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updated July 29, 2023



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Chapter President Elected to National Office posted July 29, 2023

It has been announced that the president of our chapter, Herbert Pritchett, Sr., has been elected to the vice presidency of the National organization at the annual meeting of the Izaak Walton League of America, held this year in Lincoln, Nebraska.. The election, held on the second day (Friday morning) of the annual conference  was announced earlier today.  Herbert joins other chapter members as the new officers for the ensuing year:

This year's elected slate of national officers:

  • National President - Jodi Arndt Labs
  • National Vice President - Herbert Pritchett, Sr.
  • National Secretary - Jim Storer
  • National Treasurer - Scott Meyer
Congratulations to Herbert!

James (Jim) Rector Awarded Prestigious Judge John Tobin Award for 2022   posted May 6, 2023

At the May 4, 2023 membership meeting, the Fredericksburg-Rappahannock chapter awarded the the prestigious Judge John W. Tobin award as the outstanding Chapter member for 2022. This award is given for a member or members who are devoted to the objectives and ideals of the Izaak Walton League.  Pictured below is Mr. Rector with Herbert Pritchett, our Chapter Board President.

2022 Judge Tobin Awaredee

Al Saunders Awarded Prestigious Judge John Tobin Award for 2021

posted May 6, 2022

At the May 5, 2022 membership meeting, the Fredericksburg-Rappahannock chapter awarded the the prestigious Judge John W. Tobin award as the outstanding Chapter member for 2021. This award is given for a member or members who are devoted to the objectives and ideals of the Izaak Walton League.  Pictured below is Mr. Saunders with Barbara Pritchett, our National Director Liaison and Chapter Board Officer. Ms. Pritchett, read the award citation and made the formal presentation.



Here is a photo of the certificate that was awarded:

 

Herbert Pritchett is Elected to the National IWLA National Hall of Fame  (Posted August 6, 2021)

Herbert Pritchett, president of the Fredericksburg-Rappahannock Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America, Inc. was recently elected as a member of the IWLA Hall of Fame. At the August 5, 2021, membership meeting of the local chapter, Mr. Pritchett was presented with a plaque signifying his election.  Ernie Padgette, the president of the Virginia Division of the IWLA made the formal presentation.  Each year there are only 5 Hall of Fame awardees nation-wide.  An article in the "Outdoor America", which is the Izaak Walton National magazine, and a press release about this prestigious election is forthcoming.  Congratulations, Herbert, the chapter is proud of you and has benefited from your accomplishments.

  
Ernie Padgette awarding the prestigious Hall of Fame plaque to president Herbert Pritchett

Barbara Pritchett is Elected to the National IWLA National Hall of Fame  (Posted August 8, 2020)

Barbara Pritchett, Secretary of the Fredericksburg-Rappahannock Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America, Inc. was recently elected as a member of the IWLA Hall of Fame. At the August membership meeting of the local chapter on August 6, Ms. Pritchett was presented with a plaque signifying her election.  Ernie Padgette, the president of the Virginia State Division made the formal presentation.  Each year there are only 5 Hall of Fame awardees nation-wide.  An article in the Izaak Walton National magazine, and a press release about this prestigious election is forthcoming.  Congratulations, Barbara, the chapter is proud of you.

Barbara Pritchett Receives Plaque   

Picture L.  Barbara Pritchett and Ernie Padgette presentation
Picture R.  Barbara Pritchett with Hall of Fame Award
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Shotgun Range Pavilion Dedicated
On Tuesday, June 19, 2018, the range 4 (Shotgun range) pavilion was dedicated to the four members most responsible for the activation of the shotgun sport range. The four were honored with a plaque on the recently constructed pavilion shelter.  The four people pictured below were present for the dedication and, immediately after the dedication ceremony, engaged in the sport of trap shooting.

Four Musketeers

From left to right: Mark, the son of the late Doug Crane, Ernie Meier, Fred Marshall, and John Undari

Fred-Rapp Chapter Chapter ties for 2nd place with Arlington/Fairfax Chapter for 2017 Efficiency Award

Herbert Pritchett, President of the Fred-Rapp Chapter receives award at the Virginia Division Meeting at the Chesapeake Chapter on Saturday, October 21, 2017         Efficiency Award

At the November meeting the award citation was read to the assembly and the plaque was dispalyed proudly.

Presentation at Membership Meeting

Member, James Lloyd, Presented Judge Tobin Award for 2016 

At the May 2017 membership meeting Jim Lloyd was awarded the annual Judge John W. Tobin award for his contributions to the Chapter.
  Lloyd Receives Tobin Award


Chapter Again Hosts Fredericksburg Flag Retirement Ceremony
 
The Fredericksburg-Rappahannock Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America hosted the Fredericksburg Flag Retirement ceremony at the Chapter Grounds on Saturday June 10, 2017. View a Windows Media file slide show of the 2015 event here.  Be advised that the file is nearly 40 Meg in size and might take a few seconds/minutes to open after clicking and saving to your computer drive.

Chapter Supports the 2017 Mott's Run Reservoir Kid's Fishing Derby
Volunteers from the Fredericksburg-Rappahannock Izaak Walton League Chapter provided the food for several hundred entrants and parents at the annual Mott's Run Reservoir Kid's Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 3, 2017.