                                                                  2016 Glen Jones

 Glenn Jones of Elkview, was nominated too, for his organizational skills, commitment to the WVHEA and as the organization’s leader as president for several terms, (12 years) and dedication to reach as many people in the public with the hunter safety mission. Glenn has taught classes for over 20 years, as a team leader. Glenn has taught classes in Kanawha, Putnam, Wirt and Roane counties during that time. Glenn is currently serving as President/Chairman of the Board of Directors for the WVHEA. Glenn spends many hours looking for ways to promote the association’s interests and the Hunter Ed program by Improving the classroom book that the instructors teach from, improving methods of teaching, and improving the tests. Glenn works closely with the RTOs to facilitate new recruits and training new instructors. Glenn tirelessly works for the Hunter Ed program; setting up booths at the local K-Mart, Sets-up the booths at the WV National Hunting & Fishing Days, the WV Hunt Show and is working the booths non-stop, leading by example. Glenn works the Archery in the Schools Program State tournament each year. Glenn will gladly give up a day of hunting to take a new or young hunter out introducing them to the joys of hunting. He will take the necessary time to show a new hunter how to safely shoot a gun or bow. He also teaches concealed handgun classes. Glenn works many hours organizing the Annual WVHE Rendezvous, working with the WVDNR and the committees to ensure that it runs smoothly. Glenn is a 3-time State, and 4-time District. WVHEA Volunteer Instructor of the Year. Glenn Jones Feels it is always important to: · Lead by example · Get the facts correct/follow the bylaws · Be on time · Work together for the good of the WVHEA · Encourage each other to do all you can · Protect the Image of the Hunter to insure the future of the Hunting Heritage