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The Gauntlet in Honor of the Exploits of Simon Kenton The Simon Kenton Chapter Kentucky Society Sons of the American Revolution Chartered March 2009 Summer Edition Volume 4 Number 4 The Gauntlet In Honor of the Exploits of Simon Kenton Summer Edition 2012 Visit the Simon Kenton Chapter Website http://www.sksar.org President: Thomas E. Geimeier Editor: Tom Geimeier 5936 Vice Lane Webmaster: Joshua McCain Burlington, KY 41005 Color Guard Commander: Justin Schwebler Telephone: (859) 760-8832 E-Mail: [email protected] Simon Kenton President, Tom Geimeier, at the 2012 President General Magerkurth presenting Forrest National Congress, in Phoenix Chilton one of the numerous awards won by the KYSSAR 1 Chapter President’s Message Simon Kenton Chapter Kentucky Society 2012 Congress Reports Below President’s Message Summer Edition, 2012 Simon Kenton Compatriots, Ladies, Friends, The Kentucky Society won a number of National awards at the recent National Congress, in Phoenix, Arizona. The Simon Kenton Chapter contributed a substantial number of points in this joint Kentucky effort. I extend congratulations and thanks to every Compatriot who helped make Simon Kenton one of the most competitive Chapters in the country. The Simon Kenton Chapter placed second, once again, in the President General’s Activity Contest. The fact we have been in the top two the past three years is still quite an accomplishment and one to be very proud of. Simon Kenton had the most points in the US Stark Service to Veterans Contest, but a Chapter cannot win the major contests two years in a row. Only Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina won more overall awards. I have listed the KYSSAR awards below for your perusal: Kentucky Society Awards (KYSSAR) 122nd National Congress Phoenix, Arizona CAR Activities Award National Society Periodicals Award – Charlie Scott, Editor The Kentucky Society Yearbook U.S. Stark Award – Gov. Isaac Shelby, Simon Kenton and the Kentucky Society Honorable Mention, but with the highest National point totals Syracuse Award – Society with the most new Chapters (3) Genealogist General Award – Society with the least amount of “Pended” applications great work Chapter Registrars Liberty Bell Americanism Award – Gov. Isaac Shelby to the Chapter that best implements SAR principles & resolutions The Arlene Wilson Groves Award – Kentucky Society to the State Society that best implements SAR resolutions & principles Center for Advancing America’s Heritage State Recognition Certificate for Society support The President General’s Activities Award – Simon Kenton 2nd Gov. Isaac Shelby 2nd 2 Partners in Patriotism Certificates – events with the VFW, American Legion, etc Simon Kenton, Lt. Robert Moseley, Gov. Isaac Shelby Liberty Medals to Kentucky Society Compatriots William C. Schrader, Larry M. Leslie, Jesse, L. Hagan, Daniel W. Dockrey Jr., & Alfred E. Coleman. Harvey Hampton will receive his at the 2013 Congress. Rev. Forrest Chilton poses with the new Honor and Remember Flag. The flag was personalized with the name of Rev. Chilton’s Revolutionary ancestor. The new Honor and Remember Flag Program was presented and explained at the Congress. In more than 200 years of our Nation’s history, there has never been an officially recognized symbol that reminds us daily of the sacrifices made by members of our military who have lost their lives in service to our country. The Honor and Remember organization has launched a National campaign to create an emblem with which every patriotic American can acknowledge daily the ultimate price of freedom. The Honor and Remember Flag recognizes all individuals who have died as a result of serving in the United States military dating back to the founding of our Nation. The goal of the organization is to have the flag congressionally and militarily sanctioned as a permanent symbol. The new flag will also promote healing to the families who have lost loved ones. The Website is Honor and Remember.org The red field represents the blood that has been shed; the white the purity of sacrifice; the blue star the active service in military conflict; the gold star represents the ultimate sacrifice; the folded flag the final tribute; and the eternal flame serves as a reminder of the spirit that has departed this life yet lives on in our memories. The flags can be personalized with the name of a loved one. Flag cost …$50. Regards, Tom 3 Simon Kenton Chapter Officers 2012 President ……………. Thomas E. Geimeier First Vice President … Jesse G. Moore Second Vice President …. John G. Ziegler Treasurer ……………… Douglas Jewell Secretary ……………… Steven McCain Registrar ……………… Harvey L. Hampton Chaplain ……………… James E. Hough Historian ……………… Joshua L. McCain Simon Kenton Genealogist ……………. John Kenneth Wilson Board of Governors Members: