2026 Slate of Officers & Staff Announced
Meeting Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Time: 12:00 noon
Location: Chase’s End Farm: 17237 Antioch Rd., Milford, VA 22514
Dear Supporters of the Virginia Foxhound Club,
Please join us for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Virginia Foxhound Club, which will once again be held at Chase’s End Farm in Milford, VA, on February 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon.
Below you see our slate who will conduct a turnover with our existing staff and assume their position at the end of the show this year. Please come and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow foxhunters and meet our incoming slate of personnel at the annual meeting and luncheon. We have 3 positions not presently filled and are looking for volunteers and as always we need young clerks and stewards for the rings to learn and take over for the future of the Show.
- A brief presentation: On the hound show, transition period, and plans for the future.
- Slate of Officers: The slate of incoming officers for 2027 will be shared ahead of the meeting. We will ask members present to approve the new officers, ensuring a smooth transition with the outgoing candidates. Here is the list:
President Dr. Steven Thomas,MFH
VP Edward Mitchell, MFH
VP Sherry Buttrick ex MFH
Secretary : James B. Newman
Treasurer: Mary Ewing , MFH
Trophy Manager: Mary Brown Sandys
Chief Steward: William Burnette, MFH
Chief of Clerks : TBD
Chief of Vendors: TBD
Foxhound Dinner Coordinator : TBD
Web Site Coordinator: Cheryl Microutsicos - Tickets include: lunch and open bar.
o Members & Guests $40/pp
o Huntsmen tickets are free of charge but MUST RSVP.
o Huntsmen spouse tickets are reduced to $30. - Silent Auction: Items will be available for bidding
o Antiques prints and paintings, stirrup cups and china
o Incredible horse, hound and hunting Artwork
o Decorative items
o Heavy Brass equestrian rod and hooks
o Large Brass Foxhead door stop
o Ladies Clothing
o Caps
Also available:
- A special Door Prize from Horse Country
- VFHC Items for Sale
We look forward to welcoming you at the Luncheon, which will include great food and open bar and an escape from the miserable snow and ice to enjoy talking with fellow foxhunters!
Membership
We also encourage you to join or renew your membership for 2026. Your continued support is vital to the ongoing success of the Virginia Foxhound Club and the show.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting and appreciate your ongoing support.