On March 21, 2015, after the WVSSAR Board of Management meeting in Point Pleasant, WV, Compatriots Steve Hart and Ray Kane visited Fort Randolph.
Death of James E. “Jimmy” Johnson
On behalf of the Officers and Compatriots of the West Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, we extend our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of James E. “Jimmy” Johnson who passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015. James E. “Jimmy” Johnson was a member of the SAR since 1973 and a member of the Greenbrier Valley Chapter of the West Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution. He was a Past Vice President General of the SAR, a Past President of the West Virginia Society SAR (1985) and a Past President of the Greenbrier Valley Chapter. He was a recipient of the SAR Silver Good Citizenship Medal and the SAR Patriot Medal. He was an exceptional Compatriot! Continue reading “Death of James E. “Jimmy” Johnson”
Board of Management Meeting March 21, 2015
The West Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution had it’s Board of Management meeting on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Point Pleasant Housing Authority building in Point Pleasant, WV.
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Death of Bill James Dunfee
On behalf of the Officers and Compatriots of the West Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, we extend our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Bill James Dunfee who passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015. Bill James Dunfee was a past WVSSAR Chancellor and a member of the General Andrew Lewis Chapter in Hungtington, WV. He actively participated in WVSSAR activities for more than 20 years. Continue reading “Death of Bill James Dunfee”
Richard D Brockway NSSAR Historian General
The West Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution was honored to have one of its own appointed as National Historian General by President General Brock and approved by the National Trustees at the recent Spring Leadership/Trustee Meeting in Louisville. Richard D. Brockway of White Sulphur Springs, member of the Greenbrier Valley Chapter, was elected to fill the unexpired term as National Historian General.
General Andrew Lewis Chapter Meeting – Updated
WVSSAR President Steve Hart will be the featured speaker and install officers at the Thursday, March 12 meeting of the General Andrew Lewis Chapter. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Enslow Park Presbyterian Church in Huntington.
Enslow Park Presbyterian Church
1338 Enslow Boulevard
Huntington, WV 25701
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WVSSAR to receive Admiral William R Furlong Memorial Award
The WVSSAR has fulfilled the requirements for The Admiral William R. Furlong Memorial Award. 100% of the chapters and the state gave certificates in the past year. The award will be given at the annual congress in Louisville in June.
Jack Coles, Flag Chairman WVSSAR
Update – NSSAR Spring Leadership Meeting 2015
UPDATE: 2015 Spring Leadership Meeting Welcome Letter & Conference/Trustee Schedule now available!
You can view and download a copy of the 2015 Spring Leadership Meeting Welcome Letter from HERE
You can view and download a copy of the 2015 Spring Leadership Meeting Conference/Trustee Schedule from HERE
WVSSAR Annual Dinner and Meeting 2015
West Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution Annual Dinner and Meeting
April 10-11, 2015
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center
100 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV 25301 Continue reading “WVSSAR Annual Dinner and Meeting 2015”
WV History Day – Feb 19 2015
West Virginia History Day at the Legislature February 19, 2015
The Nineteenth Annual West Virginia History Day will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at the West Virginia State Capitol Complex in the Capitol Rotunda. It will be held during the 1st session of the 82nd West Virginia Legislature. There will be many co-sponsors and display booths; event is open to the public.