Rappahannock Chapter Stands Up

pictures by Mike Lyman, except where noted

17 Oct 2015                                      Menokin, Warsaw, VA

Ten of the Charter members who were also inducted into the SAR, Front Row, left to right: John Garrett, Luther Derby, William Croxton, Gregory Burkett, Wright Andrews. Back Row, left to right: Carl Strock, Clem Rawlings, Nathan Parker IV, Nathan Parker III, Mathew Parker. photo by the Menokin Foundation.

     President General Tom Lawrence officiated in the chartering of the Rappahannock Chapter at Menokin, the home of Franis Lightfoot Lee.  Mike Rawlings was the organizing president, and Lt. Gen Carl Strock, USA (ret), was installed as the first president of the new chapter.  There are 17 charter members and about 40 more working on membership.  Over 100 people attended the ceremony.

New officers sworn in, from right to left, President Carl Strock, Wright Andrews, Secretary Gregory Burkett, Mathew Parker, Mike Rawlings.

Organizing President Mike Rawlings addresses the gathering under the watchful eyes of Francis Lightfoot Lee. photo by Menokin Foundation.

President Carl Strock addresses the gathering after his installation.