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Volume LII No. III August 2021 State of Indiana

In this issue Summer 2021 3 President Jones’ Greetings

5 State Officers and District VPs 6 Committees and Chairs 7 State SAR Planning Calendar 2021 8 Events and Activities 18 Summer HOD meeting

23 SAR New Members 24 SAR Member Anniversaries 25 News You Can Use! 26 IndianaSAR.org website 27 Indiana SAR Ladies Auxiliary information 29 Indiana SAR Color Guard/In Memoriam

Indiana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution

Jeffrey W. Jones Phone 260-485-7789 Mobile 260-418-3005 Email [email protected] 6321 Black Oak Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835

Greetings Compatriots of the SAR!

It has been an honor and a privilege to have served as your State President these past few months. During this time, we have continued to expand our outreach into our communities and to pursue the goals of our national organization. I am espe- cially proud of the many activities of our Color Guards and our local Chapters. We are very active, and our activities can be measured by looking at the state website calendar. We are all volunteers! I would like to thank each of you for your service and your patriotism. One of the ways we contribute the greatest is in the remembrance of our Patriot ancestors. In addition to identifying and documenting our ancestors as Patriots of the Revolution, we also find, mark, and commemorate their gravesites. This is a very solemn event and has great meaning that has been passed down in military history. It is worth repeating some words that were said several years ago by Past President Wayne Eells Jr:“ It is said that each person dies three times. Once when their heart stops beating, again when they are buried, and for the final time when their name is said and remembered for the last time. With our own lives, we continue to honor their lives and sacrifices.” One of our Chapters is deserving of special recognition. TheClifty Creek Chapter was selected by the National Society as the recipient of the USS Stark Memorial Award for exceptional support of veterans. This means that the Clifty Creek Chapter was thebest chapter in the nation for Veterans’ support. Our Anthony Halberstadt Chapter was selected by National as the 12th best chapter in the nation for their chapter website. Their website may be viewed as this location: http://halberstadt.indianasar.org/ (Continued on next page)

I want to remember the goals for the Indiana State Society that were established by Past President William Sharp II in 2014. We have been steadily progressing these past 7 years in their achievement. Here they are, with an assessment of their status: Grow new leaders: Our State has asked many compatriots to join our leadership team and serve as both Officers and Committee chairs. We have a significant number of new members that have joined in the roles, and they are bring us great ideas.

Grow the fellowship amongst the Compatriots: We have restarted the in-person meetings since the pandemic affected us in early 2020. Our House of Delegates is devoting time to in-person fellowship and our leaders are on the road visiting Chapters.

Grow in our knowledge of the Revolutionary War: Our State participates in several Revolutionary War battle sites including commemorations for George Rogers Clark (IN), COL de la Balme (IN), Fort Laurens (OH), Blue Licks (KY), and Point Pleasant (WV)

Grow participation in Youth programs: We have participated in each of the youth programs at the State and Chapter levels (JROTC, Brochure, Poster, Essay, Orations) and many of the participants competed at the National level. This year, we will be supporting the Indiana Boy’s State again.

Attract New Members and Retain Current Members: Our membership is now at 790 compatriots and is an increase of 15% from last year. We can be proud of this achievement, and we should work to diligently retain our existing members.

Our summer House of Delegates (July meeting), hosted by the William Henry Harrison Chapter, was hugely suc- cessful. We had twice the number of delegates than normal and most seats were filled. We spent a very busy day focused on the agenda of the State’s business. One of the more important activities was to realign the Chap- ter of our State into five (5) new Districts. We elected new District Vice Presidents and the State Color Guard Commander (Jacob Vink) appointed Area Color Guard Commanders for each District. This information, and other aspects of the State SAR Society, may be found in our new State SAR Community forum. I invite you to access this link and register as a member to participate: http://members.indianasar.org/

We have several important events that are occurring soon. Please make plans to attend our Fall House of Dele- gates on 09 October in Vincennes. The George Rogers Clark Chapter will host this meeting. I would love to continue to be challenged to find everyone a seat, because so many of our Compatriots attended. We will also con- duct a State Executive meeting (by Zoom) on 25 August and will schedule a follow-up meeting in September. Many members of our State will attend the Blue Licks and Point Pleasant Commemorations.

