Reddoor, Weeks, Binkley Assume 3150 Office

State Convention:

3150: 1 st in Community Activities

1 st in Americanism

Best Newsletter

The white All-State hats for Commander Thomas Kane and Quartermaster Richard Hoffman were presented; and President Elsa Weeks received the Ladies Auxiliary Banner at the Department of Virginia Convention held recently in Richmond. Both awards place John Lyon among the top posts and auxiliaries in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Other major awards received by John Lyon were first place in Community Activities, first place in Americanism (Richard A Guager Award), and the Clair B. Poff Public Relations Award for best newsletter. The Ladies Auxiliary also received special recognition for Lola Kane’s historian reports. C.D.”Doc” Crouch received the Samuel DeVaughn Award for recruiting the most new members in the state. Jerry Peterson and Nelson Betancourt also received recruiting awards for their work as National and State Certified Recruiters, respectively. The Americanism and newsletter entries have been forwarded to National for further competition. Additional awards are expected to be distributed at upcoming Tenth District meetings. Also see photo section.

Catherine Graham Elected Ladies Auxiliary State Chaplain

Catherine Graham was elected State Ladies Auxiliary Chaplain during the recent convention in Richmond. This would advance her to State President in four years. Only two 3150 women have been president of the state organization: Virginia Dalby (1950-51) and Winifred Locke (1954-55).