Alabama Society
Sons of the American Revolution
Board of Managers Meeting
08 October 2016 American Village 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
COVER: For this Presidential election, keep in mind Benjamin Franklin’s famous “appeal for God's intervention”, at the Constitutional Convention, Philadelphia, July 28, 1787:
Mr. President
The small progress we have made after 4 or five weeks close attendance & continual reasonings with each other, our different sentiments on almost every question, several of the last producing as many noes and ays, is methinks a melancholy proof of the imperfection of the Human Understanding. We indeed seem to feel our own want of political wisdom, some we have been running about in search of it. We have gone back to ancient history for models of Government, and examined the different forms of those Republics which having been formed with the seeds of their own dissolution now no longer exist. And we have viewed Modern States all round Europe, but find none of their Constitutions suitable to our circumstances.
In this situation of this Assembly, groping as it were in the dark to find political truth, and scarce able to distinguish it when presented to us, how has it happened, Sir, that we have not hitherto once thought of humbly applying to the Father of lights to illuminate our understandings? In the beginning of the Contest with G. Britain, when we were sensible of danger we had daily prayer in this room for the divine protection. ”Our prayers, Sir, were heard, and they were graciously answered. All of us who were engaged in the struggle must have observed frequent instances of a Superintending providence in our favor. To that kind providence we owe this happy opportunity of consulting in peace on the means of establishing our future national felicity. And have we now forgotten that powerful friend? I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth- that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid? We have been assured, Sir, in the sacred writings, that "except the Lord build the House they labour in vain that build it." I firmly believe this; and I also believe that without his concurring aid we shall succeed in this political building no better than the Builders of Babel: We shall be divided by our little partial local interests; our projects will be confounded, and we ourselves shall become a reproach and bye word down to future ages. And what is worse, mankind may hereafter from this unfortunate instance, despair of establishing Governments be Human Wisdom and leave it to chance, war and conquest.
I therefore beg leave to move, that henceforth prayers imploring the assistance of Heaven, and its blessings on our deliberations, be held in this Assembly every morning before we proceed to business, and that one or more of the Clergy of the City be requested to officiate in that service.
Mr. Sherman (from Connecticut) seconded the motion.
Table of Contents
Page Page Agenda Agenda 1-4 Liaisons: Alabama Cemetery Preservation Alliance ------Officer’s Reports: American Village ------President 1 Blue Star Salute Foundation ------Senior Vice-President 2 Center for Advancing America’s Heritage Secretary 3-4 National SAR Museum ------Recording Secretary 5 Children of the American Revolution 58-59 Treasurer 7-13 Daughters of the American Revolution 60 Registrar 15-17 National Veterans Day ------Chancellor ------Operation Ancestor Search ------Chaplain 18 Genealogist 19 Historian 20-21 Chapter Reports: Sergeant-at-Arms ------At-Large ------Trustee 22 Birmingham 61-65 Black Warrior 66-68 Cahaba-Coosa 69-71 Committee Reports Cheaha 72-73 American History Teacher of the Year ------Cullman ------Americanism ------Etowah ------Americanism Elementary School Poster 23 General Galvez 74-76 Benevolence 24 General John Archer Elmore 77-79 Color Guard 25 General Richard Montgomery 80-82 Eagle Scout/BSA Volunteer Medal 26 Lamar County Sons of Liberty 83-84 Friends of Library ------Little River 85-86 JROTC/ROTC 27-29 Richard Henry Lee 87-88 Knight Essay 30-35 Shoals Area 89-90 Middle School Brochure Contest ------Tennessee Valley 91-93 National History Day ------Tri-State 94-95 Partners in Patriotism ------Wiregrass 96-97 Patriotic Outreach 36 Public Services and Heroism 37 Revolutionary War Graves 38-39 Ladies Auxiliary Report: Rumbaugh Oration ------Ladies Auxiliary President ------Veterans ------Veterans Recognition 40-41 Executive Committee Reports 28 June 2016 98-100 Administrative Committees: 04 August 2016 101-102 American Flag Certificate 42-43 American Flag Commendation ------Minutes of Board of Managers Meeting By-Laws ------08 May 2016 103-107 Centralization 44-45 Leadership Training and Development 46-47 Appendix: Editor, SAR Alabama Newsletter ------Endowment Fund 48-49 Attendance at Board of Managers meeting Facebook ------Financial Forecast 50-52
George Washington Endowment Fund ------Medals & Awards 53 Operation Ancestor Search ------Patriot Doors (American Village) 54 Parliamentarian ------
Risk Management and Insurance 55-56 Webmaster/Technology 57
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Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution Fall Board of Managers Meeting – 08 October 2016 AGENDA
• Call to Order and Quorum President, Dr. J. Fred Olive III • Prayer, Chaplain Rev. Jefferson Coker • Present and Post the Colors Color Guard • Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States Vice President, Hal Thornton • Pledge of the SAR Secretary, Dr. Edmon H. McKinley • Greetings President, Dr. J. Fred Olive III • Awards Jim H. Maples, Awards Committee Chairman - Chapter and Individual Awards from Congress • Minutes of the 07 May 2016 BOM • Candidates for National Office • Old Business: - Report from the Finance Forecast and Management Committee regarding Finance Forecast for 2017– Bruce Pickette, chair, with Hal Thorton, Malon Murphy, and Brian House (as Treasurer) - Report from the Risk Management Committee – Hal Thornton, chair, with Allen Herod, Price Legg - Report from the Convention Centralization Committee - Harold (Hal) E. Thornton—Chairman, Tennessee Valley Chapter SAR; Bruce Buehler, John Archer Elmore Chapter SAR; Gregory (Greg) T. Holston, General Richard Montgomery Chapter SAR; William Edward (Ed) Kilgore, Cheaha Chapter SAR; James (Jim) H. Maples, Tennessee Valley Chapter SAR; Malon Murphy, Wiregrass Chapter SAR. The charge of the Committee was to study the feasibility of centralizing the planning, execution, financing and ALSSAR FALL BOM Meeting 2016 Agenda Page 1 of 4
location of the ALSSAR Annual Meeting and State Convention.
• New Business: - Best Practices Member Survey - Nominating Committee
• NATIONAL TRUSTEE REPORT ………………………. Bill Stone
• OFFICER REPORTS - President ………………………………………. Dr. Fred Olive - Vice President ………………………………… Hal Thornton - Secretary ……………….……………. Dr. Edmon McKinley - Recording Secretary …………………….. Felton Mitchell - Treasurer ………………………………………… Brian House - Registrar ……………………………………….. Ron Bearden - Chancellor …………………………… George W. Royer, Jr. - Chaplain …………………………………….. Rev. Jeff Coker - Genealogist …………………… Dr. Walter Stevenson, Jr. - Historian …………………………………. W. Larry Crabtree - Sergeant-at-Arms ………………………….. Tom Smith, III
• Committee Reports – Committee Chairmen: Youth Activities: Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest ………. Rev. Dr. John Killian Americanism Middle School Brochure Contest ……….. Bob Anderson, Jr. Eagle Scout Scholarship ……………………………………. Blake Stephenson JROTC/ROTC Recognition …………………………..….…… Richard H. Wells Knight Essay Contest ………………….………………………..……. Mike Wells Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest ……………..…… Bob Anderson, Jr.
Citizenship Recognition: American Flag Certificate ………………………………..…. Howard D. Poarch Public Services and Heroism ………………………… Milliard E. “Mac” Moon
Patriotism: Americanism …………………………………………..…..….… C. Bruce Pickette Lawrence American History Teacher of the Year …………….. Rod Hildreth Color Guard ………………………………………………………… Tom Smith, III National History Day ……………………………………………………..… Vacant ALSSAR FALL BOM Meeting 2016 Agenda Page 2 of 4
Partners in Patriotism ……………………………………………... Glenn Nivens Patriotic Education …………………………………………..……… Arnie Burris Revolutionary War Graves ……………………………………….Walter Dockery Veterans …………………………………………………………….… Glenn Nivens Veterans Recognition …………………………………………… ..Bruce Buehler
Administrative: American Village Patriot Doors ….…………………………………. Jim Maples Benevolence …………………………..…………………………… Rev. Jeff Coker Budget Forecast………..…………………………………..…………Bruce Pickett By Laws ……………………………..…………………..………. George Royer, Jr. Leadership Training and Development………..…………..……Bruce Buehler Editor, SAR Alabama Newsletter ……………………………...………Tim Gayle Education Outreach…………………………………..…..…… William O. Stone Endowment Fund ………………………………….…….…………… J. L. Gibson Executive Committee …………………………………………………Hal Thornton Friends of Library ...... Dr. Fred Olive George Washington Endowment Fund ………………….…. John R. Wallace Medals and Awards …………………………………………………… Jim Maples Parliamentarian ………………………………….…………….. George Royer, Jr. Webmaster/Technology …………………….……………………..…. Jim Maples ALSSAR Facebook page………………………………………………...…………Gilbert Douglas
• Liaison Reports: Liaisons: Alabama Cemetery Preservation Alliance ………………….. Bill Clement, Jr. American Village …………………………………………….……… Johnny Curry Blue Star Salute Foundation …………………………………..… Glenn Nivens Children of the American Revolution ………………………….… Bob Thomas Daughters of the American Revolution ………………………. C.W. Posey, Jr. D.A.R.-S.A.R. Liaison Report ………………………………….…….…… Vacant National Veterans Day ………………………………………..…... Glenn Nivens NSSAR Museum ……………………………………….…..…… William O. Stone Operation Ancestor Search……………………………..……… C. W. Posey, Jr.
Ladies Auxiliary Report: Ladies Auxiliary ……………………………………………..……. Elizabeth Wells
• Chapter Reports – Chapter Presidents: At-Large ……………………….…….……………….……… Brian Edward House Birmingham ……………………………………...……………….. Gilbert Douglas Black Warrior River…………………………….….…… .James Daphron Dunn Cahaba-Coosa …………………………………..……………… Charles Nuckolls
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Cheaha …………………………...... ………………… William Edward Kilgore Cullman …………………………..…………………..…….. Daniel Harold Henry Etowah ………………………….……….……………..………… A. Howard Bates General Galvez ……………………………..………..…….. Dr. Edmon McKinley General John Archer Elmore ……...………………….…………… Paul Whaley General Richard Montgomery …….…………………… Gregory Todd Holston Lamar County Sons of Liberty ……...……………..… Carl Monroe Thornton Little River …………………………..………………..…….. Jacob L. (JL) Gibson Richard Henry Lee ……………………………....……. Jason Howard Williams Shoals Area…………………………..…………....….……… Joel Sanford Mize Tennessee Valley ……………….………………………...…..………. Bob Baccus Tri-State …………………………………..…………..….. John Franklin Cheney Wiregrass ………………………………….………………………… Malon Murphy
• Other Business ………………………….. • Benediction ………..…… Chaplain, Rev. Dr. Jefferson Coker • SAR Recessional ………………. Vice President, Hal Thornton • Adjourn ………………..………………. President, Dr. Fred Olive
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ALABAMA SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ORGANIZED FEBRUARY 10, 1889 President‘s Report October 2016
This year is moving fast. Before the Spring BOM I visited the John Archer Elmore, Tennessee Valley, Little River, Richard Henry Lee, General Galvez, Cahaba Coosa, and Birmingham chapters. Since the last BOM I have visited Cahaba Coosa, Black Warrior River, Cheaha, Tennessee Valley and Birmingham chapters, with visits to Wiregrass, General John Archer Elmore, and Tri State, General Richard Montgomery, and Birmingham in the coming months. I look forward to rounding out the year at the Cullman, Lamer County Sons of Liberty, Shoals Area, and Etowah chapters. I brought greetings at the 16th Annual SAR/DAR Constitution Week Awards Luncheon hosted by Wiregrass SAR and John Coffee DAR chapters. I attended the Blue Star Salute in Mobile. I will return to the Wiregrass for the October 16th grave dedication for William Lester.
Thanks goes to the SAR George Washington Endowment Fund for helping two of our chapters in projects. The General Galvez Chapter dedicated a Bernardo Galvez and the Spanish at Mobile Point” interpretive marker (Fort Morgan) and the Black Warrior River Chapters replaced the damaged Honor Rolls of Patriots (now honoring 52 patriots) monument in Capital Park in Tuscaloosa.
Bruce Buehler, chair of Training and Development had several GoToMeeting sessions for chapter Presidents/Vice Presidents as well for secretaries/treasurers and we had Executive Committee meetings on Risk Management and Financial Forecast all via GoToMeeting sessions. This method of communication is saving members time, and cost in traveling to training and leadership meetings.
Members of our Endowment Committee (Price Legg and John Wallace), Hal Thornton, Edmon McKinley and I meet for an educational session with the Community Foundation of South Alabama staff to learn more about our Endowment.
At our recent State Society convention I requested your assistance in recruiting new members. I asked you to tell your SAR story as the first step in recruiting a new member. We all joined the SAR to honor and preserve the achievements our patriotic ancestors but each of us has our own story of why we joined. Please join me in our recruitment efforts this year by sharing your SAR story with prospective members.
Remember all members of the Alabama Society are encouraged to attend the BOM meetings.
Fred Olive
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ALSSAR SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT REPORT 2016 FALL BOARD OF MANGERS MEETING
It has been a very busy summer for SAR activities. But, I must say, a very enjoyable and productive one as well. The activities really began for me when our President, Dr. Fred Olive, appointed me as the Chairman for Insurance and Risk Management, Chairman for the ALSSAR Annual Business Meeting and Convention Centralization Committee, and co-chair for the Finance Forecast and Management Committee. In the middle of these obligations we, my wife Beverly and I, attended the NSSAR Annual Congress in Boston, MA, along with many other members of ALSSAR.
I’ll discuss the major events separately.
1. The first order of business set by President Olive was the development of a Financial Forecast and Management document headed up by Committee Chair NSSAR Librarian President Bruce Pickette. The major emphasis was to prepare a dynamic document that could be used to forecast and manage the finances of our Society, and be pro-active and not re-active to the Society’s financial needs. This was accomplished through formulation of a policy that establishes a Financial Forecast and Management Committee, charged with the responsibility of monitoring the Society’s finances in an on-going manner, and advising the ALSSAR Executive Committee and ALSSAR President of the financial status of the Society and necessary Financial management actions. The recommendation for implementation of this policy was presented to the ALSSAR Executive Committee in a Go To Meeting conference on 28 June 2016. The ExCom heard and discussed the proposal and voted to enact the policy immediately. 2. As Chairman of the Insurance and Risk Management Committee, I worked with the other two members of the committee, Compatriots Price Legg and Alen Herod, in determining the type of insurance necessary to provide the ALSSAR state organization adequate coverage for ALSSAR’s multi- faceted activities. The decision was Directors and Officers and General Liability insurance was necessary. This coverage does not extend to the Chapters. We solicited proposals from several sources, including our National insurance broker, and received many different quotes and proposals. After all were considered State Farm Insurance offered the best coverage for the least money. It was determined that this was the coverage we should purchase, and this was recommended to the ExCom in a Go to Meeting on 4 August 2016. The ExCom heard the proposal, considered it, and approved the purchase to be made immediately. The coverage has been purchased, and is in force. 3. The full report from the Centralization of the ALSSAR Annual Business Meeting and Convention committee will be presented to the ALSSAR 2016 Fall BOM meeting. Following the presentation of the report, the BOM will be asked to approve the implementation of the recommendation of the committee. As discussion of this item is too lengthy for inclusion in this document, anyone wanting the committee’s report can contact me and I’ll be happy to send the report to them. 4. I have been able to visit several of the Chapters since May, and have visits scheduled to several of the others. It is my desire to visit as many as possible.
Thanks to all our Compatriots who have worked with me on these activities. Your counsel has been invaluable.
Hal Thornton
Sr.VP, ALSSAR
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~ THE ALABAMA SOCIETY SONS OF 'THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION SECRETARY REPORT FALL BOARD OF MANAGERS MEETING SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
It pleases the Secretary to report that at the beginning of2016 the ALSSAR had 1006 members. Thus far this year we have:
Active Membership as of January, 2016 1006 New Members 62 Reinstaten1ents 20 Reinstaten1ent- Transfers 3 Total 1096
We have a number of applications, supplementals and reinstatements that I am awaiting approval from NSSAR. All applications have been processed for new member::> , supplementals, etc. and all transmittals have been mailed to the National Registrar.
All Chapters have received their Dues Roster and have been given a detailed letter of instructions on reporting dues to the State Secretary. The Secretary would! like to thank Compatriot Bruce Buehler and Recording Secretary Felton Mitchell for their assistance in printing the membership cards. The Secretary would also like to thank all the Chapter Secretaries for assisting in the verification of data on the Chapter Membership Rosters.
Additional membership and dues cards will be mailed to the Chapter as needed. [ urge all Chapter Secretaries to collect their dues as soon as possible to determine which members have not yet paid their dues. These members need to be contacted as soon as possible so that their dues can be collected so as to cut down on the need for so many reinstatements.
I thank all of the Chapter Secretaries who are working so well with me and again let me urge you to get the dues collected so that we will have another great membt:::rship renewal rate this year.
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I attended the rededication of The American Revolution Monument in Capital Park, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, June 25 , 216.
Edmon H. McKinley ALSSAR Secretary
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Felton Mitchell Recording Secretary, Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution PO Box 270 Opelika, AL 36803-0270 [email protected] 334-610-0073
Recording Secretary’s Report For the Fall 2016 ALSSAR Board of Managers Meeting
Highlights of the Recording Secretary’s activities since the ALSSAR 2016 Spring Board of Managers Meeting:
• The Recording Secretary has been appointed a SAR National Genealogy Assistant (one of only nine nationwide), with his genealogical specialty being probate records. Since being appointed, he has fielded telephone calls and emails for research assistance; and provided proof for a ‘brick wall’ generation for an Oklahoma SAR applicant allowing him to complete his membership application.