I would like to close with again thanking our membership for your service and your support of the SAR. I look forward to our continued fellowship and successes! Jeff

Indiana SAR State Officers 2020-2021

Indiana SAR State Email (hyperlinked) Officers 2020- 2021

President Jeffrey W Jones [email protected] Vice President Jacob A Vink [email protected] Treasurer * 1 year Wayne C Eells Jr. [email protected]

Secretary William E Behnke Sr. [email protected] Assistant Treasurer Patrick M. Cave Jr. [email protected] Assistant Secretary Wilbur L Decker [email protected] Genealogist Ernest R. Davis Sr. [email protected]

Registrar Greg L Mcconaughey [email protected] Chancellor Historian Mark R. Kreps [email protected]

Chaplain Charles D McGriff [email protected] Trustee Kevin L Waldroup [email protected] Alternate Trustee Jeffrey W Jones [email protected]

District VPs

District 1 Steve Oberlin [email protected] ACG CDR Jeffrey Stratton [email protected] District 2 Pat M Cave [email protected] ACG CDR Vacant ———————— District 3 Tom Whiteman [email protected] ACG CDR Mark Kreps [email protected]

District 4 Randy R Helderman [email protected] ACG CDR Randy R Helderman [email protected]

District 5 Allen G Manning [email protected]

AGC CDR Ed Hitchcock [email protected]

(Note: ACG CDR is the Area Color Guard Commander)

Indiana SAR Committees and Chairs 2020-2021

Category Indiana SAR Committee Chairperson Home Chapter Email Audit William Sharp III Anthony Halberstadt [email protected]

Budget Wayne C Eells Jr. Clarence A. Cook [email protected] Finance Pat M Cave Jr Duneland [email protected] Membership & Chapter Pat M Cave Jr Duneland [email protected] Development State Programs Medals & Awards Jacob A Vink Clarence A. Cook [email protected] Hoosier Patriot Newsletter Jeffrey W. Hornung Clarence A. Cook [email protected]

Public Safety & Heroism Luke Jackson Clarence A. Cook [email protected] Award State District Roles Mark Kreps Continental [email protected] Webmaster Steven D. Oberlin Clarence A. Cook [email protected]

Americanism Poster Con- Arthur Ray King Anthony Halberstadt [email protected] test Boys State James Arnold Daniel Guthrie [email protected] Eagle Scout Kevin Waldroup Clarence A. Cook [email protected]

History Teacher Vacant Youth Programs Knight Essay Contest James Hamilton Anthony Halberstadt [email protected] Middle School Brochure Arthur Ray King Anthony Halberstadt [email protected]

ROTC/JROTC Gary Steinhardt William Henry Harrison [email protected]

Rumbaugh Orations Con- Luke Jacobus Daniel Guthrie [email protected] test Americanism George Frantz William Henry Harrison [email protected] Color Guard State Com- Jacob A Vink Clarence A. Cook [email protected] mander Color Guard North Mark Kreps Continental [email protected] Color Guard Central Jeffrey O Stratton Clarence A. Cook [email protected]

Outreach & Patri- Color Guard South Edward Hitchcock George Rogers Clark [email protected] otism Educational Outreach Mark R. Kreps Continental [email protected] Flag Recognition George Frantz William Henry Harrison [email protected]

George Washington Fund Roger D. Barnhart Anthony Halberstadt [email protected]

Patriot Graves Registry Allen Manning Clifty Creek [email protected] Veterans Programs James Arnold Daniel Guthrie [email protected] Ladies Auxiliary Kathy Parkison William Henry Harrison [email protected] Daughters of the American T. Rex Legler II, Daniel Guthrie [email protected] Liaison Programs Revolution O.D. Children of the American Jeff Voris William Henry Harrison [email protected] Revolution

State SAR Planning Calendar 2021

Level Event Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

National Spring Leadership 3-7 Fall Leadership 23-25 Annual Congress 10-15 George Rogers Clark Can- celled DAR Congress 30 - 4

Central Annual Meeting 1 DAR District Meeting 2 -7 Fort Laurens (OH) 24 Battle of Blue Licks (KY) 21 Point Pleasant (WV) 2

State House of Delegates 17 31 9 Executive Committee 8 25 TBD TBD Agustin de La Balme 6 DAR State Congress 14 -16 DAR State Fall Forum 23 CAR State Conference 14

Chapter Washington's Birthday 22 Patriot's Day 19 Memorial Day 31 Flag Day 14 Fourth of July 4 Constitution Week 17-23 Yorktown Day 19

Flag Certificate Presentation.

