Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter Sons of the American Revolution

Volume 10-Issue 2 Second Quarter 2017

OFFICERS Chapter Monthly Newsletter

President– Rev. Forrest Chilton George Rogers Clark Memorial, Vincennes, Indiana [email protected] Vice President– Charlie Scott [email protected] Secretary-- Scott Giltner [email protected] Treasurer- Mike King [email protected] Registrar- Larry Selby [email protected] Chaplain- Rev. Forrest B. Chilton [email protected] Historian- Vic Bitter [email protected] Chancellor-

C.G. Commander– Scott Giltner [email protected] Commander Emeritus- Ed Myles [email protected] Newsletter- Charlie Scott [email protected] Webmaster– Scott Giltner [email protected] Photos by: Chapter members

George Rogers Clark Memorial, Vincennes, Indiana

Eric McClain and Dennis Scott inside the George Rogers Clark Memorial, Vincennes, Indiana.

Dennis Scott by VA marker of Major Joseph Bowman. Dennis helped mark this grave several years ago. Volume 10-Issue 2 Page 2 Gold Star Cemetery dedication, Lexington, KY

Dennis Scott (left) and Eric McClain (right) fire a black-powder salute.

Compatriots from the Gov. Isaac Shelby, Lafayette and Simon Kenton Chapters take part in the ceremony. Volume 10-Issue 2 Page 3

Kentucky Derby Parade

New Members

William Scott Lewis, Ian Andriot, Derek Mart and Otley Helm. Volume 10-Issue 2 Page 4 Flags 4 Vets—-Ohio River Lawn

Scott and Andrew Giltner with Allen Rushing.

Scott Giltner talks about our flags and later played his fife.

Jeffersontown American Legion—G.I. Joe Post

GIS Compatriots at Memorial Day Service Volume 10-Issue 2 Page 5 Grave Marking Service—Patriot Reuben Boston

Mike Sullivan, Robert Brooks and Charlie Scott take part in flag-folding ceremony.

Scott Giltner plays taps.

Compatriots from the following chapters: Lt. Robert Moseley, Lafayette and Colonel Stephen Trigg assisted the Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter in marking the grave of Reuben Boston. The service was held at the Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Lawrenceburg, KY. Volume 10-Issue 2 Page 6 Shelby County History Camp

Eric McClain at the Shelby County History Camp.

Eric explains how his black-powder gun works. Volume 10-Issue 2 Page 7 Memorial Day—Zachary Taylor Cemetery

Combination Louisville Thruston—Gov. Isaac Shelby Color Guard

Combination Louisville Thruston—Gov. Isaac Shelby Color Guard Volume 10 Issue 2 Page 8 Chapter Activities & Events

2017

JULY

 2nd - Booth Display for Freedom Festival Location: Middletown United Methodist Church, 11902 Old Shelbyville Rd, Middletown, KY Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  3rd - U.S. Flag Presentation (Cancelled) Location: Louisville Guidance Center, 1918 Hikes Lane, Louisville, KY Time: 12:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.  4th - Independence Day Ceremony & Parade Location: Owl Creek lodge, 10607 Hobbs Station Road, Middletown, KY Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.  14th - Color Guard for Kentucky Wounded Heroes Dinner Location: River Valley Christian Church, 12650 West U.S. Highway 42, Prospect, KY Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  15th - Gravesite Ceremony for Ben Mann Location: Lexington Cemetery (Section 50, Lot 581), 833 West Main Street, Lexington, KY Time: 9:30 a.m.  20th - GISSAR Chapter Meeting Location: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 13800 Aiken Rd, Middletown, KY Time: 7:00 p.m. (Pre-meeting gather at El Nopal, 12937 Shelbyville Road Suite 105)  22nd - Revolutionary Kids Day Location: Jack Jouett House, 255 Craig's Creek Road, Versailles, KY Time: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  23rd - Isaac Shelby Grave Marking (tentatively scheduled) Location: Travellors Rest, 672 Isaac Shelby Rd, Junction City, KY Time: TBA  28th - VA Volunteer Barbeque Location: Cox's Park, River Road, Louisville, KY Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (RSVP by 7 July, 2017)  AUGUST

 5th - West Broadway Baptist Church Demos & Presentations Location: 8420 Six Mile Lane, Jeffersontown, KY Time: 2:00 p.m. - ? p.m. (Lunch at noon)  17th - GISSAR Chapter Meeting Location: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 13800 Aiken Rd, Middletown, KY Time: 7:00 p.m. (Pre-meeting gather at El Nopal, 12937 Shelbyville Road Suite 105)  19th - KYSSAR Summer Meeting & Luncheon Location: Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, 10299 Maysville Rd., Carlisle, KY Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 19th - Battle of Blue Licks Memorial Service Location: Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, 10299 Maysville Rd., Carlisle, KY Time: 1:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER

 6th - Honor Flight Location: Louisville Airport, Louisville, KY Time: 9:00 p.m.  8th - Painted Stone Living History Event - School Day Location: Red Orchard Park, Shelbyville, KY Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  9th - Middletown Parade Location: Middletown, KY Time: Noon (Muster @Eastern H.S. parking lot at 11:00 a.m.) 9th - Painted Stone Living History Event - Long Run Massacre Location: Red Orchard Park, Shelbyville, KY Time: 10:00 a.m. (SAR flags - 1:45 p.m.)