• The Recording Secretary attended the 2016 National Congress in Boston, MA. Accompanying the Recording Secretary was his wife (DAR), two daughters (both DAR), and five grandchildren ages 12, 11, 7, 3 and 18 months (SAR and CAR). While the Recording Secretary attended Congress, the family toured the Boston Freedom Trail and other Boston attractions. After Congress, the family rode the Amtrak train to New York City, where the Recording Secretary and entourage visited the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the Museum of Natural History, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and other NYC tourist attractions. All had a wonderful, patriotic time!
• The Recording Secretary has been appointed to the SAR National Genealogy and Community Engagement Committees and he was reappointed to serve on the National Legal Advisory and Internal Audit Committees.
• The Recording Secretary will be giving a course on using probate records for genealogical proof for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Auburn University winter 2017 term.
• At the request of President Olive, the Recording Secretary sat in on two Executive Committee meetings.
• The Recording Secretary placed the Fall 2016 Board of Managers Report Book on the Alabama SAR web site in digital format prior to the date of the BOM meeting. This continues the Alabama SAR’s successful effort to make the Report Book available to the Board of Managers for review prior to the meeting.
• A draft of the minutes of the 2016 Board of Managers meeting was prepared and distributed.
Respectfully submitted,
Felton Mitchell Recording Secretary
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ALSSAR State Registrar’s Report 1/1/16 – 9/15/16
Applicant Patriot Type Date Approved Chapter
Pickette, Christian William Micajah Pickett J 1/12/2016 Montgomery Pickette, Jack Thomas Micajah Pickett J 1/12/2016 Montgomery Durkin, Charles Joseph Obadiah Moore J 5/18/2016 John Archer Elmore Musser, Evan James Johann Philip Musser/Mosser J 5/18/2016 Montgomery Clowers, Ryder Young Thomas Heath/Hayth J 6/3/2016 John Archer Elmore Clowers, Blaze Hammit Thomas Heath/Hayth J 6/3/2016 John Archer Elmore Elmquist, Cecil Paul Abraham Kitchell J 6/10/2016 Little River Phillips, Benjamin Doughty Thomas Camp, Jr. J 6/17/2016 Little River Phillips, Wesley Robert Thomas Camp, Jr. J 6/17/2016 Little River West, Abram Nathaniel Inslee Anderson J 9/1/2016 Little River
Pickette, Brenton Ashley Micajah Pickett N 1/12/2016 Montgomery Hankes, Gabriel Wade William Granberry N 1/12/2016 Richard Henry Lee McMillan, Stephen Albert George Kyser N 1/12/2016 Galvez Marshall, Thomas Joseph David Gray N 1/12/2016 Birmingham Asbury, Stephen Paul John McElroy N 2/9/2016 Black Warrior River Revert, Melvin Dennis, Sr. George Van Sant (Zandt) N 2/9/2016 Wiregrass Revert, Melvin Dennis, Jr. George Van Sant (Zandt) N 2/9/2016 Wiregrass Davis, Jack Edwards William Glenn N 2/9/2016 Galvez Davis, Phillip Luis Rodrigues William Glenn N 2/9/2016 Galvez Davis, Marc Edwards Rodrigues William Glenn N 2/9/2016 Galvez Gruenewald, John Marshall John Bond N 2/9/2016 Cheaha Mock, Stuart Lee Gasper Gallman N 2/16/2016 Wiregrass Myers, John Philip John Pleasant Burton N 2/16/2016 Galvez Pugh, Michael Warren John Roper N 2/16/2016 Birmingham Dean, William Thomas, III Joseph Humphrey N 3/8/2016 John Archer Elmore Krishnan, Nicholas Hari Perry Tharp N 3/8/2016 John Archer Elmore Salmen, John Peter Adam Peck N 3/8/2016 Tennessee Valley Lewis, Charles Maxwell Ephraim Foster N 3/14/2016 Tennessee Valley Azbell, Matthew David Benjamin Peachee N 3/29/2016 Montgomery Underwood, Keith Bennett Friedrick Miller N 3/29/2016 Tennessee Valley Livingston, Raymond Leroy, Jr. Nehemiah Edge, Sr. N 4/5/2016 Tennessee Valley Killingsworth, Daniel Clay George Roebuck N 4/19/2016 John Archer Elmore Bowles, John Richard William Carver N 4/19/2016 Birmingham Sheram, David Wayne William Daniels N 4/19/2016 Birmingham Lybarger, Gregory Jon Ludwick Lybarger, Sr. N 4/19/2016 Galvez Giguere, William Robert, Jr. Noah Porter N 5/10/2016 Tennessee Valley Caraway, John Phillip Edmund Butler N 5/10/2016 Tennessee Valley Estes, Richard Bradley Isham Gurley N 5/10/2016 Tennessee Valley Williams, William Wesley, Jr. Henry Wood, Sr. N 5/18/2016 Richard Henry Lee Jones, Jessie, Jr. Henry Hardin N 5/18/2016 Shoals Area Griffin, James Kenneth, Sr. Henry Parkman, Jr. N 5/18/2016 Tennessee Valley Griffin, James Kenneth, Jr. Henry Parkman, Jr. N 5/18/2016 Tennessee Valley Musser, James Murray Johann Philip Musser/Mosser N 5/18/2016 Montgomery Miller, Merlin Jonathan Samuel Carpenter N 5/18/2016 Galvez Wolfe, James Leslie Nathan Hoyt N 6/3/2016 John Archer Elmore King, Christopher Douglas Thomas Heath/Hayth N 6/3/2016 John Archer Elmore Wilhjelm, Carl Christian, III Thomas Heath/Hayth N 6/3/2016 John Archer Elmore Coffey, Garry Ray Reuben Coffey N 6/3/2016 Montgomery Elmquist, Brian Christopher Abraham Kitchell N 6/10/2016 Little River Mize, Claiborne Jackson David Burleson N 6/10/2016 Shoals Area Moultrie, Fred Thomas Camp, Jr. N 6/17/2016 Little River Phillips, Christopher John Thomas Camp, Jr. N 6/17/2016 Little River Becker, Adam Thomas Thomas Camp, Jr. N 6/17/2016 Little River Conners, Cameron Alexander Hugh Caldwell N 7/22/2016 Tennessee Valley Conners, Braxton Thomas Hugh Caldwell N 7/22/2016 Tennessee Valley Harder, Christopher John Joshua Palmer N 7/22/2016 Tennessee Valley
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ALSSAR State Registrar’s Report 1/1/16 – 9/15/16
Applicant Patriot Type Date Approved Chapter
Flach, Jared Ross Joseph Hatfield N 7/22/2016 Galvez Tatum, Richard Eugene John Tatum N 7/22/2016 Cheaha Blodgett, Mathew Thomas Joshua Blodgett N 7/22/2016 At-Large Morris, James Hager, Jr. Jeremiah Jack N 9/1/2016 Cahaba-Coosa Stevens, William Thomas John Banta N 9/1/2016 Galvez Smith. Jerry Lee Oliver Bennett N 9/1/2016 Galvez Smith, Mark Dean Oliver Bennett N 9/1/2016 Galvez Smith, Tyler Lee Oliver Bennett N 9/1/2016 Galvez Hayes, James Larry William Custard N 9/9/2016 Tennessee Valley Price, James Clifford Peter Lynch N 9/9/2016 Cahaba-Coosa Morse, Kenneth George, II William (Guttry) Guthrie N 9/9/2016 Richard Henry Lee
Poarch, Howard Demoval Hardy Stevens S 1/20/2016 Birmingham Poarch, James Douglas, Sr. Hardy Stevens S 1/20/2016 Birmingham Poarch, Howard Demoval James Acton S 1/20/2016 Birmingham Nuckolls, Charles Robert Elias Lyman S 4/19/2016 Cahaba-Coosa Smith, Donald Clifford William Haynes S 5/18/2016 Tennessee Valley
Approved New Applications by Chapter Approved Supplemental Applications by Chapter Tennessee Valley 13 Birmingham 3 Galvez 12 Cahaba-Coosa 1 John Archer Elmore 6 Tennessee Valley 1 Birmingham 4 5 Little River 4 General Richard Montgomery 4 Approved Junior Applications by Chapter Richard Henry Lee 3 Little River 4 Wiregrass 3 John Archer Elmore 3 Cahaba-Coosa 2 General Richard Montgomery 3 Cheaha 2 10 Shoals Area 2 At-Large 1 N = New Black Warrior River 1 N-YT = New converted from Youth Registrant Transfer 57 N-CT = New converted from CAR Transfer J = Junior J-YT = Junior converted from Youth Registrant Transfer S = Supplemental M = Memorial
2016 Applications currently (9/15/16) on file and Application Status
Applicant Patriot Type Status Chapter
Harris, Robert Louis Suess Absalom Harris J Pending Richard Henry Lee
Howell, Larry Wayne Travis Tune N Pending Tennessee Valley Stanley, John Edwin Phillip Hamman N Pending Little River Stanley, Matthew Dunn Phillip Hamman N Pending Little River Davis, Robert Scott, Jr. Elias Allred N Pending Birmingham Lewis, Richard Martin Joseph Williams N Pending Tennessee Valley Morthland, Richard Plant Abraham Plant N Pending Richard Henry Lee Lippert, Thomas Eugene Joshua Packard, Sr. N Pending Tennessee Valley Harris, John Robert Absalom Harris N Pending Richard Henry Lee Walker, Jimmy Don John Gregg N Pending Cullman Burkett, Paul Edward Edward Jackson N Pending Montgomery Mason, John Dupree, Jr. Malachi Stallings N Pending Tennessee Valley
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ALSSAR State Registrar’s Report 1/1/16 – 9/15/16
Applicant Patriot Type Status Chapter
Clancy, Keith Miles William Wingfield N Pending Tennessee Valley Holland, James Read Jonathan Reed N Pending Black Warrior River Greiner, Thomas Claude Patrick McGriff N Pending Tri-State Tingle, Charles Henderson William Pullen N Pending Birmingham Daniel, William Emmett, Jr. David Williams N Pending Cahaba-Coosa Killian, George Demovle William Winston N Pending Little River Killian, George Lane William Winston N Pending Little River Killian, Russell Van William Winston N Pending Little River Tittle, Redus V. Spencer Shelton N Pending Tennessee Valley Dixon, Mark D. George Tucker N Pending Tennessee Valley Horton, Robert Jay Amos Horton N Pending Birmingham Washington, William Harold, Jr. Christopher Strong N Pending Birmingham Gattis, Charles Frank, Jr. Anthony Mullins N Pending Tennessee Valley Moran, William Madison Matthew McClure N Pending Cahaba-Coosa Hogland, James Milton, Sr. David Lookinbee N Pending Cahaba-Coosa Hogland, James Milton, Jr. David Lookinbee N Pending Cahaba-Coosa Moore, Clifton Barrett Hustus Studstill N Pending Cahaba-Coosa Hayes, Jerry Wendell, III George Hayes N Pending Little River Kelley, Donald Martin Andrew McCreary N Pending Shoals Area (DNA Application) Stephens, Tommie Wayne Andrew McCreary N Pending Shoals Area Stephens, Ernest Wayne Andrew McCreary N Pending Shoals Area Wesson, Thomas Jeffery Bartlett Bledsoe N Pending John Archer Elmore
Gillian, Earl, Jr. William Carlile S Pending John Archer Elmore McMurry, Charles Otis Moses Ingraham S Pending Tennessee Valley Stevenson, Walter Brown, Jr. John McGaw S Pending Montgomery Farrar, Gresham Talmadge, Jr. Zachariah Moorman S Pending Cheaha Roberson, Donald lee Martin Gross S Pending Cahaba-Coosa Garrett, Michael Kevin Thomas B. Wyatt S Pending Birmingham Kilgore, Carl Bruce Baptist McNabb S Pending Cahaba-Coosa Tingle, Manley Inge William Pullen S Pending Birmingham Denton, James David Daniel Marshall S Pending Little River
2016 New Applications by Chapter 2016 Supplemental Applications by Chapter Tennessee Valley 8 Birmingham 2 Little River 6 Cahaba-Coosa 2 Cahaba-Coosa 5 Cheaha 1 Birmingham 4 General Richard Montgomery 1 Shoals Area 3 John Archer Elmore 1 Richard Henry Lee 2 Little River 1 Black Warrior River 1 Tennessee Valley 1 Cullman 1 9 John Archer Elmore 1 Montgomery 1 2016 Junior Applications by Chapter Tri-State 1 Richard Henry Lee 1 33 1
With regard to a change made by the NSSAR Genealogy Committee in early 2015, any DAR RC dated 1/1/85 or later can be used as proof for an SAR Application, regardless of whether it is individually check marked or center checked, and regardless of whether it cites primary docs or cites previously approved DAR papers, AS LONG AS the service or lineage on that paper is not RED FLAGGED or IN QUESTION. We have established that DAR 688702 was the first new member application approved after 1/1/85, so any new member DAR paper 688702 or later can be used AS LONG AS the service or lineage on that paper is not RED FLAGGED or IN QUESTION. We have also established that any DAR Supplemental RC with an Ad Volume number of 622 or higher may also be used with the same disclaimer as the new member papers.
Submitted by
Ron Bearden ALSSAR Registrar
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ALABAMA SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Chaplain’s Report BOM Meeting October 8, 2016
I have been notified of the death of the following Alabama Society Members since our last Board of Managers Meeting. They are:
Name National No. Death Date Chapter
Joseph Hoyt Plunkett 154740 February 15, 2016 Cullman
John F. (Jack) Conrad 114467 May 4, 2016 General Richard Montgomery
Terry Sellers, Jr. 195352 June 9, 2016 At Large Member
Max Schmelling Bowdoin 185462 June 26, 2016 John Archer Elmore
Jack Aetemus Harris 176648 July 1, 2016 Cheaha
Mason Durden 172378 August 3, 2016 General Richard Montgomery
Paul H. Spence 160395 August 15, 2016 Birmingham
Respectfully submitted, Jeff Coker Rev. R. Jefferson Coker, III Chaplain, Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution
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ALSSAR Board of Managers Meeting – October 8, 2016
ALSSAR Genealogist Report
My activities as ALSSAR Genealogist since the Alabama Society 2016 Spring BOM Meeting Report of May 7, 2016, have continued and include the following:
• Provided genealogical data and research assistance to members and potential members. Currently working on several prospective member applications;
• Continue to maintain personal subscriptions to fold3.com (formally footnotes.com) and ancestory.com databases, and access to HeritageQuest online database;
• Maintain the newest version of the Cox “SAR AID” Application Software;
• Participated in additional testing of the NSSAR digital member application software since the 125th national Congress, providing input to NSSAR IT Committee;
• Maintain membership in the Alabama Genealogical Society and the South Carolina Genealogical Society and the Anderson County, South Carolina Genealogical Society;
• Maintain updated email list for ALSSAR chapter genealogist, registrars and chapter presidents using ALSSAR/Chapters web pages, ALSSAR Position Listing and NSSAR database; and
• Maintaining with the ALSSAR Registrar, an inventory of DAR Record Copies.
Recently resigned as Chairman, NSSAR Membership Committee for 2016-17, but agreed at the PG’s request to take a Vice Chairman position. Continue to be a member of the following additional NSSAR committees: Americanism; Medals and Awards; and Genealogy. The NSSAR Genealogy Committee is now a “standing” committees.
Will attend the NSSAR Fall 2016 Leadership/Trustee Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky.
Respectfully, Walter B. Stevenson, Jr.
Dr. Walter B. Stevenson, Jr. Genealogist, Alabama Society Past President, General Richard Montgomery Chapter
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ALSSAR Historian Report Board of Managers Meeting-October 8, 2016
• Obtained items from chapters for inclusion in the archives. • Obtained copies of various ALSSAR correspondence, newsletters and other printed material. • Served as a delegate to the 126rh Annual Congress in Boston, Massachusetts July 8th-1Yh. • Printed group picture of Alabama Society delegates to the Annual Congress to be placed in the ALSSAR Archives. • Mailed reminders to Chapter Presidents concerning submitting historical items for ALSSARArchives.
Listed are the guidelines for our ALSSAR Archives, which are located in the Samford University Library's Special Collection Department:
Types of Historical Records to Be Included in the Archives:
• N ewsletrers • Newspaper Articles • Obituaries of Members • Significant Photographs • Membership Rolls (If none exists for a period, keep attendance lists.) • Histories
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• Incorporation Documents (Chaner, Constiturion, and By-Laws) • Other Significant Documents Regarding the Founding or Re-establishment of the ALSSAR or ALSSAR Chapters • Records of Awards, Certificates, and Other Forms of Recognition Given • Handbooks or Manuals • Correspondence • Speeches given at meetings and special events such as grave markings • ALSSAR State Copies of Membership Applications and Supplementals • ALSSAR BOM and Annual Meeting Documents
Archives should not retain or accept the following:
• Tax Records or Financial Records (These should remain in the Chapter or Society files as parr of the active files of the Chapter or Society until such rimes as they are no longer required to be kept by law.) • Transmittals • Business Documents Such as Change of Address Forms • NSSAR Documents • NSSAR M agazines • Copies of Membership Applications and Supplementals which are found in the secretary's, treasurer's, or president's files. (These are not the official state copies.) • Duplicate copies of most items which include but is not limited to newsletters, handbooks, histories, ALSSAR Board of Manager Meetings and other annual meetings documen rs
Respectfully, w~.~
William L. Crabtree, ALSSAR Historian 8030 Navios Drive Huntsville, Alabama 35802 Phone (256) 883-8624 e-mail address: [email protected]
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ALABAMA SOCIETY TRUSTEE REPORT
My role as Alternate Trustee of the Alabama Society at the Boston Congress held July 8-13, 2016 was to represent and vote as an elected representative for our former Alabama Society Trustee, Bobby Joe Seales who could not attend the Congress and also in my capacity as the new Alabama Society Trustee along with President Fred Olive of the Alabama Society who was sworn in as the new Alternate Alabama Trustee.