Above: The chapter presented a Flag Certificate to Dave & Flo Cain. Flo Cain is shown seated holding the certificate, Gary Stebbins (SAR Flag Committee chairman) standing at her left and Dave Cain next to Gary in the plaid shirt. As shown above, they made it into a family affair. Dave Cain told Dave Peters (not pictured) that he planned to frame it and display it proudly.

The DAR invites the SAR color guard to their state conference each year. The “Arch of Steel” performed by the color guard as the dignitaries enter is always a crowd favorite. Above: Steve Oberlin, Jacob Vink, Randy Helderman, Ed Hitchcock, Jeff Hornung, Doug Hill, T. Rex Legler II

Conner Prairie “Symphony on the Prairie” This is always a popular and well-attended event. It is normally held each year on July 2nd, 3rd and 4th. It in- cludes SAR participation in flag carrying, marching, the national anthem, and veteran recognition. After the wonderful patriotic concert the crowd is treated to a wonderful fireworks display. A group of Civil War reenactors also give a great performance. If you haven’t been, your are missing out. See you there next year!

Above: SAR and DAR participants in the July 2nd Symphony. Back row, Left to Right: Dennis Babbitt, Jeff Hornung, Douglas Gallant, Leader Steve Oberlin, Jacob Vink, Luke Jackson. Front row, Left to Right:Jeanie Hornung, Kay Pike, Janet M Kreps, Mark Kreps ______Below: The Major Hugh Dinwiddie Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) celebrated its 100th anniversary on Saturday, July 24. SAR Color Guard members posted colors. Pictured below, left to right: Dennis Babbitt, Tom Whiteman, Mark Kreps, Jacob Vink and Sam Cotton.

Pictured above: Compatriot Allen Manning (right) assisting the Ken- tucky Society during the flag folding during the Patriot Grave Marking at

Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, KY th Pictured above: President Mike Moore pre- on May 16 , 2021. Pictured Above: Compatri- sented the Martha Washington Medal to Lin- ots Ken Cull, Lynn Lamb, da Roaks, John Paul Chapter, IN DAR, for her and David Ashby received 5 assistance with new member and supple- -year member certificates. mental applications over the last three years. ______

Pictured Right: Compatriot Ed Hitchcock presented certificates to new members Larry Fox, Lloyd Hull and Cameron Hull.

Pictured below: Chapter President Phillip Knight con- Pictured Left: Chap- gratulates new member James McNabb at the chapter ter Vice President meeting on June 12, 2021 Jon Russell gave a program on "The Homes of Our An- cestors”

Pictured left: Chapter President

Phillip Knight welcomes Colin McNabb to the SAR.

Pictured right: Chapter President Phillip Knight congratulates Com- patriot Travis LeMaster

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Above: WHH President Mike Johnson present- Right: New WHH member Scott Newman ed a new member, Duane Mantick with his displays his SAR Certificate, which was pre- SAR certificate. sented by President Mike Johnson.

25 June 2021—The Daniel Guthrie Chapter of the Indiana Sons of the American Revolution presented a National Flag Certificate to the Canyon Inn at McCormick’s Creek State Park for properly flying the American Flag. Above, Left to Right: Compatriot James C. Arnold, past Chapter President, Ms. Donna Kay, Sales Manager at the State Park, Property Manager Mr. Dwight Books of McCormick’s Creek State Park and Compatriot T. Rex Legler II, Past Central District Vice President General.

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Duneland Chapter June 5th Zoom Meeting: Guest speaker- Mr. James A. Mohammed:

Our Guest Speaker was Mr. James A. Mohammed, the President and CEO of Lake Shore Public Media. Mr. Mohammad shared several examples of the products produced by our local PBS station. He shared a video from the Series, “Eyes on the Arts” which highlighted the Reddel Memorial Organ in the Valparaiso University Chapel. This organ is unique in the world and has 4 separate keyboards with a 5 th pedal board. It was designed around the chapel, which is the 2 nd largest college chapel in the world. Mr. Mohammed said that 70-75% of their donors are from outside the NW Indiana area. They are always trying to show our community in the best light possible and are looking for interesting stories from the area. He also showed a video they made on the Old Joliet Prison in which they earned the “Golden Tele” award. This talked of the history of the old prison, which sat on 16 acres and had anywhere from 1000 to 2000 prisoner inmates consistently during its 150 year history. Mr. Mo- hammed also showed a clip from a series called “In-Studio” which is live performances of local Artists; in this case a Mr. Toranzo Cannon. You can watch on Video.LakeshorePBS.org. On this website you can also catch classic movies and docu- mentaries including “Shifting Sands”. Mr. Mohammed said they try to tell stories that are positive and reflect NW Indiana in a positive manner allowing the outside communities to get to know us better. Compatriot Brechner also stated that PBS is also on 89.1 FM on your radio.

