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Presidents Corner Memorial to our Patriot Ancestors History of the Richmond Chapter Revolutionary War History in Richmond
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Richmond Chapter President, Steve Atkinson (2007-2009) is sworn in by Past President, Mark Brennan (2005-2007)
President’s Corner - May 2008
Richmond Chapter SAR Luncheon May 8, 2008
Richmond Chapter Registrar, Brent Morgan, delivered an interesting and informative talk on researching your Revolutionary War Veteran. Some of the books and resources he recommended included the following. Revolutionary War Genealogy by George Schweitzer. A good 'how to' book with an extensive bibliography. Knoxville, TN. The Author. 1987. WRSSAR Centennial Register, 1892-1992. By the Western Reserve Society, Sons of the American Revolution. Cleveland, 1992. (Many chapters will have their respective registers reproduced into some format and these can be helpful) Index to Revolutionary War Service Records / transcribed by Virgil D. White. Four volumes. National Historical Publishing Company. Waynesboro, TN. 1995. Genealogical Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files / abstracted by Virgil D. White. National Historical Publishing Company, Waynesboro, TN. 1890-1992. Index of Revolutionary War Pension Applications in the National Archives. AKA Hoyt's Index. National Genealogical Society, 1976. Bible, Family & Marriage Records Gleaned from Pension Applications / compiled & published by Helen M. Lu, Gwen B. Neumann. Dallas, TX. 1980. www.revwarpatriot.publishers.com The DAR Patriot Index. Daughters of the American Revolution. The Society. Washington, D.C. PERSI - Periodical Source Index. An ongoing project of the Allen County Public Library. Fort Wayne, IN The War of the Revolution by Christopher Ward, Macmillan Co. New York. 1952. (I recommend this as a resource to understanding the American Revolution).
President Atkinson Inducts Compatriot Jeffrey Wrobel
Richmond Chapter SAR Luncheon April 10, 2008
Speaker Art Batten VASSAR President VASSAR President Art Batten delivered a challenging message encouraging Compatriots of the Richmond Chapter SAR to make it a priority to read several books about the American Revolution in 2008. Some of his suggestions for very interesting reading about the American Revolutionary War included the following. Unlikely Heroes: Ordinary Men & Women Whose Courage Won the Revolutionary War, by Ron Carter Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised our Nation, by Cokie Roberts The Green Dragoon: The Lives of Banastre Tarleton and Mary Robinson, by Robert D. Bass Lafayette: His Part in the American & French Revolutions, by Harlow Giles Unger Benjamin Lincoln & the American Revolution, by David B. Mattern William Preston & the Allegheny Patriots, by Patricia Given Johnson
29 Compatriots enjoyed listening to Speaker Art Batten after a delicious luncheon at the Westwood Club
President Atkinson inducts Compatriot Peter Sizemore
President Atkinson inducts Compatriot Robert Tatum with son Steve Tatum pinning his rosette
Compatriot George Corbett presents SAR Bronze Good Citizenship Award to Petty Officer First Class Jessica Clow at 1st Annual Navy Sea Cadets Ball on April 19, 2008
Steve Atkinson and George Corbett present SFC Jonathan Grundy the SAR Bronze Good Citizenship Award at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. SFC Grundy was wounded in Iraq last year resulting in the loss of sight in his left eye and severe damage to his jaw. He is undergoing therapy at the WRAMC and hopes to land a position in the ROTC Program at one of the Virginia Universities. He is a member of the 82nd Airborne Division.
In Memoriam Compatriot Thomas J. Nash passed away on Sunday February 24th in Richmond. We extend our deepest sympathy to his son William Nash and his family members. Compatriots Jim Robeson and Barton Campbell acted as pallbearers at his funeral. During World War II Compatriot Thomas Nash joined the Navy in February of 1944 and served aboard the destroyer, U.S.S Philip until May of 1946. Mr. Nash participated in nine invasion operations in the Philippines and Borneo. He was awarded the Victory Medal with two battle stars, the Philippine Liberation Campaign Ribbon with one battle star, and the Combat Action Ribbon. Membership Report
We presently have 137 members including seven new VASSAR members transferring from SAR France who were invited to become members of` the Richmond Chapter. We gained sixteen new members in 2007. Eight members did not renew by the February deadline. Congratulations gentlemen, we have surpassed Past President Evan Steele’s goal of one hundred-thirty (130) members. Please consider bringing in one new member this year. A brother, son, father, cousin and a qualified acquaintance are possible new members. Let’s keep up the good work!
