2025 State Convention Book

105th Annual State Convention Book Hilton Anatole, Dallas Texas June 4-8, 2025

Special Thanks

to our convention sponsors

Sponsor of the Past State Commanders’ Luncheon

Participating Vendors Advocate Health Advisors American Income Life AP Performance Combat Tested Gaming

Companion Senior Care MOC Grand of Texas Texas Motorcycle Group Operation Daily Battle

Stephen Biehl

Texas VFW

105th ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION BOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS 03

09

WELCOME

AGENDA

04

11

05

13

06

14

07

17

FINANCIAL REPORTS

ADJUTANT GENERAL

STATE COMMANDER

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

MEMBERSHIP FORM

CANDIDATE ADVERTISEMENTS

COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION

COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION

ALL-STATE & DIVISION LEADERS

*View committee reports: https://bit.ly/4dgH5uY

Welcome to the 105th Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars State !

To all VFW members, officers, leadership, committee members, and supporters from across the Lone Star State, we extend our heartfelt gratitude and a warm Texas welcome as you gather from June 4-8, 2025, at the iconic Hilton Anatole in Dallas. This year’s convention brings together the remarkable men and women who have served our nation with honor, dedication, and an unyielding commitment to freedom.

Throughout this week, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in crucial board and committee meetings, receive assistance with VA claims, explore the national VFW store, and connect with vendors.

Together, we will commemorate our fallen comrades in a moving memorial, celebrate our shared achievements at the awards banquet, and honor the loyalty and courage of service dogs at a heartwarming graduation ceremony. Additionally, elections, COA briefings, and training sessions will ensure our organization continues to lead with strength and unity.

As you gather this week to share experiences, strengthen bonds, and plan for the future, let the Cross of Malta and the VFW logo be reminders of the noble legacy you uphold and the sacrifices made by those who came before us.

Thank you for your service, your dedication, and your commitment to your fellow veterans and your country. Welcome to the 105th Texas VFW State . May it be a time of camaraderie, growth, and continued purpose.

In service and solidarity, The Texas VFW Office Staff

texasvfw.org

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ADJUTANT GENERAL Dan West was appointed the Adjutant General of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. on July 21, 2022, at the 123rd VFW National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.

Dan served in the United States Marine Corps from 1983 to 1994, serving in Operation Desert Storm.

He joined the VFW in 1996 at Post 3413 in San Marcos, Texas, where he maintains his Gold Legacy Life membership. He served in elected and appointed positions at the Post, District and Department Levels, culminating with his election as Department Commander in 2015, in which he achieved Triple Crown All-American status.

Dan worked at the Department of Texas VFW for 15 years culminating the last three years as the State Adjutant/Quartermaster. On the national level, he has served as Vice Chair on the National Military Services and Iraq/Afghanistan Committees, as a member of the National Security and Foreign Affairs Committee, Veterans and Military Support Committee, a Special Aide-deCamp, a national certified recruiter, and as a member of the National Council of Administration representing the Department of Texas.

He is a member of the Disabled American Veterans, and the Marine Corps League.

Dan and his wife Beth, reside in Texas.

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STATE COMMANDER

Commanders and Comrades, I hope everyone is doing well. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Team Texas 2024‑2025 and to every Comrade in the Department of Texas. I can’t believe our year is ending, but I want to encourage everyone to continue to finish strong. I am truly grateful for your dedication, commitment, and willingness to continue to serve our Veterans and our Great Organization.

Your outstanding work all year has contributed to the Department of Texas leading the way in recruiting and was a vital part in us reaching our goal of 102% membership.

Currently, we have 20 Districts at 102% or better, 205 Posts at 102% or better. Also, only 2 Districts need less than 20 members to achieve 102%, and many Posts are so close. We have several Districts and Posts that are very near to achieving All‑American, so don’t quit, keep going, and remember the membership year ends June 30, 2025.

I was extremely pleased that participation in our scholarship programs; Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen and Teacher of the Year increased this year.

Lastly, I want you all to know it has been an honor to serve with you and I will always reflect and cherish our time together. May God Bless you and our troops that are guarding the gates of Freedom.

Always remember: Team Texas 2024 – 2025, Life Is Good When Serving Our Veterans!

