) Rep. - John Wharton 141 Trevose Road Trevose, PA 19053 (215) 953-0583 Deputy - Gerald Ferguson 2417 Nelson Court Bristol, PA 19007 (267) 312-6180 Lebanon VAMC Rep. David W. Gyger 111 Cameron Avenue Hummelstown, PA 17036 (717) 991-1473 Deputy - Donna Coulter 1101 Wooded Pond Dr Harrisburg, PA 17111 (717) 545-5280 Pittsburgh Healthcare Sys./ Heinz Progressive Care Ctr. Representative Virginia Imhoff 431 Sangree Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (412) 266-5306 Deputy - Robert Pirohovich 1033 Main Street Coraopolis, PA 15108 (412) 264-2559 36
VAVS Reps... Continued H. J. Heinz III Care Center Deputy - Gerald Lutz 15 Locust Street Etna, PA 15223 (412) 781-3848 Wilkes Barre VAMC Rep. - Robert Hayes P.O. Box 988 Tobyhanna, PA 18466 (570) 369-2150 lex46ky@yahoo.com Deputy - Walter T. Conway, Jr. P.O. Box 376 Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327 DONATE TO THE VFW... Receive Income for Life! A Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) through the VFW can give you guaranteed income for life and ensure that future generations of veterans will be helped by the VFW! With a CGA, you give a donation, and in return, receive fixed payments over your lifetime at an attractive rate. To see what your payments and tax benefits would look like, use our FREE CGA illustrator at www.vfwwinwin.org. FIND OUT MORE: (816) 968-1119 plannedgiving@vfw.org www.vfw.org/plannedgiving 37
Past State Commanders 1982-83 Thomas J. Dougherty VFW Post 3474 325 N. Blakely Street Dunmore, PA 18512 (570) 346-3408 1986-87 Allen Q. Jones VFW Post 21 1408 University Drive Dunbar, PA 15431 (724) 628-3506 1992-93 William C. Allen VFW Post 7213 523 Poplar St. Sharon Hill, PA 19079 (610) 586-4047 1996-97 Howard L. Adler, Jr. VFW Post 1810 417 Birmingham Ave Mount Oliver, PA 15210 (412) 885-5412 1997-98 Peter Krenitsky VFW Post 6082 403 Brian Dr. South Abington Twp., PA 18411 (570) 586-5008 1998-99 Albert S. Thomas, Jr. VFW Post 974 P.O. Box 665 Darby, PA 19023 (610) 662-5020 1999-2000 Franklin E Lopes VFW Post 92 3036 Valjo Dr. Lower Burrell, PA 15068 (724) 339-2111 2000-01 George Cain VFW Post 3614 2512 S. 15th St. Philadelphia, PA 19145 (215) 467-8357 2001-02 Charlie Beistline 118 Triangle Drive Laurel, MS 39443 (302) 284-2562 2002-03 John A. Biedrzycki* VFW Post 418 625 Magnus Ln. Coraopolis, PA 15108 (412) 859-6387 * Past National Commander-in- Chief 2004-05 John A. Brenner VFW Post 2493 PO Box 525 Mount Wolf, PA 17347 jbrenner196@comcast.net (717) 266-2771 2005-06 Robert C. Eiler VFW Post 7842 12544 N. Lakefront Dr. Conneaut Lake, PA 16316 golddust2@peoplepc.com (412) 974-4095 2006-07 Dominic A. DeFranco VFW Post 764 462 Thompsonville Rd. McMurray, PA 15317 domde1@comcast.net (724) 941-5921/(412) 613-9528 38
Past State Commanders... continued 2007-08 John B. Getz, Jr. VFW Post 3376 2 Lakeside Dr. Reinholds, PA 17569 jmgetz@dejazzd.com (717) 413-8946 2008-09 Larry M. Wade VFW Post 7377 147 High St. Cresson, PA 16630 venus@penn.com (814) 886-8708/Cell: 242-9207 2009-10 Frank G. Mills, Sr. VFW Post 1754 4016 Mills Ln. Hesston, PA 16647 fd1mills@comcast.net (814) 658-2130/Cell: 599-3198 2010-11 Benjamin A. Mastridge, Sr. VFW Post 6495 14 Bittersweet Road Levittown, PA 19057 bensarmy@hotmail.com 215-355-4973/Cell: (267) 254-9062 2011-12 Larry N. Reece VFW Post 5667 315 Orange Street Elizabethtown, PA 17022 ljreece@embarqmail.com (717) 361-6298/Cell: 799-8948 2012-13 Ruth A. Fairchild VFW Post 315 845 Arlington Ave. New Castle, PA 16101 raf4ever@aol.com (724) 654-0196/Cell: 544-4745 2013-14 Russell R. Canevari VFW Post 5544 105 Basalyga St. Jessup, PA 18434 bigguy1248@comcast.net (570) 489-6166/Cell: 877-2479 2014-15 Gary R. Smith VFW Post 6319 P.O. Box 238 Mercersburg, PA 17236 (717) 328-3784/Cell: 262-3157 2015-16 Glenn R. Umberger, Jr. VFW Post 7155 47 Pennypacker Drive Schwenksville PA 19473 glenn.umberger@gmail.com (610) 517-3455 2016-17 Thomas A. Brown VFW Post 928 1056 Georgetown Rd. Swarthmore, PA 19081 paatom1@verizon.net (610) 551-2541 2017-18 Dwight R. Fuhrman VFW Post 8896 5059 Rislyn Court Spring Grove, PA 17362 dmfuhrman@comcast.net (717) 225-3149 Cell: (717) 578-3151 39