The Alabama Society was well represented by our state delegates at the Boston Congress. The Alabama Society also participated in the vast majority of SAR youth contests. Our Vice-President General of the Southern District, Michael Wells of the Alabama Society hosted the Southern District Breakfast at Boston attended by delegates from Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Mississippi state societies. Gerald Brent of the Mississippi Society was introduced as the newly elected VPG of the Southern District.
The following national officers of the SAR were elected by delegates at the 126th Annual Boston Congress: President General, J. Michael Tomme, Secretary General, Larry Guzy, Treasurer General, Warren Alter, Chancellor General, Davis Lee Wright, Genealogist General, John Sinks, Registrar General Russell DeVenney, Jr., Historian General, Jack Manning, Librarian General, C. Bruce Pickette of Alabama, Surgeon General, Larry Leslie, and Chaplain General, Rev. Louis Carlton Jr.
Two members of the Alabama Society, Compatriots Bill Stone, Project Manager of the SAR Museum and Bruce Buehler, Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee were also chosen by the President General as non-voting members of the Executive Committee for 2016-2017.
Alabama Society members were also awarded national medals for their service to the national society. Compatriots C. Bruce Pickette and Dr. Dave Billings each received the National Roger Sherman Medal and the National Distinguished Service Medal for the SAR was awarded to former Alabama Society president, Bill Stone. Many of our state membership were also awarded the Liberty Medal for each member being first line signers for ten or more society memberships.
The Alabama Society is making quality in-roads in attendance and participation within our national committee system at our Trustee/Leadership Meetings and at our yearly SAR Congresses. These results can be directly attributed to our state-wide leadership at the chapter and state levels. We can be proud of our current accomplishments at the national level but we need to remain steadfast in increasing our capacity regarding, membership, leadership and community development outreach within the state level.
B. Stone Alabama Society Trustee
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Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest
The Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution has sponsored the Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest for some years. Our highest level of participation from chapters has been to see five chapters participate. My hope is that we could have more chapters participate.
The General John Archer Elmore Chapter and the Tennessee Valley Chapter have produced a number of participants in recent years. My hope is that our membership will see the benefit of engaging third through fifth grade students in researching and using their abilities in learning about the American Revolution.
This year, the poster should be based around the theme of Revolutionary War people. The posters must be submitted the Friday night of the State Society Annual Meeting in February. At present, the chapter chairmen are:
Birmingham—John H. Killian
Black Warrior River—David Jones
Cahaba Coosa – Larry Byrd
General John Archer Elmore – Richard Huckaby
Lamar – Carl Monroe Thornton, II
Richard Henry Lee – Jason Williams
General Richard Montgomery – Lt. Col. Thomas Smith, USAF (Retired)
Tennessee Valley – Hal Thornton and Topper Birney
While we applaud those with numerous entries at the local level, a chapter is a success if that chapter can participate with even one poster. May God bless your efforts to involve our young people.
John Killian
Chairman, ALSSAR Elementary School Poster Contest
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Benevolence Committee BOM Meeting October 8, 2016
The Benevolence Committee received the following request, which the Committee recommends and approves.
ALSSAR will pay the National and State Dues for Compatriot xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx dues, National #xxxxxx, State #xxxx as requested by the Tennessee Valley Chapter.
Respectfully submitted, Jeff Coker Rev. R. Jefferson Coker, III Chairman, Benevolence Committee, Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution
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Alabama Society Sons Of The American Revolution
Color Guard Commander’s Report, ALSSAR, October 8, 2016 Spring Board of Managers Meeting
The Alabama Society currently has 30 active members who participate in Color Guard activities.
The Color Guard participated in the following state sanctioned events since the May 7, 2016 Board of Managers Meeting:
Ø May 21, 2016: Blue Star Salute, Battleship Park, Mobile, AL, 3 ALSSAR Color Guard Members.
Ø May 29, 2016: Memorial for Nations Fallen, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Montgomery, AL, 3 ALSSAR Color Guard Members.
Ø June 25, 2016: Revolutionary Soldier Memorial Marker unveiling, Tuscaloosa, AL, 10 ALSSAR Color Guard Members.
Ø September 16, 2016: Bells Across America Honoring the Signing of the Constitution, Battleship Park, Mobile, AL, 3 ALSSAR Color Guard Members.
Ø September 17, 2016: State POW/MIA Recognition, State Capital, Montgomery, AL, 3 ALSSAR Color Guard Members.
In addition, several individual Chapters provided a Color Guard for several events.
Upcoming state sanctioned events include:
Ø October 16, 2016: Grave Marking, Louisville, AL.
Ø November 11, 2016: State Veterans Day Parade, Montgomery, AL.
Respectfully Submitted,
George T. Smith III
George T. (Tom) Smith III Commander ALSSAR Color Guard 1
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ALABAMA SOCIETY OF THE SAR EAGLE SCOUT COMMITTEE REPORT ALSSAR FALL BOM MEETING 8 OCTOBER 201 6
The Eagle Scout Committee continues to send out Eagle Scout Proclamations of Honor and Distinction to all who ask for the recognition. We depend on you who have local Scout Troops in your area to let them know of this recognition. Please forward any requests directly to me. We have sent out a total of6 since our last report, and we are already getting requests for where to download the fonns for the Arthur M. & Berdena King Scholarship Competition for this calendar year.
The Outstanding Eagle Scout Award for 2016 is underway, and I have had several requests for local Chapter contacts for sponsorship. I still need to hear from the following Chapters for your Eagle Scout contact: Cullman, Etowah, Lamar County SOL, Tri State, Wiregrass and General Galvez. When they contact me, l would like to give them the proper information as to whom to speak to in your Chapter.
We had no submissions from the Alabama Society for the Robert E. Burt Boy Scout Volunteer Award for this year. The deadline for entries was August 2016. We would really like to pursue this award for 2017, so I will get this information out to you in the Spring of next year. There are many volunteers throughout the State of Alabama who are deserving of this award. Please let me know if you have someone in mind for next year.
Thank you all for your support of the Eagle Scout program, and for all of our Youth programs that recognize well deserving young men and women from across our State. I am always available to anyone who has questions concerning the Eagle Scout Committee. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve in this capacity.
Respectfuuy srubmitt~~, / . 1 fep nso j ! r ~~ Eagle Scout Committee era~, W Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution
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THE ALABAMA SOCIETY, SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
SPRING 2016 BOM JROTC/ROTC COMMITTEE REPORT
Filing Date: Sept 20, 2016
BOM Report Period: - Apr – Sept 2016
Committee Name: __JROTC/ROTC COMMITTEE______Chairman Name: RICHARD H. WELLS Chairman Address: 137 East Poplar St, Prattville Al 36066_/_Telephone No: (334) 546-7620 EMAIL [email protected]
Meeting Dates & Location: Multiple – Via Email & Telephone Committee Communications by Mail: Multiple Email Dates Telephone Polling Dates: N/A
1. BHAM: W. CLEMENT ___ 2. BWRIV: D. JONES 3. CC: G. NIVENS 4. CHEA: E. KILGORE 5. CULL: D. HENRY 6. EWTWAH: B. VICE 7. G. GALVEZ: R. BRITTON 8. GJAE: R. WELLS 9. GRMtgm: J. SAMUELS 10. LmrCoSL: S. JOHNSON 11. LRiv: L. SWART 12. R H LEE: W. DORSEY 13. SHOALS: b. STEHPENSON 14. TnVal: B. ANDERSON 15. TriSt: D.BERRY 16. Wrgrs: J. FULLER
EXPENSES – None this period . PARTICIPATION - Identify Chapter/Member by Number (above)
Attendance at meetings : BOM & Annual Mtgs and Alabama DOE Career Tech JROTC Instructors
Emails to Chapter Chairmen and Presidents All
REPORT
Sept 2016 Sent out reminders to C halter Coordinators to brief JROTC Senior Military Instructors at beginning of school years on forthcoming deadline (Jan 1, 2017) for submitting their schools JROTC Outstanding Cadet (Enhanced Award ) Package.
Sept 2016 Also reminded Chapters that National Award for the Outstanding Cadet (OC – JROTC Enhanced Award) has been increased to $2000 (from $1000) for 1st Place winner; $1000 for 2nd place winners an d $500 for 3rd place winners on the National leve. and An additional amount,
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not to exceed $1,000.00, of expense money will be provided to pay for the combined travel, taxi to and from the airport, hotel and related meals for both the Cadet and his / her chaperone. Expenses in excess of the $1,000.00 will be the responsibility of the Cadet. The travel expenses related to the respective State Conventions will be at the discretion of the said State Society Chapters.
The State Outstanding Cadet Award increased to $600 for 1st place winner. We now have an award of $250 for 2nd place winners and a $150 award for 3rd place winners. Travel expenses up to $250 will also be presented to 1st place winners for their trip to the State Convention. JROTC Coordinators were asked to include this information in their respective briefings.
July 2016 Cadet Chase Flatau from Huntsville, the ALSSAR 2015-2016 JROTC Outstanding Cadet placed 6th in a very large competitive field for the National Award. A Cadet from the neighboring Southern District (GA). was this years winner. Compatriot Bob Anderson, contacted Cadet Chase’s school and forwarded a letter of appreciation.
August 2, 2016 Compatriot David Jones of the Black Warrior ALSSAR Chapter (who is also a JROTC Instructor ) assisted me in briefing JROTC Military Science Instructors at the State’s annual ALACTE (Career Tech Educators) on ALSSAR JROTC awards program with emphasis on the JROTC Outstanding Cadet (Enhanced Award) program. The event was at BJCC in Birmingham. The 96 JROTC Military Science Instructors were very receptive to the program and I expect your Chapter JROTC Program Coordinators will be contacted soon for assistance – to bring their SAR JROTC awards programs up to speed to meet the program deadline.
To bring Chapters up to date on the briefing contents, attached are two versions of the briefing, one a “light” version (that can be best viewed in a “light room” presentation environment - Option 1) and one entitled “Dark” ) for viewing under another lighting environment. The second version below is Option 2.
To make these Power Point slides work, click on the attached images (“Light” version or” Dark Version”. Once on the cover slide image, double click to toggle through the slides. Feel free to use them when briefing your JROTC Senior Instructors.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Although involvement for Outstanding Cadet has increased since last year, All Chapters are encouraged to increase interest and involvement in this important honors program for our Nation’s youth.
Respectively Submitted
Richard H. (Rick) Wells, SMSgt, USAF (ret) ALSSAR JROTC/ROTC Program Chairman (334) 546-7620 [email protected] ATTACHMENT : JROTC AWARD BRIEFING FOR SCHOOLS
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OPTION 1 BRIEFING FOR LIGHT ROOM SETTING - CLICK ON SLIDE TO ADVANCE PRESENTATION
S ons of the American R evolution
JROTC/ROTC & Service Academies Award Program
OPTION 2 FOR DARK ROOM SETTING - CLICK ON SLIDE TO ADVANCE PRESENTATION
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Alabama Society Sons of The American Revolution George S and Stella M Knight Essay Contest Committee October 15, 2016
Thus far this year we have had numerous queries on the George S. and Stella M Knight Essay Contest. The requests have been throughout the State. In the majority of cases the request have come to me directly, as chairman of the Alabama Essay Contest. In each case I have responded and forwarded the requests to the appropriate Chapter President, Vice-President and Secretary in hopes that the request contact can be mad by the Chapter Contest Chairman.
The overall guidelines, deadlines and rules can be found on the updated Knight Essay link under Youth Programs on the ALSSAR webpage. There you will find the main information on the history, deadline dates and other information for both the Chapter and the student entering the contest. There are three other hot links on that page as well. The first is contained on the line titled CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR A COMPLETE SET OF RULES. This link contains the contest rules for this year. The rules are laid out in outline format to all the student to more clearly understand the strict rules in place. The second link is next to Chairman: Mike Wells where you may click on the name to open an email form that directly goes to the Chairman’s email address. The third and largest hotlink is the Title on the top of the page KNIGHT ESSAY CONTEST. This link is directed to the National George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest website. It is preferable that the students go to the State links as they are easier to read and understand.
There is one item that is not included in the contest package that both the State and Chapter must provide before the State and National Deadlines. These are the Sponsoring SAR Forms. Each contest must provide them to National. I have attached them to the Committee report here along with the instructions. The forms are mandatory. Please take time to read the materials provided here. If you do not have a participant you may still want to avail your chapter, President, Vice-President and Secretary with them as non- participating Chapters may be called up for the State Essay judging process. If you have any questions please contact me.
Sincerely,
Michael C Wells ALSSAR Essay Chairman 205 979-2979
Attachments:
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The George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest
The contest is designed to give high school students an opportunity to explore events that shaped American History. Contestants shall be in the 9th through 12th grade of study during the contest year.
Contest History: The George S and Stella M, Knight Essay Contestant was originally established and named in honor of President Calvin Coolidge, who won a local SAR essay contest while a student at Amherst. The contest was reestablished in 1988 by Compatriot (SAR member title) McCarthy DeMere. In 1995, the contest was renamed the George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest in honor of their generous gift to the SAR to support the contest. The program is designed to give Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior students an opportunity to explore events that shaped American History. Conducted at the Chapter, State and National Society levels, the students must submit an original essay with topics based on an original research and deal with an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence or the framing of the United States Constitution.
Eligibility, Submission and Essay Deadlines
The contest is open to all students who are United States citizens or legal resident aliens. Contestants must be in grades 9th through 12th during the contest year. They must be attending school including accredited home schools.
The contestant must be entered through an SAR Chapter near the student’s residence. If there is no Chapter Essay Chairman in the contestant’s area, then the essay may be entered at the State level known as a State level. Only one entry per student is permitted per contest year. The first place National winner is not eligible to participate in the contest again.
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GEORGE S. AND STELLA M. KNIGHT ESSAY CONTEST RULES AND GUIDELINES
The topic of the essay shall deal with an event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the American Revolution, The Declaration of Independence or the framing of the United States Constitution.
The essay must be based upon no less than five sources, at least three of which must be published works. Use of encyclopedia or internet websites are acceptable, but will not satisfy the requirement that at least three sources be published works. If there are no published sources, the essay will be disqualified. Plagiarism will be grounds for immediate disqualification.
Essay Format:
An original essay must be submitted. If submitted by mail no bindings or special covers are allowed. Graphics are not permitted. The essay must be written in English.
Each George S. and Stella M Knight Essay Contest entry must have four parts.
1. Cover page. 2. Essay. 3. Bibliography. 4. Contestant’s Biography.
The cover page, bibliography and contestant biograph must be on separate pages. (In order to avoid bias, a blind-judging process is used and the judges are provided only the essay and bibliography pages. NO reference to the contestant’s name or other identifying information may appear on the pages of the essay or on the bibliography pages.) Contest entries that do not conform exactly to the above requirements will be disqualified
Cover Page:
1. Title of the Essay. 2. Contestant’s Name. 3. Contestant’s Grade Level. 4. Home Address. 5. Telephone Number. 6. Email Address. School Enrollment Information: 7. Name. 8. Address. 9. Telephone Number. 10. Brief statement of how entrant learned of the contest. a. If from Internet include URL of the website. Cover page is separated from essay for judging.
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Essay Pages: 1. Minimum of 800 – 1200 (max) words [excludes title, footnotes and bibliography] 2. First page must include title of the essay. 3. Text of essay must be in Microsoft Word format: a. Double spaced. b. Font 12 pt. c. 8.5 x 11 inch paper. d. 1 inch margins on all sides. 4. Essay pages, including the bibliography page, must be sequentially numbered beginning with 1st page of essay as page 1. 5. NO contestant information may appear within the essay test pages.
Citations:
1. Within essay text and references within bibliography must be in accordance with the widely used and publicly available citation system a. Examples of citation system include i. Chicago Manual of Style. ii. MLA Manual of Style. iii. MHRA Style Guide. iv. The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citations. v. Harvard Referencing. 2. Bibliography page must specify the system used. 3. NO contestant information may appear on the bibliography page(s).
Contestant Biography:
1. Limited to one page 2. Must include the following a. Contestant’s Academic Awards and Achievements. b. School Activities. c. Community Activities. d. Plans for College. Contestant Biography page is separated from essay and bibliography for judging.
Judging Criteria:
Essays must meet the above criteria and are judged on the following equally weighted
1. Historical Accuracy. 2. Clarity of Thought. 3. Organization and Proven Topic (American Revolution, Declaration of Independence or Framing of the United States Constitution) 4. Grammar and Spelling. 5. Citations and bibliography.
NATIONAL, STATE and CHAPTER CONTEST DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND NOT SUBJECT TO REVIEW
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Please note that additional paper may be used as required to reply to the following prompts. Please put the applicant's name at top of each supplementing page and attach to this form. Select the red arrow next to the appropriate Youth Award from the list below. Then review the instructions and prompts regarding that particular contest and complete the form with all applicable details. ~ Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest ~ Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Award ~ C.A.R. Activity Award ~ Dr. Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award ~ George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest ~ JosephS. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest ~ Sgt. Moses Adams Memorial Middle School Brochure Contest ~ ROTC & JROTC Recognition Program
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The local deadline date for the Knight Essay Contest varies by location, so please check online at https://sar.org/education/youth-contests-awards/george-s-stella-m-knight-essay-contest to locate your local contact and to request your local deadline information. All submissions must be in the hands of the SAR Chapter Knight Essay Contest Chairman or, in the case where the state-level society does not participate, the Judge-at-Large Mr. V. Allen Gray ([email protected]) by December 31. All contest entries must be submitted as PDF files attached to emails. Contest entries submitted in any other format will be disqualified.
SAR Chapter Instructions: After the SAR chapter has chosen its George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest winner, the chapter must then email or mail a copy of this form (including the applicant's form) to the State-level Society Knight Essay Contest Chairman. Please complete and save a copy of this form (including the applicant's form) for future review. You may request a "Read Receipt" via email to confirm that all of the required documents have been included and sent to the appropriate contacts. All of the required forms must be received by the Society Knight Essay Contest Chairman no later than January 31 of each year. Please confirm this deadline date with the Society Knight Essay Contest Chairman.
