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About VFW District 25


Our Organization, is part of the oldest major veterans group in the United States. In 1899, 13 former Spanish - American War soldiers formed the forerunner of VFW in Columbus, Ohio. Today, VFW is considered the elite of U.S. veterans organizations because it demands overseas service in time of war or international crisis to qualify for membership.

The VFW, District 25 of California started in 1989 and is structured to be operationally efficient while providing the highest degree of control of the organization's activities by its membership which is made up entirely of combat veterans. District 25 is based out of Contra Costa County and services 11 Posts.

The Department efforts of the VFW are directed by an elected State Commander and administered by an appointed State Adjutant and his staff. A new State Commander is elected every year at the VFW's annual State Convention. Because no State Commander is allowed to succeed himself in office, the State Adjutant, acting as the Department chief executive officer, provides continuity in the leadership of the professional staff.

The governing board of the Department, called the Council of Administration, is made up of members who are elected to represent 25 geographical districts; these members serve terms of one year. Also serving on the Council are the VFW State Commander, immediate Past State Commander, State Senior and Junior Vice Commanders, State Quartermaster, State Chaplain, State Judge Advocate and State Surgeon, all of whom hold office as a result of election at the VFW's annual State Convention.

Our Mission

Mission of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

The purpose of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is to preserve and support the patriotic and historical interests of our country, our communities and our veterans; to strengthen the common bonds of the men and women who have served and who are currently serving in our military; to assist them and their families to enhance their quality of life; to maintain true allegiance to the Constitution and laws of the United States of America and defend her from all enemies, whomsoever.

Officers

25th DISTRICT OFFICERS
2009 - 2010
Commander: Richard "Pete" Loechner # 1525
4488 Stone Canyon Court
Concord, CA 94521
925-255-3449
Email: rpl4ls@astound.net
Senior Vice Commader: Michael "Mike" Keppel # 1351
1954 Redwood Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
925-914-9219
Email: grumpy_mike@yahoo.com
Junior Vice Commander: Earl "Randy" Gertz # 913
2810 Vincent Drive
Pinole, CA 94564
510-758-3921
Email: ergt86@aol.com
Quartermaster:


Paul Carroll # 1525
323 Saclan Terrace
Clayton, CA 94521
925-628-9508
Email: pualgcarroll@sbcglobal.net
Chaplain:
Herb White # 6435
2833 Stamm Drive
Antioch, CA 94509
925-757-5818
Surgeon:
Steve "Doc" Crane # 1525
27 Carroll Court
Pittsburg, CA 94565
925-267-4574
Adjutant:
Tom Karas # 6435
1328 Buchanan Road
Antioch, CA 94509
925-777-9470
Email: tkaras6899@aol.com
Inspector: John McMullen # 6435
815 Fulton Shipyard Road
Antioch, CA 94509
925-757-2010
Email: qm6435@vfwonline.net
Chief of Staff:
Joe Roberts # 6435
1501 Creekside Drive
San Leandro, CA 94578
510-501-9591
Email: rjoe1010@aol.com
Judge Advocate &
Officer of the Day:
Glenn O. Fisher # 3059
185 Skybrook Lane
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-689-5565
Email: gofish37@aol.com
1 Year Trustee: Nick Papadakos # 10789
P.O. Box 96
Byron, CA 94514
925-634-4557
2 Year Trustee: Stan Clark # 2798
335 LeRoy Ave.
Pinole, CA 94564
510-724-0158
Email: schmoe4@comcast.net
3 Year Trustee: Norm Leva # 6435
815 Fulton Shipyard Road
Antioch, CA 94509
925-757-1664
Convention VIP: Tom Karas # 6435
1328 Buchanan Road
Antioch, CA 94509
925-777-9470
Email: tkaras6899@aol.com
Resolutions: Tom Karas # 6435
1328 Buchanan Road
Antioch, CA 94509
925-777-9470
Email: tkaras6899@aol.com
Guard: Norm Leva # 6425
815 Fulton Shipyard Road
Antioch, CA 94509
925-757-2010
Buddy Poppy: Mike Keppel # 1351
1954 Redwood Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
925-914-9219
Email: grumpy_mike@yahoo.com
Voice of Democracy: Tom Karas # 6435
1328 Buchanan Road
Antioch, CA 94509
925-777-9470
Email: tkaras6899@aol.com
Membership: Mike Keppel # 1351
1954 Redwood Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
925-914-9219
Email: grumpy_mike@yahoo.com
Ways & Means: Mike Keppel # 1351
1954 Redwood Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
925-914-9219
Email: grumpy_mike@yahoo.com
Woman Veterans: Joe Roberts # 6435
1501 Creekside Drive
San Leandro, CA 94578
510-501-9591
Email: rjoe1010@aol.com
Farm & Home: Richard "Pete" Loechner
4488 Stone Canyon Court
Concord, CA 94521
925-255-3449
Email: rpl4ls@astound.net
POW / MIA: R. Douglas Kraus # 3059
2960 Gilley Ave.
Concord, CA 94520
925-825-7929
Email: deltaops66@aol.com
Patriots Pen: Earl Gertz # 913
2810 Vincent Drive
Pinole, CA 94564
510-758-3921
Email: ergt86@aol.com
Teachers Award
Reports Chairman Forms 12
Earl Gertz # 913
2810 Vincent Dr.
Pinole, Ca. 94564
510-758-3921
Email: ergt86@aol.com
Public Relations: Glenn O. Fisher
185 Skybrook Lane
Sacramento, CA 95828

916-689-5565
Email: gofish37@aol.com
Legislative - PAC: Steve " Doc" Crane # 1525
27 Carroll Court
Pittsburg, CA 94565
925-267-4574
Loyalty Day: Pete Loechner # 1525
4488 Stone Canyon Court
Concord, CA 94521

925-682-6533
Email: rpl4ls@astound.net
National Home: Ron Zachary # 913
P.O. Box 60900
Sacramento, CA 95860
916-204-3540
Veterans Service,
Military Assistance,
Safety & Recognition:
Steve "Doc" Crane # 1525
27 Carroll Court
Pittsburg, CA 94565

925-267-4574
Web Site Chairman: Creston D. Roenspiess
P.O. Box 1693
Antioch, CA 94509
925-301-5845
Email: crestonr4@gmail.com

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