<p> JOHN BUESCHER</p><p>NORTHWEST ZONE STATE VICE-PRESIDENT</p><p>John joined Blanchard Aerie #2234, Ottawa, in 1993. In 2003, he went from a barstool to President and soon served three years as Deputy State President.</p><p>Shortly after, he proceeded to go through the Zone offices and is now the Northwest Zone State Vice-President as well as Secretary in Ottawa.</p><p>John met his wife Ann Marie in 1999 and they quickly scratched their names on each other’s hearts. In 2002 they were married at, of all places, Anna Maria Island. Together they are the proud parents of eight wonderful children and seven grandchildren who are scattered across the United States.</p><p>John loves to spend time with his wife and all the kids as well as taking care of the family farm. When he’s not busy he can be found at his local Aerie enjoying the fraternalism that comes with being an Eagle.</p>