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Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution 2019 ALSSAR Fall Board of Managers Meeting October 5, 2019 American Village 3727 Highway 119 S. Montevallo, AL 35115 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America I pledge Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. SAR Pledge We, descendants of the heroes of the American Revolution who, by their sacrifices, established the United States of America, reaffirm our faith in the principles of liberty and our Constitutional Republic, and solemnly pledge ourselves to defend them against every foe. SAR Recessional Until we meet again, let us remember our obligations to our forefathers who gave us our Constitution, the Bill of Rights, an independent Supreme Court and a nation of free men. Libertas et Patria Table of Contents Revolutionary War Facts ....................................................................................................................... 5 AGENDA ................................................................................................................................................. 6 Spring 2019 BOM Minutes ................................................................................................................... 9 Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard Safety Policy and Procedures ................................. 20 Officer Reports .................................................................................................................................... 25 Presidents Report ............................................................................................................................ 26 VICE PRESIDENT’s REPORT .............................................................................................................. 27 RECORDING SECRETARY’S REPORT ................................................................................................ 29 Treasurer’s Report........................................................................................................................... 30 ALSSAR State Registrar’s Report ..................................................................................................... 34 Chancellor’s Report ......................................................................................................................... 39 Chaplain’s Report ............................................................................................................................ 40 Genealogist Report.......................................................................................................................... 41 Historian’s Report ............................................................................................................................ 42 Alabama Society Trustee Report .................................................................................................... 43 At-Large Member Report ................................................................................................................ 44 Committee Reports ............................................................................................................................. 45 Youth Activity Reports ........................................................................................................................ 46 History Teacher ............................................................................................................................... 47 George S and Stella M Knight Essay Contest Report ..................................................................... 48 Brochure .......................................................................................................................................... 57 Eagle Scout Report .......................................................................................................................... 58 ROTC-JROTC ..................................................................................................................................... 59 Citizen Recognition Reports ............................................................................................................... 62 Public Safety and Heroism .............................................................................................................. 63 Flag Committee ............................................................................................................................... 65 Patriotism Reports .............................................................................................................................. 67 Color Guard Commander’s Report ................................................................................................. 68 Patriotic Outreach Education ......................................................................................................... 69 Administrative Committee Reports ................................................................................................... 71 By-Laws ............................................................................................................................................ 72 ENDOWMENT FUND COMMITTEE REPORT ................................................................................... 73 Financial Forecast ............................................................................................................................ 78 MEDALS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE ............................................................................................. 81 PATRIOT DOORS COMMITTEE ........................................................................................................ 82 George Washington Endowment Fund .......................................................................................... 84 Youth Programs ............................................................................................................................... 86 Youth Protection Training ............................................................................................................... 89 WEB MANAGER REPORT ................................................................................................................. 90 Liaison Reports .................................................................................................................................... 91 Alabama Cemetery Preservation Alliance ...................................................................................... 92 Blue Star Salute Foundation, Inc. ................................................................................................... 94 ALSSAR – C.A.R. ............................................................................................................................... 97 Alabama SAR DAR Liaison Report ................................................................................................... 99 Friends of the Library Report ........................................................................................................100 Chapter Reports ................................................................................................................................101 Black Warrior RiverAlabama Society Sons of the American Revolution.....................................102 Birmingham ...................................................................................................................................104 Cahaba Coosa ................................................................................................................................106 Cheaha Chapter .............................................................................................................................108 Etowah Chapter Report ................................................................................................................110 General Galvez...............................................................................................................................112 Lamar County ................................................................................................................................115 Little River Chapter ........................................................................................................................118 Richard Henry Lee .........................................................................................................................120 General Richard Montgomery ......................................................................................................122 Shoals Area Chapter ........................................................................................................................124 Tennessee Valley Chapter ...............................................................................................................126 Tri-State Chapter.............................................................................................................................129 Wiregrass ........................................................................................................................................130 “Revolutionary War” Facts How Many People Served – According to the Veteran’s Administration, there was approximately 217,000 total U.S. Service Members during the American Revolution. Battle Deaths – According to the Veteran’s Administration, there was 4,435
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