Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution The Patriot Press August 2019

President’s Message

Captain Charlie Plumb, a retired Naval Aviator who was Compatriots and Friends: shot down over North Vietnam and spent nearly six It’s been a while since I’ve prepared and sent out a years a prisoner of war. An inspiring presentation. newsletter, but I hope you have checked the Chapter There were the usual Trustee meetings and general website. VP Elijah Shalis has done a great job of posting business sessions. New National officers were elected. information and keeping it up to date. Much of the Huron Valley is probably very unique in that two information that you will see here in the Patriot Press is Chapter members were elected and installed as Vice on the website https://hvcmissar.wordpress.com/ Presidents General for the same year. Bill Sharp, who I hope your summer has been enjoyable. It seems to has his primary membership in Indiana, is the Central have gone by very fast. While we don’t have regular District VPG while I am now the VPG for the Great Lakes Chapter meetings during the summer, the Chapter has District which include Illinois, and Wisconsin. been active. Congress is not all business as there are group tours A major event for us this year was the Grave Dedication which are interesting and enjoyable. Sue and I also for Pvt. James Robinson at the Elmwood Cemetery in spent some time before and after Congress doing . Pvt. Robinson was a slave who served in both touristy things including a trip to Disneyland. the Revolutionary War and the . He settled An upcoming SAR Magazine will have much more in Detroit and died in 1868 at the age of 115. More information about events at Congress. Next year, it will information about him is posted on the Chapter be in Richmond, Virginia. Consider attending. Michigan website. usually has more delegate positions than attendees. The event was well attended with representatives from Having Chapter members active at the State and the DAR, C.A.R., Michigan Society of the War of 1812, National levels can create some problems. Our usual the Daughters of the War of 1812, the American Legion third Saturday meeting date coincides with the SAR and military and elected officials, including a member of Leadership meeting in Louisville. With three Chapter Congress. The MISSAR Color Guard and the American members, including two officers, expected to be there, Legion Honor Guard provided military honors. There we’ve changed our meeting date and place. It will be at are photos from the event later in the newsletter. 10:00 a.m. September 14th at the Ypsilanti District Vice President Elijah Shalis deserves a lot of credit for Library. the work to organize the event. He worked for many Michigan is hosting the Great Lakes District this year. It months to make the event a success. will be in Ann Arbor on October 18 and 19. The events We also had a Summer Social Dinner which was well will include a tour of the Clements Library, a color guard attended. State President Ken Goodson joined us for ceremony and a banquet on Friday, then meetings on the evening. It was good to get together for some fun. Saturday. Please consider attending and meeting members from the District. In July, I attended the SAR National Congress in California. This was my third Congress, but first trip to I hope to see many of you at these meetings. California. At one of the banquets, the speaker was Jim Petres, President Huron Valley Chapter Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution The Patriot Press August 2019

January Meeting Highlights March Meeting Highlights

NEW MEMBER NEW MEMBER

John Morrison was inducted as a new member of

the Chapter. Since his application was approved Paul Graham was inducted as a new member of the earlier in the month, his certificate had not yet Chapter. President Jim Petres presented him with arrived for presentation, however, his sponsor, his membership certificate and Past President Tom Past President Tom Pleuss, pinned the rosette. Pleuss, who was his sponsor, pinned the rosette. PROGRAM PROGRAM The program was a video of the Texas Society Color Louis Miller, from the Clements Library at the Guard presentation of the flags of the Revolution. University of Michigan, spoke about the life of American Expeditionary Force soldiers in France SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS during World War I. .

Mike Pohlman was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for his service as a MISSAR Trustee representing the Chapter during 2017-2018.

Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution The Patriot Press August 2019

May Meeting Highlights HVC Summer Social

PROGRAM Emiko Hastings and Cheney Schopieray, from the Clements Library at the University of Michigan, spoke about the digitization of records at the Library.

State President Ken Goodson visited the Chapter.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Compatriot Clarence “Mike” Harper was presented the War Medal for his service in the Marine Corps during World War II. He served in the Pacific Theater. About 25 members and guests attended the Summer Social Dinner at Karl’s Cabin on July 24th. State President Ken Goodson joined the HVC group for the Next Chapter Meeting – September 14 evening.

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE and LOCATION The next meeting will be Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ypsilanti District Library, located at 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti.

The meeting was changed from the usual 3rd Saturday due to a conflict with NSSAR Leadership Meeting in Louisville. The Plymouth Library was not available on the 14th.

Future Chapter Meetings

Saturday November 16, 2019 – Plymouth Library Saturday January 18, 2020 – Plymouth Library At the Summer Social, Compatriot Mike Harper was Saturday March 21, 2020 – Plymouth Library given a special dessert in recognition of his 95th birthday, which he celebrated the prior week. Saturday May 9, 2020 – Plymouth Library

Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution The Patriot Press August 2019

Awards Presented by HVC Awards Presented by HVC

Eagle Scout Ceremony Naval Sea Cadet Corps Ceremony

President Jim Petres presented the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal to Naval Sea Cadet Corp Chief Petty Officer Alyssa Vossen at the Wolverine Division ceremony in Monroe. Past President John Critchett presented a certificate to his nephew, Eagle Scout Marc Lane at the Court of Other Awards Honor on May 18, 2019. The Huron Valley Chapter also participated in other

ceremonies and presented awards for which no JROTC Silver Medal photographs are available.

Vice President Elijah Shalis presented Silver ROTC Medals to U. S. Army ROTC Cadet Gavin Harvey at Eastern Michigan University in March.

In April, Vice President Shalis attended the ceremony at the University of Michigan and presented Silver ROTC Medal to U.S. Air Force Cadet Colin Boeger, U.S. Army Cadet Nathaniel Pastano and U.S. Navy Midshipman Elijah Dobos.

In June, Vice President Shalis presented a certificate and a $100 check to the Chapter Eagle Scholarship winner, Vice President Elijah Shalis presented the Bronze ROTC John Jasinski of Troop 185. Medal to Cadet Daniel Angulo on May 2nd. Cadet

Angulo is a student at River Rouge High School where he is a member of the Marine Corp JROTC program. Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution The Patriot Press August 2019

HVC at Events HVC at Events

Memorial Day SAR National Congress

The Michigan Society contingent at the National Chaplain Sam Laswell and his wife Judy attended the Congress in Costa Mesa, California included two Huron Memorial Day ceremony at the Great Lakes National Valley Chapter members. Cemetery in Holly. Chaplain Laswell presented a wreath Back row: State President Ken Goodson (WMC), Paul on behalf of SAR. Callanan (NMC), Jim Petres (HVC), Joe Conger (NMC) and Bill Sharp (HVC) Color Guard at DAR Grave Dedication Front row: Keitha Callanan, Sue Petres and Mary Conger.

The Michigan Society Color Guard participated at a DAR Grave Dedication at the Glenwood Cemetery in Flint to honor Pvt. Charles Stewart on May 11th. The Huron Valley Chapter was represented by President Jim Petres.

Huron Valley Chapter members Jim Petres and Bill

Sharp were installed as Vice Presidents General. Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution The Patriot Press August 2019

Pvt. James Robinson Grave Dedication – Historic Elmwood Cemetery

SAR and 1812 Markers at Grave American Legion Honor Guard

DAR Ladies at Grave Dedication

MISSAR Color Guard

Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution The Patriot Press August 2019

Pvt. James Robinson Grave Dedication – Historic Elmwood Cemetery

Speakers and Dignitaries Speakers and Dignitaries

Dr. Grace Bliss Smith, President Michigan Society Member of Congress Rashida Tlaib presents a U. S. Daughters of 1812 Congressional Resolution to Vice President Elijah Shalis

Madden Brady, Past President Michigan Society HVC Member, Al Treppa, President Michigan Society Children of the American Revolution War of 1812 with HVC VP Elijah Shalis Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution The Patriot Press August 2019

Pvt. James Robinson Grave Dedication – Historic Elmwood Cemetery

Speakers and Dignitaries Dignitaries and Attendees

VP Elijah Shalis with Major General Leonard Isabelle, Asst. Adjutant General and Piper Ron Barnard, DAR member Laura Barnard, Commander of the Michigan Air National Guard Drummer David Moore and Michigan Society of the War of 1812 Vice President Fred Barnard.

American Legion Past Michigan State Commander Dick Chatman with VP Elijah Shalis. Drummer David Moore, HVC Chaplain Sam Laswell and Mr. Chatman helped with the planning and logistics of Piper Ron Barnard. the event and arranging for American Legion Honor Guard participation. Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution The Patriot Press August 2019

Pvt. James Robinson Grave Dedication – Historic Elmwood Cemetery

Attendees Color Guard Sword Salute

HVC Vice President Mickey McGuire and member Bill Sharp talk with attendees.

Attendees

DAR Member Sue Petres and HVC President Jim Petres Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution The Patriot Press August 2019

Patriot James Witherell Rededication Upcoming Events

 September 2 — Labor Day – Fly the Flag

 September 11 — Patriot Day – Fly the Flag

 September 14 — Huron Valley Chapter meeting

 September 17 — Constitution Day – Fly the Flag

 September 19-21 — NSSAR Leadership Meeting

 September 27 — Native American Day – Fly the Flag

After the ceremony for Pvt. Robinson, the Color Guard  October 14 — Columbus Day – Fly the Flag walked a short distance for a short ceremony at the grave of Adjutant James Witherell who also fought in  October 18–19 — SAR Great Lakes District Meeting the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. During the and MISSAR Board of Managers meeting. Ann Arbor War of 1812, he was in command of the troops at Detroit until captured the by British. He also served in  October 19 — Sweetest Day Congress and was a justice of the Supreme Court for the Territory of Michigan and for a short time.  November 11 — Veterans Day – Fly the Flag His grave was previously marked, but the original marker is missing.  November 16 — Huron Valley Chapter meeting

 January 18 — Huron Valley Chapter meeting

 January 20 — Martin Luther King Day – Fly the Flag

 February 21–23 — M.S.C.A.R. State Conference

 February 27-29 — NSSAR Leadership Meeting

 March 21 — Huron Valley Chapter meeting

 April 3 — MISSAR Annual Gala Banquet – Ann Arbor – All members and guests are welcome!

 April 4 — MISSAR Board of Managers and Annual Membership meetings – Youth Awards Presentations

 April 17-19 — N.S.C.A.R. National Conference

 May 9 — Huron Valley Chapter meeting

 July 9-16 — NSSAR Congress in Virginia

Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution The Patriot Press August 2019

2018-2020 Officers SAR Information

For past, present and future information about the Huron President: James Petres Valley Chapter, please visit our website at st 1 Vice President: Mickey McGuire https://hvcmissar.wordpress.com. nd 2 Vice President: Elijah Shalis Michigan Society SAR: http://missar.org/default.html Treasurer: Jack Hamm National Society SAR: https://www.sar.org/ Secretary: Jack Underwood Chaplin: Samuel Laswell Genealogist: Thomas Pleuss The Patriot Press Registrar: Allan Treppa Historian: Open

Marshal: Joseph Capece The Patriot Press is the Chapter Newsletter of the Huron HVC Directors: Thomas Fountain Valley Chapter. We are looking for an editor. If you are Michael Pohlman interested or have an article or information to contribute, contact President Jim Petres at [email protected] DAR/CAR Liaison: Open

MISSAR Trustees: Vacant Kroger Community Rewards Vacant Past President John Critchett Our Chapter participates in the Kroger Community Re wards program. We receive a percentage of the

2018-2020 Committee Chairmen purchases made by program members. It helps fund our

activities.

Membership: Mickey McGuire (1st VP) If you haven’t enrolled, please consider it. Here’s how: Program: Elijah Shalis (2nd VP) 1. Get a Kroger Plus Shopper’s Card at your local Finance & Audit: Open (Director) Kroger store. 2. Register your card and create an account at Public Relations: Elijah Shalis Kroger.com. Medals & Awards: Mike Pohlman 3. Select “Huron Valley Chapter NSSAR #48121” as Barry Puckett the organization you want to support. Elijah Shalis 4. Shop at Kroger and use your Kroger Plus Shopper’s DAR/C.A.R. Liaison: Open Card when you check out. Veterans Affairs: Open 5. Your selected organization must be renewed once a Flag: Sam Laswell year. An email reminder will be sent.

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