Thank you,

Robert Martinez, Jr. State Commander, Texas VFW

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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Today’s Date

Name (First, MI, Last)

EMAIL

Address (Street)

Apt. / Lot #

City

State

Zip

MALE FEMALE

to

,

Date Of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

Location of Foreign Service

Dates Of Service (mm / yyyy)

MILITARY SERVICEACTIVE DUTY

VETERAN

NAT. GUARD/RESERVE BRANCH OF SERVICE ARMY

NAVY

DECLINE

Phone AIR FORCE

MARINES

COAST GUARD

SPACE FORCE

QUALIFYING FOREIGN SERVICE: WW II

VIETNAM SERVICE

AFGHANISTAN (2001 - present)

OCCUPATIONAL SERVICE

DESERT SHIELD/STORM

IRAQ (2003 -2011)

INHERENT RESOLVE (2014 - present)

KOREAN SERVICE (1950-1954)

BOSNIA/KOSOVO

SSBN DETERRENT PATROL INSIGNIA

KOREA DUTY (1955 - present)

GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM EXPEDITIONARY

EXPEDITIONARY OPERATIONS

HOSTILE FIRE/IMMINENT DANGER PAY Location Dates

Payment Authorization - You may pay by check or credit card. For payments by check, you will receive a yearly statement by mail. For credit card payments, please complete the following:

ANNUAL MEMBER (1 Year)

ANNUAL MEMBER (2 Years)

I authorize the VFW to automatically charge my account $

on a yearly basis to pay my Annual membership dues.

I authorize the VFW to charge my account a one-time payment of $

LIFE MEMBER I authorize the VFW to charge my account a one-time payment of $

LIFE MEMBER INSTALLMENT PLAN By entering into the Installment Plan, I authorize the VFW to automatically charge my account $____________ to be paid in 11 monthly installment payments after my initial payment of $45.00. Information about scheduling payments can be found by calling the VFW Member Service Center at 1.833.VFW.VETS. Automatic Payment Plan and Installment options require credit/debit card for processing. By signing this application you acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions of the Automatic Payment Plan and Installment options, if selected.

Life Member Options

Credit Card # (Mastercard, Visa, Discover or Amex only) EXP. DATE

NEW

AMOUNT

$

Signature:

Post #

FORMER MEMBER #

TRANSFER from Post #

State

RECRUITER

AGE as of $45 + 11 One-Time st DECEMBER 31 Payment Payments of 18-30 Years Old $425.00 $38.64 31-40 Years Old $410.00 $37.27 41-50 Years Old $375.00 $34.09 51-60 Years Old $335.00 $30.45 61-70 Years Old $290.00 $26.36 71-80 Years Old $225.00 $20.45 81 Years & Over $ $170.00 $15.45

(Please print)

to Post # ID#

QUARTERMASTER (Signature) Automatic Payment Plan Terms and Conditions: You authorize the VFW to initiate electronic debit entries or affect a charge by any other commercially accepted practice to your account set forth above for the payment of dues reflected on this application. You understand such charges may be made within 2-3 business days of payment due date. For installment payments, charges will be made on or around the 1st or the 15th day of the month. This authorization will remain in full force until VFW has received notification from you of its termination or upon completion of the installment payments. Annual dues are subject to change. By completing this authorization, you acknowledge that you will only receive notice when the payment would differ by more than $10.00 from the most recent payment. Contact VFW Member Services at 1.833.VFW.VETS (1.833.839.8387) or write VFW Member Services, 406 W. 34th St., Suite 316, Kansas City, MO 64111 to inquire about or cancel a payment, or to report problems such as bank closures, lost or stolen account numbers, closed accounts, or unauthorized transactions. Cancellation requests must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Central Time ten business days prior to the scheduled payment date. If you are unaware of the charge date for your account, please contact VFW. If a payment is returned by your financial institution (e.g., due to insufficient funds, incorrect account information, closed account, etc.) the VFW will contact you at the address we have on file, explain why the payment could not be processed, and provide alternate payment options. The privilege of making payments under this agreement may be revoked by VFW if any item is not paid upon presentation. You may have additional rights and responsibilities under the Electronic Funds Transfer Act. Life Membership Installment Plan Terms and Conditions: The VFW life membership installment plan allows any VFW member/applicant to purchase a life membership by making an initial payment of $45.00 and (11) monthly payments. The member will be issued an annual membership card at the time of enrollment. A permanent life membership card will be issued upon the completion of payments. The life membership fee is determined from the schedule using the applicant’s age on December 31 of the year in which the application is submitted. Delinquencies of 31-120 days can be corrected through make up payment(s) or plan end date pushed forward. Member will be dropped from the installment plan after 120 days delinquent and all monthly payments made to date will be applied to future years annual dues.