SAR State-level Society Instructions: After the SAR state-level society has chosen its George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest winner, the society must then email or mail a copy of this form (including the one winning finalist's form) to the SAR Knight Essay Contest Chairman with a copy to the SAR Education Director. Please complete and save a copy of this form for future review. Emailed submissions, for the sake of time, are preferred. Sending applications via the U.S. mail within the time constraints are acceptable. You may request a "Read Receipt" via email to confirm that all of the required documents have been included and sent to the appropriate contacts. All of the required forms must be received by the SAR Knight Essay Contest Chairman with a copy to the SAR Education Director no later than February 28 of each year.
Entries must be submitted by the SAR chapter or society deadline. Please contact the chapter or society chairman to confirm the deadline and/or see the exceptions listed on the SAR contact page listed above. The applicants must send their essay to the appropriate chapter or society chairman for their local area. These details are also listed on the Knight Essay Contacts page of the SAR website listed above.
Questions regarding specific rules may be directed to the National SAR Knight Essay Contest Chairman: Mr. James M. Lindley Email: [email protected]
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Patriotic Outreach Education Alabama Society
Recently, patriotic outreach education received considerable attention at all levels within the SAR. One can see a great deal of interest these days at the chapter levels in community and school programs and at the state levels simply by evaluating the 95% participation in national youth programs involving Alabama student participation. Its importance can also be seen in many other ways such as the majority vote of the national trustees in sponsoring and approving the go ahead to raise funds for the SAR Museum and the amount of SAR National Educational Programs being captured on DVD’s for distribution to state societies of the Sons of The American Revolution.
President General Tomme in his inaugural address to the 126th Congress defined some of the “Golden Opportunities” for the future of the SAR. His speech stated, “An important part of the SAR mission is patriotic education and therefore it is our responsibility to share our knowledge of the founding of this country and the struggle of our forefathers and ancestors. That is why my first initiative is Educational Outreach. To enhance our educational outreach beyond Louisville, a new Educational Outreach Team initiative will extend this mission into our chapters and reach out to the children in their schools, Scout organizations, civic groups, religious institutions and other patriotic organizations.
He further states, “The long range goal of this initiative is to develop and share educational program presentations by SAR members. These presentations would be Colonial Living History (era before and during the American Revolution), a discussion about our founding documents, presentations on battles or personalities, or other appropriate patriotic programs targeted for children. The long-term goal is to have an NSSAR database of all Educational Outreach Teams and their programs. This would enable educators to access a database of our nationwide programs, including contact information and scripts and/or videos”.
“NSSAR Educational Director Colleen Wilson, Brooks Lyles, Educational Committee chairman; Bill Stone, Educational Outreach Center production chair; and Tom Jackson, Web-based Educational Learning Subcommittee chair and others on the NSSAR Educational Team will work together to develop this initiative. The NSSAR educational director could assist in the developing of new presentations. The details of the long- range initiative can be found on the NSSAR website, There will be two levels of the program, one for those chapters that have never offered an educational program and the other for those chapters that already have an educational program in place. The basic requirements are the same and will require chapters to share their program information with NSSAR to be included in the national education website. Streamers will be available for those chapters that complete this initiative between now and May 31, 2017, but this initiative does not stop in 2017. It continues for many years into the future.”
Bill Stone Liaison Patriotic Outreach Education
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M Gmail F Mitchell
Public Service and Heroism Committee
[email protected]
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I will have a computer expert look at this next week, but it will be too late to file.
Basically the report is the same as the one filed for the May 7, 2016 BOM. There have been no additional presentations at this point.
All our communications have been by e-mail on 06/28, 07/18, 07/23, 07/29, 08/25, 09/ 19, 09/20
I will have this resolved by the next reporting period.
If you need anything from me at this point please let me know.
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Submit form THE ALABAMA SOCIETY SON~ OF lfM~ AMgRtCAN R~VOL.UlflON
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THE ALABAMA SOCIETY, SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
COMMITTEE REPORT
Filing Date: September 6, 2016
Committee Name: Alabama Database of Rev. Soldiers Chairman Name: Walter E. Dockery Chairman Address: 2210 LaVera Drive. Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 Telephone No.: 205 553-6402 Meeting Dates & Location:------Committee Communications by Mail (Email), Dates: -'WE-'-=D=o-""ck:.:..:e::.:..ry'---'@=a""'ol:.:.:.c::..oo'-!:m:.!....______Telephone Polling Dates: -""'------
MEMBERS; 1. Walter E. Dockery 2. Kerry Barksdale 3. ______4. ______5. ______6. ______7. 8. 9. ______I 0. 11. 12. ______13. 14. 15. ------16. 17. 18. ______
NOTE: After the Chairman, the committee members consist usually of each chapter president or his designee.
EXPENSES: ------0 ------PARTICIPA TlON (Identify Member by Number): Attendance at Meetings: ------Correspondence:------Telephone: ______
REPORT & RECOMENDATIONS:
No updates received.
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Grave Dedication William Lester 1760-1848 Revolutionary War Soldier At age 16 served as a substitute for his father. Almost killed at the Battle of Camden. Moved to Alabama about 1844.
Louisville United Methodist Church Louisville, Barbour County, AL Sunday October 16, 2016 2:30 PM
While parking is available at the church and across the street, car pooling is strongly encouraged. Descendants, SAR & DAR members along with other lineage groups are encouraged to attend. Please bring your chapter or organizational wreath for presentation during the dedication program. The ALSSAR State President is attending and there will be a reception following the program in the Church Fellowship Hall. The following are driving directions from the north and south to reach the church. SAR Event signs will be in place at major intersections. FROM MONTGOMERY: Take US Hwy 231 S passing through Troy to Brundidge. Turn left on AL High- way 10 E. There is a stop light at the intersection and a Hardee’s on the left. Pass through Brundidge on Hwy 10 E to Clio (boyhood home of Gov. George Wallace) - approx. 13 miles. In Clio turn left on US Hwy 51 N toward Louisville (approx 6 miles). There is a stop light at the intersection of AL 10 and US Hwy 51. As you enter into Louisville, Hwy 51 N crosses over a bridge and makes a curve to the left. The church will be right in front of you - go right to parking.
FROM DOTHAN: Take US Hwy 231 N (Troy Highway) to Brundidge. Turn right on AL Highway 10 E. There is a stop light at the intersection and a Hardee’s on the right. Pass through Brundidge on Hwy10 E to Clio (boyhood home of Gov. George Wallace) - approx. 13 miles. In Clio turn left on US Hwy 51 N toward Louisville (approx 6 miles). There is a stop light at the intersection of AL 10 and US Hwy 51. As you enter into Louisville, Hwy 51 N crosses over a bridge and makes a curve to the left. The church will be right in front of you - go right to parking.
FROM ENTERPRISE: Take US Hwy 167 N (from the by pass in front of Lowe’s) and drive approximately 6.5 miles to the intersection of US Hwy 51 N and turn right. Hwy 51 N will cross US Hwy 231 and then con- tinue on through Ariton and Clio to Louisville as described above. However, this is a very curvy two lane road, and it is recommended that once at US Hwy 231 (4 lane), take a left (north) and follow the directions above as if traveling from Dothan. It is approximately 12 miles north from the intersection of Hwy 51 and Hwy 231 to Al Hwy 10 E. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be conducted in the church sanctuary.
Wiregrass Chapter, ALSSAR Sons of the American Revolution
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The Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution
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The Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution COMMITTEE REPORT
Filing Date: 24 September 2016
Committee Name: Veterans Recognition Chairman Name: Bruce A. Buehler
Chairman Address: 1601 Oak Valley Road North, Deatsville, AL 36022
Phone Number: 334-467-6646
Meeting Dates & Location: N/A, Committee Communications by Email Dates: N/A
Telephone Polling Dates: N/A
MEMBERS:
1. Bruce A. Buehler, Chairman 2. Robert S. Doherty (North) 3. S. Felton Mitchell (Central) 4. John L. Dwyer (South)
EXPENSES: None
REPORT & RECOMMENDATIONS:
During this reporting period the Alabama Society has received 3 Certificates of Patriotism for the following Individuals and Corps: John H. Graham, Military Service, David E. Carroll, Vietnam and Walter E. Dockery, Military Service. All three Compatriots are members of the Black Warrior River Chapter.
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The General John Archer Elmore Chapter is preparing applications for the following to join the Military Service Corps: Paul Whaley, II, Allen Davis and Bill Davis.
Col (Ret) Charles Sweeney, USMC, National Society Veterans Committee Chairman reports the following data regarding registered WWII Veterans in the SAR:
1. Of the 1007 Compatriots who registered to join the SAR World War II Veterans Corps, 392 remain with us; 615 Compatriots or 61% are no longer on the SAR Rolls.
2. “Remain with us” means these WW II SAR Veterans have not passed- on, and they continue to pay their annual dues.
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September 5, 2016
American Flag Howard Poarch 2550 Jamestown Road, Hoover, AL 35226 205-531-5772 All Internet Various Various
Howard Poarch Wayne Finley Stephen Ashbury C W Posey Ed Kilgore Harold Batie Price Legg Paul Whaley Gregory Holston James Gibb Malon Murphy
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Internet Various
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REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The following chapters have issued certificates since the last Board of Managers Meeting Birmingham Cheaha George Richard Montgomery Tennessee Valley Wiregrass
The following chapters have responded and will issue certificates
Black Warrior River Cahaba Coosa Etowah General John Archer Elmore General Galvez
The following chapters have not responded to any communications
Cullman Lamar County Little River Richard Henry Lee Shoals Area Tri-State
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Each chapter president should place special emphasis in issuing flag certificates prior to the end of 2016.
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CENTRALIZATION COMMITTEE REPORT TO THE ALABAMA SOCIETY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (ALSSAR) FALL BOARD OF MANAGERS (BOM) MEETING 08 OCTOBER 2016 PURPOSE—The Centralization Committee was appointed by the ALSSAR President Dr. Fred Olive at the ALSSAR Spring Board of Managers Meeting 07 May 2016, to study the feasibility of centralizing the planning, execution, financing and location of the ALSSAR Annual Meeting and State Convention. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP-- Harold (Hal) E. Thornton—Chairman, Tennessee Valley Chapter SAR; Bruce Buehler, John Archer Elmore Chapter SAR; Gregory (Greg) T. Holston, General Richard Montgomery Chapter SAR; William Edward (Ed) Kilgore, Cheaha Chapter SAR; James (Jim) H. Maples, Tennessee Valley Chapter SAR; Malon Murphy, Wiregrass Chapter SAR. DISCUSSION--The ALSSAR Constitution and By-Laws requires that there be held by the ALSSAR once each year, an Annual Business Meeting within thirty days of the Birthday of George Washington, 22 February. It has become the practice over the years that this also be the time when our annual convention and awards banquet is held. The custom has developed that the Home Chapter of the incumbent President be responsible for the planning, execution, financing and location of this annual event. The proposal has been suggested that this practice should be considered for change in that: 1. It places a significant financial strain on all but a few of the chapters , 2. There are only a few venues that can adequately support the size and type of event it has become, 3. A centralized location within the state will encourage greater participation by reducing the travel distances, 4. It will encourage members from smaller chapter being selected as state level officers, 5. Few Chapters have adequate personnel to plan and conduct an event of this magnitude. The committee began discussions of the many different aspects of this question, through telephone contact and emails. All members were quite responsive and offered many good thoughts and suggestions which are summarized below: 1. Establishment of a standing ALSSAR committee for the planning, execution, financing and location of the ALSSAR Annual Meeting and State Convention was unanimously supported and agreed to by all respondents on the committee. A committee organization of Chairman, ALSSAR Sr. VP; members: ALSSAR Treasurer; Vice President of the ALSSAR Sr. VP home chapter; five additional members from throughout the Society. This committee is to perform contract negotiation, registration and fees collect ion, finance management, and data collection and
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management. As experience dictates, functions can be added or deleted. Members serving on this committee can continue at the pleasure of the ALSSAR President. A minimum term of two years is suggested and should be staggered to ensure continuity of knowledge. 2. ALSSAR financing of the event was supported by all respondents to relieve the chapters from this responsibility. Fund raising for the event is to be accomplished as possible by a designated portion of the committee, and will be for the benefit of the Society. Profits and losses from the event will be the responsibility of the Society. All financial matters are to be achieved through the Committee, under the auspices of the ALSSAR Treasurer. 3. Centralization of the location was 100% agreed to by all respondents as being a major advantage of this effort. Huntsville, Birmingham and Montgomery and areas in close proximity are the consensus locations of choice. Several committee members made the point that to locate in a central location and frequent the same location year after year eliminates “re-inventing the wheel”, provides a continuity of effort for all involved in the activity, and members and the hotel are knowledgeable of what to expect and what is expected. It was suggested that Huntsville was too far North to be considered a centralized location, and was eliminated from consideration. Birmingham and Montgomery are much more centrally located and one or the other would probably be selected as the preferred location, depending upon the availability of facilities and relative cost. 4. The consensus is that chapters throughout the State will have members on the committee and the chapters in the city where the event is being held will not be responsible for the event. The home (host) chapter of the ALSSAR President will continue to be involved for those traditional functions usually the privilege of the “Host” chapter, but when their time in the spotlight has passed, the core committee personnel will remain to continue the effort for the next Annual Meeting and Convention event. CONCLUSION—The centralization of the planning, financing, execution and location of the ALSSAR Annual Meeting and Convention should be approved by the ALSSAR BOM for implementation as soon as possible. RECOMMENDATION—That the ALSSAR 2016 Fall BOM approve the establishment of a standing committee for the planning, financing, execution and location of future ALSSAR Annual Meetings and Conventions beginning with the Annual Meeting and Convention to be held in year 2019.
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The Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution
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The Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution COMMITTEE REPORT
Filing Date: 24 September 2016
Committee Name: Training & Development
Chairman Name: Bruce A. Buehler
Chairman Address: 1601 Oak Valley Road North, Deatsville, AL 36022
Phone Number: 334-467-6646
Meeting Dates & Location: N/A, Committee Communications by Email Dates: N/A
Telephone Polling Dates: N/A
Go-To-Meeting Teleconference Date: 25 May 2016, 10 A.M. & 7 P.M.
MEMBERS:
1. Bruce A. Buehler, Chairman 2. Dr. John Fred Olive, III (Advisor) 3. Harold Thornton (Advisor)
EXPENSES: None
REPORT & RECOMMENDATIONS:
During this reporting period two Training Sessions were provided. The topic title was The Dues Collection Process. During the two sessions a total of 10
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ALSSAR Members attended the training. This was the second training session provided via the Alabama Go-To-Meeting teleconference capability.
There will be a third session offered in late October titled The SAR Americanism Program Reporting Procedures. It would be beneficial that the Chapter Presidents and their Americanism Chairman attend the sessions.
The first training session was titled Conducting a Chapter Meeting.
Copies of the slides, for the first two sessions, are available. If you want copies of the session slides please send an email to Chairman Bruce Buehler. His email is as follows: [email protected]
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Submit Form
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9/21/2016
ALSSAR Endowment Fund Price L Legg 12170 County Road 99 251-979-9215 7/28/2016, Mobile, Community Foundation Of South AL Several
JL Gibson John Wallace Price L Legg
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Fred Olive, Hal Thornton, Edmon McKinley, John Wallace, Price L Legg
See Attachment
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This report covers the period of August 27, 2015 to September 21, 2016. This period represents our first full year with the Community Foundation of South Alabama {CFSA}. While in the past we endeavored to operate the ALSSAR endowment fund as a true endowment fund we lacked the administrative ability to fully comply with all regulations and procedures.
Our fund balance was not sufficient to allow us to participate in equity investments and we did not have the ability to properly manage this type of investment.
We now have an Endowed Agency Fund agreement with CFSA and our fund is in the Moderate Portfolio, with a yield of 7.21% over the past 5 years. We pay an annual administrative fee of 1.25%.
We transferred $27,878.82 to the fund in 2015 and have received contributions of $2930.00 this past year. Our current market balance as of September 21, 2016 is $33,031.37
We had 3 chapters make contributions and a few individuals contributions but the support from the ALSSAR leadership both past and present has been very poor. We ask that you help change that.
Our fund was created many years ago to perpetuate the ALSSAR and its programs. Our disbursements are limited to a portion of the income. With your help in building the fund this can make a significant impact on the future of ALSSAR.
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See printed book for this page.
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MEDALS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE October 8, 2016
Jim Maples – Chairman Bobby Joe Seales John Wallace
The Medals and Awards Committee accepts and reviews recommendations for medals to be awarded and reports to the State Society President. There is a form and instructions on the ALSSAR.org website. At the top of the page click on “Programs” then “Administrative” then “Medals and Awards” to get to the link for the form and instructions.
The State inventory of medals was replenished in September to take advantage of the sale that National offers on medals in the month of September. These medals were picked up at the Fall Leadership Meeting at the end of September.
The Alabama Medal sets are available at $35/set. A set includes both the large and miniature medal. I have medal sets with me today if you would like to purchase one or more sets. See the attached order form to take back to your chapters. Also, we now have an online order form at the ALSSAR.org website. The link is on the left hand side of the home page.
James H. Maples Chairman
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PATRIOT DOORS COMMITTEE October 8, 2016
Jim Maples – Chairman Rod Hildreth
The Alabama Society raised $14,000 approximately 14 years ago for the “Patriot Doors” to be part of the Chapel being constructed at The American Village. On either side of the inner entry way to the Chapel are plaques bearing the names of Patriots either buried in Alabama or associated with Alabama through SAR members.
The initial listing consisted of 2531 names. The listing of Patriots did not stop with this initial listing of 2531 names. As new members were accepted and existing members filed supplemental applications, names were added to the database.
The second set of plaques contained approximately 150 new names.
