On Tuesday, July 28, the American Legion Post 26 and Auxiliary Unit 26 installed new officers. The non-profit American Legion supports the Plant City High School ROTC program, Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack 5, among other organizations. The American Legion is currently seeking new members. The Auxiliary Unit is the largest female organization in the United States.
The American Legion has meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. The Auxiliary Unit has meetings on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. Meetings are held at the American Legion Post located at 2207 W. Baker St.
The following officers were installed at the meeting on Tuesday:
Legion:
Commander: Larry Gmytruk
Adjutant: Julian Womble
1st Vice Commander: David Alvarez
2nd Vice Commander: Freddie Washington
Finance Officer: Rob McGregor
Sergeant at Arms: Donald Vanderlaan
Chaplain: Jeanean Alvarez
Historian: David Alvarez
Service Officer: Ronald MacDonald
Auxiliary:
President: Pam McGregor
Secretary: Pat Vanderlaan
Treasurer and membership: Beth McGregor
Chaplain: Lorraine Menter
Historian: Ann Potter
Sergeant at Arms: Sheila Diane King
Member at large: Barbara Gmytruk
Member at large: Penny Forbes
Member at large: Freddie Bootwell
Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com