Department Service Office Locations Department Chairman/Service Officer Christine Frederick Smith - Harrisburg Office Phone: (717) 884-1705 or email cfrederick@vfwpahq.org Butler Service Office 325 New Castle Road, Room 312 WS Butler, PA 16001 Phone (724) 287-4781 ext. 4579 Northeast Service Office (Wilkes-Barre) 1123 E. End Blvd. Bldg., 35 Suite 1 Wilkes Barre, PA 18702-1521 (570) 821-2535/2536 Fax: (570) 821-2539 Northwest Service Office (Erie) 3112 Buffalo Road - Suite A Erie, PA 16510 (814) 835-8494 Fax: (814) 835-8493 Altoona/Johnstown Office Altoona VAMC Phone: (814) 943-8164 Fax: (814) 940-6603 Southcentral Region Service Office (Harrisburg) 4002 Fenton Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17109 (717) 234-7927 Fax: (717) 909-7817 Philadelphia Service Office P.O. Box 42938, 5000 Wissahickon Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19101-2938 (215) 381-3123 Fax: (215) 381-3491 Pittsburgh Service Office 1000 Liberty Ave. - Rm. 1601 Pittsburgh PA 15222-4092 (412) 395-6259/6260 Fax: (412) 395-6261 Northcentral PA Outreach Office 20 Bellefonte Ave., Lock Haven, PA 17745 (570) 748-5929 Adams, Berks, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York Counties Outreach - Contact the Southcentral Harrisburg Office (717) 234-7927 40
Department Staff at State Headquarters Department of Pennsylvania VFW Headquarters 4002 Fenton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17109-5943 Phone: (717) 234-7927 Fax: (717) 234-1955 Email: adjutant@vfwpahq.org Web site: www.vfwpahq.org Twitter: @VFWPA Facebook: On FB site search VFW Department of PA State Adjutant & Quartermaster John B. Getz, Jr. adjutant@vfwpahq.org Mail Room & Clerical Support Tina Foster Buddy Poppies, Post Service Officers, District Meetings, Post By-Laws/Articles of Incorporation Marietta Benke Audits, Bonding & Membership Joyce Reece jreece@vfwpahq.org Director of Communications & Public Affairs VFW News, Public/Media Relations, Website, Military Affairs & Social Media David A. Sandman dsandman@vfwpahq.org Secretary to State Commander & State Adjutant Program Support (VOD, Patriot s Pen, Certificates, etc.) Reeta Searcy rsearcy@vfwpahq.org All requests for Department speakers must be processed through the Adjutant/Quartermaster. Upon confirmation of a speaker, HQ will send a speaker introduction. Request your speaker well in advance of your event. 41
Important VFW & Auxiliary Dates for 2018-19 2018 August 4: Southwestern Area OTI, Post 7505, Mars August 5: Northwestern OTI, Post 2006, Meadville August 10: District 21 Golf Event, Briarwood Club, York August 10-11: Dept. Flying Squadron, Radisson, Camp Hill August 12: South Central Area OTI, Radisson, Camp Hill August 13: North Central Area OTI, Post 1754, Huntingdon August 17-18: Aux. Program/Leadership Conf., Harrisburg August 18: Northeastern Area OTI, Post 5544, Jessup August 19: Southeastern Area OTI, Post 2819, Philadelphia September 3: Labor Day (Department HQ Closed) September 4-7: Sharing and Caring, Pittsburgh, PA September 8: Auxiliary Celebrating Freedom, Gettysburg September 11: Patriot s Day September 20-23: Commander-in-Chief s Homecoming September 21: POW-MIA Day October 8: Columbus Day (Department HQ (Closed) October 19-20: PA Commander s Testimonial, West Middlesex November 6: Election Day November 11: Veterans Day November 12: State HQ Closed (Veterans Day Observed) November 16-18: Eastern States Conf., Framington, MA November 22-23: Thanksgiving Holiday (State HQ Closed) December 24-25: Christmas Holiday (State HQ Closed) 2019 January 1: New Year s Holiday (Department HQ Closed) January 21: Martin Luther King Jr (Department HQ Closed) January 25-27: Mid-Winter Conf., Double Tree Cranberry/Mars 42
Important VFW & Auxiliary Dates for 2018-19 February 14-17: Auxiliary Mid-Year Conf., Tucson, AZ February 18: President s Day (Department HQ Closed) March 2-6: Voice of Democracy, Washington, D.C. March 3-7: Legislative Conference, Washington, D.C. April 9-11: National Auxiliary President s Visit, Pittsburgh April 19-22: Good Friday & Easter Holiday (State HQ Closed) April 26-27: Auxiliary Pres. Testimonial, New Kensington May 1: Loyalty Day, Department Ceremony, Harrisburg May 27: Memorial Day (Department HQ Closed) June 13-16: State Convention, Ambassador Conference Center (Erie) July 20-24: National Convention, Orlando, Florida 43
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