The James Monroe Chapter Color Guard along with the War of 1812 Society in Virginia presented the colors for the opening program for the Richmond County Little League  season. This year the James Monroe Chapter sponsored a team of minor league players. On that team is member Colt Belfield along with member Brennen Belfield as coach. By sponsoring a team the Richmond County Little League displays a banner with the James Monroe Chapter Virginia Society on an out field fence. Also the Sons of the American Revolutions name is displayed on the back of the teams uniforms. The little league season begins now and last well into fall with thousands of children, parents, friends and relatives attending. Every time the Mets minor league team plays the Sons of the American Revolution banner will be displayed. Every person that attends the game will walk by our banner because it is located on the out field fence next to the park entrance. Below are Compatriots Charles Belfield (left) and George Beckett (right) posting Colors and the Little League team sponsored by the James Monroe Chapter.

Gerry Ward, left, receives his Certificate of Membership in the National Society, Sons of the American Revolution from William Greaf, right, President of the Williamsburg Chapter.  Ward’s patriot ancestor, Evan Shelby II, served as a surgeon in Gen. Thomas Sumter’s Brigade of the South Caroline Line.  Submitted by:  Harley Stewart

The James Monroe Chapter presented the Law Enforcement award to Chief Joan Kent of the Warsaw Town Police Department., the Fire Safety award to Fire Chief Randy Passagaluppi of the Richmond County Fire Department, and the Emergency Medical Services award was given to Chief Mitchell Paulette of the Richmond County Emergency Services.  Below (left to right):  Charles Belfield presenting the awards to Chief Kent, Chief Passagaluppi, and Chief Paulette.  Submitted by  Charles Belfield.

​President William Greaf (right) presents James Hess with a Roger Sherman Medal for faithful and significant service to the chapter.  The award reflects the long service of Roger Sherman as one of the founding fathers of the United States, the only person to sign all four of our country’s great state papers.
 
Submitted by:  Harley Stewart

Compatriots from VASSAR Chapters  Colonel George Waller, Col. James Wood II, Thomas Nelson, Jr. Dan River, George Mason, Thomas Jefferson, and Culpeper Minuteman, attended the commemoration of the 238th anniversary of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse in Greensboro, NC.  President General Warren Alter gave greetings as well.   Submitted by Bob Vogler.

Compatriots from several VASSAR Chapters presented wreaths a James Madison's grave at his home, Montpelier.  Left to Right:  John Blair, George Washington Chapter,  David Cooke, Thomas Jefferson Chapter, Dana Law, Richmond Chapter, Bill Greaf, WIlliamsburg Chapter, Tom Hamill, Chulpeper Minutemen Chapter, Ken Bonner, Fairfax Resolves Chapter, Tim Dioquino, Fairfax Resolves Chapter.  Submitted by John Blair

Compatriot John Blair, Awards Chair, George Washington Chapter, and Acting Chief Tim Keen present the VASSAR Emergency Medical Services Awards to Lieutenant Brian Marks and Technician II Jonathon Hartmann.  These two first responders were recognized for providing  critical treatment on a call for a fire in a basement which also included treating two police officers for smoke inhalation.  Below (L to R) Technician Hartman and Lt. Marks with John Blair (left) and Acting Chief Keen (right). Submitted by John Blair

Charles Belfield presents three reasons his ancestor John Belfield entered into the Revolutionary War. I go as him in the first person and give  reasons and some of the events that he would have been apart of. The first picture is of the Children in the after school group at the Kilmarnock YMCA, The next picture is of the 2-5th grade at the Light of the World Christian academy and the third one is of the 6-12th grade. During the presentation I encourage the students to participate in our youth programs.

​The award for faithful and significant  service to the chapter was presented to Jack Lee by President William Greaf for many years serving as chapter treasurer and chaplain.  The award reflects Roger Sherman’s long service as one of the founding fathers of the United States, the only person to sign all four of our country’s great state papers.  Jack Lee (left) is being congratulated by President William Greaf (right).
 
Submitted by:  Harley Stewart