On Friday October 7,2011 the Blue Ridge Council (ODC Chapter) delivered much needed supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, garabage bags and cleaningsupplies to the S.A.F.E domestic violence shelter in Culpeper, Va. Peggy Starr, (Pioneer) is pictured with Gina Mullins,Community Outreach Coordiator for S.A.F.E. |
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 The Lynchburg Pioneers of the Old Dominion Chapter presented thesauruses to all fifth grade students on their graduation day from New London Academy in Forest, VA. For more than eight years, the Pioneers, working with the New London Ruritans, have presented dictionaries to third grade students and thesauruses to fifth grade students at the New London Academy. The New London Academy was originally founded in 1795 as an all-male school by a charter from the General Assembly of Virginia. It first accepted women in 1879 and was made a Bedford County public school in 1887. (Photo, l-r:) Carl Sensabaugh, New London Ruritans; Art Williams, New London Ruritans; Ray Mueller, Lynchburg Pioneers; and John Harris, New London Ruritans. |
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 On April 8, Old Dominion Chapter volunteers staffed the high bean bag toss booth at the Chesapeake Public School Special Games where more than 1,000 children were recognized for participating in a variety of track and field events. “It was amazing to watch the children try their best to see who could throw the furthest. Every child was so excited and happy to win a medal and it didn’t matter whether it was first place or fourth place,” said Carol Warburton, Tidewater Council president. “I was lucky enough to see a piece of the world through the eyes of a child with special needs. The whole event just warmed me from head to toe.” Funding for the award ribbons was provided by the Verizon Foundation. Volunteers from the Old Dominion Chapter included: Iris Perry, Carol Warbuton, Clyde Perry, Dianne Elings, Margaret Becraft, Myrtle Vick, Joan Powell, Ann Matthews, Jim McDonald, Martha Yarbrough, and Kimberly King. |
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 On April 28, – Lynchburg Council purchased and helped plant six Crepe Myrtle trees at the Fairview Community Center in Lynchburg, VA. The Pioneers, Beverly O’Brien, Ray Mueller, Elaine Callaway, and Beverly’s daughter, were assisted by the Lynchburg City Buildings and Grounds Department. The trees are doing well and are enjoyed by all. |
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 The Old Dominion Lynchburg Council presented a $1,000 check to the Jubilee center, a facility focused on the year-round educational needs of inner-city, at-risk children. A local attorney, Bill Harris, will be matching donations received by Jubilee up to $50,000, so these matching funds will double the council’s donation.
(Photo:) Pioneer Beverly O’Brien presents the $1,000 check to Tance Laughon of Jubilee Center.
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