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1 SAR-IZONA NEWS ARIZONA SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Stephen J. Miller, President The SAR-IZONA is a publication of the Arizona Society, Sons of the American Revolution and is published in January, April, July, and October. Articles, suggestions, and ideas are solicited please sent them to the editor, Bill Aurand, E Rainbow Meadow Dr, Tucson, AZ or wraurand@cox.net. Visit our Arizona SAR Website at: Our Webmaster is Robert J. Vint. October, Year Celebration PRESIDENT S REPORT Compatriots All; I hope all of you had a wonderful summer. Late summer is generally a slow period for our events. Our Color Guard, for the first time, marched in the parade in Payson on 20 August. And several members marched in the Labor Day parade in Chino Valley. Thank you for your participation. In September many of you attended or sponsored Constitution Day events. I was able to join compatriots in making historical presentations at public and charter schools. In addition some of our chapters and compatriots celebrated this important day during their meetings or special events. I encourage all members to get involved and represent SAR in as many community events as possible. This is how we show who we are and what we stand for. I was able to attend the SAR Fall leadership meeting in Louisville. Several other members were able to attend also. I thank those compatriots. I am a little biased, but I think Arizona is well represented at these meetings. I invite others in our membership to try to attend either one of the Leadership meetings or the SAR Congress. Our Fall BOM is coming up on 12 November in Chandler. The registration form is attached to this issue. I encourage all members and spouses to attend. The SAR President General, J. Michael Tomme and his wife, Cilla, will be joining us at this meeting. This is a chance for you to meet and get to know them. The BOM meeting will also give you the chance to recognize our military veteran members, especially, those who served in WWII and Korea. I hope all veteran compatriots will make an effort to be there. I ask chapter presidents to promote this meeting to your members. Please note the Supporting Our Nations Veterans campaign information in this issue. Our web site URL will be changed to AZSAR.org. You can still use the old one for a while as it will link to our new one. This is in keeping with SAR branding guidance. SAR wants us to refer to our state society as Arizona SAR. Our URL is shortened for convenience. We will use Arizona SAR when talking or writing about our society. Our new chairman of the Veterans Committee is Robert Sjolin, Palo Verde Chapter. Please give him full support as he takes the reigns. The USS Stark Award worksheets will soon be sent to each regular member (not to juniors). Please fill it out and return it to your chapter veteran committee member, even if you have no input. We need to know you had a copy. They will be due the first week of January. Our Color guard is scheduled to march for the first time in the London Days Parade in Lake Havasu on 29 Oct. I hope the turn out will be good. Contact Steve Monez if you can make it that day for more details. In my quest to visit all chapters this year I was able to attend the Prescott and Colorado River Chapters in September and October. While in Prescott I visited the VA medical facility and aided a disabled veteran search his family ancestry through the SAR Ancestor Search Program. Finally, I hope to see you all at our BOM meeting. Stephen Miller President milleronglen@aol.com

2 2017 Dues Notice Compatriots, Annual dues notices will be going out shortly for 2017 Dues, s will be sent to those with on record. The dues amounts are the same as they were last year, National has not increased their dues effective for beginning 2017, so if you don t want to wait for your notice, feel free to make a check payable or go to the state website ( and follow the payment button to pay by credit card. Please make check payable to AZSSAR and send it to me at Ed Steinback, AZSAR, 7760 E. State Route 69, #C5-371, Prescott Valley, AZ , and save us the cost of a mailing. If you don t recall the amount of dues for your chapter: Chapter STD Rate Life Rate BMG $60 $25 CR $57 $22 PV $60 $25 PHX $53 $18 PRS $55 $20 RIM $60 $25 SAG $57 $22 TUC $60 $25 If using the payment by credit card please add $1.50 to each dues for processing fees from PayPal. Also, remember that if your dues is not paid by December 31, 2015, there is a five (5) dollar late fee. Any questions please feel free to contact me, esteinback@steinbackandassociates.co m, and phone: From the Desk of Treasurer General Warren Alter 12 October 2016 Yes, I am alive and well and continuing to enjoy my travels and term as Treasurer General. Nancy and I are continuing our work and efforts both here in AZ and around the country. As Treasurer General, I continue my work with headquarters staff and the various committees that I am assigned as an Ex-officio member. These committees include Budget Committee, Finance Committee, GWEF