UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): 05/20/2009
BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 000-50548
VA | | 20-0500300 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | | (IRS Employer |
incorporation) | | Identification No.) |
828 Main St., P.O. Box 1200, Lynchburg, VA 24504
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
434-846-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc. (the "Company") held on May 19, 2009, the Company announced the retirement of Kenneth S. White, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary Bank of the James (the "Bank"). Mr. White has served in that capacity since the formation of the Company. Mr. White elected not to stand for re-election and there was no disagreement or dispute between Mr. White and the Company that led to his retirement.Thomas W. Pettyjohn, Jr. was appointed as Chairman of the Board of both the Company and the Bank. Augustas A. Petticolas, Jr. was appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of both the Company and the Bank.
Item 8.01. Other Events
On Wednesday, May 20, 2009 the Company issued a press release announcing a 5% stock dividend. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired - Not Applicable(b) Pro Forma Financial Information - Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release Dated May 20, 2009
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| | | | | | BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC |
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| Date: May 20, 2009 | | | | By: | | /s/ J. Todd Scruggs
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| | | | | | | | | J. Todd Scruggs |
| | | | | | | | | Secretary-Treasurer |
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.
| | Description
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| EX-99.1 | | Press Release Dated May 20, 2009 |
