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INDIANA SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION HOOSIER PATRIOT Volume XLVI No.

While the editors and contributors strive to provide accurate and timely information, please consult local chapters and the Indiana Society web site for updated and additional information concerning

While it is not our final countdown, it is hard not to hear the popular song from the 1980s band Europe running through my mind. We have one opportunity to maximize this event honoring those patriots.

1 INDIANA SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION HOOSIER PATRIOT Volume XLVI No. IIII June 2015 Indianapolis, Indiana The Hoosier Patriot is a quarterly publication of the Indiana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. While the editors and contributors strive to provide accurate and timely information, please consult local chapters and the Indiana Society web site for updated and additional information concerning specific meetings and events. Honored Compatriots, As descendants of the patriots who sacrificed everything in the American War for Independence, we will soon able to celebrate a unique event. While it is not our final countdown, it is hard not to hear the popular song from the 1980s band Europe running through my mind. We have one opportunity to maximize this event honoring those patriots. 92,264 hours 4,011 days 573 weeks 131 months 32 Indiana SAR HOD Meetings 10 Indiana SAR Annual Meetings That is all the time we have to prepare from our upcoming 11 July 2015 State Wide HOD & Strategic Planning Meeting until the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Together we must begin planning the activities and events honoring and celebrating this event. Once 04 July 2026 is over, it will be another 50 years until the 300th. We must get this right. As a child I remember the events around the 1976 bicentennial well. One of my favorites was to go visit the freedom train that traveled all across the United States. Children were wearing tri-cornered cocked (or tricorn d as they called them) hats, adults collecting all kinds of items, and there was a sudden fascination into the history of the founders. Many people began looking in their past to see if they were connected to those founders. During this time, the Daughters of the American Revolution saw their membership more than double. The SAR was not so fortunate. We have a great opportunity and responsibility just 11 years ahead of us. We need to make sure the story of the patriots are told, that Indiana s role in the Revolution is highlighted, that the children of this great state learn about the sacrifices of the patriots, and we must be prepared to increase our membership. We must begin asking men to join the SAR now. We must unite and work together as members and chapters. That pride you feel deep inside you, the passion for our country, liberty and history, is the blood of your patriot ancestors heating up with excitement. It is through you that they will celebrate 250 years of the Declaration of Independence. 11 July 2015 is in important day for each of us as members of the SAR in Indiana. We will come together and begin planning for our future. With just 11 years until the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence it seems proper to remember those closing words of that powerful document. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor. Will you make that same pledge to your brothers in the Indiana SAR? Will you please join us on 11 July 2015 in Muncie hosted by the Continental Chapter to begin planning for the future of the SAR in Indiana? United We Stand. YMHS, Wayne 1

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Pictured at left: INSSAR Eagle Scout award winner Caleb Sedam of

oration contest winner Jill Keval of Mooresville with her medal.

3 Pictured at left: INSSAR Eagle Scout award winner Caleb Sedam of Logansport. Caleb went on to win 3rd place in the National contest! Pictured right: SAR president William Sharp presents Rumbaugh oration contest winner Jill Keval of Mooresville with her medal. Pictured left: Color guard members Robert Cunningham, Rod Sherard and Mark Kreps show respect for the fallen at the memorial service. 3

4 Pictured above: The new 2015 INSSAR state officers are sworn in by VPG Tony Robinson. Pictured left: Incoming president Wayne Eells presents outgoing president Bill Sharp a certificate of appreciation for his fine work as INSSAR president. 4

At their May meeting in Fishers, Indiana, the Alexander Hamilton Chapter had the pleasure of hearing Don McAllister present some of the works of his organization the National Veteran's Historical

