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SERVE - MENTOR - INSPIREDear Comrades:

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 team-work. Each leader plays an important posi-tion. 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. HanzesState Commander, 2018-19

State Commander

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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

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Directory Contents

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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)

State Line Officers

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STATe COMMANDeRThomas M. HanzesVFW Post 7599 (D-28)106 North 16th StreetGreenville, PA 16125thomashanzes@yahoo.com(724) 815-9164

STATe SeNIOR VICe COMMANDeRWayne D. PerryVFW Post 7505 (D-25)424 Pine DriveValencia, PA 16059wayper@zoominternet.net(724) 816-1247

STATe JUNIOR VICe COMMANDeRRonald J. PetersVFW Post 212 (D-19)1075 S. Kendal AvenueBradford, PA 16701acavrp@hotmail.com(814) 366-1698

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STATe ADJUTANT/QUARTeRMASTeRJohn B. Getz, Jr.Post 3376 (D-9)4002 Fenton AvenueHarrisburg, PA 17109quartermaster@vfwpahq.org(717) 413-8946

CHIeF OF STAFFJames R. LewisVFW Post 7599 (D-28)2177 Mercer RoadStoneboro, PA 16153(724) 376-2006(724) 988-9181jimandlinda@zoominternet.net

IMMeDIATe PAST STATe COMMANDeRDwight R. FuhrmanVFW Post 8896 (D-21)5059 Rislyn CourtSpring Grove, PA 17362dmfuhrman@comcast.net(717) 225-3149Cell: (717) 578-3151

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STATe JUDGe ADVOCATeFrank J. McGovernVFW Post 3460 (D-7)1112 Foss AvenueDrexel Hill, PA 19026frankjmcgovern@msn.com(610) 742-4220

STATe SURGeONNelson E. Lowes, Sr.VFW Post 6743 (D-27)1824 Sunshine AvenueJohnstown, PA 15905nelsonlowes@yahoo.com(724) 989-4258

STATe CHAPLAINPeter R. HookVFW Post 6393 (D-8)534 Parkvale AvenueLanghorne, PA 19047peterhook@verizon.net(267) 229-7722

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STATe INSPeCTORMichael G. McLaneVFW Post 7069 (D-10)128 Jennifer DriveNorth Abington Twp., PA 18414mgm128@comcast.net(570) 563-2480

NATIONAL COUNCIL MeMBeRRobert C. EilerVFW Post 7842 (D-28)12544 N. Lakefront DriveConneaut Lake, PA 16316golddust2@peoplepc.com(412) 974-4095

STATe PARLIAMeNTARIANAllen Q. JonesVFW Post 21 (D-23)1408 University DriveDunbar, PA 15431anjo@zoominternet.net (724) 628-3506

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State SergeantRobert I. HayesVFW Post 6615 (D-11)P. O. Box 988Tobyhanna, PA 18466lex46ky@yahoo.com(570) 369-2150

State Assistant Sergeant-at-ArmsJames J. RitchieVFW Post 6495 (D-8)17 Carolina AvenueMorrisville, PA 19067rustlers175@gmail.com(215) 736-1875

State Assistant Sergeant-at-ArmsCecil K. DennisVFW Post 5958 (D-28)11728 Fauncetown RoadTownville, PA 16360cecil_dennis@hotmail.com(814) 967-3109Cell: (814) 720-2692

State Sergeants-at-Arms

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State Assistant Sergeant-at-ArmsBarbara K. LoncarVFW Post 6954 (D-21)130 Boyer StreetLittlestown, PA 17340barbara.loncar87@gmail.com(717) 476-2490

State Assistant Sergeant-at-ArmsHenry MannellaVFW Post 1810 (D-29)456 Dennison DriveWest Mifflin, PA 15122h.mannella72@yahoo.com(412) 469-2486Cell: (412) 500-3501

State Assistant Sergeant-at-ArmsNathaniel SmithVFW Post 7293 (D-8)1149 Fairmont StreetWhitehall, PA 18052(610) 435-4177btcmret9955@hotmail.com

State Sergeants-at-Arms ... continued

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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.