VFW POST MEMBER TRANSFER DECLARATION (used for transfers in accordance with Sec. 107 of the Manual of Procedure): I hereby certify by signature on this application that it is my desire to transfer my membership as indicated above. I further certify that I am not indebted to my former Post, be it through oral or written commitment or otherwise, and that to the best of my knowledge no written charges have been preferred against me by my former Post, and I understand that any such indebtedness or charge which may be disclosed at any time hereafter will render this transfer null and void.

I ATTEST that I am a veteran of, or am currently serving in, the US Armed Forces, that my Campaign Service was honorable, that I have never subsequently been discharged from military service under dishonorable conditions. I also certify that (1) I am entitled to a campaign ribbon or medal authorized by the U.S. Government based on my overseas service or; (2) I have served overseas in Korea or; (3) I have received Imminent Danger or Hostile Fire Pay. I further give authority to the Veterans of Foreign Wars to verify honorable overseas service entitling me to membership.

The review committee has performed its duties and recommends

approval,

rejection.

Applicant’s Signature & Date $1.98 of your membership dues goes towards your VFW magazine subscription.

Committee Member

Committee Member

Committee Member 08/22

STATE OFFICERS STATE COMMANDER Robert Martinez Jr. STATE SR. VICE COMMANDER Dave Walden STATE JR. VICE COMMANDER Benny Guerrero Jr.

Adjutant/Quartermaster Ben Lowrance Judge Advocate Steve Evans Surgeon Andrea Ortiz Chaplain Michael Foy Day Chief of Staff Joe Ramon Inspector Clarence Jackson Immd. Past Commander Larry Sanders

National Council Member Inge Conley

Deputy Inspector Joel Pipes John Shipley Nate Lopez Jr. Robert Rouse

Deputy Inspector Ricky Williams Sr. J'Layne Vines Officer of the Day Micaela Reyes

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DISTRICT COMMANDERS 1 Jason Williams 2 Chuck Hill 3 Lester Gamble 4 Buddy Grantham 5 Greg Brannan 6 George Varra

8 Cedric Shells 9 Bart Guthrie 10 Michelle Crittendon 12 Larry Levy 13 Timothy Green 14 Shawn Marsland

16 Duane Masteller 17 Marcey Phillips 18 Trey Villela 19 Steve Lee 20 Juan Martinez 21 Patrick Clark

24 Edwin Simons 25 Melvin Parker 28 John Jowers 29 Henry Alderson 30 Randall Johnston

COMMITTEE CHAIRS / SERVICE OFFICERS 105th State Convention Chair

Womens Veterans Chair

Sarah Weede

Diana Cruz Montoya

National Home Chairman

Buddy Poppy Chair

Homeless Veterans Chair

Credentials Chair

VOD/Patriot's Pen Chair

Shenna Lawless

Benny Guerrero Jr. John Rodriguez

Budget & Finance Chair

Daniel Hinojosa Frank Andrada Scout Chair

POW / MIA Chair

Activities Chair

Melvin Harper Reporting Chair

Johnny Rubio

Thomas "Bear" Anderson

Motorcycle Chair

Community Service Chair

Thomas Ussery

John Jowers

Larry Velasquez Jr.