5 At their May meeting in Fishers, Indiana, the Alexander Hamilton Chapter had the pleasure of hearing Don McAllister present some of the works of his organization the National Veteran's Historical Archive, a national non-profit 501(c)3, whose main goal is to capture the life histories of our Veterans. His work has thus far resulted in recording video interviews of hundreds of military veterans stories across 22 states. This work is primarily to provide a cost-free video narrative of the veteran's life story for the veteran's family, but the archive is also provided for public preservation. As this work is so aligned with many of the SAR's principles the Chapter presented Don McAllister the Bronze Citizenship Medal for stepping up and doing this vital work before these men's memories are lost forever. Through his work and organizations with similar goals history has a chance of being more than a date and place to be memorized. For more information on this project you can visit Alexander Hamilton Chapter President Kevin L. Waldroup, P.E. presenting the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal to Don McAllister of the National Veterans Historical Archive. 5

Pictured at left: Color Guard participating in the Memorial Day Parade in Mishawaka, Indiana on Monday May 25,

Floyd Moreland, Zach Smith, Rick Smurdon, Will Waterson, soon-to-be compatriot James Schultz and James' mother

Pictured above left and right: Color Guard participating in the River Park Parade in South Bend, Indiana on

6 Pictured at left: Color Guard participating in the Memorial Day Parade in Mishawaka, Indiana on Monday May 25, The participants in this parade were Charles Brownewell, Ernie Davis, Greg Dolezal, Bruce McMillen, Floyd Moreland, Zach Smith, Rick Smurdon, Will Waterson, soon-to-be compatriot James Schultz and James' mother Kathrynmary Schultz. Pictured above left and right: Color Guard participating in the River Park Parade in South Bend, Indiana on Saturday May 16, The participants in this parade were compatriots Charles Brownewell, Ernie Davis, Greg Dolezal, Floyd Moreland, Rick Smurdon, Will Waterson and soon-to-be compatriot James Schultz. 6

Pictured left: President Dave Peters presents the Indiana Bronze Service Medal to

Pictured right: Eagle Scout Corey Nack is the winner of the chapter s King Eagle Scout

Pictured left: President Emeritus Wendell 'Gab' Horn received the NSSAR Past President

Jones is awarded the NSSAR War Service Medal.

7 Pictured left: President Dave Peters presents the Indiana Bronze Service Medal to Compatriot Don Melching. Pictured right: Eagle Scout Corey Nack is the winner of the chapter s King Eagle Scout competition. Pictured left: President Emeritus Wendell 'Gab' Horn received the NSSAR Past President Pin and certificate. Pictured right: Compatriot Jeff W. Jones is awarded the NSSAR War Service Medal. Jeff was also awarded the Indiana Veterans Battalion certificates for service during the Grenada Campaign and the Cold War. Pictured right: Presentation to Ken Ketzler of the NSSAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal. Ken began service in Decatur as a LEO in 1973, retired recently as the Decatur Chief of Police, and is a Vietnam veteran. Pictured below left: Sallie Corbat presents a program on the Military Academy entrance process. Sallie serves as the US- MA Congressional District Representative for Congressman Marlin Stutzman (who is a chapter member). Sallie served 3 years active duty in the US Army and 3 years Reserve duty. She was in the first class of women to become jump qualified (Airborne). Pictured below: Minuteman Roger Barnhart inducts new members Jerry Lawson, Eric Lawson and Larry Lawson. 7

Pictured left: Duneland Chapter member USAF Col.

Panfil at Lowell High School on Friday, May 15, 2015.

Cadet Jalon Stockley at Michigan City High School on Wednesday, May 27, 2015.

Medal to Cadet Sergeant Michael Ross at Portage High School on Friday May 22, 2015.