State District Commanders

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District 1Zbigniew LaskaVFW Post 8051421 Snyder AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19148zbisko1149@aol.com(215) 467-6734

District 7Alfred RobinsonVFW Post 974137 North 10th StreetDarby, PA 19023robinsonprinting@comcast.net (610) 202-9655

District 8Thomas GoodmanVFW Post 15979311 Longview DriveMorrisville, PA 19067tgraven03@yahoo.com(215) 813-5772

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District 9William E. StellfoxVFW Post 845246 Pancoast AvenueSpringfield, PA 19064-3026wstellfox@hotmail.com(212) 823-9856

District 10Chester J. PotoskiVFW Post 7251609 Center Street, Apt. 4Throop, PA 18512-1246vfwdistrict10cos@gmail.com(570) 983-6458

District 11Melissa DimmittVFW Post 6615532 Towanda StreetWhite Haven, PA 18661-1519missmissid@yahoo.com(931) 561-8763

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District 12Kim D. ShollengergerVFW Post 3432100 Pine Ridge RoadPine Grove, PA 17963-1705rythmnrace@comcast.net(570) 345-8248

District 13Ronald J. BrownVFW Post 38P.O. Box 13247Reading, PA 19612-3247ronaldbrown694@gmail.com(484) 722-5387

District 14John MinerVFW Post 5642186 Stockholm RoadMontrose, PA 18801jminer043@yahoo.com(570) 278-2746

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District 15Daniel L. RieppelVFW Post 67576118 Lambs Creek RoadMansfield, PA 16933-9669dlewis4706@yahoo.com(570) 404-3397

District 16Jonathan BittnerVFW Post 7155253 Grace LaneHarleysville, PA 19438jonbittner@comcast.net(267) 664-2715

District 17Robert G. SnookVFW Post 746381 Tapeworm RoadNew Bloomfield, PA 17068-8519rsnook7922@gmail.com(717) 582-7776

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District 18David "Spike" GygerVFW Post 3502111 Cameron AvenueHummelstown, PA 17036Post 3502 (D-18)djc57@verizon.net(717) 991-1473

District 19Jason ReedVFW Post 46491 Willow StreetOil City, PA 16301oilcityvfwcommander@ yahoo.com(814) 271-9191

District 20Richard K. EllisVFW Post 800831 W. Railroad StreetNesquehoning, PA 18240-1514vfw8008.commander@gmail.com(484) 629-5227

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District 21Richard OlvittVFW Post 8951412 Saint Paul StreetYork, PA 17401harley020800@yahoo.com(717) 324-6740

District 22Howard E. Sager, Jr.VFW Post 1785208 E. Walnut StreetClearfield, PA 16830-2342genesager27@gmail.com(814) 592-4232

District 23Ralph J. DelsordoVFW Post 8543243 N. 11th StreetConnellsville, PA 15425-2418rdjd@zoominternet.net(724) 961-4006

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District 24Martin PuchiVFW Post 553634 Gladden RoadCanon, PA 15317vfwpost553@verizon.net(724) 746-1877

District 25James D. HodgeVFW Post 128107 Crandon CircleBeaver, PA 15009-1232jdhodge1017@gmail.com(724) 775-1624

District 26William P. BrownVFW Post 4963314 S. Phaney StreetEbensburg, PA 15931-2025kazoo809@hotmail.com(814) 472-7237

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District 27Robert BodyVFW Post 92211 Harding StreetLower Burrell, PA 15068roblee.123@comcast.net(724) 339-1714Cell: (724) 980-2269

District 28Donald E. ChristyVFW Post 75995810 Daniel DriveHermitage, PA 16148-9313dchristy2015@outlook.com (724) 962-2597

District 29William Roland, Jr.VFW Post 9141009 Kirkpatrick AvenueBraddock, PA 15104-2515billroland5008@yahoo.com (412) 351-4506

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State Committee Chairpersons

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Audit Committee ChairmanRobert C. EilerVFW Post 7842 (D-28)12544 North Lakefront DriveConneaut Lake, PA 16316golddust2@peoplepc.com(412) 974-4095

Barger Scholarship ChairmanDwight R. FuhrmanVFW Post 8896 (D-21)5059 Rislyn CourtSpring Grove, PA 17362dmfuhrman@comcast.net(717) 225-3149Cell: (717) 578-3151

