MEET YOUR DIVISION 1 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
MSgt (Ret.) Marylynn Scherlin
President (2023-2025)
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I have been involved with AFSA for a long time.
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CMSgt (Ret.) Steve "Dirk" Dirksen
Vice President (2023-2026)
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I served on Active Duty in the Air Force for 30 years as a C-5 and C-17 Loadmaster as well as ending my career as a Group Superintendent. I first got involved in AFSA in 2013 when I was elected as President of Chapter 201, I served in that role for two years. During my tenure our Chapter had the AFSA International NCO of the Year, Division 1 NCO of the year twice and the International Legislative Award winner. After a move to McGuire AFB in New Jersey I became the Chief Mentor for Chapter 211. I am a lifetime member and look forward to serving the Division in any way that I can.
Mrs. Karin Staats
1st Trustee (2023-2025)
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I have been a family member of AFSA since the Dearborn, MI PAC. Served as Division Secretary and Auxiliary Coordinator and still serving as Chapter 779 Secretary / Treasurer and currently as the Division Trustee assigned to Family Matters. I have also been appointed to the International Family Matters Committee. I currently have two part time jobs as Intake Assistant with Allen County Community Corrections and Receptionist/Guest Services Crowd Manager with the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. I have two daughters, four grandchildren and a great grandson on the way.
TSgt Jacquelyn Chapin
2nd Trustee (2024-2026)
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I am Active Duty and work as a Medical Laboratory Technician. I am a
lifetime member of AFSA. I have held the Communications and VP positions at
the Chapter level and look forward to helping as the Secretary at the
Division level.
TSgt Kelsey Orvin
3rd Trustee (2024-2025)
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I was a previous chapter president. I like to grow potatoes and other vegetables.
SSgt Cora Bleau
4th Trustee (2024-2026)
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Has experience as chapter 254 legislative trustee.
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Ms. Marie Dana
5th Trustee (2023-2025)
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(Information Coming)
MSgt (Ret.) Teri Beswetherick
Treasurer (2023-2025)
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Retired Air Force Supply Chain Manager after 22 years. Lifetime AFSA member; currently serving as both Division 1 and Chapter 751 treasurer.
CMSgt Sarah Lopez
Communications (2023-present)
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I am a lifetime member of AFSA and believe in our mission to take care of Airmen and their families. I am the communications trustee and update the Division 1 Facebook page and website.
