Current District Officers

Present Officers for 2010 - 2011

Harry Seiler, Commander, Member since 2000

Hometown is Boyertown, PA. U.S. Navy 1968 to 1972 Vietnam Veteran. Moved to Florida in 1975. Life Member of VFW Post 7909 (Wesconnett) Jacksonville, FL. All American Post Commander 2005-2006. All State Post Commander 2005-2007. Post 7909 Trustee. Past District 6 Chaplain, District 6 MOC Jr. Vice Commander, Past Dept. of Fla. Blood Drive Chairman.
E-mail: hlseiler@yahoo.com

Karen Nigara, Sr Vice Commander

Retired from the United States Army after 27 years of service, Life member of the VFW for 16 years, National Deputy Chief of Staff 2009 - present, National Committee member " She Serves" 2009-present, Department of Florida Vice Membership Chairman & Department of Florida Chairman Women's Veterans Affairs, 2010-2011, District Surgeon 2009, All State Post 1689 Commander 2008, Post 1689 Trustee 2010, various district and post committees.

E-mail: pool5@aol.com

John Burgess, Jr Vice Member since 2003

US Naval Aviation Ordnanceman Chief Petty Officer (AW). In 2003 I retired after 22 years of service. Served with VFA-81 onboard the USS George Washington off the coast of Afganastan and Iraq in 2002, Operation Enduring Freedom and Global War On Terrorism.. Hometown Dedham Massachusetts and resident of Florida since August 1990. Past commander 2 years of Post 8255 in Middleburg Florida from 2008 to 2010. Presently MOC District 6 Quartermaster/Adjutant and Past Commanders Club VFW Florida Quartermaster/Adjutant, Life Member VFW, AMVETS, Aviation Ordnanceman Association and an Annual member of American Legion.

E-mail: john.burgess@vfw8255.com

Arden Battle Surgeon VFW Life Member since 2002

ARDEN D. BATTLE 904-887-3121

Hometown Idabel, Oklahoma. Served in the United States Navy and retired Machinist’s Mate Senior Chief (SW/AW). 1980 – 2006. Deployed in support of Gulf War, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Desert Fox, Operation Enduring Freedom and Global War On Terrorism. VFW Life Member since 2002 Served as VFW Post 4761 Surgeon from 2004 -06. Served as VFW Post 4761 Senior Vice Commander from 2006 - 08. Elected Commander of VFW Post 4761 in 2008-2012. Selected All State 2008-10. District Six Citizenship Education, Americanism, Chairman 2008-12. Elected District Six Surgeon 2011-12, National and Departmental Aid de Camp 2008-10. Departmental Veterans in College Chairman 2011-12. Member of the American Legion 2003, MOC 2011. Family man, devoted husband for 24 years, three daughters and one son resident of Florida since 1999. May God continue to Bless our Nation! E-mail: ABL2BAT@BELLSOUTH.NET

Don Bult, Quartermaster

Biographical text and photos needed.

Bill McQuaig, Judge Advocate

Biographical text and photos needed.

Robert Hernandez, Chaplain

Biographical text and photos needed.

Gail Davis, Adjutant
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Program/Committee Name

Officer of the Day .................................Nick Gatto

Service Officer .....................................Paul Nigara

Chief of Staff/Guard .............................Glenn Wright

Dept. Inspector D-6 ..............................Don Bult
Americanism Chairmen........................ Arden Battle

Buddy Poppy Chairmen........................ Sid Newberg

Homeless Vet Chairman....................... Mathew Rohn

Citizenship Education ..........................Arden Battle

Military Service Chairman ..................Robert Hernandez

Employment Officer

POW-MIA Chairman........................... Mike Sain

Historian ..............................................Bill McQuaig

Hospital Chairman............................... Paul Fredrick

Legislative Chairman........................... Gene Hall

Memorial Day Chairman .....................Joe O'Quinn

Membership Chairman ........................Bill Hanson

Programs Chairman............................. Glen Tilley

Public Relations ..................................Dani Hernandez

Safety/DA Chairman ...........................Gary Sevick

Teacher of the Year .............................Bill McQuaig

National Home/VetHome Chairman ....Katie Smailis

VOD/Patriot Pen ..................................John Burgess .....................904-252-9497

Youth Activities Chairman ...................John Burgess .....................904-252-9497
Women Vets Chairman .........................Sally Bailey