 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| POST ARTICLES |
| NEW APPARATUS TO G.K.V.F.D.! |
| HYDRANT TESTING |
| 2009 G.K.V.F.D BANQUET |
| Members of the department and the ladies auxiliary were in attendance along with special guest including Captain Marty Barry and Sargent Scott Snapp of the Washington County Virginia Sheriff's Office, Tim Salyers and Robert Sweeny of the Bristol Life Saving Crew. Also in attendance were Mrs. and Mr. Odell Owens of the board of supervisors and the guest speaker, Donny Humphrey (Chaplain of the Watauga Volunteer Fire Department.) For pictures click here |
| ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER |
On December 5th, 2009 Goodson-Kinderhook hosted its annual Christmas dinner. This is a
time for members and their families to gather and visit one another during a busy holiday
season. A tradition of the dinner is a visit from Santa, which the children always enjoy. The
Christmas dinner is always looked forward to by members of the department and community.
Thanks to everyone who brought dishes and who make the event possible every year. For
more pictures click here.
time for members and their families to gather and visit one another during a busy holiday
season. A tradition of the dinner is a visit from Santa, which the children always enjoy. The
Christmas dinner is always looked forward to by members of the department and community.
Thanks to everyone who brought dishes and who make the event possible every year. For
more pictures click here.
| 2010 G.K.V.F.D. BANQUET |
On January 9th, 2009 Goodson Kinderhook Volunteer Fire Department held its annual banquet. In
attendance were members of the department and their families, ladies auxiliary, and special guest Chief J.C.
Bolling (Bristol Virginia Fire Department) and Fred Newman (Washington County Virginia Sheriffs Office).
Members who received "years of service" awards were David Childress (5 years), Derek Duckett (5 years),
Leon Duckett (10 years), Brian Anderson (20 years) and Don Venable (25 years). Brian Anderson was also
presented a plaque expressing the departments gratitude and appreciation for all of his hard work and
dedication not only for the 20 years he has been a member but also for the 8 years he served as Assistant
Chief (2001-2009). Don Venable received his 25 year award and has served as Fire Captain for over 20
years. Sharon Mullins was elected President for 2010 and makes her the first female President in the history
of Goodson Kinderhook. The new Assistant Chief for 2010 is Michael Hardin, formerly President. Even with
the temperatures nearing single digits, the banquet was a success. Membership at Goodson-Kinderhook is
at a all time high and more applications are being submitted every month. With a ever growing community,
training and expanding our membership is a must. Thanks to everyone who made the banquet and all of the
yearly events possible. For more pictures of the banquet click here.
attendance were members of the department and their families, ladies auxiliary, and special guest Chief J.C.
Bolling (Bristol Virginia Fire Department) and Fred Newman (Washington County Virginia Sheriffs Office).
Members who received "years of service" awards were David Childress (5 years), Derek Duckett (5 years),
Leon Duckett (10 years), Brian Anderson (20 years) and Don Venable (25 years). Brian Anderson was also
presented a plaque expressing the departments gratitude and appreciation for all of his hard work and
dedication not only for the 20 years he has been a member but also for the 8 years he served as Assistant
Chief (2001-2009). Don Venable received his 25 year award and has served as Fire Captain for over 20
years. Sharon Mullins was elected President for 2010 and makes her the first female President in the history
of Goodson Kinderhook. The new Assistant Chief for 2010 is Michael Hardin, formerly President. Even with
the temperatures nearing single digits, the banquet was a success. Membership at Goodson-Kinderhook is
at a all time high and more applications are being submitted every month. With a ever growing community,
training and expanding our membership is a must. Thanks to everyone who made the banquet and all of the
yearly events possible. For more pictures of the banquet click here.