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1 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 March 2014 The Kentucky Pioneer United we stand, divided we fall. K e n t u c k y S o c i e t y Sons of the American Revolution Message from the President KYSSAR Compatriots: First, I would like to thank each of you for your faith and loyalty to the Kentucky Society. I have big shoes to fill based on the efforts of past KYSSAR Presidents and will endeavor to do my best to maintain the high standard established by my predecessors. Thank you for this opportunity. I look forward to the opportunities ahead for the Kentucky Society. We are just under 1,000 members. With minor efforts, we should be able to break that level this year. There is a new Chapter in the works in Eastern Kentucky. Gary Howard has performed a yeoman s task and deserves much credit for his efforts. Don t forget, your sons and grandsons under the age of 18 can join the SAR as a Junior Member. Both of my boys joined as Junior Members and continue to maintain their membership. I encourage you to consider this for the young men in your lives. In a few weeks, KYSSAR will celebrate our 125th Anniversary. Our Society was formed by then Governor Simon Bolivar Buckner on April 8, 1889 during a meeting in the Senate chamber of the Capital Building. This April 8th, we will meet in that same room, now in the old Capital Building in Frankfort to celebrate our founding and pay tribute to our founders. Make plans to attend if you can. KYSSAR Officers President : Doug Collins president@kyssar.org President Elect: Charles R. Scott president-elect@kyssar.org Vice President: Dr. Larry Leslie vice-president@kyssar.org Secretary: Del White secretary@kyssar.org Treasurer: Richard B. Bierman treasurer@kyssar.org Chaplain: Michael Colegrove chaplain@kyssar.org Historian: Charles E. Scott historian@kyssar.org Registrar: Jessie L. Hagan registrar@kyssar.org There are other activities this year with a theme of 125. April 30th will mark 125 years that the National Society has been in existence. The 125th National Congress in Louisville is just around the corner. The first Congress of the National Society met in Louisville in 1890, at the Galt House at First and Main Street. The 2015 Congress will be at the current Galt House. Chuck Scott has done some great preparation work up to this point, but he needs our assistance to complete the task. We need your help to make Kentucky a showcase. The Purple Heart Monument will be dedicated in Walton on April 12th. Jackie Miller has worked diligently to see this project through to completion. I hope to see many of you in Walton as we pay tribute to those in the military who have been wounded. I look forward to traveling the State to meet as many of you as I can. You are the backbone of the Kentucky Society and I thank you for your efforts. Your willingness to step up and be involved is what makes Kentucky shine. Thank you for your support. Fraternally, Doug Collins KYSSAR President Chancellor: Jason Reichenbach chancellor@kyssar.org Surgeon: Dr. Larry Leslie surgeon@kyssar.org National Trustee: Tom Geimeier national-trustee@kyssar.org Alt. Nat l Trustee: Harry Geimeier alt-national-trustee@ kyssar.org Editor (Newsletter): Charles E. Scott editor@kyssar.org Webmaster: Preston Tom Higgins, II webmaster@kyssar.org KYSSAR Website:

2 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 2 Louisville Thruston Chapter Garrett Goetschius was presented the NSSAR War Service Medal by President Doug Collins. Norb Rawert, of the Louisville Thruston Chapter, was invited to Ms. Rene Larkin's 5th grade class at Camden Station Elementary School in Crestwood, KY where he led a Discussion about the Revolutionary War ( ). Jon E. Huffman was awarded the Bronze Distinguished Service Medal by former Chapter President Henry Head. Compatriot Will Schrader made a flag certificate presentation to Rev. Paul Beach, Pastor of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Louisville. The flagpole at the church was dedicated on November 18, 1995, and the flag has flown ever since. Three compatriots received their lapel rosette pins. (L to R) Doug Bozell, Gary Reasor, & Barry Chafin John Crowner, a senior at Ballard High School who won the Eagle Scout Essay Contest at the state level. He was introduced and presented the award by Compatriot Don Thom, a former Eagle Scout.