Pictured below: Duneland Chapter Secretary Randall Eckley presented the SAR JROTC award to

8 Pictured left: Duneland Chapter member USAF Col. (ret) Art Armstrong presented the SAR Bronze ROTC medal to Cadet Cody A. Panfil at Lowell High School on Friday, May 15, Pictured left: Duneland Chapter Secretary Randall Eckley presented the SAR JROTC award to Cadet Jalon Stockley at Michigan City High School on Wednesday, May 27, Pictured above: Lyle Lovell (left) VP of the Duneland Chapter INSSAR presented the SAR ROTC Medal to Cadet Sergeant Michael Ross at Portage High School on Friday May 22, In the middle is the PHS JROTC instructor Lt Col Gualandi. Pictured below: Duneland Chapter Secretary Randall Eckley presented the SAR JROTC award to Cadet Brandon Root at Merrillville High School on Wednesday May 13, Pictured below: Duneland Chapter Secretary Randall Eckley presented the SAR JROTC award to Cadet Mark Andrew Gearhart at Hobart High School on Thursday, May 14,

Pictured left: Ken Gilkey, V.P. INSSAR District four, presents Rita Johnson, INSSAR Ladies Auxiliary, and Steve Johnson, President of General Thomas Posey Chapter, with the

Cochren had just underwent emergencey surgery the day before and could not attend the Ceremony.

His mother and brother attended the ceremony and accepted the medal on his behalf. Left to right- Peggy Gilkey, Ken Gilkey, Medal Recipient's brother 2nd Lt.

9 Pictured left: Ken Gilkey, V.P. INSSAR District four, presents Rita Johnson, INSSAR Ladies Auxiliary, and Steve Johnson, President of General Thomas Posey Chapter, with the INSSAR Service Medal for their dedicated service. Pictured left: SAR Silver Medal Recipient 2nd Lt. Travis J. Cochren had just underwent emergencey surgery the day before and could not attend the Ceremony. The ceremony was held at the commisioning ceremony at Universiy of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN. His mother and brother attended the ceremony and accepted the medal on his behalf. Left to right- Peggy Gilkey, Ken Gilkey, Medal Recipient's brother 2nd Lt. Cochren, mother Mrs Cochren, Jacquelin Payne, and Ernest Payne. Pictured right: Robert "Bob" Hall, speaking to the Captain Jacob Warrick Chapter, NSDAR, Boonville, IN. His program was "Hugh McGary and Blue Licks, Ky." Hugh McGary was the founder of Evansville, IN. and one of the commanding officers at the Battle of Blue Licks, Ky. Bob Hall is a member of Ohio Valley Chapter, Evansville, IN. 9

Pictured right: INSSAR Color Guard participated admirably in the conference.

10 Pictured at left: Indiana SAR state president Wayne Eells and Indiana DAR state regent Jeanie Hornung at the 2015 IN DAR state conference. Pictured right: INSSAR Color Guard participated admirably in the conference. Back row: Robert Cunningham, Robert Howell, Ed Hitchcock, and T. Rex Legler. Front row seated: Jeff Hornung with grandson Brayden Davis, DAR state regent Jeanie Hornung, and Stuart Hart. 10

11 NSSAR Veterans Recognition Comittee Currently we have five Veterans Corps. They are WWII, Korea, Vietnam, South East Asia and the newest - Military Service Veterans. We are actively beginning a Corps on "Special Ops" i.e., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Panama, Bosnia and many others in which the US Military participated. We are still looking for INSSAR Veterans. If you have not received a NSSAR Certificate or INSSAR Certificate you need to fill out the Veterans Recognition Form and have your Chapter President sign it to certify that he has seen your 214 and forward it to me for the INSSAR Certificate(s). I will forward the form on to NSSAR for your National Certificate(s). I have listed 133 INSSAR Veterans by name that have received a certificate(s) or will in the near future. If you served in any branch of the Armed Forces but were not in a Combat Zone, you are eligible for the Military Service Certificate. If you served in Korea after the War You are eligible for the Korean Defense Certificate. You must document the date, unit and location where you served in Korea. If you have any questions on this please contact me. Compatriot James C. Arnold NSSAR Veterans Recognition Committee Member INSSAR Veterans Recognition JimIndySAR@aol.com State Veteran s Programs Committee Summer is upon us and I am sure many of you will be conducting, or attending patriotic events. June 1 st kicked of the program year for the Partners-in-Patriotism program. The Guidelines are simple. Conduct a joint program any program that supports an SAR objective with any veteran s organization then submit a reports to the Chairman and receive a certificate from the President General. Reports should include: When, Where, What and Who with photos and newspaper articles if possible. A complete description of the event with names of the SAR Chapters and Veterans Organizations. Why is this important? Maybe you would like some help with your chapter program or meeting. Many veteran s organizations have speakers, color guards, buglers, and can perform rifle salutes. Get to know them and share the load. On the other side, ask if you can provide assistance at one of their events or meetings, they will gladly accept the offer. We share common missions and our events and will be stronger by working together within our communities. Finally, there are multiple programs within the umbrella of the SAR Veteran s Programs Committee. The committee requires a few volunteers to step forward and join the committee this year to ensure we continue to connect to past to the present. If you have even a small interest I encourage you to contact me and let me know at kevin@kevinwaldroup.com or Patriotically, Kevin L. Waldroup, P.E. Chairman 11

