Members of the Virginia Branch of The King’s Daughters and Sons attended Saturday’s 127th Annual Fall Convention at the Sheltering Arms Institute in Richmond.
Kelly del Campo Merricks, CFRE, MBA, Vice President of Philanthropy, Sheltering Arms Foundation spoke about Sheltering Arms and its connection with the King’s Daughters and Sons, its history and what is happening today.
Awards were presented at the convention. A Standard of Excellence award was presented to the Chesapeake Bay Circle in Mathews and the York River Circle in Gloucester. The Ware River Circle of Gloucester received a citation for having 130 years of service.
Three Unsung Hero awards were presented to Janice Bohannon of Chesapeake, Mary Anna Bryant of Ware and Della Garrett of York. This award is presented to those who do the behind the scene activities for their circle. Two Founders Awards were presented to Jane Worthington of the Ware Circle and Louise Klebitz of the York Circle. This prestigious award is given to t...