Fund Board, GWEF Distribution Committee, GWEF Fund Raising Committee, Investment Committee, Merchandise Committee, and Premium Member Medals $25.00 Committee. My travels and meetings around the country have included: Atlantic Middle States Meeting Albany, NY Aug South Central District Meeting Kansas City, KS Aug Williamsburg VA shopping trip for Nancy for Colonial wear Sept 2016 Executive Committee Teleconference Aug 2016 Havelock NC Chartering of new chapter, Patriot Isaac Carter Chapter Sept 2016 Gathering at Sycamore Shoals Elizabethton TN Sep Indiana shopping trip for Warren for Continental uniform Louisville KY Sep 25-Oct 2 Meetings with all staff at Headquarters, Exec Committee, SAR Foundation, and Leadership Meetings. Trustees Approved 2017 Budget. South Atlantic District Meeting Oct 4-8 Spartanburg SC. Attended Kings Mountain Celebration and represented SAR and the PG At all these events, I have been representing AZ, the SAR as Treasurer General, and at most of the meetings campaigning for Secretary General. It is a much more relaxed campaign with my race being unopposed at this point. But my travels serve a valuable purpose that goes far beyond any campaign, in that many of our members nationwide cannot attend leadership meetings or Congress. As such, it is important that General Officers attend district, state, and chapter meetings to hear what our members want and what they feel is important. Listening is far more important than speaking at these events. My week in Louisville was well spent. The President General, Secretary General and I all came in on Sunday and spent the next three days at Headquarters meeting with all staff in small groups. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that the top three general officers ever have held such meetings. Many General Officers go individually and spend time at National, but this was an opportunity for us to talk and get to know all the staff. They were free to say anything they wanted and we definitely learned a lot. The staff seemed to appreciate it and it gave the staff that don t know us an opportunity to find out what we are all about. We also spent time meeting with our IT people and the computer people from Blackstone. We have a no nonsense meeting letting them all know about the frustrations and challenges our members and staff have been experiencing with the web site, the new database system, and the new application program. That was a very productive series of meetings. I also spent time with individual staff learning their jobs and what they do. Trust me, until you have sat down with one of our staff genealogists and watched them go through the review and approval process for a new application, you have little appreciation of the work they do for us. This was true in all areas of headquarters. Nancy and First Lady Cilla attended some of our meetings, but the rest of the time they were down in Merchandise working (with a little time off for shopping of course). So we all got to know more about our headquarters operations. The 2

3 Leadership meetings went well and we were very well represented with many AZ members and their ladies in attendance. A reminder, as you will see elsewhere in this newsletter, President General J. Michael Tomme and First Lady Cilla will be coming to NM and AZ for the Rocky Mountain visit. They will be in AZ Friday Nov 11 and leaving Sun Nov 13. We have a Board of Managers Meeting and official visit scheduled at the Hilton Phoenix Chandler on Saturday afternoon and evening. See you there. In the meantime, my thanks to each of you for the work you do with our chapters, the state, and National. AZ is well known across the nation and I am proud to be one of your representatives. A Little Bit of Arizona SAR and Arizona History By David A. Swanson Arizona SAR Historian This edition of the SAR-IZONA will round out information about the 120th Anniversary celebration of the Arizona SAR. Unless you just joined the Society (in which case welcome!) or you have been vacationing on Elephant Island you know that earlier this year we proclaimed Herbert F. Robinson as the Father of the Arizona Society Sons of the American Revolution and on June 13th we provided this Compatriot with a well earned gravestone on his grave (which was previously unmarked) in Albuquerque during a joint Arizona/New Mexico SAR ceremony. I thank all of the Arizona SAR Compatriots who took the time to drive or fly to Albuquerque to make this historic event so meaningful! We all know that it take more than a founder or a president of an organization to make it viable and I am sure that our first Arizona SAR Secretary W. H. Robinson (Herbert s brother) was very busy and active in the formation of our Society. Will was also a very early Arizonan and famous in his own right, as were other charter Compatriots (which you will see in a future articles) but now back to Herbert with a very succinct overview of his life. Herbert F. Robinson was born on June 7, 1865, in Lexington, Ill and moved to Phoenix, Arizona in He was a civil engineer and as such was instrumental in the laying out