The Lt. Robert Shand VFW Post 1641 in Rumford held a banquet to honor newly elected Post Commander Gerald Francis at the post home. Guests from District 9 VFW posts were invited. From left are Carl Douglass, past District 9 commander and Post 1603 commander; Francis; Arthur J. Roy, past state commander, past District 9 commander and state membership chairman; and Donald W. Linscott Jr., state quartermaster and past District 9 commander. Anyone who served overseas and received a campaign medal may become a member. For more information, contact Roy at 784-6883 or [email protected].