Bonnie S. Drake will serve as the Department of Pennsylvania's National District Council Member - Area A from August 2025 through July/August 2027. She is a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 5207. She joined the Auxiliary on 9/23/1989, under the eligibility of her husband, Lloyd A. Drake, Jr., and Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Her family includes her husband, Lloyd, her daughter, Brittany Drake, her step-daughter, Lisa Bentler, her son, Tanner Drake, and her stepsons, Daniel Drake and Hoi Lee Drake. Her hobbies include watching videos, hunting, fishing, playing pool, umpiring, and playing softball. She became curious about the VFW after seeing signs in her town. She was later able to join the Auxiliary after she married her husband. She is passionate about our Veterans and loves what the VFW Auxiliary stands for and does. Her favorite Auxiliary Program is Membership, as she loves finding new or previous members and igniting the spark about our organization. She also loves participating in Buddy Poppy Drives and Fundraisers, where she can meet new people and potential members. She would like everyone to remember: "Your life is a story; write well; edit often!” She feels it is an honor to serve her District, our Veterans, their families, and her communities.