Cecil McConnell

Todd Richardson

BBQ Chair

Veterans Employment Chair

State Legislative Chair

Suicide Prevention Chair

Tracey Brown Greene

Commander's Homecoming Chair

Membership Chair

HONOR GUARD Kelly Glass (Team Leader) Mickey Reyes Willie Keller Kory Grant Stacey Prisk

TRAINING TEAM Greg Brannan (Chair) Steve Evans Marcey Phillips Stephen Biehl

National & State Legislative Committee Victor Ramirez Reggie Williams Shenna Lawless Mitch Fuller

Mitch Fuller

Curtis Mitchell

VA Hospital / MAP Chair

Andrea Ortiz

Henry Lara

Bob Gear

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105th STATE CONVENTION

4

June 4,2025

Wednesday

June 5,2025

Texas VFW Foundation Board Meeting (Closed)

Cardinal Room

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Budget and Finance Committee (Closed)

Cardinal Room

2:00pm - 4:00pm

VFW Bylaws & Resolution Committee Review (Closed)

Cardinal Room

8:00am - 4:00pm

Registration Desk

8:00am - 4:00pm

VFW Service Officers VA Claims (Open to all) Buddy Poppy Display

8:00am - 4:00pm

National VFW Store

Dardanelles

8:00am - 4:00pm

Vendor Booths

Grand Foyer

9:00am - 12:00pm VFW Council of Administration Meeting

Inverness

Obelisk

10:00am - 2:00pm

Job Fair

East Atrium

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lunch Break

At your leisure

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Joint Opening (VFW Business Formal)

Grand Ballroom

4:15pm - 5:00pm

Joint Memorial (VFW Business Formal)

Grand Ballroom

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Photos

Grand Ballroom

*Red Shirt

Room Plum Blossom

8:00am - 4:00pm

National VFW Store VFW and Auxiliary Registration/Credentials VFW Service Officers VA Claims (Open to all)

8:00am - 4:00pm

Buddy Poppy Display

Dardanelles

8:00am - 4:00pm

Vendor Booths

Grand Foyer

8:00am - 9:00am

VFW Bylaw & Resolution Review

Grand Ballroom

9:00am - 9:45am

USVSD Service Dog Graduation

Grand Ballroom

10:00am - Adjourn

VFW Business Meeting & Nominations Past Department Commanders Lunch (Invite only)

Grand Ballroom

Reception Awards Banquet (Formal Dress - No VFW Caps)

Grand Foyer

8:00am - 4:00pm

1:00pm - 2:00pm 5:30pm - 6:30pm 6:30pm - Close

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Room

VFW and Auxiliary Registration/Credentials Plum Blossom

8:00am - 4:00pm

June 6,2025

*Navy Blue Shirt

8:00am - 4:00pm

Friday

6

Room

10:00am - 1:00pm

Thursday

5

*Lt. Blue Shirt

COMMITEE REPORTS Found HERE

https://bit.ly/4dgH5uY

Registration Desk Inverness

Lalique

Grand Ballroom

105th STATE CONVENTION

Saturday

7

June 7,2025

7:30am - 9:00am

Room Plum Blossom Registration Desk

8:00am - 12:00pm

National VFW Store VFW Service Officers VA Claims (Open to all)

8:00am - 12:00pm

Buddy Poppy Display / Judging

Dardanelles

8:00am - 12:00pm

Vendor Booths

Grand Foyer

9:30am - Adjourn

VFW Business Meeting & Elections

Obelisk

Joint Installation of Officers (VFW Commanders Black Dress Shirt) State Commander and President's Reception

Grand Ballroom

8:00am - 12:00pm

4:00pm - 5:30pm 6:00pm - Close

8

*Black shirt VFW and Auxiliary Registration/Credentials

Inverness

Grand Ballroom

Room

Sunday 8:00am

Safe Travels Back Home

9:00am - 10:00am

Initial COA Briefing & Training (Closed)

Obelisk

June 8,2025

Important Note:

COMMITEE REPORTS Found HERE

https://bit.ly/4dgH5uY

Formal Dress: Consists of dress footwear, trousers, long sleeve shirt, jacket, belt, tie. (i.e. Suit & Tie) Ladies have the option of wearing a dress. VFW Caps are not authorized for wear.

VFW Business Formal: Consists of dress footwear, suit or trousers, blazer, long sleeve white shirt and tie, VFW Cap, belt and VFW name tag. Ladies have the option of wearing a skirt.

VFW Business Casual: Consists of dress footwear, trousers, long or short sleeve collared shirt, belt, VFW Cap and name tag. Ladies have the option of wearing a skirt. ** Joint Installation of Officers: Commander's black dress shirt, jeans, blazer, VFW Cap, belt and VFW name tag.

CONNENCT WITH TEXAS VFW on social media @TEXASVFW

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QUARTERMASTER FINANCIAL REPORT

Texas VFW

Statement of Financial Position April 30, 2025 NET ASSETS Cash and Equivalents

$593,396.45

Investments

$5,882,776.50

Retirements

$3,475,811.37

Receivables Fixed Assets (Net)

$1,902,113.82

TOTAL ASSETS

$11,854,098.14

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Total Assets

$11,854,098.14

Total Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

$11,854,098.14

SUPPORT OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS Contributions and Gifts

$8,368,829.52

Membership Dues

$438,924.10

Programs

$338,867.51

Reimbursements

$40,109.14

Interest

$14,688.09

Total Support & Revenue

$9,201,418.36

EXPENSES Dept. Officers Travel & Expenses

$223,674.36

& Meeting

$472,732.54

Fund Raising Expenses

$6,737,832.07

MAP Assistance

$47,686.16

Admin Expenses

$253,799.13

Donations

$74,816.63

Programs

$144,487.20

Professional Expenses

$98,563.92

Operating Expense

$939,332.74

Properties Total Expenses Net Assets, End of Period

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------------$8,992,924.75 $208,493.61

Financial Statements Statement of Financial Position April 30, 2025

NET ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents Prepaid Expenses Investments

TOTAL ASSETS

$101,693 4,013 1,938,128 $2,043,834

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS

Payroll and Accrued Liabilites

$65,321 65,321 1,978,513

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

$2,043,834

Statement of Actvites and Changes in Net Assets Fiscal Year to Date (July 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025)

SUPPORT, REVENUE, AND REALIZED GAINS Direct Public Support Affiliated Organizaions’ Contributons Interests, Dividends, and Net Realized Gains TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE

$117,616 123,957 142,220 $383,793

EXPENSES Program Services: Awards and Grants VFW Programs and Grants Fundraising:

Supportng Services: Management and General TOTAL EXPENSES

Snapshot Through 30 April 2025 —

$21,305 54,899 55,632 276,335 $408,171

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS

$ - 24,378

NET ASSETS, Beginning of Period

$2,068,212

NET ASSETS, End of Period

$2,043,834

19 veteran households served with $21,055 in direct financial assistance 7 Post Assistance Grants totaling $16,500 Since inception - 6,216 veteran households served with $13.2 M in direct financial assistance - 46 Post Assistance Grants totaling $125,474

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State Legislative Priorities The following priorities are not the only issues and priorities that the Texas VFW worked on the past three years, and are key issues that carried over from the last two Legislative Sessions in 2021 and 2023 and Interim Sessions in 2022 and 2024. As always, the Texas VFW closely monitors all Veteran-related bills under consideration by the Texas Legislature.

Create programs and funding streams connected to services that improve mental health outcomes for Veterans suffering from Military Sexual Trauma (MST), Post Traumatic Stress (PTS), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), e.g., HB 2248 (Vanessa Guillen Day on September 30) and HB 671 (suicide prevention campaign)—both became law in 2023. Identify barriers to accessing mental health and improve access to mental health resources for all Veterans.

Support the creation of a single state database to facilitate the seamless provision of Veterans benefits by state agencies and improving coordination among state, federal, and local agencies and others that provide benefits to Veterans. Strengthen support for Veteran housing and ensure the Veterans Land Board has all the necessary tools to maximize their assistance to eligible borrowers in home lending and update state standards to Veteran home loans and housing.

Defend the Hazelwood Act and its legacy provisions.

Ensure Bingo continues to operate in Texas and that it’s regulated and licensed. Expanded maximum Bingo Payout and number of licenses allowed annually-SB 643 (became law in 2023). The Texas Lottery Commission administers and regulates Bingo Operations, which is undergoing the “Sunset” process in the Interim two years earlier than scheduled (normally every 10 years). Changes to Bingo being proposed by the Sunset Commission which the Texas VFW opposes: (1) the elimination of licenses for bingo material manufacturers and distributors, which could burden volunteer-based charities with higher regulatory risks; and (2) proposed changes regarding lessor licenses, which could negatively impact existing charitable bingo halls.

Advocate for a new State Veterans Cemetery in northeast Texas and leverage federal and state funds to do so. Success in 2023 Legislative Session—a new State Veteran Cemetery in Lubbock thanks to State Sen. Charles Perry and Congressman Jodey Arrington.

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Advocate for increased access to alternative modalities to opioids: (1) Expand the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), the medical marijuana program in Texas, to include chronic pain as a condition for medical marijuana prescriptions and make it more affordable; (2) Defend and sustain the legality of hemp-based products-prevented SB 264, a hemp-ban bill from getting a committee hearing in 2023 Session and provided testimony in May 29, 2024, Senate State Affairs Committee Interim hearing regarding legality of hemp-derived consumables; (3) Support continued research into the effectiveness of psychedelics (MDMA, psylocibin, ibogaine, etc.) to treat PTS and TBI, e.g., HB 1802 (became law in 2021); (4) Expand accessibility to service dogs. HB 2951 became law in 2023 and created a service dog program within the Texas Veterans Commission.

Oppose SB 3/HB 2155 (THC ban) and HB 28 (Hemp beverages legal/Hemp edibles illegal) in 89th Legislative Session.

Support legislation that assists County Veterans Services Offices. Support HB 5144/SB 2968 (end “Claims Sharks”).

Ensure VFW Posts are not closed due to Emergency Orders issued by the Governor. HB 558, “VFW bill,” passed both Houses of the Legislature in 2023. HB 558 exempts VSOs from closure due to emergency orders.

Passed House 144-0 and Senate 28-2. Vetoed by Governor Abbott. Support HB 2702 in 89th Legislative Session.

Support legislation that benefits the Texas Military Forces (Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, and Texas State Guard) and their border mission. HB 90 (death benefit for members of the Texas State Guard who die while on State Active Duty) became law in 2023. Support professional license portability for military and spouses. And ensure that service members and their spouses may continue to practice under a license issued by another jurisdiction.

Mitch Fuller, National/State Legislative Chairman

Eddie Terry CANDIDATE FOR

STATE JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER 2025-2026 Dedicated to the VFW Mutual Respect Veteran Service Officers Legislative Training Communication Suicide Prevention Retired HERE TO WORK FOR YOU!

FIRED UP FOR THE VFW!

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VOTE

Stephen Biehl Junior Vice Commander 2025-2026

Gold Legacy Life Member of Tomball VFW Post 2427.

A 10-year, 5-month veteran of the United States Marine Corps, VFW eligibility comes from service in Operation Desert Storm with the 15th MEU. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Three “T’s” Technology: Continue to improve ‘The Portal’ and incorporate modern technology into our daily VFW business and practices.

Training: Continue the strong foundation of The Training Team and ensure that we are incorporating technology training.

Tradition: Address the things that we do because “we’ve always done it this way”. Find the true reason for doing these things and ensure that they are in alignment with; laws (local, state, national), our bylaws (Post, District, Department and National), our Congressional charter and our vision for the future of our organization.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VFW Positions Served Post: Commander (2014-15), Senior Vice Commander, Junior Vice Commander, Adjutant, Judge Advocate, Chief of Staff, Assistant Quartermaster.

District 4: Commander (2019-21), Senior Vice Commander, Adjutant, Trustee, Officer of the Day. State: Inspector (2023-24), Deputy State Inspector (2022-23), Texas Training Team member (2023-present), Officer of the Day (2015-18).

National: Aide-de-camp (2019, 2021), Assistant Inspector General (2022 - 24)

