The recent COS Virginia Leadership Conference in Charlottesville was attended by 46 state leaders representing all 12 regions of Virginia.
After the summit began with prayer, awards were presented.
Josephine Gilbert received the Patriot Pin.
Beverly Jones won Volunteer of the Year. Working industriously to advance Convention of States, Beverly contacts new petition signers, organizes petition collecting events, block walks, and organizes meetings with legislators of both parties.
The three past state directors were awarded silver dollars commemorating the Constitution's bicentennial, 1787-1987.
Chris Walker the persuader: (2017-19) no one could resist becoming a volunteer when approached by him.
Dennis Denton the Stepper-Upper: (2019-20) when Chris wanted to focus on Legislative tasks.
John Dahmen the Encourager: (2022-24) the one who came to the rescue within a month of retiring from his full time job.
After Al Torres called for them to line up in order of service, it was noted that the next state director would need to be over 6’4” since each successive state director had gotten taller.
The shorter members of the team joked that the height requirement left them out of the running for state director.
The numerous workshops for district captain training were well received.
