AUBURN — National Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars John E. Hamilton announced the appointment of Arthur J. Roy, Past “All-American” State Commander.

Roy, a Gold Legacy Life Member of Auburn VFW Post 1603 on 588 Minot Ave., will serve on the National VFW General Resolutions Committee. As a member of this committee he will be invited to attend the National Convention in Louisville, Ky., from July 20-24, where he will be assigned to a Convention Resolutions Committee.

The Commander-in-Chief’s theme this year is “A Lifetime Commitment.” Roy is also serving the Department of Maine, VFW, as State Chief of Staff, State Membership chairman and Convention Chairman.

Roy lives on Russell Street in Lewiston.

Anyone needing information on becoming a member of the VFW may contact Roy at 784-6883 or by email at ajrvfw@yahoo.com