Below: French Ambassador to the US Philippe Etienne spoke at the memorial on May 20th. Compatriots George Frantz and Rob Pfaff represented the SAR and spoke with the ambassador. See his speech below.

Dear Friends, Chers amis, What a welcome! I’m just starting to understand the true meaning of Indiana’s legendary hospitality, and even starting to develop some Hoosier pride! You make me feel at home. And it feels good! Actually, it is no coincidence that a Frenchman would feel at home in Lafa- yette and West Lafayette. We owe so much to the Marquis de Lafayette and George Washington. The fact that France and America are each others’ oldest allies, with an alliance, a sense of solidarity and a friendship that go back more than 240 years, has its roots in their shared affection and esteem. Lafayette, Indiana is special, with its three centuries of shared French- American history and heritage. Fort Ouiatenon, founded in 1717, was the first fortified French settlement in what is now Indiana. The story of the French presence in the Midwest, of the interactions between the French settlers and Indigenous communities, and the way they transformed the area’s landscape, economy, and the politics, needs to be better known, further researched and documented. It is not for me to write history. It is not for me to change the course of history. You are American, you don’t speak French anymore, and we are fine with that! Rest assured that I am not here to reclaim the land... I am simply here to celebrate our special friendship. And I am here to thank you. Thank you for honoring our special connection. Thank you for keeping alive traditions inherited from 17th and 18th century France. That is a really moving thing for any French person here in America to witness. I know that every fall for the past 50-plus years, Fort Ouiatenon has hosted a giant festival, the Feast of the Hunters Moon. The consul arrived here in 2017, just as you were celebrating 300 years of French history and he told me that it was an unforgettable experience. The Feast commemorates the region’s heritage, featuring thousands of reenactors and drawing more than 60 thou- sand visitors every year. That is a big deal. I want to thank you all, and to thank your families and your community, for your dedication and hard work. We are just a small piece of your history, but we appreciate the fact that every year, visitors can be reminded of the contributions that diverse cultures – including ours –bring to America's melting pot. I visited Detroit last July and met with local residents of that city who would like to showcase its French roots. In Missouri, not too far from here, a National Park was recently established in the town of Sainte-Genevieve to commemorate America’s French heritage and to educate people about it. Here, the Ouiatenon Preserve was created and given National Historic Landmark status by the Federal Govern- ment, with the support of the French Consulate in Chicago. I want to take this opportunity to congratulate those who spearheaded this effort, as it not only reconnects your community with our common history, but it also highlights the connections between history, ecology and biodiversity. This is an important project for us and for future generations. These examples show that there is clearly momentum for such initiatives. Communities in the Mid- west do not want to see their French past vanish. They want to preserve, protect, and draw attention to their French heritage. They see it as an asset, for both local development and tourism. I can only encourage you in that regard and assure you of our full support. We should not forget that what we call the Midwest today was once known as “Upper Louisiana”, la Louisiane d’En Haut or le Pays d’En Haut.

I understand that a meeting took place recently in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, where local communities decided to work together to promote the “French Creole Corridor” in the Midwest. We are very happy to support this initiative. I know that Ouiatenon is part of that process and expect other communities from Indiana to join in. I see these developments as a wonderful opportunity to forge people-topeople connections, cultural and educational ex- changes, partnerships in science and higher education, and expanded prospects for business (France is already one of Indiana’s major partners in this area). I also see the work that you do to become more familiar with your French history as a symbol of our special relationship. By taking part in archeol- ogy, research, and education programs, you will learn more about your history, but you will also teach us French more about our own history. All too often, we recall the French roots of Quebec and Louisiana but forget the Midwest, the French Creole Corridor. You will help us change that, to our mu- tual benefit.

Alors, merci.

Merci beaucoup pour votre accueil inoubliable. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Left, Right and Below: The John Martin Chapter entered the Loyalty Day Parade in Brazil Indiana. The following members attended the parade: William Behnke, Kent Salitros, and Wilbur Decker, John Martin Chapter. Doug McGriff, Duneland Chapter. Ron Darrah and Dave Shaul from the Cook Chapter. The float was awarded 2nd place in the judging.

