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Conrad Weiser Society
Berks County, PA
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The National Society, Children of the American Revolution, founded in 1895, is the oldest patriotic organization for youths in the country. It is a non-profit, non-political, historical and educational organization. Membership is open to descendents of patriots of the American Revolution. The age range is birth through age 21. Meetings and activities are planned for all ages with special consideration given to younger members.
The Conrad Weiser Society began at the founding of the National Society in 1895 and is based in Berks County, PA. The Society was named after Conrad Weiser, the Pennsylvania Peacemaker.
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Wounded Warrior 5K Run/Walk
Several older members (and a few seniors) volunteered to help at the Wounded Warrior 5K Run/Walk that was held at Alvernia University on May 1, 2011. The volunteers helped man the registration table before the race and handed out water, fruit and snacks during and after the race.
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March Meeting
Members at our March 2011 meeting were visited by Eleanor Roosevelt (portrayed by Hallie Vaughan) who spoke about her youth, being married to the President of the United States and her civic projects.
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Flag Disposal Ceremony
On May 29, 2011, the Conrad Weiser Society held a meeting at Walnut Grove Farm and conducted a Flag Disposal Ceremony. Special guests in attendance were the State and Senior State Presidents as well as the Executive Director of the Berks County Veterans Affairs Office, the Commander of the Combined Veterans Council of Berks County and members of the Gov. Joseph Hiester Chapter, SAR Color Guard.
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Annual Sleepover and Picnic
The Society gathered at the Historical Society of Berks County on August 12, 2011 for our annual sleepover. Before turning-in for the evening we were having fun and "Living the American Dream" with our guests. We were visited by Brig. Gen. John Gronski, Deputy Adjutant of the PA National Guard who talked to us about the brave men and women that protect us so we can live the American Dream. We were honored to present him with a Certificate of Appreciation for his service to our country. Josh Blay, Museum Curator, talked with us about ways our history is properly preserved so future generations can enjoy the artifacts and learn from them. We drew pictures of our service men and women protecting us and even acted out the play "Tea for Felicity" so our members would have an idea of what it was like to live in America in 1776. Before we settled into our sleeping bags to watch a movie on the big screen we made ice cream by shaking bags of cream inside bags of ice and salt....cold work...but very tasty!
After we cleaned up the next morning we headed over to the Berks County Heritage Center for a tour of the newly renovated Gruber Wagon Works and the Canal Museum. While we were there we held a brief ceremony to honor a Revolutionary War soldier that did not have a flag to mark his grave. After all our business was complete we settled in for a picnic lunch in the shade of the trees.
After a long day our true character comes out!
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In the fall of 2011 we teamed up with the Berks County Chapter, DAR and the Historical Society of Berks County to collect used clothing and personal care items for homeless and needy veterans.
Over 1,000 lbs of clothing was collected and donated to help our veterans. Public response to the collection drive was terrific and this is now an ongoing community project.
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For the 5th year in a row the Society is helping
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
find patriotic sponsors for wreaths that will be placed on veterans graves at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on December 8, 2012!!
Click on the icon below for a wreath sponsorship form:
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Thank you to all who helped us by sponsoring wreaths in 2011!!
The Society was able to find sponsors for over 250 wreaths that were placed on graves at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery!! In all, over 3,700 wreaths were placed on graves after the ceremony.
More pictures from the 2011 ceremony can be viewed at
http://home.comcast.net/~waa-igncpa/index.htm
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Want to know more about Conrad Weiser,
namesake of the society?
Click on the image below for a biography:
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Would you like a brochure about
C.A.R. and the Conrad Weiser Society?
Click on the icon below to view/print our brochure:
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Are You Interested in
Membership??!!
If you're interested in becoming a member of the Children of the American Revolution or for more information on Conrad Weiser Society activities, please contact:
Floyd N. Turner II, Senior Treasurer and Webmaster - cws.pacar@comcast.net
(Please state "Conrad Weiser Society" in the subject line)
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For more information regarding the membership application process, click on one of these links for an Application Worksheet and instructions on applying for membership: