136th Virginia SAR Annual Meeting

The Virginia Society of Sons of the American Revolution held its annual meeting on February 6 & 7 in Richmond, VA. Chapter President Brian Phelps and Virginia Vice-President Randy Atkins represented the Fort Harrison Chapter. Our chapter finished third in the Best Chapter category for our size and third in the Virginia Society Cup. The chapter also received streamers for Chapter of Excellence, Participation of Citizen of the Year, History Day Support, John Blair Public Safety (for having nominations in all five public service categories), Sponsor of Firefighter winner, Sponsor of Hero winner, Participation in Public Service Awards, Youth Participation, Flag Recognition, Flag Retirement, and Participation in Presidential Initiatives. Randy Atkins and Ros Poplar received the Patriot Grave Marking Medal, Randy also received the Meritorious Service Medal.

During Saturday afternoon's Youth and Community Awards Program, Public Service Chairman Wes Dove presented the state winner awards that were nominated by Fort Harrison. Fire Safety Award was presented to Mike Seekford and Randy Palmer and the Hero award to Kaleb Lohr. 

At Saturday night's banquet Randy Atkins was installed as the State Society 2nd Vice-President.