Officers Report
The Richmond Chapter Chaplain, Reverend Rodney Wilson, has taken a position with a church in Roanoke, and will be transferring his membership to the Roanoke Chapter of the VASSAR. Our thanks and best wishes go to Rodney Wilson and his family in this new ministry in Roanoke. We are pleased to announce that George Corbett has accepted the position of Chaplain of the Richmond Chapter SAR. I am glad to announce that 3rd Vice President Christopher Evans has decided to remain in the metropolitan Richmond area and will remain an officer. He will continue to serve as editor of the Capital City Cryer. Christopher Evans will also continue as chairman of the ROTC/JROTC/Sea Cadet Awards Program. We personally thank Howard Bartholf for managing this program for thirty-five years and Christopher Evans for serving the last two years. Compatriot Richard Jarvis has advised we should have an Assistant Treasurer now to facilitate the transition to Treasurer. Please contact Mr. Jarvis or me if you are interested in filling this office. Annual Meeting Report VASSAR President Art Batten gave an outstanding address at the VASSAR Annual Meeting held at the Sheraton Park South Hotel in Midlothian on February 15-17, 2008. His speech is available on the VASSAR website, and the Richmond Chapter website - Speeches, Papers & Videos. The Richmond Chapter was awarded five ribbons for our chapter flag at the awards ceremony held at the State Capital in Richmond. Revolutionary War Graves Registration Award 2007 (thanks to the efforts of Jim Robeson and Richard Jarvis) Donald W. Baldwin Award 2007 for the most new members (16) (due mostly to the efforts of Registrar William Nash) Chapter Excellence Award 2007 NSSAR Congress Attendance Award 2007 Support for the NSSAR Annual Conference Award 2007 By majority vote, we charged Past President Joe Dooley to vote yes for the new NSSAR HQ in Louisville, KY, which was approved at the Spring NSSAR Trustee’s Meeting in February. The 2009 Annual Meeting is planned to be held at Holiday Inn Select Koger Center Midlothian, thanks to the efforts of 2nd VP Jim Robeson. We will go back to St. John’s Episcopal Church in 2009 as well. VASSAR First Virginia Regiment Individuals who make a contribution, or in whose name a contribution is made, to any or all of the three Virginia Society trust funds shall be given a rank in the Virginia Society First Virginia Regiment, based on the level of contribution. You will also receive a lapel pin with the insignia of the appropriate rank in the First Virginia Regiment. This program has already raised $7800 for the VASSAR trust funds. A $100 contribution entitles the donor to the rank of “Sergeant” A $300 contribution entitles the donor to the rank of “Captain” A $500 contribution entitles the donor to the rank of “Colonel” A $1000 contribution entitles the donor to the rank of “General” A $5000 contribution entitles the donor to rank of “General of the Virginia Militias” Richmond Chapter Compatriots in the First Virginia Regiment George T. Crutchfield - Captain 1st VA Regiment Lowell Flickinger - Captain 1st VA Regiment Mark S. Brennan - Sergeant 1st VA Regiment Wyatt F. Davis - Sergeant 1st VA Regiment Vincent W. Kern - Sergeant 1st VA Regiment Richmond Chapter SAR Website The Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution has implemented a link in their website to the Richmond Chapter SAR website. When you go to the VASSAR Homepage at http://www.sar.org/vassar/, click on Local Chapters, and then click on Richmond. This will bring you to the Richmond Chapter SAR Homepage at http://home.comcast.net/~jarvisrl/. This link will enable prospective new members to become familiar with the Richmond Chapter SAR and provide them with contacts should they wish to join our Chapter. Speakers at Richmond Chapter Luncheons William Clotworthy - March speaker - George Washington and the West Art Batten - April speaker - VASSAR President's Address Brent Morgan - May speaker - SAR and Genealogy 2008 FIRE SAFETY & LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARDS Art Taylor awarded the 2008 SAR Fire Safety Award to the Chief Gene L. Sprouse with the Chickahominy Volunteer Fire Department Station 10 for outstanding volunteer fire service promotion, recruitment, true ADA accessibility, and community service. They won $141,402 in the Circuit City “Firedog Across America” contest in May 2007 in competition with more than 5,000 American firehouses. http://herald-progress.com/articles/2007/05/24/news/2%20wins.txt
Art Taylor presents Chief Gene Sprouse Fire Safety Award Rusty McGuire awarded Sergeant R. Glenn Schneider the law enforcement commendation medal on March 13, 2008. Sergeant Schneider was instrumental in forming the BAIT CAR Project. He helped propose this concept to the Virginia State Police three years ago. In 2007, his efforts came to fruition and the program is now in use throughout the State of Virginia. He dedicates his life to the law enforcement profession and considers himself to be on duty at all times. He was selected by the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office as the Officer of the Year for 2007 “Officers put on a uniform every day to go in harms way and don’t always get the recognition they deserve. It is great that we can honor one of Virginia’s finest”, said Rusty McGuire.
Rusty McGuire presents Sgt. Glenn Schneider Law Enforcement Award
Respectfully submitted, Steve Atkinson
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