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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ing of the national anthem at the Huntsville, Ala., Symphony's New Year's Performance, "The American Way." The event was a joint performance with the U.S. Army Material Command Band from Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. Participating in the presentation of the colors were, from left, Tennessee Valley Chapter Color Guard members Jim Maples, Bob Anderson, Harrell Phillips, Otha "Skeet" Vaughn and Bob Baccus. John Sevier Chapter John Sevier Chapter SAR President Timothy K. Adams and the TNSSAR JROTC Chair John Lynch presented Jim Gentry Chevrolet of Kindall, Tenn., a Flag Certificate on Dec. 28, 2012. The recognition marks the chapter's appreciation for the Chevy dealership's demonstration of commitment to heritage and patriotism in the Kindall area. The large garrison flag (20 feet by 38 feet) atop a 60-foot aluminum pole can been seen for miles along the Interstate 24 corridor, waving 24/7. This dealership, in business since 1932, has become a landmark of Kindall's rich heritage. The SAR is proud of the leadership shown by Jim Gentry's dealership, and we hope this example of commitment to our heritage and patriotism will inspire others to fly the American flag with pride. TEXAS SOCIETY Uniformed color guard members attended the planning meeting for the 118th annual meeting of the TXSSAR, which was held April 4-7 at the Wyndham Love Field Hotel in Dallas. The color guard members included, below from left, Robert Kittrell, Dallas Chapter; Walter Thomas, East ForkTrinity Chapter; Tom Whitelock, Dallas Chapter; Montie Monzingo, East Fork-Trinity Chapter; Dan Reed, Plano Chapter; and Donald Sielert, Plano Chapter. Judge Tom Lawrence, right, was honored for his many years of service with a painting of Gen. George Washington at Valley Forge. Terry Sharit was elected chapter president. He was awarded the Chapter Service Medal for his accomplishments as vice president in 2012. The Athens Chapter was chartered in 1994 with nine founding members and three charter members. It currently has 39 members, and its primary activities are youth contests, public service awards and good citizenship recognition. Plano Chapter Eagle Scout Chairman Dr. Tony Day of the Plano Chapter, right, presented an Eagle Scout Certificate to Eagle Scout Logan Bouma of Troop 51, sponsored by the First United Methodist Church of Frisco. VIRGINIA SOCIETY President General Stephen A. Leishman, second from right, presented the Gold Good Citizenship Medal to Gen. Frederick J. Kroesen Jr., far left, during the VASSAR blacktie gala event at the Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria, Va. Virginia Society President Dr. Henry P. "Phil" Williams, second from left, and George Washington Chapter President Michael J. Elston assisted with the presentation. Athens Chapter At a recent meeting of the Athens Chapter, TXSSAR President Robert M. "Bob" Clark inducted the 2013 elected and appointed officers, below. He spoke about how the Texas Society is serving its chapters and encouraged chapter members to become more involved in their state society. 36 SAR MAGAZINE