of canals in Phoenix. He was a staunch Republican and was a member of Sons of Veterans (precursor organization to the current Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War), the Society of the War of 1812 of Ohio, and the Sons of the American Revolution. In March, 1890 he enlisted as a private in Company B, First Arizona Infantry (Arizona National Guard) and was appointed as its Adjutant General on August 5, 1898, with the rank of Brigadier General. In 1892 Charles Poston, the Father of Arizona recommended Herbert F. Robinson into membership of the District of Columbia Society and the 27 year old was approved receiving national number 2194 in September of that year. On June 13, 1896, because of his actions, the Arizona SAR became a reality and he was our president for three terms 1896, 97, and 98. He was our vice president in 1899 and 1900 and is listed as being on the SAR National Press Committee in 1901 and Robinson left Arizona for New Mexico shortly after his term as Adjutant General ended in 1902 moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico where he spent the rest of his life. He worked for the U. S. Indian Service as Superintendent of Irrigation and as such was in charge of all the irrigation works at the pueblos in New Mexico and, as the chief engineer, was in charge of all irrigation matters pertaining to the Indian Service in the western states and territories. Sometime after moving to New Mexico, Robinson joined the New Mexico SAR (which was organized in 1908) and has state number 43 (his Arizona SAR number is 1). He was twice married, once in Arizona and then in New Mexico. General Robinson died on May 17, Prior to this he was the longest living territorial adjutant general and is buried in the Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque. SAR 2016 Fall Leadership Meeting Report By Steve Miller The SAR Fall leadership was held 28 Sep 1 Oct 2016 in Louisville, KY. The AZ SAR was represented by eight members. The following is a recap of information of interest to our members: The SAR Membership Committee is asking each state and chapter to have a Mentor Program. This would probably best be assigned to the Americanism Committees. The SAR Genealogy and IT Committees asks that each state designate an IT contact person to interface with and point out issues with the new SAR IT programs, i.e., web site, on-line applications, Sharefile, etc. State and chapter registrars: a. The Find-A-grave is known to 3

4 have errors in it and is not a stand-alone proof; b. On-line applications should be used as much as possible, however, paper copies are still accepted, for now; c. Junior applications MUST be signed by a parent and/or guardian, even if the junior applicant signs (he may sign it). This is a legal document and a signer must be old enough to take oaths. The SAR Color Guard Safety Officer briefed there is a requirement that all muskets must have a frizzen cover and flash guard installed (including replica) muskets. This is a liability issue and will be in the handbook. The SAR trustees have encouraged every chapter to award, during 2016, the Good Citizenship Medal to a worthy individual. The SAR Education Outreach Committee asked that a state coordinator be named and a formalized system be maintained to identify members who participate in living history, school presentations, etc. Also, each member who interacts with youth in these programs must complete a Youth Protection Training program. This also includes CAR, essay programs, Eagle Scouts, poster contests, etc. The state should compile a list of all members who have the certification. The Boy Scouts have an on-line training program that includes a two year certificate. Check their web site. Leadership training information by Steve Monez I just attended the leadership meeting in Louisville and I picked up some important changes. Newsletters A change for all the editors of chapter and state newsletters. The national Newsletter Committee, chairman, Steven Williams, announced that all future newsletters may be sent in for judging via . They no longer need to be sent via hard copy and snail mail. It is important to send in your newsletters as there are very important awards the chapter and the state may receive. The Carl F. Bessent Award is presented to SAR chapter editors for the best multiple sheet and single sheet periodicals. Further details concerning each Bessent Award category may be found here. A certificate is presented during the annual Congress to both first place and honorable mention for each periodical category. The Jennings H. Flathers Award is presented to the state-level society with fewer than five hundred members judged having the best periodical or newsletter. A cash award will be presented for first place and honorable mention from the proceeds of the endowment fund established by his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Flathers. The fund was established in the memory and recognition of Jennings H. Flathers' work and devotion to the improvement of society and chapter newsletters as chairman of the Newsletters