Voice of Democracy 2008-2009
“Service and Sacrifice by America’s Veterans Benefits Today’s Youth by”
Patriot’s Pen 2008-2009  “Why America’s Veterans Should be Honored”

Steve Van Buskirk
National Director
Programs & Special Projects
VFW National Headquarters
VFW District VOD winners are Allison J Hutchins (Yuma); Jenny L Barton (Cottonwood); Cherie H Bates
(Avondale); Rebecca Tappendorf (Mesa); Phillip R Ormand (Tucson); Nathan R Kies ((Pinetop-Lakeside);
Joshua A Buss ( Patagonia); Katie S Mieding (Bullhead City); and Michael Yan (Chandler).  Each of these
“winners” was presented with a plaque, some mementos, and a monetary award at the Departments’
annual banquet.
1st Place winner sponsored by Post &
Auxiliary 40 Avondale is Cherie H. Bates.
VOICE OF
DEMOCRACY
2007-2008