The SAR MAGAZINE is the official quarterly publication of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution published quarterly.
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Georgia Society Celebrates Kettle Creek Anniversary T he Georgia Society led the celebration of Revolutionary Days in Washington, Ga., in mid-February, commemorating the 234th anniversary of the Battle of Kettle Creek. Local residents joined compatriots and friends from throughout Georgia and nine other states for the three-day event. The stage was set with a film about the Battle of Kettle Creek and a lecture by author and historian Christine Swager at historic Mary Willis Library. The evening's Revolutionary Days Banquet benefited the Kettle Creek Battlefield Association (KCBA) in its effort to acquire and preserve the Kettle Creek Revolutionary War site in western Wilkes County. The KCBA, Georgia Society SAR and the Kettle Creek NSDAR hosted the benefit dinner, netting close to $7,000 for the association. Saturday morning featured a patriots parade, living history performances in the town square and surrounding venues, and a dramatic portrayal of the battle in Washington's historic Fort Washington Park. New to this year's celebration were performances of the musical The American Revolution: 17631789. The 2013 Revolutionary Days also emphasized Georgia's Revolutionary War history come alive for children. Cooperation from local city and county officials and citizenry was evident. At the afternoon's wreath-laying ceremony on War Hill, the site of the 1779 battle, NSSAR Secretary General Joseph Dooley addressed a large gathering. A local JROTC unit and the GASSAR Color Guard led the tribute to the patriot force, which routed the Loyalists on that day. More than 50 wreaths were presented. Children from Georgia C.A.R. chapters gave the 13-flag program, and the Elijah Clarke Militia unit presented musket salutes. The program concluded with "Taps." Georgia Society Chaplain Roger Lamb led the Sunday morning Colonial worship service at the Washington First United Methodist Church. Weekend activities concluded with a ceremony at Elijah Clark State Park in adjoining Lincoln County. There, at Col. Elijah Clarke's gravesite, representatives from SAR, DAR and C.A.R. chapters along with other patriotic groups and individuals paid tribute to Georgia patriot leaders Clarke, John Dooly and other "heroes of the Hornet's Nest." Park Manager Chris Hawn spoke to the large group at the ceremony. The Washington-Wilkes, Samuel Elbert, Athens and Lyman Hall chapters were the major sponsors of the Revolutionary Days event. Compatriot Walker Chewning of the Button Gwinnett Chapter, chairman of the Georgia Society's Historic Sites and Celebrations Committee, coordinated the overall program. Georgia Society President James Stalling, Secretary General Joseph Dooley and Vice President General Steven Pittard led the Revolutionary Days Parade in downtown Washington, Ga. Georgia Color Guard Commander Dr. Ed Rigel directed the parade. SPRING 2013 The Georgia Society Proudly Endorses JOHN MICHAEL "Mike" TOMME, SR. For re-election to the offce of Registrar General 2013-2014 Nominated by the NSSAR Nominating Committee Endorsed by GASSAR, FLSSAR, VASSAR, OHSSAR, TXSSAR, CASSAR and TNSSAR Societies Atlantic Middle States District, Central District, Great Lakes District, South Atlantic District, South Central District and Western District. National Service – NSSAR Registrar General (2012-2013) George Washington Endowment Fund Board (2009-2013) National Trustee (2011-2012) National Alternate Trustee (2012-2013) Color Guard Committee, Commander (2011-Present) Finance Committee (2011-2016) Americanism Committee (9), Chairman (3) Medals and Awards Committee (8) Council of State Presidents (2) Retention/Reinstatement Committee Membership Committee First Line Signers-21 Attended last 20 Trustee/Leadership Mtngs Attended last 6 National Congresses State Service (GASSAR) President—2010-2011 Sr. Vice President State Registrar Recording Secretary SAR Medals & Certifcates: Patriot Medal, Silver Distinguished Service, Meritorious Service MedalNational (2), District, State & Chapter Level, Silver Good Citizenship Medal, Bronze C.A.R. Medal, Liberty Medal, Bronze Good Citizenship Medal, Service to Veterans Medal, Silver & Bronze Color Guard Medals, Silver & Bronze Samuel Adams Medals, Silver Council of State Presidents Medal. 11