Compatriot Jay Frey has shared some photos taken at the WVSSAR Annual Dinner and Meeting held on April 21-22, 2017. You can view the photos HERE
DAR Finder Form
A member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) may receive the SAR Appreciation Medal for referring at least five new SAR members. The count will be maintained by use of the DAR Finder Form. The form is provided here for your use.
WVSSAR chapters are encouraged to submit the DAR Finder Form with SAR applications when DAR members refer candidates for SAR membership. For additional information, please contact Frank C. “Joe” Khare, WVSSAR DAR Liaison, at FrankK5600@aol.com or (304) 876-3817.
You can download a copy of the DAR Finder Form from HERE
WVSSAR Newsletter Spring 2017
The WVSSAR Newsletter Spring 2017 edition is now available.
WVSSAR News
Our most sincere thanks and appreciation to Tom Galloway, the WVSSAR Newsletter Editor, for his dedication and excellent work that he always performs with the publishing of our West Virginia Society SAR Newsletter. Tom is also the President of the General Andrew Lewis Chapter WVSSAR.
You can view and download the WVSSAR Newsletter Spring 2017 edition HERE
SAR Merchandise Orders
From Susan Griffin
Director of Merchandise
National Society Sons of the American Revolution
The end of the calendar year is near and that means it is almost time for our annual physical inventory!
We will be locking the system and starting the physical count on Saturday December 17, 2016. The external auditors will be in the office on Monday December 19, 2016 and the internal auditors will be in the office sometime after. Continue reading “SAR Merchandise Orders”
Wreaths Across America requesting Reenactors and Living Historians
Wreaths Across America is requesting 200 volunteer reenactors and Living Historians to participate in their first Living History Tribute at Arlington National Cemtery on Saturday, December 17, 2016.
What is Wreaths Across America?
WAA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed in 2007 as an extension of The Arlington Wreath Project, with over 1,100 participating locations in all 50 states, and 24 national veteran cemeteries on foreign soil.
What began in 1992 with a trailer load of wreaths, decorated by volunteers and laid at the graves of fallen soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery (See: The Arlington Story – How the Arlington Wreath Project was born) has now become a national organization with over 1,100 participating locations – all focused on the mission to Remember , Honor, and Teach. Continue reading “Wreaths Across America requesting Reenactors and Living Historians”
General Andrew Lewis Chapter Meeting
Historian Beth White will be speaking on “Inherent and Invaluable: The Forgotten History of Trial by Jury” at the Thursday, November 10, meeting of the General Andrew Lewis Chapter. Continue reading “General Andrew Lewis Chapter Meeting”
Admiral William R Furlong Program
A presentation in MS PowerPoint format about the Admiral William R. Furlong Program is available for WVSSAR Chapters and Compatriots. Continue reading “Admiral William R Furlong Program”
127th Annual SAR Congress
The 127th Annual SAR Congress will be held July 7, 2017 to July 13, 2017 at the Holiday Inn Knoxville Downtown located at 525 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902
more information about the 127th Annual SAR Congress is at: https://sar.org/annual-sar-congress
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Continue reading “127th Annual SAR Congress”
More Photos 2016 Battle Days Memorial Service
Compatriot James D “Jim” Shaffer, National Trustee, Ohio Society SAR, has shared his photos of the 2016 Battle Days Memorial Service held on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Point Pleasant, WV.
Our sincere thanks to Compatriot Jim Shaffer for sharing his 2016 Battle Days Memorial Service photos. You can view his photos here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1td543hbon1yrpe/AABBwKyAjnEfKJgSaFXJLaJfa?dl=0
Another Battle Days 2016 Wreath Photo
Photo by Derek Brumfield and used with his permission. Continue reading “Another Battle Days 2016 Wreath Photo”