On-line Virginia Bulletin Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution __________________________________________________________________ 2012-13 Volume XXXVI No. 1 WILLIAMS HANDED THE REIGNS (L-R) Past-President Larry McKinley installs Henry P. “Phil” Williams III as VASSAR President, and then follows tradition by passing the State Gavel to him. Eighty-nine Compatriots spanning 20 of Virginia’s Chapters gathered in Richmond, along with 38 wives and/or guest, enjoyed a blustery February weekend for the Virginia Society’s 2012 Annual Meeting. A nod for the most attendees went to the Richmond Chapter with 12, followed by the George Washington Chapter with 10, and the Thomas Jefferson Chapter with 9. (L-R) Bill Broadus recognizes Bob Bowen for his hard work and dedication, having served in many different leadership roles over the years. At right, incoming commander Peter M. Davenport marches alongside retiring commander Rob An- drews, as the color guard prepares to post colors for the Saturday Night Banquet.
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(L-R) Past-President Larry McKinley installs Henry P. “Phil” Williams III as VASSAR President, and then follows tradition by passing the State Gavel to him.
Eighty-nine Compatriots spanning 20 of Virginia’s Chapters gathered in Richmond, along with 38
wives and/or guest, enjoyed a blustery February weekend for the Virginia Society’s 2012 Annual Meeting. A nod for the most attendees went to the Richmond Chapter with 12, followed by the George Washington Chapter with 10, and the Thomas Jefferson Chapter with 9.
(L-R) Bill Broadus recognizes Bob Bowen for his hard work and dedication, having served in many different leadership roles over the years. At right, incoming commander Peter M. Davenport marches alongside retiring commander Rob An-drews, as the color guard prepares to post colors for the Saturday Night Banquet.
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Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution 2012-2013 Officers
Well, no one told me other-wise. It would appear that the verdant spring notwithstanding, little or no grass is growing un-der my feet. A week after my installation, I attended my first Leadership Conference in Louis-ville. It was exciting, instructive and productive. I also visited the Center for Advancing Amer-ica’s Heritage and saw the beautiful research library and the adjacent spaces which are to become a museum, educa-tional center and offices. When finished, it will be most impres-sive. Since then I have given talks, inducted officers, met the Compatriots of the Richmond and Rockbridge Volunteers, and delivered Greetings in Norfolk at the State DAR Convention and conducted the first-ever joint VASSAR-Chapter Flag certifi-cate presentation ceremony at UVa. Staged in front of the Ro-tunda and Mr. Jefferson’s statue, complete with UVa’s ROTC and the Thomas Jeffer-son Chapter Color Guard, and stands as a fine precedent for future presentation ceremonies
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The on-line Virginia Bulletin is published quarterly by the Virginia Society, Sons of the
American Revolution. Editor: Andrew “Andy” Doss. Chapters wishing to report on their
activities, should send their reports to the Editor. Any items to be published on the website
should also be sent to the address above—email is preferred. Editor/Webmaster reserves
the right to decide what to publish.
Most photographs are provided by Bob Bowen, unless otherwise mentioned. Mr. Doss
wishes to thank Mr. Bowen, Mr. Wayne Rouse, and Mr. Matt Hogendobler for their assis-
tance in gathering details for his first attempt at making this newsletter.
Chapter Excellence Streamers for 2011 went to the following Chapters: Matt Hogendobler (Norfolk), Ken Wood (Thomas Nelson,
Jr.), Mike Elston (George Washington), Pat Kelley (Thomas Jefferson), Ed Truslow (Williamsburg), Mark Brennan, Bill Broadus
(at podium), Dan Rolfe (Fairfax Resolves), Bernie Baker (Dan River), Bob Vogler (Col. George Waller), Walt Sheffield (Col.
Fielding Lewis), Bill Collier (Col. William Grayson), Martin's Station and Gen. William Campbell were not represented.
(L-R) President Mark Brennan hands out the 2011 Best Chapter Awards: Michael Elston and Bob Carr receive the Best Extra Large Chapter Streamer for the George Washington Chapter, Bill Collier receives the Best Large Chapter Streamer for the Col. William Grayson Chapter, and Kenneth E. Wood re-ceives the best Medium Size Chapter Streamer for the Thomas Nelson Jr. Chapter. The Best Small Chapter Streamer went to the Martin’s Station Chapter, not represented at the Annual Meeting.