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Above: The Indiana SAR presented the colors at the Harroldsburg Festival ————————— parade ————————————— —-

Above: The John Martin Chapter presented Flag Appreciation Certificates on June 14th,2021 Flag Day. Certificates were awarded to Dorsett Automotive, Culvers, and Mr Larry Long from Terre Haute, IN. Members presenting were Philip K Salitros, Wilbur Decker, William E Behnke Sr. and Brent Denny.

Above, Left to Right: Ed Hitchcock, Allen Manning, Above right and below: Compatriots from Daniel Guthrie, Clarence and Jim Arnold prepare for the parade. A Cook, John Martin, George Rogers Clark and Clifty Creek at the Shoals Catfish Festival Parade on 3 July 2021 .

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Left: Four members of the Indiana SAR presented wreaths at the GRC Memorial on June 29th 2021 Pictured left to right:Wilbur Decker, William Behnke Sr, Randy Heldermann, Ed- ward Hitchcock

Right: The Indiana Society of SAR attended the Bedford Parade on June 26, 2021 Members marched and rode on a float decorated with flags of the Revolution.

Grave Marking Ceremony at Vernon Cemetery, Vernon, Indiana for Patriots, John Storey and Jethro New on 13 June 2021

The Summer 2021 Indiana SAR House of Delegates meeting was held at American Legion Post #11in Lafayette. The meeting was sponsored by the William Henry Harrison chapter. Special thanks to George Frantz for all his work coordi- nating the meeting. The Fall HOD will be hosted by the George Rogers Clark chapter on October 9. See the calendar on indianasar.org for details.

(Right): The Indiana Society (Left): President Jeff SAR Color Guard presented Jones presided over the colors. the meeting.

Above: The meeting was attended by representatives of each SAR chapter as well as members of the Ladies Auxiliary and the DAR.

Above: Central District VPG Jesse G. Moore New member was inducted at the HOD Compatriot Jim Arnold was recognized as Best in the Na- of Ohio attended and spoke briefly. meeting. Above: George Frantz, pins the SAR rosette on newly inducted member tion for Veteran Support in Shane High who then spoke about his an- 2019! He reminded us to fill cestor. out a veteran medal form if we have served in the military.

Awards and Medals presentations are an important part of each HOD meeting. These are presented by the State Vice Presi- dent, currently Jacob Vink. Here are the most recent with helpful explanations. If you received an award and would like a copy of your picture, please contact the HP editor/photographer at [email protected]

Awards from National Congress: The USS Stark Memorial Award recognizes outstanding chapters and state-level societies within the SAR for their support of veterans by having exceptional overall veterans programs. The Veterans Committee establishes the criteria for the Stark Report that are used in determining the winners of the award, which are presented at the annual SAR Congress. Awarded to the Clifty Creek Chapter. ______Certificate of Appreciation for William E. Sharp, III in recognition of his outstanding personal service as Chairman of the Historic Sites & Celebrations Committee. ______We received Certificates of Appreciation and Participation in a number of youth awards. These were: (1) Outstanding JROTC Contest (Madison Fleeger) (2) Joseph S. Rumbaugh Oration Contest (Knox Boyd) (3) Sgt Moses Adams Memorial Middle School Brochure Contest (4) Arthur M. king Eagle Scout Scholarship Contest (5) George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest

Patriot Grave Marking Medal: The Patriot Grave Marking Medal, which is number 34 in precedence, recognizes both past efforts to identify and report data on Revolutionary War graves and to encourage new efforts to identify graves. The data generated by these efforts will meet educational objectives by continuing to build and improve the existing database on these patriots by listing their final resting places. It meets historical objectives by providing data to potential members and by identifying these significant places so that they may not be lost to future generations. To qualify for this award, a Compatriot must participate in a prominent role in at least 15 ceremonies. This award is presented to James Harvey (David Benton) and Jacob Vink (Cook)