Terry. L. Collis ~ Jeffrey G. Hampton Ray G. Hughes ~ Justin M. Schwebler ~ Paul E. Tipton All living Past Presidents George McCain … 2009 Tom Geimeier … 2010 Harry Geimeier …2011 Update on Youth Contests The Simon Kenton Chapter had a number of strong entries in the National Contests. Our best finish was a 4th place in the Americanism Poster Contest. The Kentucky candidates were very strong, but so is the competition at the National level. The next round of youth contests will begin this fall and we hope to do well in the Kentucky competition and the 2013 Congress. I will need support on our school presentations regarding historic topics and how to prepare for the various contests. National Congress 2012 Youth Contest Awards Americanism Poster Contest – 3rd, 4th & 5th grades (Chair – Michael Tomme, GA) Ohio California Texas Kentucky Outstanding JROTC Cadet (Chair – Col. Robt. Towns, GA) Texas – very strong & creative Illinois Tennessee Georgia 4 Florida Knight Essay Contest (Chair – Stanley DeLong, CA) Virginia – weak piece, Quakers & the Revolution Indiana Tennessee Rumbaugh Oration Contest (Chair – William Broadus, VA) Illinois – very strong & creative, rich in language Maryland Alabama Eagle Scout Contest (Chair – T. Rex Legler, IN) Utah (topic ..”Sheep versus Predators” Virginia Tennessee Teacher of the Year (Chair – Tom Lawrence, TX) Missouri Our Kentucky KYSSAR Youth Contest Chairmen are: Poster & Brochure – Pat Berry (Simon Kenton), JROTC – Tom Geimeier (Simon Kenton), Knight Essay – Don Adams (Lafayette), Rumbaugh Oration- Rev. Forrest Chilton & Joe Parish (Gov. Isaac Shelby), Eagle Scout- Lucien Rice (Lafayette), and Teacher of the Year – Open position currently Chaired by Tom Geimeier (Simon Kenton) The Col. Daniel Boone Color Guard Commander – Justin Schwebler Col. Daniel Boone Compatriot Pat Berry takes part in the July 10 Namesake of the Simon Kenton Flag Retirement Ceremony, in Devou Park. Color Guard 5 The World Peace Bell, in Newport, the site The Col. Daniel Boone Color Guard posted the Colors at a of The Society of 1812’s Bicentennial celebration. Cincinnati Observatory’s July 4th event. Front row: John Ziegler, Ruth Korzenborn was the event Chair and MC. Josh McCain, Justin Schwebler, John Rogers III, Terry Collis, Back row: Pat Berry, Steve McCain, Brian Schilling & Tom Geimeier The Flag Day crowd, at the food table, in Devou The Ben Franklin Flag /Banner was presented to the Park. A Flag Retirement Ceremony followed Simon Kenton Flag Collection by George McCain. the luncheon catered by Chef Barone. Ruth Korzenborn donated a Remember the Raisin Flag. Jesse Moore, Charlie Hampton, Joe Parish & John Rogers Harvey Hampton & Jesse Moore receive post Colors at the State Meeting in Louisville. Tom Geimeier Simon Kenton awards from VPG Forrest Chilton. and Forrest Chilton look on. 6 Patriot Grave Markings The next scheduled grave marking will be near Danville, in Casey County. The event will take place on Wednesday, August 8. All Chapter Color Guards have been invited to attend and participate. More Color Guard Photos Tom and Mary Geimeier attended the Louisville Thruston George McCain retires another flag, with solemn dignity, Flag Day Luncheon. Tom was filling in for Harry who was during the Flag Day Luncheon and Retirement Ceremony recuperating from surgery. Louisville President John in Devou Park, on June 10. Huffman Sr. is in the center flanked by Maj.Gen. Carl Black, the guest speaker, and his wife. Gen. Black will also be the keynote speaker at the Blue Licks event on August 18. Jeff Hampton and Pat Berry stand guard and welcome Our new President General, Stephen Leishman, poses a June Honor Flight of WW II and Korean War Veterans with the Central District crew of Jesse Moore, Forrest at Terminal 2, in the Greater Cinn. & N. KY Airport Chilton, Ohio President Steven Kelley, PG Leishman, Tom Geimeier representing the KYSSAR President, former VPG T. Rex Legler, and Paul Schenk from Ohio. 7 Jesse Moore carries the National Colors, at the Tom fills in for Harry Geimeier at the KYSSAR opening of the July KYSSAR State Meeting State Meeting in Louisville. Calendar of Chapter Events July 28 Ft. Laurens, OHSSAR August 8 Grave Marking in Casey County near Danville August 8 Simon Kenton Chapter Meeting August 18 Blue Licks, KYSSAR September 12 Simon Kenton Chapter Meeting September Constitution Day Program & Luncheon September 14-15 Sycamore Shoals Tennessee September 21 Oktoberfest Cincinnati September 28 Naturalization Ceremony at the Cincinnati Art Museum October 6 Genealogy Day – Cincinnati Public Library October 6 Point Pleasant , WVSSAR October 10 Simon Kenton Chapter Meeting October 12-13 Central District Meeting, Erlanger, KY October 19-21 Salt Fest at Big Bone State Park November 3 Fall State Meeting in Williamsburg, KY 8 Welcome
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