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South Atlantic District

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District Leadership

Vice President General & District Officers

The South Atlantic District Vice President General serves as the district’s presiding officer, representing the district at National Society meetings, convening district sessions, and supporting the Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina State Societies.

  • Presides at all South Atlantic District meetings.
  • Represents the district at National Trustees Meetings and the NSSAR Annual Congress.
  • Attends, whenever possible, state society and chapter meetings within the district.
  • Acts as escort for the President General at district events unless other arrangements are made.
  • Submits required district reports and nominates the next Vice President General as outlined in the bylaws.
State Society Presidents

Presidents of the State Societies

The governing authority of the South Atlantic District includes the Vice President General and the Presidents of the Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina State Societies.

Florida Society President

Jonathan Hunt

Leads the Florida Society, SAR and represents Florida at South Atlantic District meetings, providing reports on state activities and supporting statewide patriotic, historical, and educational programs.

Georgia Society President

William Tankersley

Leads the Georgia Society, SAR and represents Georgia at South Atlantic District meetings, coordinating with chapters and youth programs and helping implement district priorities across the state.

North Carolina Society President

Stephen McKee

Leads the North Carolina Society, SAR and represents North Carolina at South Atlantic District meetings, reporting on state events, historic-site work, and chapter activities.

South Carolina Society President

Gary Blanpied

Leads the South Carolina Society, SAR and represents South Carolina at South Atlantic District meetings, coordinating recurring commemorations and America 250 observances across the state.

District Officers

Secretary & Webmaster

The District Secretary and Webmaster support the work of the Vice President General and state society presidents by maintaining minutes, notices, reports, and the district website.

District Secretary & Webmaster

Chris Thompson

Keeps minutes of district meetings, issues notices of meeting dates and locations, and compiles the Agenda and Reports Package for distribution to district leadership. Also maintains and regularly updates the district website with contact data, a calendar of district events, minutes and report packages, and a history of the district, forwarding website feedback to the Vice President General.