and Periodicals Committee. There is a newsletter manual. Follow this link /pages/256/l2ov4km8xmgt.pdf Follow this link to the Scoring criteria: /pages/256/0yqtezyo1rqg.pdf The scoring criteria may change due to the committee meeting and will be published at a later time. Some ideas floated were how to give adequate credit to those newsletters that were filled with pictures and little content as to those with a story and a picture. The Flag Committee develops programs to encourage patriotic respect for the flag of the United States, including Flag Day programs for the week ending June 14th each year. The committee identifies and develops resources on the history of the U.S. Flag for use by state-level societies and chapters. It also evaluates the Admiral William R. Furlong Memorial Award reports submitted by state-level societies for performance recognition at the annual SAR Congress. The Arizona Society won this award this year. A change this year allows flag Certificates to be presented to those organizations flying the very large flags such as auto dealerships with large flags. Education Outreach Program Based on the assumption that statelevel SAR societies are in a better position to know how to access the educational establishments within their respective communities, the Education Committee is responsible for providing a forum for state-level societies to discuss their respective education programs and how to deal with boards of education or state offices that regulate education. Each state-level society is invited to maintain a statement on file at the national SAR Headquarters about its education outreach program(s) for elementary school through high school. Each presenter or anyone working with youth is required to get a Youth Protection Training Certification. I have completed the training and it takes less than 30 minutes. It can be done by following this link. It is not necessary to file with the Scouting organization however will be required to keep a file 4

5 with your chapter and State Education Outreach Coordinator. thprotection.aspx Constitution Week in Arizona September 20, 2016 by Steve Monez The Arizona Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Partnered with the Children of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American revolution to present eight programs during Constitution Week at two schools. The first school was at the Heritage Academy Gateway Campus in Queen Creek AZ on September 12. The second was at the Canyon Ridge school in Surprise on September 16. Eight SAR members reenacted the program which covered the Declaration of the Independence, Battle of Yorktown, 1783Treaty of Paris, Shays Rebellion, Annapolis Convention, Constitutional Convention, Federalists Papers, Anti Federalist Papers, Anti Federalism, and the United States Constitution. Those Reenactors were, Wayne Hood as Nathaniel Hood his ancestor, Matt Scott as Patrick Henry and Daniel Shay, Dr. Bill Baran as Samuel Adams, Ed Steinback III as George Claybourne his ancestor, Jan Huber speaking on the Constitutional Convention, Allen Nash as James Madison, Steve Miller as Philip Woodring his ancestor and Steve Monez as George Washington and Narrator. Over 500 students attended and Pocket Constitutions were available at the end. While the reenactment was taking place Lezlee Alexander ASDAR and CAR Honorary State President accompanied by Barbara Cook ASDAR American History Chair and Elizabeth Wiegelt DAR White Tank Mountain member held seminars in the classrooms sharing the many programs offered by SAR, DAR, and CAR. They handed out brochures and answered questions so students could get a good understanding of the opportunities available to them. The Chapters received many thank you cards from the students. Christopher Raso the History teacher responsible for setting up the program at Canyon Ridge said his students were still talking about the reenactment on September 20, Kami Tietjen, the parent teacher who arranged the program at Heritage Academy said the children in the classroom really appreciated the information they received from Ms. Alexander and Barbara Cook. The Color Guard was led by Matt Scott Arizona, Color Guard Commander, Steve Miller State President, Dr. Bill Baran, Allen Nash, Steve Monez, Ed Steinback and Wayne Hood at Canyon Ridge (Heritage Academy) (Fifer Jan Huber playing while the Color Guard enters) (Commander Matt Scott leads the Color Guard in) (The Color Guard enters in) Friends Of the Library Don t forget to join the Friends of the Library. Use the URL and click on the application form. AZ SAR VETERANS SUPPORT CAMPAIGN By Steve Miller All compatriots are invited to support our nation s military veterans who access and use the VA facilities in Arizona. You can join this campaign by purchasing one or more Visa, Master Card, or American Express $ 25 gift card. They are available at most drug and grocery stores. The card should have no expiration date. Give these cards to your chapter Veteran Committee member or BOM 5

