Department 3rd Vice President

Barbara Corker
E-Mail: babscork@optonline.net
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Biography of the Dept. 3rd Vice President

Bronx County proudly endorses Barbara A. Corker for the office of Third Vice President, Department of New York, The American Legion Auxiliary for the 2010-2011 administrative year. Born and raised in the Bronx, she is a 3l-year member of Throggs Neck Memorial Unit #1456 through the eligibility of her late father, George T. Farrell, who served in the United States Army during WWII. Barbara is married to her husband James for 3 I years: they have two grown children and two granddaughters, all members of the Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion Family. She was active in the PTA during her children's school days. Barbara served her community for several years on the NYPD Precinct Council, Throggs Neck United Veteran's Day Parade Committee in the beginning years as the Community Board while she resided in the Throggs Neck Community. Barbara worked for the Parkchester South Condominium for over eight years as a supervisor and secretary to the President of the Board of Directors. From 1995-2001 she was employed by the NYPD where she performed administrative secretarial duties. Currently, Barbara is a Real Estate Associate in Dutchess County where she resides with her family since 1996. Barbara is a member of the National Association of Realtors as well and the Dutchess County Association of Realtors. She is active in her local community.

At the Unit level, her experience in the Auxiliary includes serving on several major committees. She is responsible for revitalizing the Junior Auxiliary in her unit in the 1980's where she held that committee for several years. She also served several terms on the Finance Committee and Executive Board. Barbara was Unit President four terms- Currently, she serves the unit as Constitution and By-Laws Chairman and a member of the Finance and Audit Committee. Barbara served as chairman for several fundraisers on the unit level.

At the County level, Barbara served on all major committees. She served as County President for two terms and has assisted with the Holiday Gift Shop. Currently, she serves as the County Education Chairman and a member of the Finance and Audit Committee-

At the District/Department level, Barbara served as First District Vice President in 2000-2001.2003 -2004 and  2007-2008. In 2008, she received the Helen Klimek Gavel for Membership and had the honor of being a Department Page at the 2008 National Convention. She served as First District President n 2001-2002, 2004-2005 and 2008-2009. In 2009 her efforts resulted in national recognition when awarded the National Award for National Security for Best Overall National Security Program activities in the Eastern Division. She has served as Department Chairman for Cancer Awareness, Education and National Security Committees. Barbara is a Certified Leadership Instructor.

Barbara will be the first candidate from Bronx County to run for the office of Third Vice President. We are confident that Barbara will continue to provide the Department of New York with her outstanding dedication of service to The American Legion Auxiliary. Bronx County takes great pride in the endorsement of Barbara A. Corker for the office of Third Vice President for the Department of New York for the 2010-201I administrative year.

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