3 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 3 Captain Charles Gatliff Chapter The Capt. Charles Gatliff Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution met February 13 th at the Hutton School of Business located on the campus of the University of the Cumberlands. Following the opening ceremony and invocation, dinner was served. Following dinner chapter president, Chapter President Michael Colegrove updated those in attendance about a program that will bring more than 1,000 5 th grade students to the University of the Cumberlands campus to learn more about the founding of our nation. The How We Became the United States of America: The Values that Built Our Nation program provides in-service training to teachers and follow-up experiences for their students. The program will be conducted March 26-28, The program is being funded by a grant from the Steele-Reese foundation and is a partnership involving the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, The University of Louisville, The University of the Cumberlands and the William Whitley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Pictured are those in attendance: Front Row: Michael Colegrove, Herman Moore, J.B. Mountjoy, David Moore and James Moss. Back Row: Paul Falin, Don Root, John Mountjoy, Clifford Jones, Donnie Rains and Wesley Jones.

4 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 4 Happy 2nd Birthday Corn Island DAR Chapter The Corn Island DAR Chapter celebrated it s second birthday with a party at the Owl Creek Country Club. The guest speaker was Spalding University President Tori Murden McClure. She told the attendees about some of her adventures which included skiing at the South Pole, mountain climbing and being the first woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. A special guest was Wounded Warrior Mike Jeffrey and his service dog Seal Team. Pictured above is Kathy Stammerman who made a special quilt for the chapter. The quilt has fifty blocks-one for each charter member. On each block is an X that includes the names of the member and her ancestor. Above, in the center, is the block for Regent Janet Upton and her ancestor Patriot Rodolphus Norris from Maryland. On the right are two charter members Terry Lynn Pyle and Shelley Kuussualo. Spalding University President Tori Murden McClure talks about her adventures. Special guest was Wounded Warrior Mike Jeffrey and his service dog--seal Team.

5 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 5 Colonel Stephen Trigg Chapter On Monday, February 17, at 11:00 A.M., Compatriots from the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution in Cadiz, Kentucky, braved the wind, rain, and cold temperatures to dedicate a new monument on the campus of the Trigg County Elementary/Intermediate Schools. The chapter planted a cherry tree and placed a granite marker in honor of George Washington's Birthday. Joining the chapter Compatriots were several ladies from the James Thomas Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, as well as several students and staff from the Trigg County Intermediate School. Chapter president Geoff Baggett gave a brief historical presentation to help those in attendance understand the significance of the cherry tree and its historical association with George Washington. Compatriot Steve Mallory presented a patriotic wreath at the memorial. After the dedication, participants posed for photographs. Marker at George Washington Cherry Tree Cherry tree, wreath and marker. Group photo at Dedication of cherry tree planted at the Trigg County Elementary/Intermediate Schools. Colonel Stephen Trigg Chapter members: (l to r ) Geoff Baggett, Billy Redd, Steve Mallory, new "recruit" Jerry Burlingame, James Sumner and Ken Oakley.

6 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 6 George Washington Portrait Presented by Colonel Stephen Trigg Chapter Today five Compatriots visited the Trigg County Intermediate School to present a framed canvas portrait of George Washington to school Principal Brian Futrell. This portrait, made available by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, was purchased by the chapter specifically for placement in this school. Mr. Futrell plans to hang it in the main hallway of the school near the offices. In addition to the portrait, compatriots also presented Mr. Futrell with a teaching resource kit, a flag flown over Mount Vernon, and a Certificate of Appreciation for his willingness to work with the chapter in resourcing education about the Revolutionary War. ( L-R) Steve Mallory, Billy Redd, Geoff Baggett, Principal Brian Futrell, Ken Oakley, and James Sumner On Friday, February 21, chapter president Geoff Baggett went on the road for a speaker s bureau engagement in Lakeland, Tennessee (near Memphis). His sister-in-law, Christy Harrison, is a fourth-grade teacher at Lakeland Elementary School. She introduced the Americanism Poster Contest to the other teachers at her school. In February they offered the poster project as an extra credit grade while studying their social studies unit on the Revolutionary War. 37 of their 140 students participated. On Friday Compatriot Baggett spoke to a combined assembly of six classes in the school cafeteria about the militia in the Revolution and the role of Francis Marion in the Southern Theater. He also awarded certificates to the first, second, and third place winners. The grand prize winner also received a book, The Swamp Fos of the Revolution by Stewart H. Holbrook, and a $20 cash prize. He also presented Certificates of Appreciation to the school principal and all six of the teachers who participated in the poster project. The highlight of the afternoon was teaching the kids the, Huzzah! cheer and hearing the entire cafeteria full of kids giving the cheer as they waved their arms. Chapter President Geoff Baggett and students from Lakeland Elementary School

