Highlights of the VASSAR Semi-Annual, Newport News, VA, Sep 15-16, 2017

 VASSAR held its Semi-Annual Meeting at the Marriott Hotel-City Center in Newport News with 74 compatriots representing 18 VASSAR Chapters.  The event was hosted by the George Washington Chapter, with great support from the Thomas Nelson Jr. and Williamsburg chapters

Photos by Ernest Coggins (hotel photo from hotel website)

Marriott City Center-Newport News, VA

The Registrars from the George Washington Chapter take their duties seriously making sure everyone gets registered promptly

The VASSAR Color Guard, let by William Schwetke, enters the meeting hall

Certificates of Appreciation awarded to VASSAR Officers and Compatriots who helped with the event

VASSAR President Mike Elston is "in the money"

VASSAR Secretary Wayne Rouse making sure all the award certificates are in good order

VPG Mid Atlantic District Lou Raborg presents the coveted "Jersey Devil Award" to Mike Elston for the state society that traveled the furthest to the Mid Atlantic District Meeting

VASSAR President Mike Elton presents the Silver Good Citizenship Award to Julie Langan, Virginia State Historic Preservation Officer. Ms. Langan was the speaker at the Saturday luncheon

VASSAR President Mike Elston presents the Wounded Warrior Coin and Certificate to John Moore

VASSAR President Mike Elston presents the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal to Laura Truslow, on behalf of Edward Truslow, VASSAR President 2016, who passed away this year