Buddy Poppy ChairmanThomas A.OndoVFW Post 92253 Oak AvenueKittanning PA 16201(724) 525-6466

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By-Laws ChairmanGlenn R. Umberger, Jr.VFW Post 7155 (D-16)47 Pennypacker DriveSchwenksville, PA 19473glenn.umberger@gmail.com(610) 517-3455

Citizenship education &Teachers Awards ChairmanDaniel L. RieppelVFW Post 6757 (D-15)6118 Lambs Creek RoadMansfield, PA 16933dlewis4706@yahoo.com(570) 404-3397

Community Service ChairmanDonald RamseyVFW Post 616645 Reno RoadHermitage, PA 16148(724) 346-5817Ramz@neo.RR.com

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Credentials ChairpersonBarbara KollarVFW Post 1586 (D-26)P. O. Box 231Hastings, PA 16646barbiekollar@outlook.com(814) 247-8809(814) 322-8634

employment Opportunities ChairmanAlfred Robinson, Jr.VFW Post 974 (D-7)137 North 10th StreetDarby, PA 19023robinsonprinting@yahoo.com(610) 202-9655

Finance ChairmanRobert C. EilerVFW Post 7842 (D-28)12544 North Lakefront DriveConneaut Lake, PA 16316golddust2@peoplepc.com(412) 974-4095

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Health Care Awards ChairpersonRuth A. FairchildVFW Post 315 (D-25)845 Arlington AvenueNew Castle, PA 16101raf4ever@aol.com(724) 544-4745

Homeless Veterans ChairmanDwayne A. AndersVFW Post 3 (D-22)2611 17th AvenueAltoona, PA 16601iraqandy@yahoo.com(814) 937-1741

Hospital/VAVS ChairmanNelson E. Lowes, Sr.VFW Post 6743 (D-27)1824 Sunshine AvenueJohnstown, PA 15905nelsonlowes@yahoo.com(724) 989-4258

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Internal Affairs Co-ChairmanRobert C. EilerVFW Post 7842 (D-28)12544 North Lakefront DriveConneaut Lake, PA 16316golddust2@peoplepc.com(412) 974-4095

Internal Affairs Co-ChairmanJames FrisbieVFW Post 7251 (D-10)134 State Route 2069Union Dale, PA 18470hillbillykid_99@yahoo.com(570) 840-0847

Internal Affairs Co-ChairmanRoy E. SchrimpVFW Post 1568 (D-14)175 Ashview DriveTowanda, PA 18848schrimpfourwheel@epix.net(570) 265-9107Cell: (607) 846-8636

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Legislative ChairmanNelson E. Lowes, Sr.VFW Post 6743 (D-27)1824 Sunshine AvenueJohnstown, PA 15905nelsonlowes@yahoo.com(724) 989-4258

Legislative Co-ChairmanJoseph BenacciVFW Post 470 (D-28)739 Aline DriveErie, PA 16509jbenacci@verizon.net(814) 434-0004

Legislative Co-ChairmanJohn A. BrennerVFW Post 2493 (D-21)196 Walnut StreetP. O. Box 525Mt. Wolf, PA 17347jbrenner196@comcast.net(717) 266-2771Cell: (717) 578-7810

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Loyalty Day ChairmanJames V. Manser, IIIVFW Post 7155 (D-16)2040 Kerr RoadHarleysville, PA 19438james.manser@comcast.net(610) 584-0615(610) 324-9848

National Home ChairmanPeter WalterVFW Post 6495 (D-8)8 Tallowood DriveWestampton, NJ 08060basepiece70@verizon.net(609) 261-5629Cell: (609)500-1913

National Military Services ChairpersonJohn LorrusoVFW Post 15642334 Turnbury RoadGilbertsville, PA 19525johnglorusso@gmail.com(484) 302-9403

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Patriot's Pen ChairmanBenjamin LipschutzVFW Post 882402 Center StreetEnola, PA 17025blipschutz@gmail.com(717) 659-7727

POW/MIA ChairmanStephen K. Calles, Jr.VFW Post 509 (D-20)P. O. Box 651Tobyhanna, PA 18466stephen.calles@yahoo.com(570) 236-7611