7 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 7 Crossing of the Dan The "Retreat to the Dan" began in January 1781, following an American victory at Cowpens in South Carolina and became a "Race to the Dan" across North Carolina and into Virginia. The race was won by General Nathanael Greene with his "Crossing of the Dan" on February 14th at Irvin's and Boyd's ferries on the Dan River. This tactical retreat saved the American Southern Army and was one of the turning points in the war. The historical significance of the event places the Dan River crossing on a unique list of landmark sites of the American Revolution, and the National Society, Sons of the American Revolution has elevated the event to national prominence. Cannon used during the ceremony and the flat boat ready to ferry Patriots across the Dan River. Making wreath presentations were: Rev. Forrest Chilton for the KYSSAR, Scott Giltner presented the Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter wreath and Dr. Larry Leslie presented the Big Sandy Chapter wreath. Kentucky Compatriots at the Crossing of the Dan :were Charlie Scott, Dr. Larry Leslie, Tom Higgins, Dennis Scott, Marshall Wilkins, Rev. Forrest Chilton, Chuck Scott, John Clay Barnett and Scott Giltner.

8 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 8 Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter New President, Scott Giltner, receives the jewell of his office from Chuck Scott. Chuck Scott and Scott Giltner work our booth at the Bucksnort trade show. Items for the 2015 Congress were offered for sale. Chuck Scott stands with Colleen Wilson and Susan Griffin at the Bucksnort Trade Show. The ladies, from headquarters, were there looking for items for the merchandise department. Charlie Scott and Tom Higgins presented Anne Raab a challenge coin at the Crossing of the Dan. She was a point of contact for our chapter and was a big help as we prepared to attend the event. New members Chapter Officers for 2014 Pictured (L-R) are: Registrar: Junior Murdock, Secretary: John Clay Barnett, Historian: Vic Bitter, Treasurer: Charlie Scott, President: Scott Giltner and Vice President: Rev. Forrest Chilton Rev. John Stonesifer and Richard Ace Spencer

9 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 9 Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter (continued) John Clay Barnett getting the students involved in a classroom presentation & 2: Vic Bitter, Scott Giltner and Charlie Scott were invited to talk about the SAR at the Plankeshaw DAR meeting in New Albany, Indiana. Picture #1 shows Scott and Charlie talking about the Star Spangled Banner. In picture #2 Scott and Charlie play a duet on their fifes. The song was Chester. 3 Picture #3 shows Scott Giltner and Charlie Scott with Henry County High School JROTC medal winner Cadet Patrick Moody.

10 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page Presidents Day Observed by DAR, SAR, C.A.R. The annual Presidents Day Dinner for the Maysville patriotic lineage societies was held on Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 at DeSha s Restaurant with 33 in attendance. Limestone Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Regent Stevi Paolucci welcomed the members and guests. After the opening ritual, DAR Chaplain Dena Green conducted a memorial service in memory of Norma Payne Stewart. Limestone Chapter Registrar Charlotte Allison welcomed Barbara Verville as a new member. The Limestone Society Children of the American Revolution served as hosts and hostesses for the meeting. They provided table decorations along with a display about their national and state projects. To add to the evening s fun, they challenged those in attendance with a quiz on the Civil War. Prizes were awarded to three lucky history buffs. The George Mason Chapter Sons of the American Revolution is led by President David Cartmell. They have two pending members: Randy and Mark Humphries. The program for the evening was presented by Nancy O Malley who co-authored Kentucky s Frontier Highway: Historical Landscapes Along the Maysville Road with Dr. Karl Raitz. Mrs. O Malley is an archaeologist who serves as Assistant Director for the University of Kentucky s Williams S. Webb Museum of Anthropology. She shared a slide show and spoke about the significant sites along the Maysville Road and its role in the development of Kentucky. SAR members in attendance at the Maysville Presidents Day Dinner are shown with the leaders of the C.A.R. and DAR. They are (left to right) C.A.R. President John Wallingford, Russ Wallingford, Mark Humphries, DAR Regent Stevi Paolucci, George Mason Chapter SAR President David Cartmell, and Frank Allison. Central District Meeting October 31---November 1 Blue Ash Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cincinnati, Ohio

