Cammie Armstrong Announces Retirement from VUMAC

Cammie Armstrong, executive director of the Virginia United Methodist Assembly Center (VUMAC) at Blackstone, has announced that she will retire effective July 31.

“It has been an honor to be in charge of a facility that is such an integral part of the Virginia Conference and whose mission it is to serve others,” Armstrong said. “I will deeply value the thousands of people I have met from all over God’s world. From Dubois to Brazil, from Vancouver to Mozambique, from England to India, from Chile to Korea and from Virginia to California, it has been an honor to serve each and every guest.”

During her seven years at VUMAC, Armstrong managed staff, budgets and center operations, a proposed expansion and building and grounds upkeep.

“At this point in my life I have decided that the time is right to be a bigger part of my grandchildren’s lives, she said. "However, I hope to continue to contribute to the needs of VUMAC in a volunteer fundraising capacity.”

“Cammie has been generous in sharing her gift of administration and most especially, her gift of gracious hospitality,” said the Rev. Denise Bates, former VUMAC board president. “Her dedication, love for people and love for the Lord was demonstrated in her leadership of the staff and resources of the Assembly Center to ensure that ‘every soul [knew they were] Jesus’ guest,' experiencing genuine Christian hospitality and gracious service during their stay.”

The VUMAC Board of Directors has formed a search committee for an executive director.

“Cammie will be missed, as her exuberant dedication to Blackstone was evident and we have been rewarded by her management of this historic property,” said current board President Frances Johnston.

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