The third and last set of plaques to be added most recently contained 275 names.
Names continue to be collected with the intent to continue to add to the plaques. We currently have 376 additional names for the Patriot Doors which have been given to Compatriot Rod Hildreth to have plaques made. Unfortunately, when the third set of plaques were added there was not enough room to add all of them. Until more space can be made available, we cannot add more plaques to the Patriot Doors but we will continue to have them made until space is found.
James H. Maples Chairman
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ALSSAR RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE REPORT FOR 2016 FALL BOM
I. AUTHORIZATION, ORIGIN AND MEMBERSHIP—At the AL-SAR Board of Managers meeting May 7, 2016, “President Olive announced the creation of a Risk Management committee, which is charged with investigating issues of general liability, directors and officers insurance and other associated issues. The members of the committee are: Harold(Hal) E. Thornton, Chair, Allen Herod, and Price L. Legg. The committee is to report to the Board of Managers at the Fall Board of Managers meeting. “(May 7, 2016 BOM Minutes). II. STATEMENT OF QUESTION—Should the AL-SAR subscribe to insurance coverage for protection of the Directors and Officers (D&O) of the organization, and for General Liability(GL) coverage for the organization. III. FACTS BEARING ON THE QUESTION A. AL-SAR does not subscribe to Directors and Officers liability insurance nor to organizational General Liability Insurance. B. AL-SAR comprises chapters that conduct and participate in many different events and activities. IV. DISCUSSION—Vicarious liability arises from the common law doctrine of agency through the concept of respondent superior (“let the master answer”) where a master (employer) is liable in certain cases for the negligent acts of his servant (employee). Under vicarious liability one person or entity is liable for the negligent actions of another person even though the first party was not directly responsible for the injury. Society justifies vicarious liability on the belief that the entity that has the right, ability or duty to control and benefits from an individual’s actions should bear the costs of any resultant harm.
Within the association world, the state organization may be the master and the chapter and its members are its agent whereby the association is vicariously liable for the chapter’s actions. The chapter agreement or affiliation agreement is the basis for establishing or denying the agency relationship. When an agency relationship exists the association is vicariously liable for the chapter’s actions. If the chapter has insurance its policy will pay but the state association can also be financially responsible for a claim
Given the litigious society in which we exist today, and with all the activities and events in which our state and chapter organizations participate, it is not beyond reason to expect that at some time our state organization will be subjected to a law suit of some nature. It will not necessarily mean that there is a culpability proven, but the cost of defending the organization will be very costly. Therefore, it is the consensus of this committee that there is a justifiable need for the D&O and GL coverage for the AL-SAR state organization. With that conclusion, efforts were made by Hal Thornton and Price Legg to obtain proposals for D&O and GL coverages for the AL-SAR. Several avenues were used to include the National Insurance Broker (BB&T) with several proposals being submitted. However upon review of the proposals submitted there was only one which provided the coverage we were seeking. The others eliminated, through exclusion, key elements of coverage for the
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events and activities in which we are involved. All of the proposals are on file with the committee Chair.
State Farm Insurance was the only proposal which provided the coverage we are seeking. The cost proposal for the D&O policy for all claims for twelve months and $1million coverage for a single event, and a $2million aggregate for all events was $842. The GL coverage for all claims was $325. There is a $1,000 deductible for each policy for each event.
This proposal is for the AL-SAR state organization and is not applicable for each of the Chapters. Because of the tremendous variance in the size and activities of the chapters, it was not possible to include each of the Chapters under an umbrella policy. This possibility was discussed with each of the proposing companies, and they each said no. Each of the Chapters which desire coverage for their organization will have to pursue it on their own.
Because the time of the year is approaching when the Chapters are becoming engaged in the bulk of their activities and events, it is necessary that this matter be moved on at the earliest possible time. As there is no BOM scheduled before school begins and with the emphasis on the youth programs becoming a focal point, and the patriotic season of events and parades begin for the color guard, it is suggested that consideration be given to implementation of this action be undertaken by the AL-SAR Executive Committee. It is within the scope of the Executive Committee providing timely management to pressing issues for the organization by the Executive Committee. Also, there is funding available within the current budget document for the Executive Committee to cover the cost of the insurance. V. CONCLUSIONS A. There is a need for D&O and General Liability Insurance coverage for the AL-SAR B. The AL-SAR Executive Committee should be used to authorize the purchase VI. RECOMMENDATION-- That the AL-SAR Executive Committee be convened by AL-SAR President Fred Olive as soon as possible, that this report be presented to them, and that the committee authorize the purchase of the State Farm D&O and General Liability coverage as expeditiously as possible.
NOTE: The AL-SAR Executive Committee did convene at a GO to Meeting conference call on 04 August 2016, and after discussion approved the recommendation to purchase the State Farm insurance coverage. That action has now been completed, and the policies are in force.
Hal Thornton,
Sr VP, ALSSAR’
Chairman, Insurance and Risk Management Committee
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WEB MANAGER REPORT October 8, 2016
Jim Maples – Web Manager
Since the fall Board of Managers Meeting we have added a blog which picks up Historian General Jack Manning’s daily history event related to the Revolutionary War. Jack posts an event daily, 365 day a year giving an excellent resource for the history of this era. You can reach the blog daily at: blog.alssar.org. Be sure to refresh your browser if you don’t see the latest post. I encourage you to share this with history teachers, students, and anyone who is interested in the founding of this great nation. A special thanks to Jack from the Alabama Society for making this possible.
The website consistently gets approximately 200 hits per day which work out to approximately 6,000 hits per month.
I request the each chapter review the website and let me know of any changes that need to be made to the officers listed for the chapter. Also, please review the ALSSAR calendar and let me know if I have your meeting times and locations correct.
This is your website. If you want to see something added, let me know. If you think something needs to be changed, relocated on the website, or anything else, please let me know.
James H. Maples Web Manager
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Page ___ ALSSAR – C.A.R. COMMITTEE REPORT Filing Date: 2016 Fall BOM Report
Committee Name: _C.A.R. Liaison Chairman Name: Thomas Robert Thomas ”Bob” Chairman Address: 1975 Cahaba Valley Road, Indian Springs, AL 35124-3261 Telephone No: (205) 988-5925 Email: [email protected]
PARTICIPATION: Your Chairman is Past National Chairman of the SAR/C.A.R. Committee and is presently Alabama C.A.R. Senior President. He attended C.A.R. National Convenmtion, Southeastern Regional meetings, C.A.R. State Conference and Workshops, Senior State Leader Board meetings, plus local Society meetings and joint meetings with SAR and DAR. In addition, he is Past President of Birmingham Chapter and has served on the National C.A.R., SAR Eagle Scout, Membership, Hospitality, Flag, and Medals Committees. He has been a Senior C.A.R. adult leader since 1979.
REPORT & RECOMMENDATIONS:
We are proud that Alabama SAR, for the tenth year in a row, received the National C.A.R. Activity Award and Streamer at the SAR National Congress in Boston. Your annual financial support is recognized and greatly appreciated. We actively request that local SAR Chapters align themselves with local C.A.R. Societies and support their activities both financially and with leadership. Please get your young people involved in C.A.R. where they can be active with like-minded children their age and gain the experience of hands-on leadership by conducting meetings and managing committees.
Our new 2016 State President, Mr. David Henley Duffee, Jr., Robert Thomas Senior State President and Bill Clement-Senior State Treasurer recently attended the Southeastern Regional Conference in Greenville, SC and were accompanied by members George and William Jennings who escorted their Grandmother Mrs. Carroll Strickland, the Senior President of John Hunt Society of Huntsville. George served as the official Alabama Color Bearer and participated in several flag ceremonies during the event and William was busy serving as Conference Page. Both boys did an exemplary job as the represented Alabama.
The Conference Tour was to the Cowpens National Battlefield where children from NC, SC, AL, GA and FL participated in musket firing, cannon drills, marching in ranks, and learned about tactics used by General Daniel Morgan and his men to win a major victory over the British Troops led by Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarlton.
Next Summer the Regional will be held in Alabama
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C.A.R. Page 2.
The 2016 National Theme is “Freedom’s Thunder” and the National Project is to raise funds to support enhanced interpretive programming at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. We will build and equip the Artillery Firing Station for Artillery education and for demonstrations including several types of cannons, carriages and ammunition. This will provide hands-on education about the role of Artillery in the Siege and Surrender of General Cornwallis at Yorktown leading to the American Victory.
Application papers for many new C.A.R. members are in progress thanks to SAR Compatriots throughout Alabama who are sponsoring their children and grandchildren.
Emory and Thomas Barton and numerous prospective C.A.R.s recently participated in the kickoff of the Alabama Bicentennial Celebration led by State Commission Compatriot Bobby Joe Seals and sponsored by SAR, C.A.R., and DAR. In October, our C.A.R. Fall Gathering will feature opportunities for our young people to learn more about their State History and get ideas for Bicentennial Service Projects in their hometowns. The Commission is sending outstanding speakers to present these programs. SAR Compatriot volunteers will man the grills for lunch and a good time will be had by all as we pass on our Alabama Heritage to the next generation of future SAR and DAR members and leaders.
SAR member participation and support in all local and state C.A.R. activities is welcomed and encouraged. We have two SARs that are C.A.R. Senior State Leaders and commend Compatriot Bill Clement for serving as Senior State Treasurer.
The goal of this committee is to increase participation between members and leaders of our two organizations, to promote better relations, to strengthen C.A.R., and to encourage SAR members to further their support and involvement with C.A.R. These young people of C.A.R. are the future members of SAR and DAR and are guaranteed membership with no application fee and no lengthy application process. Local Alabama C.A.R. programs for our active societies teach our young people about historical education, love of country and patriotism, which will better prepare them for their duties as responsible citizens and leaders, as well as future SAR and DAR members. We encourage your SAR Chapter to have joint programs and functions with a local C.A.R. Society. We encourage you to offer your services as a Senior Leader. If there is no C.A.R. Society in your area you are encouraged to partner with DAR to organize and sponsor one. Please contact me for any questions you may have regarding C.A.R. or for contacting other C.A.R. Senior Leaders in your community.
Fraternally yours, Bob Thomas SAR Liaison to C.A.R. and Senior State President
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ALABAMA SOCIETY Sons of the American Revolution
DAR Liaison Report 2016 FALL BOM
DAR Liaison Activities:
The Alabama Bi-Centennial will be in 2019. This seems like a long time away but it will be here soon. Several activities are planned leading up to the final celebration. In preparation for the events the Sons, Daughters and Children of the American Revolution have already had a meeting to discuss our involvement in the activities.
A meeting was held with the Cahaba-Coosa Chapter, led by Bobby Joe Seals, to announce the programs leading up to the celebration. There will be several meetings before the final preparations are made so all of the chapters in Alabama of all of these three organization are invited to participate in the planning.
Bobby Joe Seals has been appointed Ambassador for the Bi-Centennial and will be informing us of coming events. You are encouraged to participate and especially get the CAR involved for this historical event.
Respectfully submitted,
C. W. Posey, Jr. DAR Liaison SAR
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Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution
Chapter Report to the State Secretary
Date of report: 15 Sept 2016 Name of chapter: Birmingham Chapter
Officers
President: Gilbert F. Douglas, III Vice President: Howard Poarch
Secretary: Roger Vaughan Treasurer: Roger Vaughan
Registrar: John Love Other:
Other:
Chapter website updated: Yes Chapter IRS N-990-N filed for previous year: Yes
List chapter membership information since your last report:
Current chapter membership: 83 Number of applications pending: 2
Number of prospective members: 11 Number of members inducted: 4
Names of New Members: John Bowles, Thomas Marshall, Michael Pugh, David Sheram
Member(s) of deceased: Spence
List SAR certificates, medals, and awards presented by the chapter since your last report:
Award: FLAG Certificates Recipient: 7 Date: 2016Aug
Award: Recipient: Date:
Award: Recipient: Date:
Award: Recipient: Date:
Award: Recipient: Date:
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Provide a summary of SAR programs or Memorial programs in which the chapter participated since your last report, including the date of the program:
ROTC: medal presented to Cadet Carson Kennedy, Jr., AFROTC at Samford University
JROTC: Medal presented at April SAR meeting to Cadet Abran Middleton of Vincent HS
Knight Essay:
Rumbaugh Oration:
Scout:
Veterans:
Other: Peter Poythress Oration at SAR Annual Conference
Other:
List chapter meeting information since your last report:
Regular meeting location: The Club Regular meeting date: 3rd Tuesday
Regular meeting time: 1200 noon Number of members attend: 26 Number of guest attending: 2
Average number prospective members attending 3 Meeting dates since last BOM: June 21, Aug16th
Special guests:
Speaker's Name Robert & Kay Anderson Topic of speech GENERAL DANIEL MORGAN Speakers and Speaker's Name Ms. Mary Lewy Topic of speech Women in the Revolution Programs: Program: numerous women played an integral part in the American Revolution
Date of next meeting: 20 Sept. Place of next meeting (if different from above):
Other items or comments not included above:
We are continuing to explore ways to use social media (FB and Twitter) to keep members and Comments: prospects abreast of SAR and American Hx. Also, we will be distributing the new tri-folds as PDFs which can be easily printed out. We are also using youtube, powerpoint and other media to bring color and sound to meetings.
Signature/Submitted by: Gilbert F. Douglas, III Date: 17Sept16
Note: Please report anything that the ALSSAR could do to improve your chapter's ability to continue to grow and continue to prosper within the Comments section.
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Use this page as space to supplement the inform asked for on pages one and two, or to include additional information that was not requested on pages one or two.
Additional Information
See attached newsletter.
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Meeting Tuesday, Sept 20, 2016 12:00 PM “The Club”
Gilbert Douglas, III Roger C. Vaughan President Secretary 1868 Patton Chapel Rd 4201 Clairmont Avenue S. Birmingham, AL 35226 Birmingham, AL 35222-3723
Phone: 205-823-3047 Phone: 205-602-9242 [email protected] September 2016 [email protected] Newsletter
President’s Column September 2016 RESERVATIONS: Program Greetings Compatriots The September meeting will be on “The Quartet” the 20th at The Club, 12:00 noon in I’m looking forward to seeing you the staterooms. at our upcoming meeting next By week. Oh, please get your Greg Laughlin Please make your reservations reservations in to our Sec/Trea no later than NOON, Friday, Roger Vaughan ASAP. Gregory K. Laughlin is law September 16th. One of the prime topics these library director and associate days is immigration, I haven’t professor of law at Cumberland Make your reservation to: done an exhaustive study but it School of Law, Samford seems like people are moving in University. He has a B.A., with Roger Vaughan, large groups usually fleeing a major in public administration PH# (205) 602-9242 oppression. Our country was and minors in economics and Email: built with the blood, sweat and history from Missouri State [email protected] tears of immigrants; most were University, a J.D. from the ______poor and hungry. The United University of Missouri- States of America has been Columbia, and a M.S. in L.I.S. (cont’d from previous column) from the University of Illinois at blessed because she has been Urbana-Champaign. He was and John Jay, were primarily responsible receptive of immigrants. reared in Southern Missouri on a for creating the new nation of the United Scripture tells us to care for the farm which had been in his States of America, not in the American widows, orphans and the family for four generation, Revolution, but after it, when they stranger (the foreigner) in the working as a newspaper editor worked to replace the Article of land. The fabric of this nation in his home town before Confederation with the Constitution of includes a workable framework of attending law school and the United States. laws which afford our citizenry practiced law in the St. Louis, the freedom to work, build and Missouri metropolitan area for Howard Poarch raise families; our Constitution eight years before becoming an warp and woof of this fabric. academic. He served as law ______library director at Ohio Northern We are blessed to have my good University and the University of Reservation Deadline Memphis before joining the friend, Professor Greg Laughlin, Change speak to us about the individuals faculty at Samford in 2008. most responsible for writing our Due to policy changes at The Club, Constitution. I hope you will be Professor Laughlin's talk will be we now need to make reservations able to come. based on Joseph J. Ellis' 2015 for our Tuesday Luncheons by noon book, The Quartet: on the Friday before our meeting. We look forward to seeing you. Orchestrating the Second Reservations will be accepted after American Revolution, 1783- 1789, which argues that four that time but the cost will be $25 for Libertas et Patria men, George Washington, James those with late reservations. Gilbert Madison, Alexander Hamilton,
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SAR Links documents, General Howe the American Revolution and Spain’s ordered his execution for recognition of America’s Birmingham Chapter, Sons of the spying, which was set for the independence. American Revolution following morning. After being For more than two years, Jay led to the gallows, legend negotiated for Spanish support of the
holds that Hale was asked if American cause but was only The Alabama Society, Sons of the he had any last words and successful in getting occasional loans American Revolution that he replied with these and a supply of war materials. His now-famous words, “I only inability to gain recognition of National Society, Sons of the regret that I have but one life American independence was the American Revolution to give for my country.” There result of Spain’s fear that the is no historical record to revolution might spread to Spanish- The SAR Magazine prove that Hale actually made controlled colonies in the Americas. this statement, but, if he did, Jay, who graduated from King’s he may have been inspired College, now Columbia University, at This Month in History by these lines in English the age of 19, was a prominent figure American Revolution author Joseph Addison’s in New York state politics from an 1713 play Cato: “What a pity early age. While he opposed British it is/That we can die but once interference in the colonies, Jay was September 10, 1776: to serve our country.” initially against complete Patriot spy Nathan Hale independence from Great Britain. He Nathan Hale volunteers was hanged by the British on was elected to the First Continental to spy behind British the morning of September 22, Congress in 1774 as a representative lines 1776. He was just 21 years from New York; it was during this old. Although rumors later term that he published “Address to On this day in 1776, General surfaced that Hale’s capture the People of Great Britain,” in which George Washington asks for a was the result of a betrayal he promoted a peaceful resolution volunteer for an extremely by his first cousin and British with Great Britain instead of dangerous mission: to gather Loyalist Samuel Hale, the independence. Jay was reelected to intelligence behind enemy lines exact circumstances leading the Second Continental Congress in before the coming Battle of to Hale’s arrest have never 1775 but resigned in 1776 rather than Harlem Heights. Captain Nathan been discovered. sign the Declaration of Hale of the 19th Regiment of the Independence. Continental Army stepped “Nathan Hale volunteers to spy Jay then returned to New York forward and subsequently behind British lines” 2016. The where he helped draft the state’s History Channel website. constitution before being elected the become one of the first known September 13, 2016, 1:30 American spies of the http://www.history.com/this-day-in- first chief justice of New York in 1777. Revolutionary War. history/nathan-hale-volunteers-to-spy- After serving as president of the Disguised as a Dutch behind-british-lines Continental Congress from 1778 to schoolmaster, the Yale 1779, he was appointed minister to University-educated Hale slipped Spain. Upon his return to the United behind British lines on Long States, Jay went on to become the Island and then successfully first chief justice of the United States gathered information about British in 1789 and, six years later, governor troop movements for the next of New York state. several weeks. While Hale was behind enemy lines, the British “John Jay is appointed minister to Spain” invaded the island of Manhattan; 2016. The History Channel website. September 13, 2016, 1:25 they took control of the city on http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/john- September 15, 1776. When the jay-is-appointed-minister-to-spain city was set on fire on September 20, 1776, British soldiers were put on high alert for sympathizers September 27, 1779: to the Patriot cause. The following evening, on September John Jay is appointed 21, 1776, Hale was captured minister to Spain while sailing Long Island Sound, trying to cross back into On this day in 1779, the American-controlled territory. former president of the Hale was interrogated by Continental Congress, John British General William Howe Jay, is appointed minister to and, when it was discovered that Spain and tasked with he was carrying incriminating winning Spanish support for
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Chapter Report to the State Secretary
Date of report: 8 Sept 2016 Name of chapter: Black Warrior River Chapter
Officers
President: David Jones Vice President: J. Kerry Barksdale
Secretary: Craig Patterson Treasurer: Craig Patterson
Registrar: Other:
Other: 2nd VP David Carroll
Chapter website updated: Yes [3 Chapter IRS N-990-N filed for previous year: Yes E) ---= -----==
List chapter membership information since your last report:
Current chapter membership: 32 Number of applications pending: 1 ------Number of prospective members: 4 Number of members inducted: 0 ---- Names ofNew Members: n/a ------Member(s) of deceased: n/a
List SAR certificates, medals, and awards presented by the chapter since your last report:
Award: Cert. of Commendation Recipient: Walter Dockery Date: 28 Jul2016 ------Award: Cert. of Commendation Recipient: Kerry Barksdale Date: 28 Jul 2016 ------Award: Cert. of Commendation Recipient: Craig Patterson Date: 28 Jul 2016 ------Award: Cert. of Commendation Recipient: John Graham Date: 28 Jul 2016 ------Award: Cert. of Commendation Recipient: Beverly Leigh, Ill Date: 28 Jul 2016
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Provide a summary of SAR programs or Memorial programs in which the chapter participated since your last report, including the date of the program:
ROTC: Presented SAR award at U of A Air Force ROTC April 6, 2016
JROTC: Presentation in Birmingham ALCTE Conference with State Committee Chairman
Knight Essay:
Rumbaugh Oration:
Scout:
Other: Presented Framed Declaration of Independence to the Tuscaloosa County Board of Educ.