6 representative or mail them before 9 Nov to: Stephen Miller, 451 E. Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ We will collect them at the BOM meeting on 12 Nov These tax deductible donations will be delivered to your local VA facility. Your gift also counts toward your Chapter and AZ SAR USS Stark award entry. PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY. Arizona SAR Color Guard News By Matt Scott, Commander Here is a digest of our State Color Guard SAR Events since July. Payson Rodeo Day s Parade: (8/20): members of our Color Guard (Steve Monez, Ed Steinback, Ed Lipphardt, Jan Huber, Bill Hearter, Bill Baran and Matt Scott) joined with Payson Chapter members Stan Garner and Don Castleman. (Prescott Color Guard Marches In the Payson Rodeo Parade) 2. Patriot Grave Marking Ceremony: (8/27): Bob Gilbert (CG member from Palo Verde Chapter) and his brother Joe Gilbert (a member of the Thousand Islands Chapter), met to conduct the ceremony for their 4 th Great Grandfather, Jonathan Allen. in May At the Battle of St. Johns in Canada, he was shot in the leg and his cousin Ethan was captured. The unit was later converted to the Continental Line unit The Green Mountain Rangers. He served as a private in the company commanded by Captain Bronson. Jonathan took part in the Battles of Hubbardton, Bennington, Saratoga and was later discharged in the fall of He died in March (Bob and Joe Gilbert at their ancestor Jonathan Allen s Grave Marking Event) 3. Chino Valley Territorial Days: (9/3): On Saturday September 3 rd, members of the Prescott SAR Color Guard marched in the Chino Valley Territorial Day Parade. The participants were Bill Smith, Ed Steinback, Wayne Hood and Michael Holmes. Boy Scout banner carriers were the very reliable Michael Morgan and Trevor Huber. (Territorial Day Parade) 4. Constitution Week School Education Programs: See the article on the previous page at Heritage Academy National President Connor Jackson Senior National President Joanne Zumbrun National Theme "Freedom's Thunder" National Project "Siege of Yorktown: Actions that Lead to Victory" The National Project is to raise funds for a new enhanced outdoor interpretive program Artillery and Firing Station that will feature education on the siege of Yorktown and firing demonstrations of cannon at the new American Revolution Museum at Yorktown (ARMY). In the course of our nation s history there are landmark events that initiate a period of evolution for our republic. Only one holds the distinct claim to final liberation of our citizens from an oppressive rule. A battle that shook the foundation of the world s ruling governments, set the stage for the beginning of a new independent nation, and bestowed liberty upon its citizens for all time. The Victory at the battle of Yorktown was the start of our new nation and set the stage for the laurels of freedom that we hold dear. Please join me in making some noise to inspire, to awaken, and to remind people of the freedom that we cherish and refuse to take for granted. Together we can take the nation by storm with our message of freedom. Jonathan Allen was a member of the Green Mountain Boys of Vermont under Col. Ethan Allen which he joined FREEDOM S THUNDER is: 6

7 The Voice of the People - Exercise of Debate, Three Branches of Government, Freedom of Speech Patriotism - Symbols & Slogans about Liberty, Independence, Documents that Shaped & Governed and those that drove our nation to Rebellion - Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Intolerable Acts, Navigation Acts Homeland defense by citizen soldiers - National Guard, Coast Guard Strong Relations & Aiding Those in Need - U.S. Diplomatic Corp, Kids Helping Kids, S.R./ SAR/DAR preservation of history & education. ****** NEWS FROM THECHAPTERS Barry M Goldwater Chapter The Barry M. Goldwater Chapter of the Sons of the Revolution was chartered on November 16, 2002, and currently serves those Compatriots living in North Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, and Fountain Hills, AZ. Robert Wilbanks Speaks about the US Constitution We were privileged BMG Compatriot Robert Wilbanks IV give a PowerPoint presentation on The Constitution of the United States of America, An Historical Overview. This was an exceptionally succinct and informative overview of the events leading to the ratification of our Constitution, from the French and Indian War through the Bill of Rights. Compatriot Wilbanks has give previous talks to our Chapter and each one, including this one, has been exceptional. Thank you Compatriot Wilbanks! (Compatriot Wilbanks and President Bill Hearter) New Member David Rodier BMG Compatriot inducted David F. T. Rodier of Glendale, Arizona was officially inducted into the Barry M Goldwater Chapter SAR by President Bill Hearter. Compatriot Rodier s Patriot Ancestor is: Benjamin Bement, Soldier Connecticut Militia, Private and Pensioner. Compatriot Rodier gave a very nice patriotic talk after receiving his certificate which was well received by all present. Congratulations Compatriot Rodier and Welcome! (BMG President Bill Hearter presenting the SAR membership certificate to Compatriot David Rodier) ****** Colorado