Stanley Kober steps down as VFW Commander in Ho-Ho-Kus after eight years
Thursday, August 15, 2013
STAFF WRITER
Ho-Ho-Kus resident Stanley Kober accomplished a myriad of things as Commander of the Washington Elm Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 192 of Ridgewood/Ho-Ho-Kus, but it’s restoring the core goal of the nonprofit organization in this community that he remains most proud of after stepping down in July.
“We’ve been able to support our veterans the way they’re supposed to be supported,” he said. “That includes the active duty personnel.”
Kober, a Vietnam veteran, came to the post in 1985 and was assigned commander in 2005, at a time when the future of the chapter was uncertain, with interest, membership and productivity waning. Most members at the time were aging World War II veterans and unable to maintain the post as they had in the past, Kober explained.
In fact, by 2005, the State VFW sent a letter to the Washington Elm post asking why they should retain their chapter. The post was given 30 days to raise membership and bring the post back to life. Kober took on the challenge.
Since then, membership has risen from 39 to 110 and the post has come to be a vital part of the community.
Always a gentleman, Stanley has served our Country with Pride and the VFW. Thanks Stan.
way to go stan