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2017-8 Virginia SAR Presidential Initiatives

12/31/2017

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Virginia Society Flag Recognition Program Continues to Add Chapters for 2017.

12/30/2017

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All of the Virginia Society's Twenty-Seven Chapters Have Presented Flag Certificates in 2017!!!


 

     Virginia SAR President Michael Elston presented a Flag Certificate to the U.S. Postal Service for the exemplary display of the Flag at its headquarters building in Washington. Joseph Bruce, the Director of Human Resources (HQ) accepted the certificate on behalf of the Postal Service.

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report submitted by Barry Schwoerer
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Chad Brockway (Left) receives the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate from Dave Button
14 October, 2017 The Grove in Willowsford Community, Aldie, VA

The Colonel WIlliam Grayson Chapter awarded Chad Brockway of Aldie the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate for proper display of the Flag of the United States.   Mr. Brockway displays the flag 24 hours a day, seven days a week and insures the flag is lighted at night.   A true Patriot, Mr. Brockway served in the United States Marine Corps assigned to Marine One Helicopter Squadron and the White House Liaison Office supporting the President of the United States.   In his civilian career, Mr. Brockway is a Counterintelligence, intelligence, counter-terrorism and cyber operations specialist who works for a private Cyber Operations firm in Northern Virginia.

report by Rockbridge Volunteers Chapter President Greg Jewett


     The Rockbridge Volunteers Chapter VASSAR, has recognized The Dupont  Community Credit Union with the Flag Recognition Certificate on Thurday, October 12.  Compatriot Richard Weede presented Manager Mr. Nick Martino and Asst. Manager Ms. Cassandra Tomlin with the certificate.
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report by Colonel George Waller Chapter President Bob Vogler
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On July 17, the Colonel George Waller Chapter presented its 2017 Flag Appreciation Certificate to the troopers of the Virginia State Police Area 42 Office located in Martinsville, Virginia.
 
They fly the American Flag at the Corporal Jonathan Bowling Memorial located at their headquarters building.  Corporal Bowling, age 23, was a Martinsville Police Officer who was serving with the combat engineers, United States Marines in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq when his humvee was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade; consequently, he died of his wounds on January 5, 2005. 
 
The area troopers fly the flag in his honor and in memory of other Area 42 Virginia State Police Troopers who died while serving the Commonwealth or the United States.

report from Richmond Chapter Flag Chairman Robert Halpern
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report by Barry Schwoerer
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Trisha Schenkl and Kevin Schwoerer with the Flag Certificate
     The Colonel William Grayson Chapter Flag Committee Chairman, Kevin Schwoerer, presented a NSSAR Flag Certificate to the Schenkl family of Aldie, Virginia on 22 April.   He also presented Navy Veterans Adam and Trisha Schenkl, Certificates of Appreciation for  their military service.

report by past Virginia SAR President Phil Williams.
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     The Thomas Jefferson Chapter presented a flag certificate to Thomas Dolan, former Nassau County, N.Y., police helicopter pilot who was present in NYC on 9/11.  Also pictured is neighbor Aubry Breeden, who received our flag certificate a few years ago.  They are with Compatriot Fr. Henry Minich, Thomas Jefferson Chapter, VASSAR.
report by Fincastle Resolutions Chapter President Phil Sheridan
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FINCASTLE RESOLUTIONS CHAPTER, Roanoke, presented a Flag
       Certificate on March 21 to Rick & Jean Hogue -- an ex- Marine, who
       flies a lighted Marine Flag, superimposed by our National Flag at his
       home daily in Moneta, VA.  He served at Quantico - 1961-65 -- as a
       highly classified courier for Marine Logistics, Preparation, & Deployment
       between Quantico and Camp LeJeune -- Vietnam & Cuba Missile Crisis.
       Phil Sheridan, President -- Fincastle Resolutions Chapter, SAR

report by James Monroe President Charles Belfield
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     At the Sunday Morning Service on April 2nd, James Monroe President Charles Belfield presented a flag certificate to Cobham Park Baptist Church in Warsaw. They have a beautiful Memorial with the names of their members that were veterans and fly the flag properly over it. Mr, Webster Sanders a life long member of Cobham Park Baptist is pictured receiving the certificate.