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ALL-STATE POSTS Post

City

20

76

9

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District

Post

City

SAN ANTONIO

18

2035

BROWNSVILLE

430

CANYON

20

2059 KIRBY

4

581

HOUSTON

29

2148

WACO

13

688

BOERNE

1

2150

MC KINNEY

10

812

EL PASO

1

2195

ALLEN

20

837

SAN ANTONIO

1

2205

DENTON

16

880

GALVESTON

6

2375

KINGSVILLE

4

912

BAYTOWN

6

2397

CORPUS CHRISTI

28

1309

SMITHVILLE

21

2399

MINERAL WELLS

3

1406 DALLAS

18

2410

HARLINGEN

13

1480

KERRVILLE

16

2438

BAY CITY

2

1514

VILLAGE MILLS

10

2451

EL PASO

20

1533

SAN ANTONIO

9

2466

LUBBOCK

9

1657

PAMPA

28

2527

BASTROP

9

1798

TULIA

1

2772

SHERMAN

2

1806 BEAUMONT

6

2932

ARANSAS PASS

25

1815

SAN ANGELO

5

2933

DRIPPING SPRINGS

14

1820

TEMPLE

28

3377

MANCHACA

2

1839

CLEVELAND

5

3413

SAN MARCOS

17

1907

NORMANGEE

3

3530

RICHARDSON

1

1922

GAINESVILLE

17

3542

JEWETT

28

2010 CAMERON

14

3892

HARKER HEIGHTS

25

2013

BIG SPRING

19

3893

NACOGDOCHES

19

2033

WOODVILLE

30

3894

WAXAHACHIE

ALL-STATE Posts

District

Post

City

District

Post

City

18

3895

LA JOYA

20

4853

JOURDANTON

16

3903

ROSENBERG

1

5074

ROANOKE

13

3966

DEVINE

3

5076

GARLAND

19

3984

JACKSONVILLE

16

5237

ALVIN

12

3990

PARIS

21

5617

WHITE SETTLEM

12

3992

MOUNT VERNON

4

5619

HOUSTON

12

4002

LONGVIEW

19

5620

CARTHAGE

14

4008

BELTON

8

5683

MERKEL

24

4146

VICTORIA

12

5873

NEW BOSTON

25

4149

MIDLAND

29

6008

HEWITT

25

4372

ODESSA

4

6010

HOUSTON

30

4376

SEVEN POINTS

20

6012

SAN ANTONIO

1

4380

PLANO

24

6074

BLOOMINGTON

24

4403

PORT LAVACA

21

6111

ARLINGTON

28

4443

AUSTIN

28

6115

ELGIN

20

4676

UNIVERSAL CITY

1

6205

MUENSTER

20

4700

SAN ANTONIO

24

6209

SHINER

17

4709

CONROE

24

6290

REFUGIO

21

4746

WEATHERFORD

2

6380

JASPER

20

4815

SAN ANTONIO

24

6382

HALLETTSVILLE

5

4817

GONZALES

9

6439

WELLINGTON

29

4819

WEST

5

6441

WIMBERLEY

2

4820

PORT NECHES

17

6522

BELLVILLE

1

4852

BONHAM

28

6525

ROCKDALE

ALL-STATE Posts

District

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Post

30

6635

12

District

Post

City

GRAND SALINE

20

8541

SAN ANTONIO

6715

GILMER

16

8551

SWEENY

25

6717

ODESSA

29

8553

CLIFTON

21

6872

CROWLEY

13

8554

MASON

20

6970

POTEET

20

8555

POTH

14

6974

BURNET

1

8558

NOCONA

13

7105

FREDERICKSBURG

19

8568

LIVINGSTON

20

7108

SAN ANTONIO

24

8572

KARNES CITY

16

7109

PEARLAND

5

8573

CANYON LAKE

5

7110

NEW BRAUNFELS

14

8577

COPPERAS COVE

1

7426

FARMERSVILLE

28

8587

GEORGETOWN

6

7634

FALFURRIAS

6

8621

ALICE

21

7835

GRANBURY

10

8782

EL PASO

3

7843

DUNCANVILLE

6

8786

FREER

1

7873

POTTSBORO

4

8790

HOUSTON

13

8134

LA COSTE

19

8904

CENTER

21

8235

FORT WORTH

4

8905

CYPRESS

16

8248

LA MARQUE

21

8911

FORT WORTH

1

8273

FRISCO

3

8913

LANCASTER

5

8315

SCHERTZ

21

8914

JACKSBORO

20

8397

SAN ANTONIO

10

8919

EL PASO

5