Bronze IN Service Medal: The bronze is awarded to recognize three year of service at the chapter level. Service as an elected chapter officer or major chapter committee chairman is required for compatriots. While in office, the Compatriot must perform the duties of office held in a satisfactory manner to include attendance at chapter meetings. Ladies may meet this requirement by marching in colonial attire with the color guard at chapter functions, participating with Compatriots in Flag ceremonies, JROTC Medal presentations, community parades, patriotic educational programs, helping the chapter to host state meetings, etc. This nomination comes from the Chapter Secretary and is certified by the District VP. Per the national handbook, due to its characteristics as a State Society specific medal, it is number 52 in precedence: From the Anthony Halberstadt Chapter: Jason P. Vasher, James T. Burk, From the Clarence A. Cook Chapter: Jacob A. Vink, Jeffrey O. Stratton, Bruce W. Oakley(Star), Steven D. Carpenter, JeffreyT. Bennett From the Clifty Creek Chapter: Michael S. Moore, Donald C. Perkins From the David Benton Chapter: John Sheets (Star) From Duneland: Larry R. Hautzinger, James M. Yohe, Herbert W. Smith III, Charles D. McGriff, Patrick M. Cave Jr., Wayne M. Carr, Larry M. Benner, Patrick M. Cave Jr. From General Thomas Posey: Cedric Hustace, Stephen H. Johnson (Star) From the GRC Chapter: Dr. Charles D. Betzner (Star), Timothy D. Johnson, John R. Fish, Randy K. Helderman, From the John Martin Chapter: Donald C. Smock (Star), George A. Brattain (Star), David E. Clendenen (Star), Wilbur L. Decker From the Ohio Valley Chapter: Clifford R. Holm, Robert N. Hall (Star) From the WHH Chapter: Michael C. Johnson (Star)

Silver IN Service Medal: The silver medal denotes service at the district level and recipients are nominated by the District VP and certified by the state secretary or color guard commander. Compatriots must serve as district VP, major area color guard vice commander, or be the principal program at at least 2 chapter meetings (per year) outside their primary chapter. Ladies may qualify by completing at least 3 of the following each year: presenting a chapter program, serving as primary hostess for the Ladies Auxiliary meeting at one of the 4 annual state meetings, participating in 3 parades outside their home chapter, participating in colonial outfit at the Vincennes Rendezvous, Conner Prairie, or Feastof the Hunter’s Moon SAR booths/displays, other displays or educational events outside their primary chapter, etc. Randy Helderman and Jim Arnold (Continued on next page)

Gold IN Service Medal: The gold medal denotes service at the state level and requires that the Compatriot or Lady hold an elected state office or major committee chair in their respective organization. Creditable service is certified by the Indiana SAR State Secretary or the Indiana SAR Ladies’ Auxiliary State Secretary and approved by the Medals and Awards Chairman . This award requires the individual to perform the duties of the elected position in a satisfactory manner to include attendance at state meetings of the respective organization. We have four recipients receiving a star for an additional three years of service since they last received the award, Steven D. Oberlin Cook, Mark R. Kreps Continental, William E. Sharp III Halberstadt, Jeffrey W. Hornung Cook We have ten recipients receiving the award for the first time, Gary C. Steinhardt WHH, Robert C. Pfaff WHH, George W. Frantz WHH, Jeffrey R. Voris WHH, Dr. Charles D. Betzner GRC, Jeffrey W. Jones Halberstadt, Jason P. Vasher Halberstadt, Roger D. Barnhardt Halberstadt, Ernest R. Davis Alexis CoQuillard, Luke M. Jacobus Daniel Guthrie

See the following pages for pictures of compatriots receiving their awards from Vice President Jacob Vink.

James Hamilton Allen Manning Kevin Waldroup

Charles McGriff Randy Helderman Wilbur Decker

Mark Smith Jim Arnold Mark Kreps

Jeff Hornung Steve Oberlin Rob Pfaff

George Frantz President Jeff Jones Dave Betzner

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New Indiana SAR Members

Terry Joe Lancaster (George Rogers Clark) approved 4/16/2021 Joseph Alson Robbins (Alexis Coquillard) approved 4/23/2021 Scott Ashley Newman (William Henry Harrison) approved 4/23/2021

Ryan Matthew Newman (William Henry Harrison) approved 4/23/2021 Duane Phillip Mantick (William Henry Harrison) approved 4/23/2021 Dr Eric Clinton Stumpf (Duneland) approved 4/30/2021

Kenneth Wayne Michael (Clarence A Cook) approved 4/30/2021

Joe-D Mark Baxter (David Benton) approved 4/30/2021 Robert David McKnight (Duneland) approved 5/14/2021 James Richard McNabb (Continental) approved 5/14/2021 Colin Patrick McNabb (Continental) approved 5/14/2021 Erin Michael McNabb (Continental) approved 5/14/2021