Other: Constitution Day program at Central High School Sept. 15, 2016 and Gordo High Sept.
List chapter meeting information since your last report:
Regular meeting location: Tuscaloosa Public Library Regular meeting date: 4th Thursday
Regular n1eeting time: 7:00 pm Number of members attend: 67 Number of guest attending: 23
Average number prospective members attending 1 Meeting dates since last BOM: 7
Special guests: Patrick Cecil, professor at UA I member from California,
Speaker's Name James Dunn Topic of speech Marquis de LaFayette, Back Country C::ottlo""ontc HI u·inn rnlnnj~l Ti""oc Speakers and Speaker's Name Kerry Barksdale Topic of speech Handcrafts Prograuns: ------. Program: Show and Tell Background on the SAR and Public Safety Awards to local public safety officers, SAR Hi~tmv ~nd Sr.honl Aw~rd~ to EdiJr.ator~ from lor.::~l ~r.hool~ Date of next meeting: 22 Sept 16 Place of next meeting (if different from above): n/a ------
Other items or comments not included above:
The Black Warrior River Chapter is moving forward with community involvement with Comments: dedication ceremonies, reaching out to the Public Safety Sector and to our local school students and educators.
Signature/Submitted by: Date: / J ?-(f 2P /Is.
Note: Please report anything that the ALSSAR could do to improve your chapter's ability to continue to grow and continue to prosper within the Comments section.
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jAdditional Information I
Additional Programs: In conjunction with Constitution Day activities members will be involved in a voter registration campaign at Central High School on Sept. 15, 2016
Additional Awards: Certificates of Commendation Stephen Asbury, Richard Rhone, David Carroll, Willam Cain Jr. (CAR), Ellyn Cain (CAR), Rosalind Cain (CAR), Clayton Cain (CAR)
Certificates of Appreciation Tuscaloosa News, WVUA-TV, Fox 6-TV, ABC 33/40-TV, The Lamar Democrat
Veteran Corps Recognition: David Jones (Korea), David Carroll (Vietnam), Walter Dockery (Service), John Graham (Service), Bev Leigh (Service)
Medal of Heroism: Justen Little, Jackie Miles, Slade Reeves, Chuck Tidwell
Presentations: Presented framed copies of the Declaration of Independence to all 32 Tuscaloosa County Schools.
Flag Certificates: Bobby Parks Truck & Equipment Company
Chapter Committees Chairmen: Youth- Elementary Poster, Middle School Brochure, Eagle Scout, Knight Essay Contest, Rumbaugh Oration, ROTC/JROTC Chairman David Jones
Citzenship Recognition- American Flag Program Chairman Stephen Asbury, Public Service/Heroism Chairman Craig Patterson
Patriotism- Americanism Chairman Kerry Barksdale, U.S, History Teacher Chairman David Jones, Color Guard Chairman David Jones, Patriotic Education Chairman David Jones, Grave Marking Chairman Walter Dockery, Veterans Chairman David Jones, Veterans Recognition Chairman David Jones.
Recognition: Recognize the following persons by letter for their contribution to our plaque dedication at Capitol Park: Michael James, Jim Rainey, Angel Coker all with the Tuscaloosa News, Lynn Brooks with WVUA-TV, Kelvin Reynolds with Fox 6-TV, and Jennifer Edwards with ABC 33/40 -TV, Bob Anderson ALSSAR (Color Guard), Robert Coker (Chaplain)
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Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution
Chapter Report to the State Secretary
Date of report: 9/24/2016 Name of chapter: Cahaba-Coosa
Officers
President: Charles R. Nuckolls, Jr. Vice President: Donald Lee Roberson
Secretary: Larry Byrd Treasurer: C.W. Posey
Registrar: Harry Sessamen Other: John Thomas-Chaplain
Other: Morris Bishop - Sgt-at-Arms
Chapter website updated: Yes Chapter IRS N-990-N filed for previous year: Yes
List chapter membership information since your last report:
Current chapter membership: 81 Number of applications pending: 4
Number of prospective members: 2 Number of members inducted: 1
Names of New Members: James Hager Morris, Jr.
Member(s) of deceased:
List SAR certificates, medals, and awards presented by the chapter since your last report:
Award: Appreciation Certificate Recipient: Elizabeth Wells Date: 5/15/2016
Award: Appreciation Certificate Recipient: John Walker Date: 6/19/2016
Award: Appreciation Certificate Recipient: Col. Glenn Nivens Date: 7/17/2016
Award: Appreciation Certificate Recipient: Bobby Joe Seales Date: 8/21/2016
Award: Appreciation Certificate Recipient: Connie Grund, DAR VP General Date: 8/21/2016
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Provide a summary of SAR programs or Memorial programs in which the chapter participated since your last report, including the date of the program:
ROTC: Compatriot Glen Nivens is setting up UAB ROTC to attend World Peace Luncheon
JROTC: Compatriot Glen Nivens is planning medal awards to JROTC programs
Knight Essay: Compatriot Larry Byrd is assigned to recruit candidates
Rumbaugh Oration: Compatriot Larry Byrd assigned to recruit candidates
Scout: Compatriot Rob Robinson assigned to recruit candidates
Veterans: Compatriot Glen Nivens worked on War Memorial in Mobile and works on Blue Star Salute
Other: Compatriot Bruce Kilgore is assigned the Americanism program
Other: Compatriot C.W. Posey is assigned the Flag program
List chapter meeting information since your last report:
Regular meeting location: North Shelby Library Regular meeting date: 3rd Sunday
Regular meeting time: 2:30 PM Number of members attend: 12-49 Number of guest attending: 2to34
Average number prospective members attending 2 Meeting dates since last BOM: 5
Special guests: Connie Grund, DAR Vice President General, Phoebe Robinson, DAR David Lindsay Chapter Regent
Speaker's Name Elizabeth Wells Topic of speech Who is coming to Alabama? Speakers and Speaker's Name John Walker Topic of speech Captain Thomas Lee & family Programs: Program:
Date of next meeting: Oct 16 Place of next meeting (if different from above):
Other items or comments not included above:
Compatriot Don Roberson attended the National Defense Foundation Meeting held in Auburn Comments: where Sergeant Bennie Atkins, Medal of Honor Recipient, gave an inspiring presentation
Signature/Submitted by: Charles R. Nuckolls, Jr. Date: 9/24/2016
Note: Please report anything that the ALSSAR could do to improve your chapter's ability to continue to grow and continue to prosper within the Comments section.
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Additional Information
Appreciation Certificate Phoebe Donald Robinson, DAR David Lindsay Chapter Regent 8/21/2016 Appreciation Certificate Bob Thomas, Alabama State Senior VP CAR 8/21/2016 Appreciation Certificate William Clements 9/18/2016
July 17, 2016 Speaker: Colonel Glen Nivens Topic: Blue Star Salute, Gold Star Service Banners & 100th Commemoration of WWI
August 21, 2016 A joint meeting was held with DAR, CAR & SAR to present the 200 Alabama Bicentennial, Speaker's included: Compatriot Bobby Joe Seales, past President of ALSSAR, Connie Grund, DAR Vice President General & ASDAR Bicentennial Chairman, Phoebe Donald Robinson, DAR David Lindsay Regent
Special Songs sang by Compatriot Robert Robinson Color Guard provided by Compatriots Col. Glen Nivens, William Wyatt and Hunter Wilheim
September 18, 2016 Speaker: Compatriot William Clements Topic: The Battle at Kings Mountain
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Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution
Chapter Report to the State Secretary
Date of report: Sept. 26, 2016 Name of chapter: Cheaha Chapter
Officers
President: W. Edward Killgore Vice President: J. Henry Smith III
Secretary: LCDR Robert B. Folsom, Jr. (Ret.) Treasurer: Rev. R. Jefferson Coker
Registrar: James Reighard Other: Genealogist Louis N. Quigley
Other: Communications William H. Rozier
Chapter website updated: Yes Chapter IRS N-990-N filed for previous year: Yes
List chapter membership information since your last report:
Current chapter membership: 39 Number of applications pending: 7
Number of prospective members: 14 Number of members inducted: 2
Names of New Members: Richard E. Tatum, Dr. David Nelson (Affiliate),
Member(s) of deceased: Jack Artemus Harris
List SAR certificates, medals, and awards presented by the chapter since your last report:
Award: ROTC Bronze Medal Recipient: Cadet 1st Lt. Braushaud E. Harris Date: 5/12/2016
Award: V or D Challenge Coin Recipient: PG Judge Edward F. Butler Date: 5/11/2016
Award: V or D Challenge Coin Recipient: ALSSAR President Dr. Fred Olive Date: 9/14/2016
Award: V or D Coin & SAR Pin Recipient: Richard Eugene Tatum Date: 9/14/2016
Award: V or D Challenge Coin Recipient: Dr. David Nelson Date: 9/14/2016
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Provide a summary of SAR programs or Memorial programs in which the chapter participated since your last report, including the date of the program:
ROTC:
JROTC: Chapter was represented on May 12, 2016 at the Anniston High School's Awards Day Ceremony to present Cadet 1st Lt. Braushaud E. Harris the JROTC Bronze Medal. Knight Essay:
Rumbaugh Oration:
Scout:
Veterans:
Other: Flag Commendation Certificate was awarded to Mr. Ramon Gerbert on Sept. 14, 2016.
Other:
List chapter meeting information since your last report:
Regular meeting location: Anniston Public Library Regular meeting date: 2nd Wednesday
Regular meeting time: 12:30 PM Number of members attend: 18 Number of guest attending: 5
Average number prospective members attending 5 Meeting dates since last BOM: 5/11 & 9/14
Special guests: PG Judge Edward F. Butler & wife, Robin, Chinnabee-Ft. Strother Chapter of the DAR, ALSSAR President Dr. Fred Olive
Speaker's Name PG Ed Butler Topic of speech Gen. Galvez Speakers Why be in the SAR? and Speaker's Name Pres. Fred Olive Topic of speech Programs: Program:
Date of next meeting: 10/12/2016 Place of next meeting (if different from above):
Other items or comments not included above:
The Cheaha Chapter did not meet during the Summer months of June - August. Comments:
Signature/Submitted by: W. Edward Killgore Date: September 21, 2016
Note: Please report anything that the ALSSAR could do to improve your chapter's ability to continue to grow and continue to prosper within the Comments section.
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Date of Report: September 18, 2016 Name of Chapter: General Galvez Chapter
Officers
President: Edmon H. McKinley Vice President: ------
Secretary: C. Robert Holliman Treasurer: Edward Leroy McGaughv
Genealogists: Mike Glass
Sgt at Arms: John Goss
BOM Members: Mike Glass, Howard M. Schramm, Price Legg
Chapter Website updated: N/A Chapter IRS N-990-N filed for previous yec 1r- yes
Ust Chapter Membership information since your last report:
Current Chapter Membership- 78 Number of appUcatlons pe,nding · 0
Number of prospects- 3 Number of members indut:ted- 9
Names of New Members: Gregory Lybarger, John Myers, Merlin Miller, Jared Flach, Jerry Lee Smith, Mark Smith, Tyler Smith, Stephen Albert McMillian and William Stevens
Transferees-1 (John Van Zandt has become a dual member retaining his primary membership with the Mississippi Sons of the American Revolution)
Deceased Members- 0
Ust SAR Certificates, Medals, and Awards presented by the chapter since your last report:
Recipient
Certificate of Appreciation Mike Bailey 04/14/2016 Certificate of Appreciation Judge Ed Butler 05/12/20ll6 Certificate of Appreciaton Mike Bunn 06/19/2016 Certificate of Appreciation Dr. Jack Dwyer 07/14/2016
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Certificate of Appreciation Mike Glass 08/11/2016 Certificate of Appreciation John Goss 08/11/2016 Certificate of Appreciation Price Legg 08/11/2016 Certificate of Appreciation Bob Glennon 09/08/2016 Certificate of Appreciation Diane Sawyer Certificate of Appreciation AI Sawyer
Summary of SAR Programs or Memorial Programs Since Your Last Report:
JROTC: N/A
Veterans Committee: N/A
Flag Certificates are being awarded to the following: FLORA-BAMA, GULF STATE PARK, THE DINER, GULF
SHORES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, GULF SHORES MUSEUM, DAVID L. BODENHAMER I ~ECREI\TION CENTER, DIANE AND AL SAWYER (THE DINER) list Chapter Meeting Information Since Your Last Report
Regular Meeting Location : Bass Pro Shop in Spanish Fort, Alabama, except Septemb1~r, Oc ober, November when it is held at Felix's Fish Camp, and no meeting in December
Regular Meeting Date: Second Thursday of every month
Regular Meeting Time: Bass Pro Shops 6:30 p.m.; Felix's 2:00p.m.
Number of members attending: 12-16
Number of Guests: 4-6
Average New Number of prospective members: 2
Meeting Dates for 2015: 05/12/2016, 06/09/2016, 07/14/2016, 08/11/2016, 09/09/2016
Speakers:
Speakers Name Speakers Topic
Judge Ed Butler "Without The Assistance Of Spain We Would Still Be Under The British Flag" 05/12/2016 Mike Bunn "Colonial History of Historic Blakeley Park" 06/09/2016 Dr. Jack Dwyer "Never Too Old To Fight For Freedom's Cause" 08/11/2016 Mike Glass "Zachariah Glass" 08/11/2016 John Goss "Narcissus Graham" 08/11/2016 Price Legg "Leeds Town Resolves and Robert Lovell" 08/11/2016 (These three Compatriots gave detailed and enlightening talks about their Patriot Ancestors) Bob Glennon "Revolutionary Ties To The Mobile Bay Area" 09/08/20Hi
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Other Items or Comments:
Chapter President Edmon McKinley and Price Legg attended the ALSSAR Board of Ma agers Meeting May 7, 2016 President McKinley attended the Rededication of the American Revolution Monument in 1:apital Park, Tuscaloosa, Alabama June 25, 2016 Mike Glass continues to take pictures and submit pictures and great articles to the State Newsletter about our Chapter.
