Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution The Patriot Press August 2019 President’s Message Captain Charlie Plumb, a retired Naval Aviator who was Compatriots and Friends: shot down over North Vietnam and spent nearly six It’s been a while since I’ve prepared and sent out a years a prisoner of war. An inspiring presentation. newsletter, but I hope you have checked the Chapter There were the usual Trustee meetings and general website. VP Elijah Shalis has done a great job of posting business sessions. New National officers were elected. information and keeping it up to date. Much of the Huron Valley is probably very unique in that two information that you will see here in the Patriot Press is Chapter members were elected and installed as Vice on the website https://hvcmissar.wordpress.com/ Presidents General for the same year. Bill Sharp, who I hope your summer has been enjoyable. It seems to has his primary membership in Indiana, is the Central have gone by very fast. While we don’t have regular District VPG while I am now the VPG for the Great Lakes Chapter meetings during the summer, the Chapter has District which include Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. been active. Congress is not all business as there are group tours A major event for us this year was the Grave Dedication which are interesting and enjoyable. Sue and I also for Pvt. James Robinson at the Elmwood Cemetery in spent some time before and after Congress doing Detroit. Pvt. Robinson was a slave who served in both touristy things including a trip to Disneyland. the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. He settled An upcoming SAR Magazine will have much more in Detroit and died in 1868 at the age of 115. More information about events at Congress. Next year, it will information about him is posted on the Chapter be in Richmond, Virginia. Consider attending. Michigan website. usually has more delegate positions than attendees. The event was well attended with representatives from Having Chapter members active at the State and the DAR, C.A.R., Michigan Society of the War of 1812, National levels can create some problems. Our usual the Daughters of the War of 1812, the American Legion third Saturday meeting date coincides with the SAR and military and elected officials, including a member of Leadership meeting in Louisville. With three Chapter Congress. The MISSAR Color Guard and the American members, including two officers, expected to be there, Legion Honor Guard provided military honors. There we’ve changed our meeting date and place. It will be at are photos from the event later in the newsletter. 10:00 a.m. September 14th at the Ypsilanti District Vice President Elijah Shalis deserves a lot of credit for Library. the work to organize the event. He worked for many Michigan is hosting the Great Lakes District this year. It months to make the event a success. will be in Ann Arbor on October 18 and 19. The events We also had a Summer Social Dinner which was well will include a tour of the Clements Library, a color guard attended. State President Ken Goodson joined us for ceremony and a banquet on Friday, then meetings on the evening. It was good to get together for some fun. Saturday. Please consider attending and meeting members from the District. In July, I attended the SAR National Congress in California. This was my third Congress, but first trip to I hope to see many of you at these meetings. California. At one of the banquets, the speaker was Jim Petres, President Huron Valley Chapter Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution The Patriot Press August 2019 January Meeting Highlights March Meeting Highlights NEW MEMBER NEW MEMBER John Morrison was inducted as a new member of the Chapter. Since his application was approved Paul Graham was inducted as a new member of the earlier in the month, his certificate had not yet Chapter. President Jim Petres presented him with arrived for presentation, however, his sponsor, his membership certificate and Past President Tom Past President Tom Pleuss, pinned the rosette. Pleuss, who was his sponsor, pinned the rosette. PROGRAM PROGRAM The program was a video of the Texas Society Color Louis Miller, from the Clements Library at the Guard presentation of the flags of the Revolution. University of Michigan, spoke about the life of American Expeditionary Force soldiers in France SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS during World War I. Mike Pohlman was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for his service as a MISSAR Trustee representing the Chapter during 2017-2018. Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution The Patriot Press August 2019 May Meeting Highlights HVC Summer Social PROGRAM Emiko Hastings and Cheney Schopieray, from the Clements Library at the University of Michigan, spoke about the digitization of records at the Library. State President Ken Goodson visited the Chapter. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Compatriot Clarence “Mike” Harper was presented the War Medal for his service in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He served in the Pacific Theater. About 25 members and guests attended the Summer Social Dinner at Karl’s Cabin on July 24th. State President Ken Goodson joined the HVC group for the Next Chapter Meeting – September 14 evening. PLEASE NOTE THE DATE and LOCATION The next meeting will be Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ypsilanti District Library, located at 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti. The meeting was changed from the usual 3rd Saturday due to a conflict with NSSAR Leadership Meeting in Louisville. The Plymouth Library was not available on the 14th. Future Chapter Meetings Saturday November 16, 2019 – Plymouth Library Saturday January 18, 2020 – Plymouth Library At the Summer Social, Compatriot Mike Harper was Saturday March 21, 2020 – Plymouth Library given a special dessert in recognition of his 95th birthday, which he celebrated the prior week. Saturday May 9, 2020 – Plymouth Library Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution The Patriot Press August 2019 Awards Presented by HVC Awards Presented by HVC Eagle Scout Ceremony Naval Sea Cadet Corps Ceremony President Jim Petres presented the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal to Naval Sea Cadet Corp Chief Petty Officer Alyssa Vossen at the Wolverine Division ceremony in Monroe. Past President John Critchett presented a certificate to his nephew, Eagle Scout Marc Lane at the Court of Other Awards Honor on May 18, 2019. The Huron Valley Chapter also participated in other ceremonies and presented awards for which no JROTC Silver Medal photographs are available. Vice President Elijah Shalis presented Silver ROTC Medals to U. S. Army ROTC Cadet Gavin Harvey at Eastern Michigan University in March. In April, Vice President Shalis attended the ceremony at the University of Michigan and presented Silver ROTC Medal to U.S. Air Force Cadet Colin Boeger, U.S. Army Cadet Nathaniel Pastano and U.S. Navy Midshipman Elijah Dobos. In June, Vice President Shalis presented a certificate and a $100 check to the Chapter Eagle Scholarship winner, Vice President Elijah Shalis presented the Bronze ROTC John Jasinski of Troop 185. Medal to Cadet Daniel Angulo on May 2nd. Cadet Angulo is a student at River Rouge High School where he is a member of the Marine Corp JROTC program. Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution The Patriot Press August 2019 HVC at Events HVC at Events Memorial Day SAR National Congress The Michigan Society contingent at the National Chaplain Sam Laswell and his wife Judy attended the Congress in Costa Mesa, California included two Huron Memorial Day ceremony at the Great Lakes National Valley Chapter members. Cemetery in Holly. Chaplain Laswell presented a wreath Back row: State President Ken Goodson (WMC), Paul on behalf of SAR. Callanan (NMC), Jim Petres (HVC), Joe Conger (NMC) and Bill Sharp (HVC) Color Guard at DAR Grave Dedication Front row: Keitha Callanan, Sue Petres and Mary Conger. The Michigan Society Color Guard participated at a DAR Grave Dedication at the Glenwood Cemetery in Flint to honor Pvt. Charles Stewart on May 11th. The Huron Valley Chapter was represented by President Jim Petres. Huron Valley Chapter members Jim Petres and Bill Sharp were installed as Vice Presidents General. Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution The Patriot Press August 2019 Pvt. James Robinson Grave Dedication – Historic Elmwood Cemetery SAR and 1812 Markers at Grave American Legion Honor Guard DAR Ladies at Grave Dedication MISSAR Color Guard Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution The Patriot Press August 2019 Pvt. James Robinson Grave Dedication – Historic Elmwood Cemetery Speakers and Dignitaries Speakers and Dignitaries Dr. Grace Bliss Smith, President Michigan Society Member of Congress Rashida Tlaib presents a U. S. Daughters of 1812 Congressional Resolution to Vice President Elijah Shalis Madden Brady, Past President Michigan Society HVC Member, Al Treppa, President Michigan Society Children of the American Revolution War of 1812 with HVC VP Elijah Shalis Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution The Patriot Press August 2019 Pvt. James Robinson Grave Dedication – Historic Elmwood Cemetery Speakers and Dignitaries Dignitaries and Attendees VP Elijah Shalis with Major General Leonard Isabelle, Asst. Adjutant General and Piper Ron Barnard, DAR member Laura Barnard, Commander of the Michigan Air National Guard Drummer David Moore and Michigan Society of the War of 1812 Vice President Fred Barnard. American Legion Past Michigan State Commander Dick Chatman with VP Elijah Shalis. Drummer David Moore, HVC Chaplain Sam Laswell and Mr. Chatman helped with the planning and logistics of Piper Ron Barnard. the event and arranging for American Legion Honor Guard participation.