8456

GERONIMO

28

8925

AUSTIN

18

8526

RIO GRANDE CITY

5

8927

LOCKHART

19

8535

HENDERSON

6

8931

SAN DIEGO

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City

ALL-STATE Posts

District

Post

6

8932

20

City

District

Post

City

FLOUR BLUFF

28

10427

LEANDER

8936

SAN ANTONIO

21

10429

BENBROOK

9

9022

DUMAS

21

10454

GRAPEVINE

28

9078

ROUND ROCK

8

10455

BURKBURNETT

1

9167

PRINCETON

1

10460

LAKE DALLAS

1

9168

LEWISVILLE

4

10462

HOUSTON

6

9170

BEEVILLE

18

10712

PHARR

20

9174

SAN ANTONIO

20

12041

LYTLE

20

9186

SAN ANTONIO

5

12058

KYLE

24

9189

RUNGE

4

12075

HUMBLE

14

9191

KILLEEN

28

12104

BASTROP

14

9192

KILLEEN

5

12161

BUDA

18

9194

LAREDO

20

12171

SAN ANTONIO

5

9213

MC QUEENEY

29

12176

WHITNEY

4

9296

HOUSTON

18

12178

WESLACO

21

9299

ALVARADO

5

12205

BULVERDE

4

9761

CROSBY

14

12209

FORT CAVAZOS

19

10351

HEMPHILL

17

12213

MAGNOLIA

4

10352

HOUSTON

30

12219

CANTON

10

10354

EL PASO

17

12221

COLLEGE STATIO

17

10358

HEARNE

17

12223

MONTGOMERY

21

10374

FORT WORTH

6

12232

PORTLAND

14

10376

MARBLE FALLS

14

12235

SALADO

14

10377

LAKE BELTON

ALL-STATE Posts

District

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Commander

1

20

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10

CRITTENDON

4

6

VARRA

2

1

WILLIAMS

4

25

PARKER

2

14

CLOSE

4

16

MASTELLER

4

8

SHELLS

3

5

BRANNAN

3

4

GRANTHAM

5

24

SIMONS

3

21

CLARK

5

19

LEE

3

28

JOWERS

5

12

LEVY

3

17

PHILLIPS

5

2

HILL

5

29

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POST DIVISION LEADERS Division Post

City

Commander Division

Post

City

Commander

1

76

SAN ANTONIO

TORENO

7

4700

SAN ANTONIO

MOLINA

1

8541

SAN ANTONIO

LAWSON

7

10374

FORT WORTH

PENDLETON

1

6873

ABILENE

WHITMORE

7

6205

MUENSTER

PENISTON

2

4372

ODESSA

MITCHELL

8

10455

BURKBURNETT BURKYBILE

2

9191

KILLEEN

COLEMAN

8

9761

CROSBY

MCKINSTER

2

3892

HARKER HEIGHTS

MARSLAND

8

10460

LAKE DALLAS

MARQUEZ

3

2205

DENTON

MIDDLETON

8

6439

WELLINGTON

CASTILLO

3

9174

SAN ANTONIO

DONIAS

8

8535

HENDERSON

HARRIS

3

10427

LEANDER

KING

9

12178

WESLACO

PEREZ

3

7108

SAN ANTONIO

STARBUCK

9

8904

CENTER

ROBERTS

3

2466

LUBBOCK

WEEDE

9

2375

KINGSVILLE

TORRES

5

12209

FORT CAVAZOS

KELLER

9

5620

CARTHAGE

KIMBERLY

5

12205

BULVERDE

MOSSBROOK

9

12075

HUMBLE

MCCONNELL

5

688

BOERNE

WHITE

10

3984

JACKSONVILLE DAVIS

5

7109

PEARLAND

COE

10

5237

ALVIN

5

4376

SEVEN POINTS

JOHNSTON

10

3992

MONT VERNON DRENNAN

6

5076

GARLAND

PRATT

10

12223

MONTGOMERY DAY

6

2397

CORPUS CHRISTI

VALDEMAR

10

2527

BASTROP

SIMMONS

6

1406

DALLAS

LANE

11

12232

PORTLAND

HINOJOSA

6

1514

VILLAGE MILLS

MOORE

11

12235

SALADO

WHITZEL

6

2410

HARLINGEN

VILLELA

11

12176

WHITNEY

BAKER

7

2933

DRIPPING SPRINGS

DE JONG

11

6717

ODESSA

SHERMAN

7

3894

WASAHACHIE

SANDOVAL

11

12213

MAGNOLIA

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