Post Elections for the Giles B. Cook – American Legion Post 53

Election of Post Officers for the Giles B. Cook – Post 53 of the American Legion 2022-23 term will be on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Polls are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Post, located at 22 West 8th Street, Front Royal, VA.

Absentee ballots are available; arrangements must be made with the Post Adjutant to receive an absentee ballot. All Members must have a valid 2022 membership card to vote.

Nominees:

• Commander – Rick Kinsey
• First Vice Commander – Roy Unger
• Second Vice Commander – Jimmy Brinklow
• Adjutant – David Kaplan
• Sergeant at Arms – Lalit “Pip” Piplani
• Chaplain – Charlie Goddard
• Historian – Charles Mills
• Finance Officer – Open – nominations will be accepted at June’s meeting if no nominee is designated beforehand

Executive Committee (4 at-large members needed):

• Jorge Amselle
• Jodi Jones
• Ed Canas
• TBD – the final position is open

Members may vote for the nominees or write in a candidate of their choice.