The first event for Virginia SAR participants, on Friday afternoon, was a Duck tour of Boston and the Back Bay of the Charles River. This was followed by buses to Faneuil Hall for dinner.
During this luncheon the Virginia SAR was recognized as tied for first place for the President General's special award for participation in youth awards programs.
One of the special features of Monday was the call by past President General and Culpeper Minutemen Chapter Dual Member Ed Butler for those who have them, to wear their seersucker suits. Three CMM members participated, PG Butler , PG Lindsey Brock, and Bill Schwetke.
A slate of nominees was approved for the General Officer positions for 2016-17. Only one position was contested, that of Treasurer General. Delegates voted for the candidates for Treasurer General, with Warren Alter of Arizona the winner. Installation of the new officers was scheduled for Wednesday.
President General J. Michael Tomme of GA
(dual member of Col Fielding Lewis and George Washington Chapter of VA)
Secretary General Larry T. Guzy of GA
Treasurer General Warren M. Alter of AZ
Chancellor General Davis L. Wright of DE
Genealogist General John D. Sinks of DC
Historian General John T. Manning of NH
Librarian General C. Bruce Pickette of AL
Registrar General Russell F. Devenney, Jr. of MO
Surgeon General Dr. Larry M. Leslie of KY
Chaplain General Rt. Rev. Louis C. Carlson, Jr. of CA
Vice President General (Mid-Atlantic District) Mark S. Brennan of VA
Virginia SAR 1st Vice President Mike Elston was appointed to the Executive Committee