12 Americanism Elementary Poster Contest Compatriots! This is your chance to communicate /create future leaders of our Glorious Country; a chance to direct them to leadership. The AEPC is directed to the 3rd-5 th graders studying the American Revolution. This is the opportunity for children to step out and show their knowledge, creativity and leadership. Each year a new theme is appointed by National Society. The students do their own research and create a Poster of the years subject. The students start at the Chapter level, then advance to the State level and the State winner advances to the National Contest at Congress. Awards are given at State and National levels.chapter level awards are at the each Chapters digression. A New Manuel is being combined and will be available soon to help. The Official rules are on the National website Americanism_Poster_Contest. All Chapters are welcome to participate. Chapter Presidents and Secretaries consider a AEPC Chair! Please contact me, Rick Smurdon, AEPC Chairman for any Q & A s at ricksmurdon@gmail.com Let s make Indiana s 200 TH ICONIC Indiana s 200 th is in one year! Some members of the Alexis Coquillard Chapter are raising funds to commission one of the iconic south shore poster depicting the battle of petite fort (Battle of the Dunes)The south Shore Poster series date back to the 1930 s marketing the south shore line Chicago to South Bend. Over the years the posters have become iconic and a collector s item. The artist s commission fee(s) is $10,000. As you see by the fees it is popular. Posters can be sold to recoup fees and can be redirected to the INSSAR, and the original painting may be sold to a collector as well. Please consider a donation to this historic project! For more information Contact Rick Smurdon at ricksmurdon@gmail.com. Also, a gofundme.com account will be set up shortly. Let s make history!! 12

13 Welcome to Indiana State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution! New Indiana SAR Member(s) (Patriot Ancestor and state(s) of service in parenthesis) (registration date 3/1/2015 6/1/2015) Alexis Coquillard David Stanley Kintzel (COWING, John Pennsylvania) Daniel Joseph Weaver (COWING, John Pennsylvania) Jacob Andrew Weaver (COWING, John Pennsylvania) Steven Michael Weaver (COWING, John Pennsylvania) Benjamin Franklin David O. Bryant (GREIDER/GRIDER, John North Carolina) Continental Larry Duane Calvert (SNOW, Richard Virginia) Daniel Guthrie John David Mace (DYER, Luke Delaware) William Kevin Wilson (LAND, Moses Virginia) Duneland Charles Douglas McGriff (McGRIFF, Thomas South Carolina) Glenn Ray Patterson (GLASS, James Pennsylvania & South Carolina) General Thomas Posey Ronald Carleton Ruminer (MARRS, James Virginia) George Rogers Clark Anthony Joseph Storms (BEDWELL, Robert Thomas North Carolina) John Martin Steven Lee Heller (MARTIN, John South Carolina) David Robert Roads (ANDERSON, James Pennsylvania) Robert David Roads (ANDERSON, James Pennsylvania) Ohio Valley Alexander Dale Baxter (JACOBS, Elnathan Massachusetts) Brandon Dale Baxter (JACOBS, Elnathan Massachusetts) 13

