PATC 91st Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet - November 28, 2018

Congratulations to Iva Gillet and Jeff Monroe for earning the Hawksbill Award for their stellar service to PATC

The Hawksbill Award recipients

Eight Charlottesville Potomac Appalachian Trail Club members made the 2 hour trek to Vienna, VA for the 91st Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet.  The event took place at the beautifully decorated Atrium of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, much of the exterior lit up in holiday lights.  The group included Iva Gillet, Bill Holman, Jeanne Siler, Geoff Manning-Smith, Jeff & Nora Monroe, Mark Perschel, and Marit Anderson.  The program included keynote speaker, Suzanne Dixon, President and CEO of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, remarks by PATC President Joe Lombardo, award presentation by Steve McLaughlin, PATC Supervisor of Membership, treasurer's report, and election results at the end of the evening.  Eleven members from Charlottesville PATC received service awards.  Three members received the prestigious Hawksbill Award for their dedication and service to the club - Iva Gillet, Jeff Monroe, and Mark Walkup.  A delicious buffet meal and dessert tray was enjoyed by all.  We look forward to our annual Holiday Party, where Don White, PATC South District SNP A.T. District Manager, will hand out the service awards to those not present.

Keynote speaker, Suzanne Dixon

submitted by Marit Anderson