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Winner of the Colonel James Wood II Chapter Eagle Scout Essay Contest announced

Robbie Voorheis, winner of the Colonel James Wood II Chapter Eagle Scout Essay Contest.

On July 26, 2020, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution presented Robbie Voorheis as it’s annual Eagle Scout Essay Contest winner.

The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Eagle Scout Recognition and Scholarship Program recognizes outstanding Eagle Scouts. The program is open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and have not reached his 19th birthday during the year of application.

There are three levels of competition in the SAR program: Chapter, State and National.  The application includes a 500 word essay on a patriotic theme and a four generation genealogy chart.

Eagle Scout Voorheis was selected from 17 scouts in the competition. The presentation ceremony included a Color Guard presentation of the American, Virginia State, SAR and Chapter flags. He was presented with the SAR Chapter Eagle Scout Medal, SAR Eagle Scout Patch, Certificate of Recognition and a $100 check.

The ceremony was held at the Wayside Inn, Middletown, Virginia. Present with Voorheis was his father, Mark Voorheis, 28 SAR compatriots and 3 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

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