Signature /Submitted by :------?-'-~-....3o--=----- Date: September 20, 2016 Edmon H. McKinley, President
NOTE: The information submitted relates to chapter activities: April 25, 2016- September 20, 2011:>
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Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution
Chapter Report to the State Secretary
Date of report: 22 September 2016 Name of chapter: Gen. John Archer Elmore
Officers
President: Paul Whaley II Vice President: Larry Spears
Secretary: Justin Foster Treasurer: Richard Wells
Registrar: N/A Other: Genealogist Earl Gillian, Jr
Other: Sgt at Arms Jerry Pogue
Chapter website updated: Yes Chapter IRS N-990-N filed for previous year: Yes
List chapter membership information since your last report:
Current chapter membership: 53 Number of applications pending: 1
Number of prospective members: 38 Number of members inducted: 7
Names of New Members: Daniel Killingsworth, Dr. William Dean, Nicholas Krishnan, (See Page 3)
Member(s) of deceased: Max Bowdoin
List SAR certificates, medals, and awards presented by the chapter since your last report:
Award: 5 Year Pin Recipient: Paul Whaley II Date: 10 May 2016
Award: 5 Year Pin Recipient: Paul Cameron Whaley Date: 10 May 2016
Award: 5 Year Pin Recipient: Allen Herrod Date: 13 Sept 2016
Award: 5 Year Pin Recipient: Jerry Pogue Date: 13 Sept 2016
Award: 5 Year Pin Recipient: Jimmy Pogue Date: 13 Sept 2016
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Provide a summary of SAR programs or Memorial programs in which the chapter participated since your last report, including the date of the program:
ROTC:
JROTC:
Knight Essay:
Rumbaugh Oration:
Scout:
Veterans:
Other: Prattville City Fest recruiting booth 14 May 2016
Other: Rememberemce for the Fallen of all Wars 24 May 2016
List chapter meeting information since your last report:
Regular meeting location: Bass Pro Prattville, Alabama Regular meeting date: 2nd Tuesday of each month
Regular meeting time: 6 PM Number of members attend: 35 Number of guest attending: 3-5
Average number prospective members attending 3 Meeting dates since last BOM: 2 plus Picnic
Special guests:
Speaker's Name Allen Wallace Topic of speech David Bushnell and the Turtle Speakers and Speaker's Name William Stone Topic of speech National SAR Interpretive Center Programs: Program:
Date of next meeting: 11 October 2016Place of next meeting (if different from above):
Other items or comments not included above:
Memorial Day ceremonies and wreath laying, Prattville, Alabama Memorial Day 2016 Comments: 4th of July Parade Prattville, Alabama Chapter Picnic and cook-out 6 August 2016 (One induction)
Signature/Submitted by: Paul Whaley II Date: 23 September 2016
Note: Please report anything that the ALSSAR could do to improve your chapter's ability to continue to grow and continue to prosper within the Comments section.
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Additional Information
Additional new members:
Leon M. Clark Sr Charles Joseph Durkin James L. Wolfe Christopher Douglas King Blaze Hammit Clowers Carl Christian Wilhjelm, III Ryder Young Clowers
Chaplain: Alan Davis
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General Richard Montgomery Chapter – ALSSAR Board of Management – October 08, 2016
General Richard Montgomery Chapter Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution
Board of Management Meeting– October 08, 2016 Report Period: April 26, 2016 – September 26, 2016
General Richard Montgomery Chapter Officers:
President - Gregory Todd Holston Vice President - Jack Fred Caraway Secretary - Brian Newton Head Treasurer - Kenneth Eugene Mahan Registrar/Genealogist - Col. Larry Patrick Cornwell Chaplain - Lt. Col. George Thomas Smith, III. Sergeant-At-Arms - Charles Mark Holston, Sr.
General Richard Montgomery Chapter Web Site: Chapter Web Site updated July 2016.
Chapter IRS 990-N: Filed on January 9, 2016, for year 2015.
Chapter Membership: 197 members, which includes 4 dual ALSSAR members as of September 26, 2016. One pending member applications submitted, and seven prospective members.
New Members: James Murray Musser, NSSAR # 198627 (Patriot Ancestor – Philip Musser, Sr.); Evan James Musser, NSSAR # 198628 (Patriot Ancestor – Philip Musser, Sr.); Garry Ray Coffey, NSSAR # 198782 (Patriot Ancestor – Reuben Coffey).
Deceased Members: John F. (Jack) Conrad, NSSAR #114467; Colonel Mason Durden, NSSAR# 172378.
Awards by the General Richard Montgomery Chapter:
Flag Certificates: Compatriot Robert Stanley Phillips, Prattville, Alabama.
Law Enforcement Commendation Award: SA Raymond B. Smith, Jr., FBI
Five Year Member Awards: David Arnold Diestelhorst, Clark Benton Dorsey, Jonathan Morgan Dunaway, Mack Andress Hataway, Kenneth Eugene Mahan, Howard Gardner Perdue, Jr.,
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General Richard Montgomery Chapter – ALSSAR Board of Management – October 08, 2016
Jack Nathan Reed, George Thomas Smith, III, Walter Brown Stevenson, Jr., Patrick Alan Stevenson; and junior members Jonathan Lawrence Dunaway, Andrew Rhys Holifield, Joseph Tate Holifield, Alan Jacob Stevenson, Ryan Connor Stevenson, and Cody Thomas Stevenson.
JROTC Bronze Medal: Cadet Lucendia Reyes, Montgomery, Alabama, Cadet Kevin Davis, Montgomery, and 1SG Eddie Howard, Letohatchee, Alabama.
Events: - April 27, 2016, Lt. Col. Brad Sanders and Lt. Col. Bruce Pickette presented the JROTC Bronze Medal to Cadet Kevin Davis, G.W. Carver High School, Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. Army JROTC program.
- May 03, 2016, Chapter Meeting: Program speaker Col. Larry Cornwell, spoke on the topic “The Revolutionary War Soldier” in uniform. The Chapter Color Guard, all in uniform, led by Lt. Col. Tom Smith, and members Jack Caraway, Larry Cornwell, and Bruce Pickette presented the colors.
- May 05, 2016, Lt. Col. Bruce Pickette presented the JROTC Bronze Medal to Cadet Lucendia Reyes, Jefferson Davis High School, Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. Marine Corps JROTC program.
- May 07, 2016, Chapter and State of Alabama Color Guard Commander Lt. Col. Tom Smith presented the colors at the ALSSAR Board of Management meeting, American Village, Montevallo, Alabama.
- May 21, 2016, Chapter and State of Alabama Color Guard Commander Lt. Col. Tom Smith, and chapter member Jack Caraway, both in uniform, presented the colors at the Blue Star Salute held at the U.S.S. Alabama, Mobile, Alabama.
- May 29, 2016, Chapter Color Guard Commander Lt. Col. Tom Smith, and Col. Larry Cornwell, in uniform, participated in presenting the colors and the Laying of the Wreaths ceremony at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Montgomery, Alabama, annual Remembrance for the Fallen, Memorial Day Service. Greg Holston, Gene Stabler, Ed Smith, Bruce Pickette, and junior Compatriot Jacob Todd Holston attended. Chapter President Greg Holston represented the Chapter’s Laying of the Wreath in memory of General Richard Montgomery and all who gave their lives in the American Revolution.
- June 10, 2016, DAR Flag Day, Montgomery DAR Regents Council, Montgomery Country Club was attended by Chapter member Bruce Pickette who presented the colors as the American Flag bearer.
- July 9-13, 2016, 126th National Congress, was attended by Chapter members Bruce Pickette, and Felton Mitchell, both voting delegates. Chapter Compatriot Bruce Pickette, was reelected and reinstalled as the National Society Librarian General.
- September 16, 2016, Chapter and State of Alabama Color Guard Commander Lt. Col. Tom Smith, and chapter members Jack Caraway, and Bruce Pickette, all in uniform, presented the colors at the Constitution Day celebration, Mobile, Alabama.
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General Richard Montgomery Chapter – ALSSAR Board of Management – October 08, 2016
- September 17, 2016, Chapter and State of Alabama Color Guard Commander Lt. Col. Tom Smith, and chapter member William Kirkland, both in uniform, presented the colors at the National POW/MIA Recognition Day observance held at the State Capitol, Montgomery, Alabama.
- September 21, 2016, Chapter Meeting: Program speakers Chapter Vice President Jack Caraway, and Compatriot Brad Sanders spoke on the topic of their Revolutionary War patriots and their war service.
Chapter Meeting Schedule:
The General Richard Montgomery Chapter meets for lunch at the Montgomery Country Club on the third Wednesday of the months of January through May and September through November. In May we usually have a Chapter social activity (this year May 03, 2016, at Huntingdon College) and in December, we have a formal evening banquet. The Chapter meeting schedule is posted on the Chapter web site. The General Richard Montgomery Chapter has implemented a new Chapter email address for use in sending notices to all Chapter members with email, in addition to postcards to members without email. The Chapter email address is [email protected].
Publicity:
- July 03, 2016, The Montgomery Advertiser newspaper, Vol. 189, No. 185, page 01, “Forgotten Heroes: Finding city’s lost patriots” featuring interview of Col. Larry Cornwell, in uniform.
- September 17, 2016, NBC WSFA, Montgomery, Alabama, “5th Annual POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony” television coverage of Chapter and State of Alabama Color Guard Commander Lt. Col. Tom Smith, and chapter member William Kirkland, both in uniform, presenting the colors at the National POW/MIA Recognition Day observance held at the State Capitol, Montgomery, Alabama.
Respectively submitted,
Gregory Todd Holston Gregory Todd Holston President, General Richard Montgomery Chapter Alabama Society, Sons of the American Revolution
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Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution
Chapter Report to the State Secretary
Date of report: 9-20-2016 Name of chapter: Lamar County Sons of Liberty Chapter, ALSSAR
Officers
President: Carl Monroe Thornton ll Vice President: Samuel Andrew Johnson
Secretary: Carl Monroe Thornton Treasurer: Allen Varnon Chandler
Registrar: William Edmond (Eddy) Posey Other: Chaplain: William Edmond Posey
Other: Historian: Allen Varnon Chandler
Chapter website updated: Yes Chapter IRS N-990-N filed for previous year: Yes
List chapter membership information since your last report:
Current chapter membership: 7 Number of applications pending: 0
Number of prospective members: 0 Number of members inducted: 0
Names of New Members: N/A
Member(s) of deceased: N/A
List SAR certificates, medals, and awards presented by the chapter since your last report:
Award: N/A Recipient: Date:
Award: N/A Recipient: Date:
Award: N/A Recipient: Date:
Award: N/A Recipient: Date:
Award: N/A Recipient: Date:
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Provide a summary of SAR programs or Memorial programs in which the chapter participated since your last report, including the date of the program:
ROTC: N/A
JROTC: N/A
Knight Essay: N/A
Rumbaugh Oration: N/A
Scout: N/A
Veterans: N/A
Other:
Other:
List chapter meeting information since your last report:
Regular meeting location: *(1) L.C.H.D. Community Room Regular meeting date: 1st Sunday
Regular meeting time: 2:00 P.M. Number of members attend: Number of guest attending: 0
Average number prospective members attending 0 Meeting dates since last BOM: 8-7 & 9-4
Special guests: N/A
Speaker's Name N/A Topic of speech N/A Speakers and Speaker's Name N/A Topic of speech N/A Programs: Program: N/A
Date of next meeting: 10-2-2016 Place of next meeting (if different from above):
Other items or comments not included above:
Comments: *(1) Lamar County Health Department Community Room...
Signature/Submitted by: Carl M. Thornton, Secretary Date: September 20, 2016
Note: Please report anything that the ALSSAR could do to improve your chapter's ability to continue to grow and continue to prosper within the Comments section.
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Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution
Chapter Report to the State Secretary
Date of report: 9/25/16 Name of chapter: Little River
Officers
President: J.L. Gibson Vice President: Stan Rogers
Secretary: Ron Bearden Treasurer: Frank Duke
Registrar: Lee Swart Other:
Other:
Chapter website updated: Yes Chapter IRS N-990-N filed for previous year: No
List chapter membership information since your last report:
Current chapter membership: 74 Number of applications pending: 10
Number of prospective members: 6 Number of members inducted: 8
Names of New Members:
Member(s) of deceased:
List SAR certificates, medals, and awards presented by the chapter since your last report:
Award: Recipient: Date:
Award: Recipient: Date:
Award: Recipient: Date:
Award: Recipient: Date:
Award: Recipient: Date:
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Provide a summary of SAR programs or Memorial programs in which the chapter participated since your last report, including the date of the program:
ROTC:
JROTC:
Knight Essay:
Rumbaugh Oration:
Scout:
Veterans:
Other:
Other:
List chapter meeting information since your last report:
Regular meeting location: Western Sizzlin, Ft. Payne Regular meeting date: 9/19/16
Regular meeting time: 6pm Number of members attend: 6 Number of guest attending: 3
Average number prospective members attending Meeting dates since last BOM: 9/19/16
Special guests:
Speaker's Name Judge Jeremy Taylor Topic of speech The 6th Amendment Speakers and Speaker's Name Topic of speech Programs: Program:
Date of next meeting: 10/17/16 Place of next meeting (if different from above):
Other items or comments not included above:
Comments:
Signature/Submitted by: J.L. Gibson Date: 9/25/16
Note: Please report anything that the ALSSAR could do to improve your chapter's ability to continue to grow and continue to prosper within the Comments section.
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Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution
Chapter Report to the State Secretary
Date of report: 09/21/2016 Name of chapter: Richard Henry Lee
Officers
President: Jason Williams Vice President: Wilson Lee
Secretary: Treasurer: Wayne Stephens
Registrar: Other:
Other:
Chapter website updated: Yes Chapter IRS N-990-N filed for previous year: Yes
List chapter membership information since your last report:
Current chapter membership: 60 Number of applications pending: 3
Number of prospective members: 2 Number of members inducted:
Names of New Members:
Member(s) of deceased:
List SAR certificates, medals, and awards presented by the chapter since your last report:
Award: Recipient: Date:
Award: Recipient: Date:
Award: Recipient: Date:
Award: Recipient: Date:
Award: Recipient: Date:
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Provide a summary of SAR programs or Memorial programs in which the chapter participated since your last report, including the date of the program:
ROTC:
JROTC:
Knight Essay:
Rumbaugh Oration:
Scout:
Veterans:
Other:
Other:
List chapter meeting information since your last report:
Regular meeting location: Saug. Country Club Opelika, AL Regular meeting date: 4th Friday
Regular meeting time: 12 noon Number of members attend: 25 Number of guest attending: 3
Average number prospective members attending 2 Meeting dates since last BOM: April/May 2016
Special guests:
Speaker's Name Topic of speech Speakers and Speaker's Name Topic of speech Programs: Program:
Date of next meeting: Place of next meeting (if different from above):
Other items or comments not included above:
Comments:
Signature/Submitted by: Jason Williams Date: 09/21/2016
Note: Please report anything that the ALSSAR could do to improve your chapter's ability to continue to grow and continue to prosper within the Comments section.
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Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution
Chapter Report to the State Secretary
Date of report: Sep. 12, 2016 Name of chapter: Shoals Area Chapter
Officers
President: Brian J. Newton Vice President: David Ellis
Secretary: Gene Gooch Treasurer: Brian J. Newton
Registrar: Robert (Bobby) Stanford, Jr Other:
Other:
Chapter website updated: Chapter IRS N-990-N filed for previous year: Yes
List chapter membership information since your last report:
Current chapter membership: 41 Number of applications pending: 0
Number of prospective members: 3 Number of members inducted: 2
Names of New Members: Jessie Jones Jr & Claiborne Jackson Mize
Member(s) of deceased: Layton Wilbur Thorne (Nat # 166895; St # 2581)
List SAR certificates, medals, and awards presented by the chapter since your last report:
Award: Recipient: Date:
Award: Recipient: Date:
Award: Recipient: Date:
Award: Recipient: Date:
Award: Recipient: Date:
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Provide a summary of SAR programs or Memorial programs in which the chapter participated since your last report, including the date of the program:
ROTC:
JROTC:
Knight Essay:
Rumbaugh Oration:
Scout:
Veterans:
Other:
Other:
List chapter meeting information since your last report:
Regular meeting location: Helen Keller Public Library Regular meeting date: 2nd Sun mthly
Regular meeting time: 2:00 pm Number of members attend: Number of guest attending:
Average number prospective members attending Meeting dates since last BOM:
Special guests:
Speaker's Name Lt Col R. Edward "Ed" Yeilding,Topic USAFof speech (Ret) Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Speakers Making a Soldier of Your Revolutionary War Veteran: and Speaker's Name Robert (Bob) Scott DavisTopic of speech Records of their World Programs: Program:
Date of next meeting: 10/09/2016 Place of next meeting (if different from above): same
Other items or comments not included above:
Comments:
Signature/Submitted by: Brian J. Newton Date: Sep 12, 2016
Note: Please report anything that the ALSSAR could do to improve your chapter's ability to continue to grow and continue to prosper within the Comments section.
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Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution
Chapter Report to the State Secretary
Date of report: Sept. 28, 2016 Name of chapter: Tennessee Valley
Officers
President: Bob Baccus Vice President: Mac Moon
Secretary: Thomas (Kim) Keller Treasurer: Joe Stegmaier
Registrar: Charles McMurry Other: Historian - Bob Doherty
Other:
Chapter website updated: Yes Chapter IRS N-990-N filed for previous year: Yes
List chapter membership information since your last report:
Current chapter membership: 197 Number of applications pending: 7
Number of prospective members: 33 Number of members inducted: 10
Names of New Members: See list of New Members (10) on last page.
