Jason Manke was elected as the Department of Michigan VFW Auxiliary Chaplain for the 2023-2024 year. Jason is a member of Mecwarf Auxiliary #5319 in Athens, where he joined in 2015 where he currently holds a Life Membership. Jason joined the organization under the eligibility of his father Frank, a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran.
Jason has served in numerous chairmanships on the Auxiliary, District and Department levels of our organization. He served as Auxiliary President in 2018-2019 and District President in 2018-2019 and 2021-2022. He is now currently serving as Trustee and Legislative Chairman for his Auxiliary.