Thursday, November 21st, 2024

G Gathering Chesapeake Alliance and UVA's Miller Center Host Annual Breakfast

Chesapeake Alliance and UVA's Miller Center Host Annual Breakfast



Presidential historian Barbara Perry, Ph.D, of UVA's The Miller Center gave a dynamic presentation on political dynasties in America, comparing and contrasting family powerhouses like the Kennedy's, Bush's, and Clintons. There was also an informative Q & A and door prizes. This event was sponsored by the Chesapeake Alliance, a civic organization focused on the betterment of the City of Chesapeake.


Carolyn Rye of the Virginia Beach School Board, left, and guest speaker Barbara Perry, Ph.D, Director of the Institute for Presidential Studies at UVA's The Miller Center.

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Organizers of the breakfast, From left: The Miller Center's Director of Annual Giving Karen McGrath and President of the Chesapeake Alliance Glenn Hampton

City of Chesapeake Commissioner of Revenue Ray Connor

Chesapeake City Councilman Lonnie Craig, left, and former Chesapeake Mayor Bill Ward

Robb Riddle and Peggy Mathews

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The Shopper Creative Assistant Christopher Douglas and CEO Jean Loxely-Barnard