River Chapter Colorado River Chapter monthly meetings are held the second Saturday of each month except June through August at 11:00 a.m. Our meeting location rotates between Kingman and Lake Havasu City. The meeting location in Kingman is the Mohave Community College; 1971 Jagerson Ave. and the location in Lake Havasu City is the Mohave County Library, 1770 McCulloch Boulevard North (K-Mart Plaza). All Compatriots (local or visiting), their spouses, prospective members and guests are invited to attend our monthly meetings. Plan now to attend a meeting close to you! New Members Inducted At our 10 Sept meeting in Kingman, Chapter President Don Reighard inducted one of our newest Compatriots, Richard Bernard Barnard of Bullhead City. Richard's Patriot ancestor is Jonathan Barnard who served in the Massachusetts Continental Line and took the Oath of Allegiance, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia in (Co-Sponsor Michael Boop who presented Richard his Rosette pin and Richard Barnard with Don Reighard, with Constitution plaque and American Flag in background.) At our meeting in Lake Havasu City meeting 8 October, Chapter President Don Reighard with the assistance of AZ State President Stephen Miller inducted one of our newest Compatriots, Robert Dallas Peterson of LHC. Robert s Patriot ancestor is Peter Coe who served in Dayton s New Jersey Regiment during the Revolutionary War. 7

8 (Chapter President Don Reighard, new member Robert Dallas Peterson, and AZ State President Stephen Miller) ****** Palo Verde Chapter The Palo Verde Chapter was chartered on January 11, Serving the East Valley Communities of Gilbert, Apache Junction, Ahwatukee, Chandler, Mesa, Sun Lakes, and Tempe. The Palo Verde Chapter meets at 8:30 AM on the second Saturday of each month (Oct. through May) at the Dobson s Restaurant, 2155 S. Dobson Road, Mesa, AZ... During June, July, and Aug. we meet once each month socially in the evenings at various restaurants. Each September we remember 9/11 and honor fire fighters at an evening dinner. Each October we honor outstanding law enforcement officers. Everyone is invited to our meetings. Contact Ed Koeneman, or ed@koeneman.org, Secretary /Treasurer, for any questions and/or directions to our meetings. ***** Phoenix Chapter The Phoenix Chapter,. Serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley. We meet for lunch every Tuesday before noon (11:30) at the Miracle Mile Delicatessen at 4433 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ. Call Chuck Howey at (cell) for more details. ********************************** Prescott Chapter The Prescott Chapter meets on the 3 rd Saturday of the Month at 12 Noon, except no meetings are held in July and August and the December meeting is held on the 2nd Saturday of the month. All meetings are at Plaza Bonita (formerly Casa Bonita) Restaurant, 1317 E. Gurley St. at Hwy. 89, phone , except the November meeting is held at Stone Ridge Country Club, Prescott Valley. Lunch reservations are not necessary, except for the November meeting. For meeting information call John Thorne, at SAR Comes to Sacred Heart School The Prescott Chapter part of the Arizona Society of the Sons of the American Revolution on Monday September 26 th Reenacted a Program at the Sacred Heart School in Prescott Arizona at 1:00 PM for approximately 150 children. Three Prescott Chapter members, Wayne Hood, Ed Steinback and Steve Monez, were joined by three members from the Phoenix area. They were Dr. Bill Baran Palo Verde Chapter, Matt Scott Palo Verde Chapter, and Allen Nash Saguaro Chapter. The topics started with the conflict at Lexington and Concord, the Declaration of Independence, Battle at Yorktown, Articles of Confederation, Shays Rebellion, Federalist Papers, Anti Federalist Papers, The Constitution, and President Washington s Farewell Address. The program lasted about one and one half hours with questions from the students. Pocket Constitution s which include the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights were handed to each student at the end. Wayne Hood Prescott Chapter Vice President worked with Steve Cunningham to arrange the Program. (Prescott Color Guard at Sacred Heart School) Yarnell Days Parade Participants are Bill Smith, commanding / Steve Monez and Ed Lipphardt on Drum. (Prescott Color Guard at Yarnell showing the colors) Rim Country Meetings are held monthly on the third Saturday of the month at 8:00 AM at Tiny's Restaurant, located on the north side of Highway 260 in Payson, Arizona, about a quarter mile East of the intersection of Highway 87 and Highway 260. ****** Saguaro Chapter The Saguaro Chapter meets at 8:30 am on the 2nd Saturday of each month except June, July, August, and September. It is a breakfast meeting at the Five & Diner Delux, W. Bell Road, # 125, Bel Mar Plaza, Surprise, AZ ****** Constitution Day at Canyon Ridge School By Christopher J. Raso In celebration of National Constitution Day, the seventh grade learners at Canyon Ridge School offered a performance called, Meeting the Founders. Over fourteen founding fathers and mothers were portrayed by our team. To enrich the learning environment fostered by this project, Canyon Ridge was proud to host performers from the Sons of the American Revolution. Seven members of this patriotic organization offered detailed recreations of the words, deeds and accomplishments, of such notable figures as George Washington, John Hancock and Benjamin Franklin. Presentations highlighted the contributions each Founding Father made to the creation and ratification of the United States Constitution. Our learners were impressed by each presenter s depth of knowledge. Their authentic costumes and presentation of the colors were also a big hit with 8

