Charlene Hooper joined the VFW Auxiliary under the eligibility of her Father David Fournier, a Vietnam Marine Corporal.  Her membership began in 2014, when she became a life member of Lt. Garnsey VFW Auxiliary to Post 1323.

    Charlene became active immediately, serving as Auxiliary Treasurer her first year.  She served as District 8 Scholarship Chairman in 2016-2017.  And in 2018-2019, Charlene was elected District 8 President and was recognized as District President of the Year.  Charlene served as Department Hospital Chairman in 2020-2021.  And then once again was elected District 8 President in 2021-2022.  Charlene took one more step in 2022-2023 and was elected Department Guard to begin her Department Line Officer journey.

    Charlene is also a Life Member of the VFW National Home and a member of the Seneca Falls American Legion Auxiliary Unit 0366.

    Charlene is the proud Mother of two adult sons, Joshua and Anthony, and four Granddaughters, Ciera, Brooke, Jasmine, and Ivy.