14 INSSAR Membership Honor Roll Anniversaries Anniversaries (calculated for period between April 1st and June 30th 35 th LCDR Lester Benjamin Hasse III (Ret.), Duneland Chapter John Wallace Richert, Clarence A. Cook Chapter 30 th --- Joseph Kerr Hutchins, Clarence A. Cook Chapter 25 th Thomas Wayne Atkinson Ph.D., William Henry Harrison Chapter Gerald Aloysius Sullivan Jr., Clarence A. Cook Chapter 20 th John David Bain, Continental Chapter 15 th Donald Mark Anderson, Anthony Halberstadt Chapter 10 th Jeremy Ethan English, Daniel Guthrie Chapter Wade Kenneth Harshman, Clarence A. Cook James Darrell Jackson Jr., Benjamin Franklin Chapter Lowell Roger Lowary, Clarence A. Cook Chapter William Harrison Minish, Alexis Coquillard Chapter Larry Gene Shaw, Daniel Guthrie Chapter 5 th Alex Dakota Bauernfiend, Daniel Guthrie Chapter Wayne Calvin Eells Jr., Clarence A. Cook Chapter Gerardo Jay Kennett, Daniel Guthrie Chapter David William Peters, Anthony Halberstadt Chapter Reid Douglas Roush, Clarence A. Cook Chapter Jeffrey Robert Slaughter, Clarence A. Cook Chapter Charles Albert Sours Jr., Clarence A. Cook Chapter Brian Matthew Watson, John Martin Chapter 14

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16 Operation Ancestor Search Chairman, Richard Steckley Vice Chairman, Ron Darrah Operation Ancestor Search (OAS) is a joint project between Ancestry.com and the SAR. It is a free genealogy program offered to injured service members in military hospitals, Veterans hospitals and armed forces retirement homes across the country. Its goal is to help veterans, their families, and their caregivers discover their roots and better understand themselves through family history. The Cook Chapter has been able to get the program established in the Roudebush VAMC in Indianapolis. OAS is currently setting up regular schedules to provide the program to the injured service members. The first sessions have just begun are they are having some success. They have also just added sessions at the VA s Domiciliary. Indiana s OAS is looking for additional people to become members of the genealogy team that works with these Veterans. Just recently a member of the DAR asked to help out. If you know anyone who loves genealogy and is willing to help OAS, please contact our team and we will help them get involved. In January 2015 the Cook Chapter received a gracious donation of six laptops for their OAS program. Those laptops are making it possible to also provide the OAS program at many Veteran Services locations outside of the VAMC, and they are in discussions to add several of those locations around Indianapolis. It is our hope by October to have a program outlined complete with information so that the SAR Chapters of the INSSAR can also become active in OAS in their local areas. In Indiana there are: 3 VA Medical Centers 2 VA Outpatient Clinics 14 Community Based Outpatient Clinics 5 Vet Centers 1 State Veterans Home 1 VA Domiciliary Cook Chapter OAS Chairman, Richard Steckley 16

IndianaSAR.org Our Indiana SAR website, beautifully maintained by webmaster Steve Oberlin, is chock full of helpful information. You should take some time to get to know it.

17 IndianaSAR.org Our Indiana SAR website, beautifully maintained by webmaster Steve Oberlin, is chock full of helpful information. You should take some time to get to know it. All sorts of information is available including our calendar of events, Patriot Graves registry information, Color Guard information, and even a beautiful display and description of Indiana Society SAR Awards and Recognition. Take the following link to see what s going on at 17

INSSAR Chapters (with established dates) George Rogers Clark: prior to 1955 and rechartered in 1964 Alexis Coquillard: 15 Oct 1957 Clarence A Cook: 19 June 1961 Continental: 10 Apr 1962 William Henry

