Past Presidents

We salute you!

Past Presidents

1.  Cef Suarez (VVM*)

2. Dave Zellers **

3. Jack Devine

4. Randy Wright

5. Dan McMahon

6. Ted Dziengelewski

7. Ron Lane

8. Mark Spooner

9. Phil Gannia

10. Joe O’Rouke

11. “L.Z.” Bill Dybek

12. Bob Bobee

13. Dave Trevino

14. Mark Spooner

15. Mike Sand

​16. Paul Palazzolo

1980 – 1981

1981 – 1982

1982 – 1984

1984 – 1985

1985 – 1986

1986 – 1987

1987 – 1989

1989 – 1993

1993 – 1994

1994 – 1996

1996 – 1998

1998 – 2004

2004 – 2010

2010 – 2012

2012 – 2014

​2014 – Present

​  * First President but not elected under the VVA bylaws
** First VVA elected President

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Chapter 9 Moves to Masonic Temple

Chapter 9 Moves to Masonic Temple

In late January 2019, Chapter 9 moved from the Detroit, MI location that for years held their community events, chapter meetings, fundraisers, etc. The location at 2951 Woodward is being reconstructed for the Red Wings professional hockey team’s new arena. Chapter 9...

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