9 children of all ages! In all, members from six different Arizona branches of Sons of the American Revolution, as well as representatives from Daughters of the American Revolution, provided classes with a unique and important insight into the significance of United States Constitution Day. Our students prepared for this special event by gathering biographical information regarding the pertinent contributions of their founders during the American Revolution and the formulation of the United States Constitution. To further personalize their learning experience, students constructed props and developed costumes that reflected an understanding of eighteenth century culture. Youngsters from other grade levels were invited to attend and posed questions, took notes and discussed ideas regarding our nation s most important document. Parents, teachers and community members participated in discussions with our performers. In all, the seventh grade team conversed with over three hundred learners. By promoting a spirit of patriotism and creativity, students at Canyon Ridge brought U.S. Constitution Day to life; while evaluating the importance of the Founders who risked everything, in pursuit of the American ideal. Tucson Chapter The Tucson Chapter of the SAR was chartered on 12 December We are the oldest continuously functioning Chapter in the State. We currently serve all of Southern Arizona ****** Marana Veterans Memorial Cemetery MIAP The cremated remains of twenty-seven veterans were honored in a solemn outdoor ceremony at the New Marana Veterans Cemetery. The October 15th 2016 Missing in American Project (MIAP) event is just one of many such ceremonies conducted throughout the year at Veteran's Cemeteries around the nation. The Color Guard formed twin columns for members of the different services to pass through with the departed veterans remains. After an opening ceremony the remains were escorted to the columbarium for interment. Following interment the Color Guard fired a musket salute. Tucson chapter members attending were: John Bird, Jim Bly, Rudy Byrd, Gerry Lawford, John Lyons and Albert Niemeyer complimented by State President Steve Miller and Ladies Auxiliary and DAR member, Sandra Lawford. (Bringing in the urns) A parting comment from your editor Please consider volunteering to be the new editor of the Arizona SAR SARizona Newsletter. Training and support is provided. Vote For Your Country (Two Canyon Ridge Students) (The Color Guard group photograph with muskets at the Marana MIAP) (Color Guard ***** (DA and Navy Seals framing MIAP Scene) 9

10 President General J. Michael Tomme AZ visit and AZ SAR Board of Managers meeting (ALL SAR, DAR, C.A.R., and their guests invited) Hilton Phoenix/Chandler Hotel 2929 West Frye Road Chandler, AZ SATURDAY 12 Nov 2016 (All Events Business Attire or Color Guard Uniform Not Formal Attire) 3:30 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Meeting Registration/Arrival (Mohave Room) 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. BOM Meeting (all Sar Members invited) (Mohave Room) 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary Meeting (Bahia Bar) 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Social Time (No Host Bar) Hopi/Papago Foyer 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Dinner (Hopi/Papago Room) Honoring President General Tomme and First Lady Cilla Dinner Menu Regular Meal ($40) Garden Salad Stuffed Chicken Breast with Pancetta, Mascarpone Cheese and Spinach Buttermilk Garlic Mashed Potatoes Roasted Seasonal Market Vegetables Dessert: NY Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce Iced Tea, Water and Coffee Vegetarian Option ($40) Potato Gnocchi with Roasted Forest Mushroom Cream Sauce Children s (12 years and younger) $20 Chicken Fingers with Fries/Cookie ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN Tuesday 8 NOVEMBER 2016 (late fee of $10 per person after that date) Please Detach and Mail Checks to AZ SAR and Send to: Warren Alter, Secretary (520) or (520) AZ SAR warrenalter@cox.net 6743 E. Rosewood Place Tucson, AZ Name: Chapter (SAR) _ Guests: _ Meeting and Dinner (or Dinner only) Costs per person Regular Meal $40 _ Vegetarian Meal $40 Child (12 and under) Meal $20 Total for Meals $ Meeting only (use only if you are not attending $10.00 Per Person $ Late Fee (if reservation not made by $10.00 Per Person $ TOTAL $ _ 10

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