For the first time in the 30 year history of Post 8870 a member has been named as District Commander.
Jim Traner will take over the leadership of the District following the Department Convention in June. In addition, Les Abel was elected Judge Advocate. Don Whedon was appointed to be the District’s Service Officer while Fred Apgar will head up the Teacher of the Year committee. Last year, his selection of the Elementary Teacher of the Year, Debra Howe, went on to win the National competition. Bob Crawford will be the District Poppy Chair and Jim Collins, the District Safety-Law and Order Chair.