Member(s) of deceased: None
List SAR certificates, medals, and awards presented by the chapter since your last report:
Award: Cert. of Appreciation Recipient: Dr. Bob England Date: May 9, 2016
Award: Cert. of Appreciation Recipient: Dr. John Pottenger Date: June 13, 2016
Award: Cert. of Appreciation Recipient: Jacque Proctor Reeves Date: July 11, 2016
Award: Cert. of Appreciation Recipient: Dr. Fred Olive Date: Aug. 8, 2016
Award: Cert. of Appreciation Recipient: Bob Doherty Date: Sept. 12, 2016
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Provide a summary of SAR programs or Memorial programs in which the chapter participated since your last report, including the date of the program:
ROTC:
JROTC: Committee assignments made
Knight Essay: Committee assignments made
Rumbaugh Oration: Committee assignments made
Scout:
Veterans:
Other: History Teacher Recognition - contacting schools
Other: Brochure Contest - Committee assignments made
List chapter meeting information since your last report:
Regular meeting location: Huntsville/Mad. Co. Public Library Regular meeting date: 2nd Monday
Regular meeting time: 11:00 a.m. Number of members attend: 40-50 Number of guest attending: 10-20
Average number prospective members attending 5 Meeting dates since last BOM: Each Month
Special guests:
Speaker's Name Dr. John Pottenger Topic of speech Revolutionary Ideas and Their Limits Speakers and Speaker's Name Jacque Reeves Topic of speech Indians in the American Revolution Programs: Program:
Date of next meeting: October 10 Place of next meeting (if different from above):
Other items or comments not included above:
See comments on next page. Comments:
Signature/Submitted by: William Robert Baccus Date: 27 September 2016
Note: Please report anything that the ALSSAR could do to improve your chapter's ability to continue to grow and continue to prosper within the Comments section.
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Use this page as space to supplement the inform asked for on pages one and two, or to include additional information that was not requested on pages one or two.
Additional Information
Chapter Secretary Kim Keller published a Tennessee Valley Chapter handbook, that was distributed to members at chapter meetings. The handbook contains membership information such as addresses, phone numbers, and member's patriots.
The annual Fall Social was held at the Whitesburg South Campus. Entertainment was the Old Town Brass ensemble, who played Revolutionary and Civil War music. Chapter President Bob Baccus is a member of that group.
Alabama Society and Tennessee Valley Chapter member Daniel L. Coberly was presented the Silver Buffalo Award at the National Annual Meeting of the Boy Scouts of America in San Diego on May 27th. The award was presented by former Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert Gates, President of the Boy Scouts of America.
Color Guard Activities: 30 May 2016 Memorial Day Ceremony at Maple Hill Cemetery Bob Anderson and President Bob Baccus escorted WWII Navy Veteran Spike Field in the placement of the Chapter Wreath at the Memorial Day Celebration at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville.
21 June 2016 Bob Anderson Presentation to Birmingham Chapter SAR on General Daniel Morgan.
25 June 2016 DAR Marker Dedication at Tuscaloosa, AL Participated with the Black Warrior River Chapter and the local DAR to re-dedicate a memorial marker to the 53 Revolutionary War soldiers/patriots who settled in the Tuscaloosa area.
6 July 2016 Participated in the Memorial Devotional Service at Mayfair Church of Christ
12 September 2016 TV Filming at DAR School in Grant, AL Color Guard presented Flags
17 September 2016 Constitution Day Ringing of the Bells
27 September 2016 Veterans Memorial, Veterans Park
Law Enforcement Commendation Medals and Heroism Medals: We have contacted The Alabama Department of Public Safety and all Police Departments (7), Sheriff's Departments (3), and Fire Departments (6) and HEMSI, within Madison, Morgan, and Limestone Counties requesting nominations by October 15, 2016.
There are 3 Law Enforcement Commendation Medals and 3 Heroism Medals approved but awaiting final action.
New Members: Raymond Leroy Livingston, Jr. William Robert Giguere , Jr. John Phillip Caraway Richard Bradley Estes James Kenneth Griffith , Sr. James Kenneth Griffith , Jr. Cameron Alexander Conners Braxton Thomas Conners Christopher John Harder James Larry Hayes
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Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution
Chapter Report to the State Secretary
Date of report: 20 Sept. 2016 Name of chapter: Tri-States
Officers
President: John Cheney Vice President: Rex Yance
Secretary: Dan Berry Treasurer: Edwin Irwin
Registrar: Jerome Richardson Other:
Other:
Chapter website updated: No Chapter IRS N-990-N filed for previous year: Yes
List chapter membership information since your last report:
Current chapter membership: 18 Number of applications pending: 1
Number of prospective members: 2 Number of members inducted:
Names of New Members: Thomas Claude Greiner (Pending)
Member(s) of deceased: asd
List SAR certificates, medals, and awards presented by the chapter since your last report:
Award: Recipient: Date:
Award: Recipient: Date:
Award: Recipient: Date:
Award: Recipient: Date:
Award: Recipient: Date:
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Provide a summary of SAR programs or Memorial programs in which the chapter participated since your last report, including the date of the program:
ROTC:
JROTC:
Knight Essay:
Rumbaugh Oration:
Scout:
Veterans:
Other:
Other:
List chapter meeting information since your last report:
Regular meeting location: Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church Regular meeting date: 2nd Thursday
Regular meeting time: Number of members attend: 7 Number of guest attending: 1
Average number prospective members attending Meeting dates since last BOM: August 14
Special guests:
Speaker's Name Dan Berry Topic of speech Hamilton/Burr Duel Speakers and Speaker's Name Topic of speech Programs: Program:
Date of next meeting: Nov 3 Place of next meeting (if different from above):
Other items or comments not included above:
Comments:
Signature/Submitted by: Daniel Berry Date: Sept 20, 2016
Note: Please report anything that the ALSSAR could do to improve your chapter's ability to continue to grow and continue to prosper within the Comments section.
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Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution
Chapter Report to the State Secretary
Date of report: October 01,2016 Name of chapter: Wiregrass Chapter, ALSSAR
Officers
President: Malon Murphy Vice President: Vacant
Secretary: Jim Gilmer Treasurer: John Fuller
Registrar: John Wallace Other: Historian - John Kelso
Other: Chaplin: Franz Killebrew
Chapter website updated: Yes Chapter IRS N-990-N filed for previous year: Yes
List chapter membership information since your last report:
Current chapter membership: 58 Number of applications pending: 0
Number of prospective members: 0 Number of members inducted: 1
Names of New Members: Melvin Dennis Revert Jr.
Member(s) of deceased: 0
List SAR certificates, medals, and awards presented by the chapter since your last report:
Award: SAR Medal of Appreciation Recipient: Mrs. Elizabeth F. Vickers, DAR Date: 9/22/16
Award: SAR Law Enforcement MedalRecipient: Mr. Ronnie Wentworth Date: 9/22/16
Award: ALSSAR State Medal Recipient: Mr. Franz Killebrew Date: 9/22/16
Award: ALSSAR Bronze Good CitizenRecipient: Mr. Eric Scanard, Eagle Scout Date: 9/22/16
Award: Recipient: Date:
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Provide a summary of SAR programs or Memorial programs in which the chapter participated since your last report, including the date of the program:
ROTC:
JROTC:
Knight Essay:
Rumbaugh Oration:
Scout:
Veterans: Delivered books to the Veterans Home in Bay Minette, Alabama
Other:
Other:
List chapter meeting information since your last report:
Regular meeting location: Po Folks Restaurant Regular meeting date: 3rd Thursday
Regular meeting time: 11:30 am Number of members attend: 16 Number of guest attending: 4
Average number prospective members attending 0 Meeting dates since last BOM: 3
Special guests:
Speaker's Name Jim Rolling Topic of speech Property owned in SC and who occupied in 1779 Speakers and Speaker's Name H. Claire Murphy Topic of speech Chrismon Symbols Programs: Program: Picnic in August hosted by Perry and Elizabeth Vickers.
Date of next meeting: 9/22/2016 Place of next meeting (if different from above): FUMC Enterprise, AL
Other items or comments not included above:
Comments:
Signature/Submitted by: Malon Murphy, President Wiregrass Date: October 01, 2016
Note: Please report anything that the ALSSAR could do to improve your chapter's ability to continue to grow and continue to prosper within the Comments section.
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THE ALABAMA SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION September 21 , 20 16
I, the undersigned Secretary of the ALSSAR hereby certify that the Executive Committee of the ALSSAR met by Go-To-Meeting and conference call at 7 p.m. on Jun~ : 28, 2016 with Compatriots Whaley, Thornton, House, McKinley, Kilgore, Killian, Olive in attendance and a quorum being present that the attached motions was passed unanimously. The members' votes Wt:re confirmed by email to me.
Edmon H. McKinley Secretary ALSSAR
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EXHIBIT "A"
1. Motion to change the name of the Budget Forecast Comntittt : t ~ to the Financial Forecast and Management Committee t Motion made by Killian
• Seconded by Whaley
• Results of vote unanimous
• Motion passed
2. Motion to change the name of the document entitled Budget Forecast to Financial Forecast. • Motion made by McKinley • Seconded by Killian • Results of vote unanimous • Motion passed
3. Motion made to change the fiscal year to a period from 1 : M~ trch through 28 February. [To bring fiscal year in line with the officer's term of office]
• Motion made by Thornton
• Seconded by McKinley • Results of vote unanimous
• Motion passed
4. Motion to adopt Financial Forecast and Management Co1mn1::ttee composition and guidelines as follows:
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a. The Committee will be chaired by the ALSSAR Senior Vi11:e President. b. The ALSSAR Treasurer will be a non-voting membeJr of the committee. c. Two other ALSSAR members will be selected for the Committee
d. The Committee will develop the Award amounts for the · ~outh Programs and American History Teacher Award for presentation to the (Spring BOM). These amounts will b~ · approved at the Spring BC)M. e. The Committee will develop the Financial Forecast for distribution to the BOM membership (no later than 310 days prior the annual business meeting!BOM). f. The Committee will maintain an on-going review and .an a]ysis of the ALSSAR's financial status.
g. The Committee will make recommendations for chan~~ es i11 the ALSSAR's financial activities, predicated on the on-g~ oin:~ analysis to the ALSSAR Executive Committee. h. The ALSSAR Executive <:ommittee will make recommendations to the BOM for necessary financiall management decisions for change in the ALSSAR's fil1tarlcial activities.
• Motion made by Killian • Seconded by Killgore
• Results of vote unanimous
• Motion passed
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THE ALABAMA SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION September 21 , 20 16
I, the undersigned Secretary of the ALSSAR hereby certify that the Executive Committee of the ALSSAR met by Go-To-Meeting and conference call at 7 p.m. on August 4, 2016 with Compatriots Whaley, Thornton, House, McKinley, Kilgore, Killian, Olive in attendance and a quorum being present that the attached motion was passed unanimously. The members' votes were confirmed by email to me.
Edmon H. McKinley Secretary ALSSAR
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EXHIBIT "A" Motion for the Alabama Society of the Sons of the American Revolution to purchase directors and officers insurance and general liability insurance as described in the agreement from State Farm Insurance Cornparty and to renewal said policies unless and until the Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution Board of Managers instructs otherwise.
Motion by John Killian
Seconded by Paul Whaley
The above motion was made and approved.
• Whaley Voted For
• Thornton Voted For
• McKinley Voted For
--·--- - -·- - - - • Kilgore Voted For
• Killian Voted For
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Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution Board of Managers Meeting 07 May 2016 Minutes
The Spring 2016 Board of Managers meeting of the Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution (ALSSAR) was held at the American Village, Montevallo, AL on 07 May 2016, with President J. Fred Olive, III presiding, Secretary Edmon H. McKinley and Recording Secretary S. Felton Mitchell, Jr. present.
The Board of Managers members and other ALSSAR members attending the meeting were furnished the printed report book, which contained the agenda, reports from officers, committees, liaisons and chapters, and minutes from the 20 February 2016 Annual Meeting. The report book had been made available to the members of the Board of Managers on the alssar.org web site on 28 April 2016. Two handouts were distributed at the BOM meeting: revised Youth Programs and American History Teacher chart and proposed changes to the National SAR Constitution and Bylaws.
President Olive called the meeting to order at 10:02 am CDT. President Olive inquired of Secretary McKinley as to the presence of a quorum. Secretary McKinley certified that a quorum was present.
The Chaplain, Rev. R. Jefferson Coker, gave the invocation.
The ALSSAR Color Guard presented the colors; followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America led by Alternate Trustee William O. Stone. The Colors were posted. Secretary Edmon H. McKinley led the pledge to the SAR.
President Olive recognized and welcomed SAR Librarian General C. Bruce Pickette, Vice President General of the Southern District Michael C. Wells, past Vice President Generals from the Alabama Society, SAR Minutemen from the Alabama Society, and former ALSSAR State Presidents in attendance. President Olive also recognized all first time BOM attendees.
President Olive gave brief opening remarks.
Compatriot James H. Maples, chairman of the awards committee, assisted by President Olive, presented awards. C. Bruce Pickette and John R. Wallace presented certificates and/or pins.
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President Olive presented Johnny L. Curry a check to the American Village for its continued support of the objectives of the ALSSAR and allowing the use of the American Village facility for the Board of Managers meeting.
The minutes of the ALSSAR Annual Meeting held 20 February 2016 were approved.
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The meeting recessed at 11:46 am for lunch recess, lunch provided by the ALSSAR Ladies Auxiliary. The meeting resumed at 12:23 pm. ______
Old Business:
President Olive gave a report on the American Revolution: Alabama Brochure, stating that it had been printed, was being distributed to Chapters and to the State of Alabama Welcome centers.
President Olive named the members of the Executive Committee: J. Fred Olive, III, Harold E. Thornton, Edmon H, McKinley, Brian E. House, George W. Royer (non-voting), W. Edward Kilgore, and Paul Whaley, II. The Executive Committee will further name a former ALSSAR President to complete the composition of the Executive Committee. ______
New Business:
C. Bruce Pickette gave a report from the Budget Forecast committee regarding the suggested amounts of the awards and associated travel expense allowances for the Youth Programs and American History Teacher awards. After discussion, the suggested amounts were amended. The motion to accept the Budget Forecast report regarding the Youth Programs and the American History Teacher award amounts of 2017 as amended was made by C. W. Posey and seconded by John R. Wallace. The motion passed. A table of the suggested awards as amended is attached to these minutes, with proposed changes marked. The 3rd place Essay award was increased from $100 to $150, and the travel allowance was changed to $1,000 for the 2018 Congress, which is to be held in Houston. (The $750 amount is for the Knoxville Congress in 2017.) Approval of the complete Budget Forecast for 2017 will be at the Fall Board of Managers Meeting.
President Olive announced the creation of a Risk Management committee, which is charged with investigating issues of general liability, directors and
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officers insurance, and other associated issues. The members of the committee are: Harold E. Thornton, Chair, Allen Herod, and Price L. Legg. The committee is to report to the Board of Managers at the Fall Board of Managers meeting.
President Olive called on Secretary Edmon H. McKinley for a report on members who had expressed an interest in being delegates to the upcoming SAR National Congress. Secretary announced that the ALSSAR has 24 delegate slots. After discussion,
Compatriot James H. Maples moved adoption of a motion, seconded by Michael C. Wells, as follows: to accept the following as delegates to the SAR National Congress for 2016: J. Fred Olive III, C. David Billings, W. Larry Crabtree, James H. Maples, Edmon H. McKinley, S. Felton Mitchell, Jr., Donald L. Roberson, Harold E. Thornton, and R. Shawn Thornton and to allow the Secretary and President to add to the list of delegates if members of the Alabama Society make such requests after today’s BOM meeting.
The motion was approved.
President Olive announced that Robert S. Doherty agreed to serve as the ALSSAR Speaker’s Bureau coordinator.
President Olive announced that he will be meeting with the Endowment Fund committee to learn more about the Endowment Fund and will ask the committee to prepare an educational presentation about the Endowment Fund for presentation at the Fall Board of Managers meeting.
President Olive announced the creation of a committee to explore the possibility of the centralization of the location, planning, and execution of ALSSAR State Conventions beginning in 2019. The committee will be composed of Harold E. Thornton, Chair, James H. Maples, W. Edward Killgore, Malon N. Murphy, and Gregory T. Holston. The committee is charged with presenting recommendations regarding centralization and the Board of Manager members will be asked to consider the committee’s recommendations. The committee is further charged with presenting their report at the Fall Board of Managers meeting.
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Reports: Reports were given personally, or by a written submission included in the Board of Managers Meeting report book, by the alternate national trustee, officers, committee chairmen, liaisons, and chapter presidents.
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The proposed changes to the SAR National Constitution and Bylaws were discussed. Michael C. Wells, Vice President General of the Southern District and C. Bruce Pickette SAR Librarian General gave remarks.
Business was concluded. ______
Benediction Rev. R. Jefferson Coker
SAR Recessional Recording Secretary S. Felton Mitchell, Jr.
The meeting adjourned at 1:15 pm CDT.
Felton Mitchell, Recording Secretary
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NATIONAL AND ALSSAR YOUTH CONTESTS AND AMERICAN HISTORY TEACHER AWARD AMOUNTS BUDGETED FOR 2017; AWARD IN 2018; SPRING BOM 2016 APPROVED; VERSION REVISED AUG 15, 2016
AWARD 1ST PLACE 2ND PLACE 3RD PLACE Total/Other
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL POSTER
NSSAR $200 $150 $100
ALSSAR $100 $75 $50 $225
MIDDLE SCHOOL BROCHURE
NSSAR $300 $200 $100
ALSSAR $250 $175 $125 $550
ESSAY
NSSAR $5000 $2500 $1000
ALSSAR $500 $250 $150 $900
JROTC
NSSAR $2000 $1000 $500
ALSSAR $600 $250 $150 $1000
EAGLE SCOUT
NSSAR $8000 $4000 $2000
ALSSAR $750 $750
ORATIONS All other Finalists $400 NSSAR $5000 $3000 $2000 each; all other National Contestants $200. $2250 ALSSAR $1000 $750 $500 All other Contestants $200. AMERICAN HISTORY TEACHER
NSSAR $1400 STIPEND
ALSSAR $1000 NOTES:
1. Youth contest first place award amount structured by difficulty/priority of: Poster, Brochure, Essay, JROTC, Eagle, Orations. 2. Amounts of National awards may vary. 3. The travel amount to the 2018 ALSSAR convention in Huntsville (tentative) is proposed as $250 each for the Essay, JROTC, Eagle Scout and American History Teacher winners. The award/travel amount to the 2018 National Congress in Houston is proposed as $1000 for the Oration winner or any National first place winner of the Essay, JROTC, Eagle Scout and American History Teacher contests.
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