                                                                 2016 George Skinner

George Skinner from Lumberport, was nominated for he many years of service and commitment to the WVHEA. He has been an instructor since 1990. He was the Harrison County Team leader from 1990 till about 2008. He assisted with new instructors, helped set-up classes and maintained materials for the classes and assisted the RTOs with recertification classes. He has taught classes in Harrison, Lewis and Marion counties. He has been the lead instructor in twenty-six classes, help teach several handicap-accessible, (signing) and has taught over 5,000 students. George was a District 1 WVHEA Volunteer Instructor of the Year; and State WVHEA Instructor of the Year that same year. George is a Charter member of the WVHEA, being one of the original signers in 1995. He was very active in the association’s conception. He was the first Secretary/Treasurer for the organization and continued until about 2002. He is a board member today and has served on the board in different offices since the association’s beginning. George has recruited several association members that now serve or has served on the board of directors for the WVHEA. George is an avid and enjoys passing on the heritage of the outdoors to young hunters. George Skinner’s activity in other organizations include: · 6 1/2 years US Army · 1950’s Ground Observer Corp · Elk Creek Watershed Association · American Legion Post 31 · Fraternal Order of Moose 929 · Harrison County Hooked on fishing/Not on Drugs · Coached Youth Baseball 6 years · Worked with Boy Scouts · Two terms as Constable of Harrison county · Snowshoe Resort Deer Hunt for disabled hunters · Works Election Polls 