Redistricting ChairmanRussell R. CanevariVFW Post 5544 (D-10)105 Basalyga StreetJessup, PA 18434bigguy1248@comcast.net(570) 489-6166Cell: (570) 877-2479

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Safety Chairman/Geiger ScholarshipRonald L. SmithVFW Post 7045 (D-21)585 Strickler School RoadWrightsville, PA 17368cnc.apps.ron@gmail.com(717) 332-1001

Student Veterans ChairmanJesse W. OlsonVFW Post 6611 (D-15)110 Sherman StreetGaleton, PA 16922jwolson1984@gmail.com(814) 626-1026Cell: (706) 577-7293

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Substance Abuse & Prevention ChairmanBenjamin A. MastridgeVFW Post 6495 (D-8)14 Bittersweet RoadLevittown, PA 19057bensarmy@hotmail.com(215) 355-4973Cell: (267) 254-9062

Veterans Ct. Advocate ChairmanTerry StokesVFW Post 1446 (D-21)299 Oakbrook DriveFelton, PA 17322shineypenn@aol.com(717) 244-9063Cell: (717) 968-6251

Veterans Service ChairmanChristine SmithVFW Post 1446 (D-21)4002 Fenton AvenueHarrisburg, PA 17109cfrederick@vfwpahq.org(717) 884-1705

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VFW Programs ChairmanJohn A. BrennerVFW Post 2493 (D-21)196 Walnut StreetP. O. Box 525Mt. Wolf, PA 17347jbrenner196@comcast.net(717) 266-2771Cell: (717) 578-7810

Voice of Democracy ChairmanGlenn B. OwenVFW Post 6824 (D-14)8563 Route 467LeRaysville, PA 18829buck012@frontiernet.net(570) 744-2028Cell: (570) 878-5577

Women Veterans ChairpersonAmy MacKenzieVFW Post 3376311 Jeff AvenueEphrata, PA 17522quartermaster@ephratavfw.org(717) 575-3982

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State Committee Chairpersons ... continued

Youth Activities/Scouting ChairmanJames B. MillerVFW Post 12019 (D-23)P. O. Box 102Mill Run, PA 15464pavfwscouter@yahoo.com(724) 322-4489

State Color Guard - VFW Post 6704

CAPTAINPaul L. KreinerVFW Post 6704 (D-18)440 South York StreetMechanicsburg, PA 17055cmdr1117@aol.com(717) 579-4560

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Membership Team

Membership ChairmanHenry R. Mannella Post 1810 (D-29)456 Dennison DriveWest Mifflin, PA 15122h.mannella72@yahoo.com(412) 469-2486Cell: (412) 500-3501

Membership Committee Co-Chairman*Cecil K. DennisVFW Post 5958 (D-28)11728 Fauncetown RoadTownville, PA 16360cecil_dennis@hotmail.com(814) 720-2692

Membership Committee Co-Chairman*John J. RybcinskiVFW Post 3474 (D-10)205 Willow Street #2Dunmore, PA 18512rybcinski123@comcast.net(570) 341-8927(570) 604-6179

* National Certified Recruiter

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Membership Team ... continued

Membership RecruiterNathaniel SmithVFW Post 7293 (D-8)1149 Fairmont StreetWhitehall, PA 18052btcmret9955@hotmail.com(610) 435-4177

Membership Recruiter*David "Spike" GygerVFW Post 3502111 Cameron Ave.Hummelstown, PA 17036djc57@verizon.net(717) 991-1473

Life Membership & GoldLegacy ChairmanGary R. SmithVFW Post 1446 (D-21)12621 Gum Tree RoadBrogue, PA 17309vfw6241@comcast.net(717) 262-3157

* National Certified Recruiter

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Membership Recruitment Resources

Membership Recruiting & RetentionThe 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 "Train-ing 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 applica-tions 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

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District Membership Chairmen

District 1Art V. SchneiderVFW Post 2409 State StreetCherry Hill, NJ 08002 (856) 906-4567

District 7August J. Ober, Jr.VFW Post 928321 Gilmore StreetFolsom, PA 19033(610) 534-2674

District 8Nathaniel SmithVFW Post 72931149 Fairmont StreetWhitehall, PA 18052(610) 435-4177

District 9Ralph S. BassettiVFW Post 845501 Grant AvenueDowningtown, PA 19335(484) 319-6523