11 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 11 KYSSAR State Meeting (officers) State officers for 2014: (L-R) President Doug Collins, President-Elect Chuck Scott, Vice President and Surgeon Dr. Larry Leslie, Secretary Del White, Treasurer Richard Bierman, Chancellor Jason Richenbach, Historian and Editor Charlie Scott. Chapter Presidents of ten chapters attended the state meeting. Front row L-R are: Ted Kuster (Lafayette), Scott Giltner (Gov. Isaac Shelby), David Cartmell (George Mason), Jackie Miller, I (Captain William Arnold) and Jack Early (James Early). Back row L-R are: Lance Carter (John Howe), Doug Collins (Louisville Thruston), Kent Marcum (Simon Kenton), Geoff Baggett (Col. Stephen Trigg) and Dr. Larry Leslie (Big Sandy Chapter). Former state Presidents at the state meeting. Front row L-R are: Lance Carter (WV), Dennis Boyer (Ark), Rev. Forrest Chilton, Will Schrader, Jack Early. Back row L-R are: David Sympson, David Cartmell, Tom Geimeier and Tom Higgins. KYSSAR Pictures by: John Clay Barnett

12 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 12 KYSSAR State Meeting Awards Christian Bush, a senior at St. X High School, was the state winner in the Knight Essay Contest. Here he is presented the Louisville Thruston chapter award by Will Schrader. He was unable to attend the KYSSAR John William Crowner, winner of the state Eagle Scout essay contest, stands with Eagle Scout Chairman Lucien Rice. Michelle Keeney, from Fern Creek High School, was the winner of the J.R.O.T.C. essay contest. Here she holds her winner s medal standing between KYSSAR President Tom Geimeier and our new President Doug Collins. The Kentucky Society s American History Teacher of the Year is Doug Logan from Ockerman Middle School.

13 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 13 KYSSAR State Meeting Youth Awards Jessica Le, from Ockerman Middle School, was the winner of the KYSSAR tri-fold brochure contest. Standing with her is Pat Berry, contest Chairman. Annemarie McClurg, a student at St. Augustine, won the KYSSAR elementary grade poster contest. Here she stands by her winning poster of The Swamp Fox. Elizabeth Giltner, a student at the Highlands Latin School, won second place in the KYSSAR poster contest. On the left she is receiving her award and reward from contest chairman Pat Berry. On the right Elizabeth poses besides her poster. The compatriot with her is her father, Scott Giltner.

14 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 14 KYSSAR State Meeting (awards) Chuck Scott received the Patriot medal Deceased Compatriot George McCain was awarded the Patriot medal posthumously. Del White was awarded the Distinguished Service medal by President Tom Geimeier. Dr. Michael Colegrove received the Meritorious Service medal. Wife of President Tom Geimeier, Mary Geimeier, receives the Lydia Darragh medal. Gary Howard receives the Thomas Lyne award for referring new members to his chapter. He shared this award with Jesse Hagan who was not available for a picture. State Roger Sherman medals were award to the following: (L-R) Pat Berry, Donald Drewry, Lucien Rice, Gary Howard, Dr. Larry Leslie and Don Adams. Dick Bierman, Doug Collins and Scott Giltner received the Roger Sherman medal. Tom Higgins, Tom Geimeier, Forrest Chilton and Charlie Scott received the 125 anniversary medal.

15 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 15 KYSSAR State Meeting Most New Members--Big Sandy Chapter Board of Governors meeting The gavel is passed! President Doug Collins and wife--allison Don Adams and Al Coleman Jr. Murdock, Jim Strohmeier and Wm. Busch David Cartmell and Ted Kuster Dan Klinck and Will Schrader Mr. and Mrs. Roger Givins Tom Geimeier, Geoff Baggett and Jackie Miller

16 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 16 C.A.R. & DAR Jonas sister sold chances of a quilt that is helping fund the C.A.R. state project. Jonas Bastien, President of the Kentucky Society, Children of the American Revolution, brought greetings from his society at the KYSSAR state meeting. Jonas was awarded the Bronze C.A.R. medal and was presented with a check for his state project. Standing with Jonas is President Tom Geimeier and Charlie Scott. DAR members at the KYSSAR state meeting are (L-R): Jean Boyer, and Deborah Givens Our First Ladies: (L-R) Allison Collins (wife of new KYSSAR President Doug Collins,) Mary Geimeier (wife of KYSSAR President Tom Geimeier) and Judy Carter (wife of V.P. General of the Central District Lance Carter.) Cox s Station DAR Regent Jessieanne Wells with Colonel Donna Lucchesse, Commander of the Nelson County High School JROTC. The picture was taken at a recent DAR meeting where Vietnam Veterans were honored.