Jefferson Dale Raber (Clarence A Cook) approved 5/14/2021

Ronald Lee Jones (Clarence A Cook) approved 5/14/2021 Travis John LeMaster (Continental) approved 5/14/2021 Matthew Burton Truxall (Clarence A Cook) approved 5/28/2021 Robert Dale Baxter (Ohio Valley) approved 5/28/2021 Charles Bradley Truxall (Clarence A Cook) approved 5/28/2021 Charles Andrew Truxall (Clarence A Cook) approved 5/28/2021 Larry Dean Harding (Alexis Coquillard) approved 5/28/2021 Allan Michael Crane (Ohio Valley) approved 6/4/2021 Donald W Julian (Ohio Valley) approved 6/4/2021 Mr. Daniel Lee Noel (David Benton) approved 7/24/2012 Brian Keith Nieman (Clifty Creek) approved 6/18/2021 Mark Allen Mann Jr (Anthony Halberstadt) approved 7/29/2016 Marc Anthony Beiswanger (Clarence A Cook) approved 6/25/2021 Christopher Michael Jones (Alexis Coquillard) approved 6/25/2021 Daniel Lee Myers (Alexis Coquillard) approved 7/2/2021

Daniel William Hare (Clarence A Cook) approved 7/2/2021 Michael James Jacka (Alexis Coquillard) approved 7/23/2021 Jacob Micah Eisberg (Clarence A Cook) approved 7/23/2021 Michael Seth Eisberg (Clarence A Cook) approved 7/23/2021

Member Anniversaries

Years Approved Name and Chapter 5 09/01/2016 Mr. Donn Harvey Behl (John Hay) 5 06/24/2016 Mr. Ricky Alan Childers (George Rogers Clark) 5 07/15/2016 Dr. Larry Eugene Decker ThD (David Benton) 5 04/12/2016 Mr. Billy Ray Hubble (David Benton) 5 05/18/2016 Mr. Scott Andrew Jacobsen (Clarence A Cook) 5 07/05/2016 Mr. Gene Marneal Jones (Duneland) 5 07/22/2016 Mr. Alexander David Knight (Continental) 5 04/05/2016 Mr. Max G. Mohr (Continental) 5 07/22/2016 Mr. Larry Stephen Reed (Continental) 5 06/10/2016 Mr. Milton Lyle Sherrard (Alexis Coquillard) 5 08/09/2016 Mr. George Donald Whitfield (Ohio Valley) 10 05/20/2011 Mr. Aaron Joseph Cook (Clarence A Cook) 10 05/20/2011 Mr. Blain Joseph Cook (Clarence A Cook) 10 04/14/2011 Mr. Mark Leslie Dicken (Ohio Valley) 10 05/05/2011 Mr. Nicholas Wesley French-Seats (Clarence A Cook) 10 07/14/2011 Mr. David Benton Greger (David Benton) 10 04/14/2011 Mr. Thomas Edward Hillenbrand (Clarence A Cook) 10 06/17/2011 MAJ Ronald David Knight USA (Ret.) (Daniel Guthrie) 10 06/17/2011 Mr. Jon Courtland Lybarger (Anthony Halberstadt) 10 08/04/2011 Mr. Mark Brian Robinson (Clarence A Cook) 10 06/06/2011 Mr. Donald William Sharp (Daniel Guthrie) 10 08/04/2011 Mr. Michael Albert Tichenor (Duneland) 10 06/17/2011 Mr. David Rea Vinzant (Duneland) 25 06/18/1996 Mr. Jack Maurice Bowman (Daniel Guthrie) 25 08/02/1996 Mr. Terry Rait Johnson (Clarence A Cook) 25 07/10/1996 Dr. Thomas Roy King (Daniel Guthrie) 25 04/08/1996 Mr. Jeffrey Michael Latko (Duneland) 25 04/26/1996 Mr. John Brian Thomas (Clarence A Cook) 30 08/19/1991 Mr. Donald Charles Smock (John Martin) 35 09/08/1986 Mr. Delbert Himsel Jr (Ohio Valley) 35 07/03/1986 Mr. Dene Brian Stratton USN (Ret.) (Clarence A Cook) 40 05/22/1981 GySgt Donald Ray Counts (Ohio Valley) 40 05/22/1981 Mr. Jerry Lee Craig (John Hay)