District 10John J. RybcinskiVFW Post 3474205 Willow Street # 2Dunmore, PA 18512 (570) 341-8927

District 11Kenneth W. SmithVFW Post 82129 Christman Rd.Drums, PA 18222(570) 233-2111

District 12E.L. NelsonVFW Post 2110115 N. 2nd StreetFrackville, PA 17931 (570) 621-3090

District 13Thomas R. SianiVFW Post 6558196 Reider Rd.Robesonia, PA 19551(610) 589-5806

District 14Steven D. Hakes, Sr. VFW Post 68247057 Battle Creek RoadAthens, PA 18810(570) 247-7135

District 15David S. FlookVFW Post 675547 Water Street Ext.Jersey Shore, PA 17740(570) 398-7756

District 16William H. Adair, IIIVFW Post 1711467 Leedom Street - Apt. 1Jenkintown, PA 19046(215) 886-9728

District 17Harold W. AuckerVFW Post 6631306 W. Spruce StreetSelinsgrove, PA 17870(570) 374-8460

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District Membership Chairmen ... continued

District 18Rick K. BowerVFW Post 73436 Seneca CircleCarlisle, PA 17015(717) 486-0038

District 19Ronald J. PetersVFW Post 2121075 S. Kendall AvenueBradford, PA 16701(814) 366-1698

District 20Stephen K. Calles, Jr.509 P.O. Box 651Tobyhanna, PA 18466(570) 236-7611

District 21Robert E. Hinkle, Jr.VFW Post 52655091 Hickory View DriveSpring Grove, PA 17362(717) 225-7293

VFW Post 22John D. RowlesVFW Post 1785138 Key RoadClearfield, PA 16830(814) 765-8404

District 23Carl E. StocktonVFW Post 8543225 Pine Ridge RoadLemont Furnace, PA 15456(724) 425-2248

District 24Daniel ReynoldsVFW Post 553351 W. College StreetCanonsburg, PA 15317(724) 746-2064

District 25Robert M. CarraraVFW Post 7505128 Treesdale Drive Cranberry Township, PA 16066(724) 316-5000

District 26Michael W. Hoover VFW Post 7377309 Sumner StreetCresson, PA 16630(814) 886-4291

District 27Carl A. Trusiak, Jr.VFW Post 566205 Truxall RoadApollo, PA 15613(724) 571-7085

District 28Michael .J PeirceVFW Post 7842P.O. Box 5196Conneaut Lake, PA 16316(814) 724-9954

District 29William Roland, Jr. VFW Post 9141009 Kirkpatrick AvenueBraddock, PA 15104(412) 351-4506

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Butler VA HealthcareRepresentative 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 VAMCRep. Ralph Forrest37 Melissa LaneDowningtown, PA 19335(610) 269-6963Deputy - Richard A. Adams726 South 18th Street Columbia, PA 17512 (717) 684-7380erie VAMCRep. Harold Smithers330 West Walnut StreetTitusville, PA 16354(814) 827-7968Deputy - Charles Castelluccio 43265 Gilson Ridge Road Titusville, PA 16354 (814) 827-2562James Van Zandt VAMCRep. Ronald Pawuk910 Norris StreetSaxton, PA 16678(814) 635-2009

Deputy - Craig Dilling411 E. Allegheny StreetMartinsburg, PA 16662(814) 793-0904Deputy - Thomas A. Freyer408 N. Market Street Martinsburg, PA 16662Cpl. Crescenz VAMC (Phila.)Rep. - John Wharton141 Trevose RoadTrevose, PA 19053(215) 953-0583Deputy - Gerald Ferguson2417 Nelson CourtBristol, PA 19007(267) 312-6180Lebanon VAMCRep. David W. Gyger111 Cameron AvenueHummelstown, PA 17036(717) 991-1473Deputy - Donna Coulter1101 Wooded Pond DrHarrisburg, PA 17111(717) 545-5280Pittsburgh Healthcare Sys./Heinz Progressive Care Ctr. Representative Virginia Imhoff431 Sangree RoadPittsburgh, PA 15237(412) 266-5306Deputy - Robert Pirohovich 1033 Main Street Coraopolis, PA 15108(412) 264-2559

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VAVS Reps ... Continued

H. J. Heinz III Care Center Deputy - Gerald Lutz 15 Locust Street Etna, PA 15223 (412) 781-3848Wilkes Barre VAMCRep. - Robert Hayes P.O. Box 988Tobyhanna, PA 18466(570) 369-2150lex46ky@yahoo.com

Deputy - Walter T. Conway, Jr.P.O. Box 376Delaware Water Gap , PA 18327

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Past State Commanders

1982-83Thomas J. Dougherty VFW Post 3474325 N. Blakely StreetDunmore, PA 18512(570) 346-3408

1986-87Allen Q. Jones VFW Post 211408 University DriveDunbar, PA 15431(724) 628-3506

1992-93William C. Allen VFW Post 7213523 Poplar St.Sharon Hill, PA 19079(610) 586-4047

1996-97Howard L. Adler, Jr.VFW Post 1810417 Birmingham AveMount Oliver, PA 15210(412) 885-5412

1997-98Peter Krenitsky VFW Post 6082403 Brian Dr.South Abington Twp., PA 18411(570) 586-5008

1998-99Albert S. Thomas, Jr.VFW Post 974P.O. Box 665Darby, PA 19023(610) 662-5020

1999-2000Franklin E Lopes VFW Post 923036 Valjo Dr.Lower Burrell, PA 15068(724) 339-2111

2000-01George Cain VFW Post 36142512 S. 15th St.Philadelphia, PA 19145(215) 467-8357

2001-02Charlie Beistline118 Triangle DriveLaurel, MS 39443(302) 284-2562

2002-03John A. Biedrzycki*VFW Post 418625 Magnus Ln.Coraopolis, PA 15108(412) 859-6387* Past National Commander-in-Chief

2004-05John A. Brenner VFW Post 2493PO Box 525Mount Wolf, PA 17347jbrenner196@comcast.net(717) 266-2771

2005-06Robert C. Eiler VFW Post 784212544 N. Lakefront Dr.Conneaut Lake, PA 16316golddust2@peoplepc.com(412) 974-4095

2006-07Dominic A. DeFranco VFW Post 764462 Thompsonville Rd.McMurray, PA 15317domde1@comcast.net(724) 941-5921/(412) 613-9528

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Past State Commanders ... continued

2007-08John B. Getz, Jr.VFW Post 33762 Lakeside Dr.Reinholds, PA 17569jmgetz@dejazzd.com(717) 413-8946

2008-09Larry M. WadeVFW Post 7377147 High St.Cresson, PA 16630venus@penn.com(814) 886-8708/Cell: 242-9207

2009-10Frank G. Mills, Sr.VFW Post 17544016 Mills Ln.Hesston, PA 16647fd1mills@comcast.net(814) 658-2130/Cell: 599-3198

2010-11Benjamin A. Mastridge, Sr.VFW Post 649514 Bittersweet RoadLevittown, PA 19057bensarmy@hotmail.com215-355-4973/Cell: (267) 254-9062

2011-12Larry N. Reece VFW Post 5667315 Orange StreetElizabethtown, PA 17022ljreece@embarqmail.com(717) 361-6298/Cell: 799-8948

2012-13Ruth A. Fairchild VFW Post 315845 Arlington Ave.New Castle, PA 16101raf4ever@aol.com(724) 654-0196/Cell: 544-4745

2013-14Russell R. Canevari VFW Post 5544105 Basalyga St.Jessup, PA 18434bigguy1248@comcast.net(570) 489-6166/Cell: 877-2479

2014-15Gary R. SmithVFW Post 6319P.O. Box 238Mercersburg, PA 17236(717) 328-3784/Cell: 262-3157

2015-16Glenn R. Umberger, Jr.VFW Post 715547 Pennypacker DriveSchwenksville PA 19473glenn.umberger@gmail.com(610) 517-3455

2016-17Thomas A. BrownVFW Post 9281056 Georgetown Rd.Swarthmore, PA 19081paatom1@verizon.net(610) 551-2541

2017-18Dwight R. FuhrmanVFW Post 88965059 Rislyn CourtSpring Grove, PA 17362dmfuhrman@comcast.net(717) 225-3149Cell: (717) 578-3151

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Department Service Office Locations

Department Chairman/Service OfficerChristine Frederick Smith - Harrisburg OfficePhone: (717) 884-1705 or email cfrederick@vfwpahq.orgButler Service Office325 New Castle Road, Room 312 WSButler, PA 16001Phone (724) 287-4781 ext. 4579Northeast Service Office (Wilkes-Barre)1123 E. End Blvd. Bldg., 35 Suite 1Wilkes Barre, PA 18702-1521(570) 821-2535/2536 Fax: (570) 821-2539Northwest Service Office (erie)3112 Buffalo Road - Suite AErie, PA 16510(814) 835-8494 Fax: (814) 835-8493 Altoona/Johnstown OfficeAltoona VAMCPhone: (814) 943-8164 Fax: (814) 940-6603Southcentral Region Service Office (Harrisburg)4002 Fenton Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17109(717) 234-7927 Fax: (717) 909-7817Philadelphia Service OfficeP.O. Box 42938, 5000 Wissahickon Ave.Philadelphia, PA 19101-2938(215) 381-3123 Fax: (215) 381-3491Pittsburgh Service Office1000 Liberty Ave. - Rm. 1601Pittsburgh PA 15222-4092(412) 395-6259/6260 Fax: (412) 395-6261Northcentral PA Outreach Office20 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

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Department of Pennsylvania VFW Headquarters4002 Fenton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17109-5943

Phone: (717) 234-7927Fax: (717) 234-1955

Email: adjutant@vfwpahq.orgWeb site: www.vfwpahq.org Twitter: @VFWPA

Facebook: On FB site search “VFW Department of PA”

State Adjutant & QuartermasterJohn B. Getz, Jr. – adjutant@vfwpahq.org

Mail Room & Clerical SupportTina Foster

Buddy Poppies, Post Service Officers, District Meetings, Post By-Laws/Articles of Incorporation

Marietta Benke

Audits, Bonding & MembershipJoyce Reece – jreece@vfwpahq.org

Director of Communications & Public AffairsVFW News, Public/Media Relations, Website,

Military Affairs & Social Media David A. Sandman – dsandman@vfwpahq.org

Secretary to State Commander & State AdjutantProgram 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.

Department Staff at State Headquarters

2018August 4: Southwestern Area OTI, Post 7505, MarsAugust 5: Northwestern OTI, Post 2006, MeadvilleAugust 10: District 21 Golf Event, Briarwood Club, YorkAugust 10-11: Dept. Flying Squadron, Radisson, Camp HillAugust 12: South Central Area OTI, Radisson, Camp HillAugust 13: North Central Area OTI, Post 1754, HuntingdonAugust 17-18: Aux. Program/Leadership Conf., HarrisburgAugust 18: Northeastern Area OTI, Post 5544, JessupAugust 19: Southeastern Area OTI, Post 2819, PhiladelphiaSeptember 3: Labor Day (Department HQ Closed)September 4-7: Sharing and Caring, Pittsburgh, PASeptember 8: Auxiliary Celebrating Freedom, GettysburgSeptember 11: Patriot’s DaySeptember 20-23: Commander-in-Chief’s HomecomingSeptember 21: POW-MIA DayOctober 8: Columbus Day (Department HQ (Closed)October 19-20: PA Commander’s Testimonial, West MiddlesexNovember 6: Election DayNovember 11: Veterans DayNovember 12: State HQ Closed (Veterans Day Observed)November 16-18: Eastern States Conf., Framington, MANovember 22-23: Thanksgiving Holiday (State HQ Closed)December 24-25: Christmas Holiday (State HQ Closed)

2019January 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

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Important VFW & Auxiliary Dates for 2018-19

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Important VFW & Auxiliary Dates for 2018-19

February 14-17: Auxiliary Mid-Year Conf., Tucson, AZFebruary 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, PittsburghApril 19-22: Good Friday & Easter Holiday (State HQ Closed)April 26 -27: Auxiliary Pres. Testimonial, New KensingtonMay 1: Loyalty Day, Department Ceremony, HarrisburgMay 27: Memorial Day (Department HQ Closed)June 13-16: State Convention, Ambassador Conference Center (Erie)July 20-24: National Convention, Orlando, Florida

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Notes