04/26/2026
Good morning Riders,
As most of you know, Posts and Districts across the VFW and Auxiliary are deep into election season — and the VFW Riders Department of Wisconsin is no different. Per our Department Bylaws, elections for Department‑level Riders officers are held in April.
I’m proud to share the results for the 2026–2028 term:
Elected Officers
• President: Paul Morrison
• Vice President: Don Hanson
• Secretary: Donald Runnas
• Treasurer: Ginger Cornish
• Sergeant‑at‑Arms: Bill Flemmal Sr.
• Trustees: Mark Davis, Betsy Lane, Kathy Flemmal
Appointed Positions
• State Chaplain: Russ Cabak
• State Public Relations: Vacant
• State Senior Road Captain: Vacant
• State Surgeon: Vacant
Program Notes
• Newly elected officers take office in May and will serve two‑year terms, unless the new National Riders program goes into effect.
• Under the new National Bylaws and our approved State Bylaws, the terms will shift:
– President, Vice President, and Sergeant‑at‑Arms: 1‑year terms
– Secretary and Treasurer: 2‑year terms (must remain in good standing)
• Once Chapters are formally established, two delegates from each Chapter will vote for elected positions.
• All guidelines remain subject to change following the National Convention and the adoption of the proposed National Bylaws.
Thank you to everyone who stepped up, voted, and continues to support the Riders mission across Wisconsin.
Paul “Blinker” Morrison
VFW Riders Group – Department President
Date Sent: 04/25/26
This will be my last transmission on this channel.
Ride safe, take care of each other, and keep the mission moving forward.
Doug “GPS” Mauritz
Founding Member VFW Riders District 7 and VFW Riders- Dept. of WI
