New Auxiliary program this year
“Lets Talk”
Age group 13-16 years
1st Place State Winner
Madison Squires with Auxiliary
Chairman, Linda Hermansen

Car Show check presentation to “Make a Wish”
$2,500.00
Gary Kopp-Commander
Darren Fogel–Father of “Make a Wish” son
Dwight Fuhrman–Quartermaster

Dwight taking the oath of Department Commander

Congratulations to the new State of PA Commander Dwight Fuhrman and Auxiliary President Kelly Lepak. Dwight is a Life Member and Quartermaster of our Post.

Officers for Memorial Service Melissa Bruck–MC for Service

Firing Squad Memorial Service

New Auxiliary Officers for 2017-2018

Loyalty Day Coloring Contest winners from Bermudian Springs

Eden Beichler VOD 1st place from New Oxford with Linda and Knud

Patriotic Art winner Carrie McDonough from Bermudian Springs HS

Right–Patriotic Art winner
Carrie McDonough
from Bermudian Springs HS

Left–Eden Beichler
VOD 1st Place Winner
New Oxford HS
Linda & Knud Hermansen

Pictured-Left to Right
East Berlin Police Chief & Life Member to Post–Terry Seitz
Quartermaster-Dwight Fuhrman
Commander–Tony Groft
Borough Secretary–Donna

HOME DEPOT GRANT PROJECT FOR FLOORING

Home Depot Grant Project

Linda Hermansen, Auxiliary Youth Activities Chairman
recently received a Certificate of Merit for her outstanding
dedication and work for the Youth Programs for our Post.
This award was presented to Linda at the Annual District 21
Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Banquet.

Check Presentation
Adams County Law Enforcement receives a check for $5,000.00
from East Berlin VFW Post 8896.
Pictured left to right are Keary DeCarlo (Jr. Vice Commander
Gary Kopp (Sr. Vice Commander), Sheriff James Muller
Tony Groft (Commander) & Dwight Fuhrman (Quartermaster/Adjutant)

VFW & AUXILIARY RECEIVE PLAQUES FROM
US ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
328TH BSB FOXTROT CO
FOR THEIR SUPPORT TO THE UNIT
AND THEIR FAMILIES

Children’s Annual Christmas Party

Our volunteers ready to go

Santa greets Karter Olewiler

Scarlet Laughman with mommy ready to see Santa

Santa listens carefully

Santa even listens to the Big Kids!!

Post 8896 Month of October
Donations For Mr. Sandees”s Homeless Shelter for Veterans
THANK YOU TO ALL THAT DONATED!! WHAT A SUCCESS!!!

Mr. Sandy’s Common Room

Mr. Sandy’s Homeless Veterans Center

Mr. Sandy’s Daughter, Marsha Fuhrman & Miss Dorothy

New Oxford Middle School Patriot’s Pen finalists for Post 8896

Bermudian Springs Middle School Patriot’s Pen Finalists for Post 8896

Flag presentation at Bermudian Springs Elementary School by our Memorial Team & Auxiliary

Thomas Inc ready to install new AC units

Getting unit to roof

Installation in progress

FINISHED PRODUCT!!

CRUSIN’ CAR SHOW
BENEFITS MAKE A WISH

Best Decorated Car for the 4th of July

1st Place Winner at Car Show

MAKE A WISH-Father and 2 Sons

OUR YOUTH WINNERS

1st Place Loyalty Day Coloring Contest Winner Taylor Botterbosh Knud Hermansen, Kathe DeCarlo & Taylor

Patriotic Art Winners–Carrie McDonough (left) District 21 1st Place Winner & Kelsey Weaver (right) 2nd Place

Patriotic Art Winner–Kelsey Weaver

Auxiliary President Kathe DeCarlo with Loyalty Day Coloring Contest Winners– 2nd grade–Hayden Andrus, 3rd grade–Aliza Staub & 4th grade–Taylor Bottersush