17 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 17 MARCH Schedule of Events 22 rd - William Addison Grave Marking Location: Gant Cemetery, Sharon Grove, KY Time: 2:00 p.m.-(eastern time), 1:00 p.m.-(central time) 28 th - State Color Guard for State DAR Meeting Location: Hilton/Lexington Downtown Hotel, Lexington, KY Time: 5:30 p.m. APRIL 5 th - Anthony Crockett Grave Marking Location: Franklin County, KY Time: 2:00 p.m.????? 5 th - CAR State Meeting Location: Capital Plaza Hotel, Frankfort, KY Time: TBA 8 th - Kentucky Society 125th Ceremony Location: 700 Capital Avenue Bay, Frankfort, KY Time: 2:00 p.m. 12 th - Purple Heart Memorial Dedication Location: Walton, KY Time: 4:00 p.m. (muster at 3:30 p.m.) 26 th - Conrad Mathis Grave Marking Location: Lutheran Church Cemetery (Hwy 245), Bardstown, KY Time: 11:00 a.m. 26 th - Morgan Wright Grave Marking Location: St. Rose Priory Church, 868 Loretto Road, Springfield, KY Time: 2:00 p.m. MAY 1 st - Pegasus Parade Location: (Muster at SAR Headquarters), Louisville, KY Time: 12:00 p.m. to??? 10 th - Raid at Martin's Station Location: Wilderness Road State Park, Ewing, VA Time: 10:00 a.m. 25 th - Flags Across America Memorial Day Vigil Location: Great Lawn at Waterfront Park, Louisville, KY Time: 11:00 p.m. (Contact S. Giltner) Attention SAR & DAR Chapters All SAR & DAR members are invited to attend the events listed above! If your chapter is hosting an event and you want support from members of other chapters, send the editor the event, date, time and location and it will be listed on the schedule. Charlie Scott, KYSSAR Newsletter

18 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 18 The Kentucky Society, Sons of the American Revolution Request your presence at a ceremony as we celebrate our 125th Anniversary Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. 300 West Broadway * Frankfort, KY R.S.V.P Douglas Collins or aliedoug@twc.com * Corrected address

19 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page Congress Medal Sets If you plan to attend the 2015 NSSAR Congress or if you plan to work at making this a successful Congress and if you receive this newsletter this is your opportunity to purchase the Congress medal set. We have a very limited supply of these attractive medals and we don t expect the supply to last. Order now while we can guarantee delivery Congress Medal Set Order $30 each plus $1 mailing expense for each medal set Mail 2015 Congress Medal set (s) to me at the following address: Name Address City, State & Zip Code Check enclosed for $ Medal sets can be ordered by sending a check payable to KYSSAR, 2015 Congress to: Charlie Scott, Boxwood Hill Court, Louisville, KY 40223

20 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page Congress Challenge Coin There will be a limited supply of 125th Congress coins for sale. This is a fund-raising project of the Kentucky Society to help us cover expenses for the Congress to be held in Louisville in This initial offer is for Kentucky SAR members and for those who receive the Kentucky Pioneer newsletter--our friends in the DAR and members of other state SAR Societies. The coin has on the front side engravings of the two main ways pioneers removed to the area that became the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The back side has the symbol of the National Society, Sons of the American Revolution. The coin will sell for $10. If mailed, there will be a $1 mailing charge for each coin shipped. For those members who will be attending the spring leadership meeting, coins can be picked up at the meeting. Coins can be ordered by sending a check payable to KYSSAR, 2015 Congress to: Charlie Scott, Boxwood Hill Court, Louisville, KY Congress Coin Order $10 each plus $1 mailing expense for each coin Mail coin(s) to me at the following address: Name Address City, State & Zip Code Check enclosed for _$ Coins can be ordered by sending a check payable to KYSSAR, 2015 Congress to: Charlie Scott, Boxwood Hill Court, Louisville, KY 40223