News You Can Use! Youth Protection Training ______I was recently once again appointed as State Educational Outreach Coordinator for Indiana. The NSSAR has instituted a national educational initiative program. It was started up in 2017 but then postponed by many chapters in 2020 and early 2021 due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The objective is for any compatriot who in the execution of his regular SAR duties will have contact with young people to take the YPT training. Color Guardsmen who regularly do school presentations or youth would be the individuals who should be trained. It would be best to ensure your vaccinations are up to date when getting out into the public once again. School systems may indeed require verification of your vaccinations so carrying your vaccination card could be beneficial. There are some excellent DAR activities that the SAR can segway into as youth outreach continues. I have training materials for the program. For info, please email me at [email protected] -Mark Kreps Social Media and the Indiana Society

Indiana Society President Jeffrey Jones has committed to continue President’s Waldroup’s efforts toward change, innovation, and collaboration within the Indiana Society. Our organization’s success is dependent upon sharing our message with each other and the public. Toward these ends, we offer some guidance for chapters and compatriots to take full advantage of technology and social media.

It’s important for the world to see what we’re doing. Some of the chapters have their own websites. Understandably, most do not take full advantage of their sites to present the organization to the public. Many have taken to Facebook to post photos, discuss activities, and share history. Those who are active on Facebook, I would encourage to continue the practice and be active participants on the Indiana Society’s Facebook page.

In addition to Facebook, we’re offering an alternate venue for communicating with each other and the public. We’ve established an Indiana SAR Community bulletin board and discussion forum. This “community” will be for members (including auxiliary) to post events, discuss issues, ask questions, and let the public know what we’re doing. The site is search engine friendly and will be open to the public for reading. President Jones has already posted his first message to the organization. I’m confident we’ll see many more. Please read the messages and comment as appropriate.

In July, 2016, Congress established the United States Semiquincentennial Commission to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. The America 250 Foundation has partnered with the Commission to help plan public and private collaboration to commemorate the 2026 event. The Sons of the American Revolution is an integral part of these preparations and associated activities. The Indiana SAR Community will be our primary America 250 communications venue.

There is a consolidated events calendar on the IndianaSAR.org site. To maximize participation and help eliminate scheduling conflicts, it’s important that all chapters take advantage of this resource. With only certain people able to post events, some fall through the cracks. I’m confident some do not know who to contact for event postings. In the near future, each chapter will be provided log in creden- tials enabling them to post their own events.

In another effort toward improving internal communications, we’ve collaborated with Google to estab- lish more robust and compliant email capabilities. This will hopefully allow leadership to better share information with membership.

Please make an effort to take advantage of these resources. Also, please feel free to offer sugges- tions on how we can better present our message to the world.

-Submitted by Steve Oberlin, Webmaster, Indiana SAR 24

IndianaSAR.org

Our Indiana SAR website, beautifully maintained by webmaster Steve Oberlin, is chock full of helpful information. You should take some time to get to know it. All sorts of information is available including our calendar of events, Patriot Graves registry information, Color Guard information, and even a beautiful display and description of Indiana Society SAR Awards and Recognition.

Take the following link to see what’s going on at www.IndianaSAR.org

The Indiana Ladies Auxiliary Sons of the American Revolution assists the Indiana Society Sons of the American Revolution with programs, fund raising, historical education and carrying out its mis- sion of inspiring patriotism and informing others of the contributions of our patriot ancestors. Mem- bership in the Auxiliary is open to women related by marriage or bloodline to members in good standing or members deceased while in good standing of the SAR. The Auxiliary meets three times a year during the Indiana SAR House of Delegates meetings, enjoying a short business meeting and program. For additional information, please contact the Auxiliary chair. To join the Indiana Ladies Auxiliary Sons of the American Revolution, please use the membership form on the following page.

Pictured above, left to right: Wanda Hartley, Diane Ruth Knight, Joyce Behnke, Janet M Kreps, April Arington Legler, Jeanie Hornung, and Peg McGriff at the Summer 2021 HOD meeting.

http://indianasar.org./services/auxiliary

27 Indiana Society Color Guard The Indiana Society Color Guard is probably best known for the color and pageantry their uniforms and flags bring to a parade, grave dedication or other community event. Emotions can range anywhere from children's questions and smiles to tears from a veteran's pride and memories. While all of this is true and important, one cannot overlook the wonderful side effect of fellowship with others who share common interests and passions.

New members are encouraged for local and statewide participation. There are loaner uniforms available and participation and travel is limited only by your own time and energy. Please consider serving in the Color Guard and experiencing the fellowship of your com-

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