The Awards & Grants Committee is chartered to identify awards & grants that the chapter may apply to receive. The committee will provide assistance and tracking for all these activities and report to the Board of Directors on activities. The committee will maintain current copies of many of the documents required for applications. We will also maintain a calendar to assist applicants with reminders of time windows required to apply and make reports.
Committee members:
- Chair - Scott Meyer
- BOD Liaison & Member - Pamela Meara
For more information or if you are interested in becoming a member of the committee, please contact Awards & Grants Chair, Scott Meyer 703-631-4495 or email arlfxawardsgrants@gmail.com.
GRANTS Awarded to chapter:
| Year | Chapter Discipline | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | AIM Youth Shotgun | Friends of the NRA (FONRA) |
| 2020 | Air Range | Friends of the NRA (FONRA) |
| 2019 | AIM Youth Shotgun | Friends of the NRA (FONRA) |
| 2018 | AIM Youth Shotgun | IWLA Endowment |
| 2018 | Air Range | Friends of the NRA (FONRA) |
| 2018 | AIM Youth Shotgun | Friends of the NRA (FONRA) |
AWARDS:
CHAPTER LEVEL AWARDS:
- Chapter VIP Awards:
This award was established in 2016 to recognize and award those volunteers who spend a lot of their time in assisting the chapter. Five nominations by the BOD can be awarded each year.
| Year(S) | Name(S) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | |
| 2021 | |
| 2019 | Marv Hicks |
| 2019 | Landy McCutcheon |
| 2018 | Leroy Anderson |
| 2018 | Chuck Green |
| 2018 | Phil Spectre |
| 2018 | Bob Walla |
| 2017 | Steve Canale |
| 2017 | Randy Hancock |
| 2017 | Rick Kohne |
| 2017 | Tom Pike |
| 2017 | Al Talacek |
| 2016 | 2016 Award information |
- Special Volunteer Award:
In 2018 a Special Volunteer Award was given to the 5 individuals who have assisted with the Chapters Annual Underprivileged Children's Christmas party.
| Name(S) |
|---|
| Debbie Henningson |
| Amanda Miller |
| Terri Perry |
| Linda Riemer |
| Brian Talbot |
DIVISION LEVEL AWARDS:
- Chapter Efficiency Award
| Year(S) | |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Arlington - Fairfax Chapter, Inc. |
| 2017 | Arlington - Fairfax Chapter, Inc. |
NATIONAL LEVEL AWARDS: For information about National Awards: (please visit: National Awards)
- Judge John W. Tobin Chapter Appreciation Award
| Year(S) | Name |
|---|---|
| 2020 | David Dobbins |
| 2020 | Ed Forsberg |
| 2019 | Mark Budgeon |
| 2019 | Dan Roberts |
| 2018 | Gilbert Ramey |
| 2018 | John Seaberg |
| 2017 | Roger Thrasher |
| 2017 | Rene Winnik |
| 2016 | Benn Crandall |
| 2016 | Chris Rose |
| 2015 | Linda Armstrong |
| 2015 | Bob Crisman |
| 2014 | Pamela Meara |
- Defenders Chapter Achievement Award
| Year(S) | |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Arlington - Fairfax Chapter, Inc. |
| 2018 | Arlington - Fairfax Chapter, Inc. |
| 2017 | Arlington - Fairfax Chapter, Inc. |
- Best Chapter Newsletter
| Year(S) | (Based on appearance, originality, timeliness, and news coverage, including national and state news and community conservation.) |
|---|---|
| 2019 |
Arlington - Fairfax Chapter, Inc. Best Chapter Newsletter for chapters with 500 or more members. |
| 2017 |
Arlington - Fairfax Chapter, Inc. Best Chapter Newsletter for chapters with 500 or more members. |
- Best Chapter Website
| Year(S) | (Based on appearance, originality, and news coverage) |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Arlington - Fairfax Chapter, Inc. |
- Best Membership Recruitment and Retention Award
| Year(S) | (Recognizes the chapter that has carried out the most effective membership recruitment and retention programs) |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Arlington - Fairfax Chapter, Inc. |