Looking Back on the 2012 VASSAR Annual Meeting
2 0 1 2 P R E S I D E N T I A L A W A R D R E C I P I E N T S
BILL BROADUS PHIL WILLIAMS WAYNE ROUSE MATT HOGENDOBLER JOE DOOLEY
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Focusing on the 2012 VASSAR Annual Meeting …YOUTH AWARDS
(L-R) Bill Broadus and Mark Brennan stand with the 1st place winner of the Rumbaugh Orations Award, Joshua Underwood, who was sponsored by the Thomas Jefferson Chapter. The second place winner was Brianna McAuliffe.
Katie Lavender was recognized as the winner of the Knight Essay award, pictured with her parents.
(L-R) Mark Brennan and Lance Lyngar present the Eagle Scout Award 1st place honor to Jason Dreyzehner, spon-sored by the Gen. William Campbell chapter. Nicholas Aunspach received the 2nd place honor, and Wyatt Booth re-
ceived the 3rd place honor.
VASSAR DELEGATION ATTENDS JEFFERSON BIRTHDAY COMMEMORATION AT MONTICELLO
Thomas Jefferson Chapter President Mark Day,
Richmond Chapter VP George Corbett, VASSAR
Chaplain Father Nick Minich, Thomas Jefferson
Chapter Secretary Geoff Cobham, VASSAR 1st
VP Kent Webber and VASSAR 2nd VP Bill
Broadus presented Thomas Jefferson Chapter,
Richmond Chapter, and VASSAR Wreaths on
Jefferson's Birthday, on April 13th at Monticello
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Focusing on the 2012 VASSAR Annual Meeting …COMMUNITY AWARDS
(L-R) The Best Fire Safety Person of the Year Award was sponsored by the Richmond Chapter, and presented to Cap-tain Melvin V. Liverman III. The Hero of the Year award was sponsored by the Thomas Jefferson Chapter, and was presented to Brad Kennedy. The Best Law Enforcement Person of the Year award was sponsored by the Richmond Chapter and was presented to Detective Patrick Stewart.
APRIL EVENTS 8 - Halifax Days - Halifax, NC. 2:00 pm
13 - Thomas Jefferson's Birthday - Washington, DC. Jefferson Memorial, 10:00 am
14 - Central Virginia Multi-Chapter Meeting, Graves Mountain Lodge
15-16 - Battle of Petersburg - Petersburg, VA.
28 - President James Monroe birthplace - Westmoreland County, 10:30 am.
28 - President James Monroe's Birthday - Richmond, 3:00 pm.
(L-R) Sponsored by the Richmond Chapter, Matt McGuire of Maggie L. Walkers Governors School of Govern-ment and International Studies was honored with the Chester E. May Award for Teacher of the Year. Spon-sored by the Thomas Nelson Jr. Chapter, Mary Agnes Clark was presented the VASSAR Good Citizen of the Year award.
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Darrin M. Schmidt
Bronze Color Guard Medal
Wayne Rouse
Meritorious Service
George Washington Chapter
Best Chapter Website
Walter H. Neville
Virginia Society
State Service Medal
Bob Carr
Virginia Society Medal
Larry G. Aaron
Virginia Society
State Service Medal
More Recognitions at the 2012 VASSAR Annual Meeting….
Williamsburg Chapter
Best Chapter Website
Dan River Chapter
Carroll Wright Award
George Washington Chapter
Donald W. Baldwin Award
MAY EVENTS 5 -Albemarle Barracks Marker Ceremony, 11:00 am
12-14 - Raid on Martin's Station - Ewing, VA 10:00 am
26 - Blockhouse Celebration, Duffield, Virginia
19 - Wreath Laying at Tomb of the Unknown - Arlington, VA. 6:15 pm
28 - National Memorial Day Parade - Washington, DC.
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More Coverage of the 2012 VASSAR Annual Meeting….
JUNE EVENTS 17-18 - Battle of Ramsour's Mill - Lincolnton, NC.
18 - Society of the War of 1812 - “Salute to Madison”, Library of Congress
22 - Special Wreath Laying Ceremony - Monticello, VA.
22-24 - NSSAR Conference on the American Revolution - Monticello, VA.