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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News stories about state and chapter events appearing here and elsewhere in the magazine are prepared from materials submitted through a variety of means, including press releases and newsletters (which should be directed to the Editor at the address shown on page 2). Please note the deadlines below. Compatriots are encouraged to submit ideas for historical feature articles they would like to write. Each will be given careful consideration. Deadlines: Winter (February) Dec. 15; Spring (May) March 15; Summer (August) June 15; Fall (November) Sept. 15. SUMMER 2014 35 ALABAMA SOCIETY The Alabama Society held its Spring Board of Managers meeting April 26 at the Shelby County Museum & Archives. The ALSSAR Ladies Auxiliary prepared and served lunch to the attendees. The NSSAR celebrated its 125th anniversary on April 30; plans are being made to celebrate the ALSSAR's 125th anniversary during its annual state convention, Feb. 20-21, 2015. The ALSSAR was organized Feb. 10, 1890. ALSSAR President Bobby Joe Seales was honored to receive three proclamations for the NSSAR Day during the Spring Board Meeting: (1) "Whereas, the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2014. Now, Therefore, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim April 30, 2014, as Sons of the American Revolution Day in the state of Alabama." [Gov. Bentley is an active member of the Cahaba-Coosa Chapter ALSSAR in Shelby County.] (2) "Now, Therefore, we, the Shelby County Commissioners by virtue of the authority vested, and in recognition of the 125th Anniversary, do hereby proclaim April 30, 2014, as Sons of the American Revolution Day. And, we call upon all citizens of Shelby County to observe this day by celebrating the contributions made by the Sons of the American Revolution with appropriate ceremonies and activities." [Commissioner Dan Acker is an active member of the Cahaba-Coosa Chapter ALSSAR in Shelby County.] (3) "Now, Therefore, I, Dr. Stancil Handley, Mayor, by virtue of the authority vested in me, and in recognition of the 125th Anniversary, do hereby proclaim April 30, 2014, as Sons of the American Revolution Day. And, I call upon all citizens of Columbiana to observe this day by celebrating the contributions made by the Sons of the American Revolution with appropriate ceremonies and activities." General Galvez Chapter The General Galvez Chapter has been working with Teresa Valcarce of Washington, D.C., to properly recognize Bernardo de Galvez and fulfill a resolution approved by the Continental Congress in 1783, in which Congress agreed to hang a painting of Galvez in tribute to his fighting against the British in the American Revolution. The original painting was never hung and eventually disappeared. The Association de Bernardo de Galvez in Spain has donated a new portrait, and on June 4 it was presented to Valcarce at the Spanish Embassy in Washington, D.C. It is being evaluated by the curators of the U.S. Senate to determine if it will be accepted as part of the Senate collection. U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey is assisting Valcarce, who has the support of the NSSAR and the Daughters of the American Revolution. ARKANSAS SOCIETY The annual George Washington Birthday Luncheon was hosted at the Hot Springs Country Club on Feb. 18. Members of several area Colonial-era heritage societies (Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames, Colonial Dames of America, and Daughters of 1812) worked together to celebrate and honor our first president. Attendees were encouraged to wear period attire. As a new member, Dennis Boyer attended the First Families of Kentucky annual banquet at the Pendennis Club in Louisville on May 31, and then continued his six-year quest for the missing Virginia Supreme Court-District of Kentucky Order Book A. The remaining volumes, documenting the From left, O. Lee Swart, member of Little River Chapter, past Alabama Society president, Minuteman, past Southern District VP General; Bobby Joe Seales, member of Cahaba-Coosa Chapter, current ALSSAR president; John R. Wallace, member of Wiregrass Chapter, Minuteman, past Southern District VP General; and P. Rodney Hildreth, member of Little River Chapter, past ALSSAR President, Minuteman, past Southern District VP General, past International District VP General. Teresa Valcarce with U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez.