Congratulations went out to our District 9 Commander, Carson Kauffman, and the District 9 Ladies Auxiliary President, Kathy Kauffman.

As you know, in addition to being the District 9 Commander, Carson is also our Post Commander. Likewise, Kathy is our Ladies Auxiliary Treasurer. They’ve both been heavily involved in our post for years, and their support and guidance has kept the post strong!

Saturday night, their officers, families and friends came together to show their support in the Testimonial Dinner, where Carson and Kathy were honored. The Toastmaster was Larry Reece, the State Jr. Vice Commander. The invocation was given by Kathy Adams, District 9 Ladies Auxiliary Chaplain.

The District 9 Patriot’s Pen Winner, Jenny R.M. Bender read her essay, and was followed by the District 9 Voice of Democracy winner, Shannan Monaghan.

Remarks were made by:
John Getz, PSC, State Quartermaster
Bette Jean Biedrzycki, Department President Ladies Auxiliary
James Dommel – Jr. Vice Commander, VFW Millersville Post 7294
Karen Bechtold – President Ladies Auxiliary, Millersville Post 7294
Mac and Kathy Adams – Chief’s of Staff

Kathy and Carson both gave their thanks for their officers, members, families and friends that supported them.

The ceremony was closed with a Benediction from Walter Gerhart, District 9 VFW Chaplain.

Special thanks go to the Banquet Committee, who planned this great evening: Betty Eshbach, Louise Gerhart, Walter Gerhart, Larry Reece, Joyce Reece, Richard (Mac) Adams, Kathy Adams, Amy Walborn, Janet Getz, Richard Getz.