report by Fairfax Resolves Chapter President Jeff Thomas
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report by Robert Halpern of the Richmond Chapter
     The Fairfax Resolves Chapter presented 5 Flag Certificates to local residents for their patriotic display of the American Flag on Washington's Birthday Holiday.. In the photos, certificates were presented to Debbi and Dave Johnson, a Navy veteran who served from 1964-1968, and to Philip and Jacob Johnson. The presentations were made by President Jeff Thomas, Color Guard member Vern Eubanks and CAR member Justin Thomas, resulting in one potential new member whose sister is a DAR member.

report by Richmond Chapter Vice President Robert Halpern
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     The Kroger Food Market at Bellgrade Shopping Center in Midlothian, VA
and its Manager Albert Espinoza were honored January 26 by the Richmond Sons of the American Revolution.

     For proper display and flag etiquette, Mr. Espinoza was presented an award by Robert Halpern, a Vice President of the Richmond SAR. “This flag salutes our country proudly 24 hours a day and is properly lighted at night,” Halpern told the Kroger officer. “Our organization encourages businesses and private citizens to always display our American symbol properly and lighting it at night is an important protocol. Not everyone does this as they should.”

     Espinoza thanked the SAR for its recognition saying his SAR award certificate would be proudly displayed in his store.

report by Bill Schwetke, Culpeper Minutemen Chapter Flag Chairman
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L to R: CMM President Jerry Hubbard, Steve Hunsberger, CMM Flag Chairman Bill Schwetke.
     Today, January 28th, the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter presented a Flag Certificate to Steven Hunsberger, of Culpeper.  Mr. Hunsberger is an officer with the Prince William County Police.  He proudly and properly displays the US Flag on his new flag pole that is illuminated at night.

report by Kirk Sheap, Fort Harrison Chapter and Virginia SAR Flag Committee Chairman.
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     Virginia SAR's Flag Recognition Program for 2017 is off and running.  Today Kirk Sheap presented a Flag Certificate on behalf of the Fort Harrison Chapter to Betsy Putney, Public Works Coordinator for the Town of Bridgewater in recognition of the proper display of the American Flag in front of the Town Hall.
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L to R: Brenda Morris, Floyd Morris, Kirk Sheap.
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     Kirk Sheap presented a Flag Certificate today, January 16th, to Kingmor Supply, Inc. of Mt. Crawford, VA (actually a shade to the north of Mt. Crawford on U.S. 11).  Receiving it are the owners, Floyd and Brenda Morris.
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Message from Outgoing Newsletter Editor

12/17/2017

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Compatriots,
 
     I am pleased that President Mike Elston has appointed Paul Walden of the George Washington Chapter as the Virginia SAR Newsletter Editor, effective December 16th.  Paul will make an outstanding editor.  I will be the Assistant Editor, and will use my experience to help Paul as he implements his vision for the future of our newsletter.  The position of Assistant Editor should eventually be filled by someone who will prepare himself to move up when Paul accepts other responsibilities, as I am sure is his fate.  The position of Newsletter Editor is an ideal place to learn about our society and prepare for state level leadership.  My thanks to Paul for accepting this responsibility and my wishes that he enjoy his certain success.
 
Your Servant,
Bill Schwetke

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Compatriot Edwin "Trippi" Penn Awarded 50-Year Membership Pin

12/17/2017

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Report by Col George Waller Chapter President Bob Volger
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Left to right: Mike Bass, Chapter Secretary; Trippi Penn; Bob Vogler, Chapter President
    Compatriot Edwin "Trippi" Penn was awarded with his 50 year membership pin and certificate at the winter muster of the Colonel George Waller Chapter.  He is a direct decedent of Colonel Abram Penn who was a continental officer and later the county lieutenant of Henry County and was commander of the Henry County militia serving at Eutaw Springs, SC  and Yorktown.  Penn also is a former chapter president.
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Virginia SAR Officer Nominations for 2018

12/17/2017

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Wreaths Across America - Culpeper National Cemetery

12/16/2017

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     At Noon today, at cemeteries across our great country, ceremonies honored our departed veterans and Christmas wreaths were laid on their graves.  The Virginia SAR participated at many cemeteries across the Commonwealth.

