There will be a Board of Management Meeting of the WVSSAR on Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 9:00am to 12:00pm (noon) at the Steer Steakhouse located at 359 Beverly Pike, Elkins, WV 26241. All WVSSAR Compatriots are welcome and encouraged to attend. Continue reading “WVSSAR BOM Meeting – October 10, 2015”
A Visit to NSSAR Headquarters
On Monday, August 3, 2015, WVSSAR Registrar Raymond M Kane Jr drove to NSSAR National Headquarters located in Louisville, Kentucky and wanted to share his experience while there for those Compatriots who haven’t had the opportunity to visit the NSSAR National Headquarters.
NSSAR National Outreach Education Initiatives
The following is a status report dated July 31, 2015, from Colleen Wilson, the SAR Center Director in reference to the National Outreach Education Initiatives:
Outreach Education initiatives identified in this status report reflects projects that
significantly impact the SAR membership across the country. We continue to contribute to
SAR endeavors to increase the exposure of the National Headquarters in Louisville as a
cultural destination and viable resource to the educational community. Continue reading “NSSAR National Outreach Education Initiatives”
Death of Jack Sandy Anderson
On behalf of the officers and members of the George Rogers Clark Chapter, West Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution, we extend our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jack Sandy Anderson, who passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at his home in Lumberport WV.
Jack Sandy Anderson was a member of the George Rogers Clark Chapter, West Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution. He was also a past president of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of West Virginia.
Point Pleasant Battle Days 2015
The Point Pleasant Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, request the honor of your presence at the 241st Anniversary Memorial Service, the Battle of Point Pleasant honoring the nation’s first veterans, Sunday, October 4, 2015, 2:00 pm, Tu-Endie-Wei State Park, Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Continue reading “Point Pleasant Battle Days 2015”
WVSSAR Receives Awards at NSSAR Congress 2015
Compatriot Chapter Presidents.
At the NSSAR Congress in Louisville in June the WVSSAR was awarded the Admiral Furlong Flag Streamer and Certificate for 50% of its Chapters giving Flag Certificates during the past year. Also West Virginia along with three other States received an additional Certificate for having 100% participation in the program. Congratulations on the good work and continued participation in the Program. Continue reading “WVSSAR Receives Awards at NSSAR Congress 2015”
Central District NSSAR Meeting 2015
The Central District of the NSSAR (Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and Ohio) will have a meeting from October 23 to October 25, 2015 at the Clifty Falls State Park located at 2221 Clifty Drive, Madison IN 47250 Continue reading “Central District NSSAR Meeting 2015”
Remember Our Patriot Ancestors On Independence Day 2015
WVSSAR Newsletter Spring 2015
The WVSSAR Newsletter Spring 2015 edition is now available.
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 2015 edition HERE
SAR Applications – Proof of Service Battle of Pt Pleasant
Very recently, NSSAR Genealogist General John Sinks made a ruling that will affect all new SAR applications for proof of service of patriot ancestors who were at the Battle of Point Pleasant. Continue reading “SAR Applications – Proof of Service Battle of Pt Pleasant”