21 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 21 Pennsylvania Fowler * 2015 Congress Special Made by master craftsman Darrin McDonal $5.00 Donation Chapters can order books of ten on consignment Individual sales at Chapter or by mail Mail check payable to KYSSAR, 2015 Congress to: Charlie Scott, Boxwood Hill Court, Louisville, KY (Indicate on check for line: Fowler) Top portion of ticket stub will be scanned and sent to you by Congress Lapel Pins Congress lapel pins are now available. This is an opportunity for all Kentucky members to help support our society put on a great Congress in The pins are $5.00 each. Chapters can order in quantities to pass out to their members. Mail your check, payable to KYSSAR, 2015 Congress, to: Charlie Scott, Boxwood Hill Court, Louisville, KY (Indicate on check for line: Lapel Pin)

22 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 22 William Whitley DAR Chapter The William Whitley Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution held an awards ceremony and reception for the top ten students who took part in the annual American History Essay Contest. Their teacher, Jessica Sulfridge, parents and guests joined in recognizing the accomplishments of the students. The national committee s 2014 topic is The Lives of Children During the American Revolution. The war dramatically changed the lives of children during the Revolution. Some actually followed their fathers into battle; others stayed home and assumed new responsibilities that were necessary for their families survival. The students were to pretend to be are a boy or a girl during the colonial fight for freedom. Using historical facts, they were to discuss how the war is affecting their lives. Six of the top 10 winners read their essays to the group. Certificates and dollar coins were awarded to each of the participants. Left to right Carolyn Falin, Regent; Danny West; Jeremiah Wilson; Collin Taylor; Ashley Chapman; Allie Mitchell; McKenzie Prewitt; Jessica Sulfridge, teacher; Wanda Jeffries, Committee Chair. Not pictured: Gracie Brennenstuhl, Brandon Byrd, Bridgett Carpenter; Andrew Myers CollinTaylor (left) was the first place winner and received an Excellence in American History Medal, a Chapter Winner Certificate and a monetary award. Collin s essay will be considered for the Kentucky DAR American History Essay Award. Ashley Chapman (right) won 3 rd place and received a certificate and a monetary award. Jessica Sulfridge, teacher.

23 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 23 Simon Kenton Chapter KYSSAR President Tom Geimeier and Pat Berry with appreciation certificates for being Chairman of brochure and poster contests KYSSAR President Tom Geimeier with KKYSSAR Secretary Del White and new KYSSAR President Doug Collins. Chapter President Kent Marcum at KYSSAR state meeting. Chapter President Kent Marcum receives the President s award presented to the Simon Kenton Chapter for being the Chapter with the most Americanism points. KYSSAR Vice President Chuck Scott made the presentation. Out going KYSSAR President Tom Geimeier received two gifts as he left office. On the left, Historian Charlie Scott presents Tom with a copy of a historical document signed by Gov. Isaac Shelby in On the right Tom receives a framed picture from the new KYSSAR President Doug Collins.

24 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 24 Headquarters Renovation Update Basement Second Floor Building Mezzanine Don t forget the matching donation plans

25 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 25 Next State Meeting at Blue Licks Save this date: Saturday, August 16, 2014 Blue Licks Battlefield State Park Maysville Road, Carlise, KY Plans are being made to hold our next state meeting at Blue Licks Battlefield State Park. The meeting and luncheon will be prior to the Sons of the American Revolution Memorial Service at the Blue Lick Monument. Taking part in this event: Presenting a wreath, taking part in a black-powder gun salute, leading the pledge to the flag or any activity where you are listed on the program will give you credit for the Patriot Grave Marking medal. Because there are several buried in an unmarked grave, you get to count up to five towards the fifteen required for the medal. Arrangements have been made at the Super 8 motel in Maysville, KY for rooms at $ Rooms at the historic French Quarter Hotel are also available. We are not involved, but there is usually a reenactment of the Blue Lick Battle right after our service. For reservations Super 8 Motel US Hwy 68, 550 Tucker Dr, Maysville, KY (talk to Sue) If you have a uniform, wear it and help present Colors and Standards at the memorial service.