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    Today, over 200 people, including five members of the Virginia SAR from the Colonel William Grayson and Culpeper Minutemen Chapters, gathered at Culpeper National Cemetery to place wreaths on the graves of our honored veterans.  American Heritage Girls were the sponsors of this ceremony, and did an outstanding job organizing the ceremony.  The keynote speaker was  Delegate Nick Freitas, who represents the 30th District in the House of Delegates. The Virginia SAR Color Guard joined with the VFW Color Guard to present the colors. 

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Left to right: Mike Taimi, Michael Dennis, Lindsay Schaff, Bill Schwetke, Charles Jameson, and TIm Dvorak of the All American Color Guard who participated with us.

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Wreaths Across America - Alexandria National Cemetery and St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Alexandria, VA

12/16/2017

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Seven compatriots from the George Washington Chapter participated in the annual Wreaths Across America at Alexandria National Cemetery on 16 Dec.    Below (L to R)  Ernie Coggins, Jack Coulter, Paul Walden, Jamie Callender, John Brigden). Compatriot and VASSAR Historian Tom Roth was the photographer.  The George Washington Chapter donated funds to purchase 140 wreaths at this cemetery. Overall, 59% of the 5,001 veteran graves at Alexandria National Cemetery were decorated with a wreath on this event, which is a big increase over past years. 
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Paul Briggs  (below) led the George Washington Chapter participation
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George Washington Chapter Compatriot and VASSAR Registrar  David Thomas laid a wreath at the grave of Pvt. Lawrence Hurdle (MD) as part of the Wreaths Across America event at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Alexandria.  This was the same cemetery where the chapter had dedicated a plaque in 2015 memorializing all the Patriots interred there.
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Williamsburg Chapter Presents Eagle Certificate

12/13/2017

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Daniel Geeseman awarded Certificate of Recognition by the Sons of the American Revolution for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in a Court of Honor on 12/12/17. L-R Harley Stewart, President Williamsburg Chapter, Daniel Geeseman.
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George Mason and George Washington Chapter Officers Installed

12/9/2017

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An annual tradition of the George Mason and George Washington Chapters has been to have a joint meeting in December.  At the December 9 meeting at Mount Vernon Country Club in Alexandria, we were honored to have Virginia Society President Michael Elston install the 2018 officers for both chapters.

Left to right:    Joe Dooley, Gene Thomas, Andy Johnson, Ken Morris, and Pete Davenport, (George Mason Officers), VASSAR President Elston, Ernie Coggins, Dave Thomas, Jay Henn, and Tom Roth (George Washington Officers) 
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Honor and Remember - 8th Annual Gold Star Family Evening

12/3/2017

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3 Dec 2017                Founder's Inn, Virginia Beach, VA

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     At the Founder's Inn on the evening of Sunday, December 3rd, Honor and Remember hosted a "Family Evening" for Gold Star Families. George Lutz, father of a fallen soldier, is the founder and executive director of Honor and Remember, Inc.  This organization's purpose is to recognize the sacrifices of our fallen service members and their families.  The Family Evening is held once a year, on the first Sunday in December.  Gold Star families are sponsored for an evening to honor and remember these sacrifices.  The Virginia SAR Color Guard, under the leadership of Southeast Region Commander Chris Melhuish, has provided the Color Guard to present the colors to begin each evening for the past five years.  This year Chris was joined by three members of the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter, Michael Dennis, Charles Jameson and Bill Schwetke.
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The Color Guard advances the colors.
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Chris Melhuish leads the Color Guard into position to present the colors.
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The Virginia SAR Color Guard for this event, left to right, Commander Chris Melhuish, Charles Jameson, Bill Schwetke, and Michael Dennis
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