J. Theron "Tim" Timmons Scholarship

AAA Tidewater Automobile Association was on the brink of collapse when Mr. Timmons arrived on the scene as the club's new Managing Director in 1934. The local newspaper published his picture announcing his arrival and the telephone started to ring with bill collectors. Garages had not been paid. The phone company was threatening to shut off the telephone. Instead of packing up and running, Mr. Timmons reached into his own pocket and paid the bills. They had 850 members in 1934. Upon his retirement in 1996, AAA Tidewater Virginia had over 280,000 members and had achieved significant financial success.

Mr. Timmons passed away on February 24, 2002. As a tribute to him and his work, the board of Directors established the Tidewater Automobile Association of Virginia - J. Theron "Tim" Timmons Memorial Scholarship Foundation that will provide a $5,000 scholarship annually to a deserving individual.

The legacy of Mr. Timmons lives on at AAA Tidewater Virginia in many ways, the greatest of which is the culture of serving the members.

2009/2010 Scholarship Application Forms—Deadline: April 15, 2010

• 2009/2010 Application Form
• Financial Information Form

2009 Scholarship Winners

AAA congratulates Heather E. McCormic and Jennifer L. Ware on their scholastic achievements!

Ms. Heather E. McCormic

From left to right, includes Mrs. Carol H. Ormond, President/CEO AAA Tidewater VA, Ms. Heather E. McCormic (Scholarship Winner from Tallwood High School), Dr. Edward E. Brickell, President of the J. Theron "Tim" Timmons Memorial Scholarship Foundation, and Dr. Charles P. Fletcher.

Heather is a graduate of Tallwood High School. She participates in USARS Artistic Roller Skating and was a National Finalist from 2005-2008. She participated in The Virginian Pilot Scholastic Achievement Team from 2007-2009. She is an AP Scholar with Distinction and is also a E.E. Brickell Scholar.

Ms. Jennifer L. Ware

From left to right, includes Dr. Edward E. Brickell, President of the J. Theron "Tim" Timmons Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Ms. Jennifer L. Ware (Scholarship Winner from Princess Anne High School), Dr. Charles P. Fletcher, and Mrs. Carol H. Ormond, President/CEO AAA Tidewater Virginia.

Jennifer is a graduate of Princess Anne High School. She is a Level 10 Gymnast, and was on the Princess Anne Varsity Gymnastics team all four years of high school. She also tutors and volunteers with young gymnasts. She was a Teen Correspondent for 757 Teens Cover the Code section of The Virginian Pilot, and was on The Virginian-Pilot Scholastic Achievement Team for three years. She is an AP Scholar with Honor and a three time winner of the Princess Anne Cavalier Award. She was also a member of the International Baccalaureate Student Organization (IBSO) for four years.