18 INSSAR Chapters (with established dates) George Rogers Clark: prior to 1955 and rechartered in 1964 Alexis Coquillard: 15 Oct 1957 Clarence A Cook: 19 June 1961 Continental: 10 Apr 1962 William Henry Harrison: 1963 and rechartered in 24 Oct 1977 Simon Kenton: 21 Sep 1965 Ohio Valley: 15 Oct 1965 John Hay: 4 Dec 1968 Anthony Halberstadt: 18 July 1969 John Martin: 23 June 1978 General Thomas Posey: 12 Oct 1985 Daniel Guthrie: 17 Jul 1987 Alexander Hamilton: 1998 David Benton: 10 Oct 1999 Duneland: 25 July 2009 Clifty Creek: 19 Apr 2014 In future issues I would like to include establishment history on our chapters. If you have interesting information on the beginning of your chapter please send it to me at jeff-hornung@comcast.net 18

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INSSAR LADIES AUXILIARY Indiana Society Color Guard The Indiana Society Color Guard is probably best known for the color and pageantry their uniforms and flags bring to a parade, grave dedication or

While all of this is true and important, one cannot overlook the wonderful side effect of fellowship with others who share common interests and passions.

Please consider serving in the Color Guard and experiencing the fellowship of your compatriots and the appreciation of your community. Contact Stuart Hart for more information (317) 849-0882 or sar.

20 INSSAR LADIES AUXILIARY Indiana Society Color Guard The Indiana Society Color Guard is probably best known for the color and pageantry their uniforms and flags bring to a parade, grave dedication or other community event. Emotions can range anywhere from children's questions and smiles to tears from a veteran's pride and memories. While all of this is true and important, one cannot overlook the wonderful side effect of fellowship with others who share common interests and passions. New members are encouraged for local and statewide participation. There are loaner uniforms available and participation and travel is limited only by your own time and energy. Please consider serving in the Color Guard and experiencing the fellowship of your compatriots and the appreciation of your community. Contact Stuart Hart for more information (317) or sar.stuart@gmail.com The Indiana Ladies Auxiliary Sons of the American Revolution, assists Indiana Society with programs, fund raising, historical education and carrying out its mission of inspiring patriotism and informing others of the contributions of our patriot ancestors. Membership in the Auxiliary is open to the wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, nieces and other women relatives of members of the Sons of the American Revolution. The Auxiliary meets quarterly during the INSSAR House of Delegates meetings. In addition to conducting business, the ladies often have their own programs and speakers. The Indiana Ladies Auxiliary website: IN MEMORIAM (March 8th-June 8th) The Ladies Auxiliary is always a welcome part of our House of Delegates Harvey Leon Jones, Anthony Halberstadt Chapter Registered 8/26/ Year Membership Award (2014) World War II Corp Certificate Award Lawrence Brent Marchino, George Roger Clark Chapter Registered 8/8/2007 William Duncan Mowatt, Ohio Valley Chapter Registered 11/2/2014 An estimated 3,500 veterans of the American Revolution are buried in the State of Indiana. The Indiana Society Sons of the American Revolution has cataloged over 2,200 such graves and posted relative information at graves.inssar.org. meetings. Several members are pictured above at the fall 2014 HOD meeting. The Hoosier Patriot is a publication by and for the compatriots of the Indiana Society. Contributions of original, previously unpublished materials are welcomed and encouraged. Photos must have at least a paragraph describing the depicted event. Deadline for submitting material is 45 days prior to the upcoming quarterly House of Delegates meeting. If you no longer wish to receive the Hoosier Patriot, please reply to this with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line. Hoosier Patriot Editor: Jeff Hornung, 4632 W 1120 N, New Palestine, IN 46163: jeff-hornung@comcast.net 20

INSSAR ROTC/JROTC REPORT

INSSAR ROTC/JROTC REPORT July 2011 House of Delegates Meeting a. JROTC: We started the school year with 46 JROTC units, but three units have been disestablished and one new unit created giving us an end-year