Virescit Vulnere Virtus (Courage Flourishes at a Wound)
The House of Burnett is the worldwide Burnett Society
Team Burnett
Your cousins running the show
Chief of the Name & Arms
As Recognized by the Lord of Lyons, Government of Scotland, UK
James Comyn Amherst Burnett of Leys
Board of Directors
These are the Directors elected by the Membership to guide and manage the organization. Members of the Board of Directors are elected for staggered terms of three years, with each election filling three or more seats on the Board. At the end of their three-year term, Directors must rotate off the Board and will not be eligible to run again for an entire year.
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Barry Burnett
California, USA
Term Expires: 12/31/2024
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Callie Snead
North Carolina, USA
Term Expires: 12/31/2024
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Chris Burnette
Colorado, USA
Term Expires: 12/31/2024
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Kent Burnett
South Carolina, USA
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
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Michael Watkins
South Carolina, USA
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
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Robert Burnett
Queensland, Australia
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
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Colin Burnett-Dick
Hartfield, England, UK
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
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Col. Thomas Burnett, MD
Virginia, USA
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
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Denise Spitsen
California, USA
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
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Peter Burnat
London, England, UK
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
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Valerie D'Aguanno, Ed.D
New York, USA
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
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Executive Officers
These are the Major Officers elected by the Board to implement its direction. They serve 1-year terms.
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President
Chris Burnette
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Secretary
Michael Watkins
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Treasurer
Callie Snead
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Lieutenants
The Lieutenants are appointed by the Chief of the Name to serve as liaisons between the House of Burnett and the Chief of the Name and act as their personal representatives and agents at games throughout the world. They are also voting members of the Board of Directors.
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Terry Burnett
USA/Canada East
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Chris Burnette
USA/Canada West
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Lieutenant Emeriti
The Lieutenant Emeriti are appointed by the Chief of the Name as recognition of their service to the Family and the House of Burnett. They must have previously served as Lieutenants and have provided years of service to the Family. They advise the Chief and Board, as well as represent the Chief. They are non-voting advisors to the Board of Directors.
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James "Jim" Burnette
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Jacky Daugherty
Other Officers
These are the Officers who manage the programs of the House of Burnett on behalf of the President.
They are appointed by the President and serve as their delegated Officers.
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Editor-in-Chief
(Does not need to be appointed!)
James C. A. Burnett of Leys
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Vice-President of Membership
Chris Burnette
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Vice-President of Education
Valerie D’Aguanno, Ed.D.
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Vice-President of Games & Events
Kent Burnett
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Media Director
Elise Coulter Burnette
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House Genealogist
United States and Canada
Terry Barwin
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House Genealogist
United Kingdom
Lawrence Pearse
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Burnett Banner Managing Editor
Terry Burnett
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House Herald
Terry Burnett
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House Historian
Vacant
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All Directors, Officers, and Conveners are unpaid volunteers. See a vacant position you could fill? Let us know. We are always open to new volunteers! Contact info@houseofburnett.org for ways you can help.