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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event, which was dampened only by some unseasonably rainy weather. In the first Trustees meeting on Sunday, a new investment policy statement was approved, as was a request to enhance the façade of the new headquarters building in Louisville with the installation of the Minuteman Statue and a series of flags. There was a discussion about the SAR Library's large collection of microfilm and the topic will continue to be reviewed by the Library Committee. Highlights of the opening business session included the presentation of gifts, along with the WOSAR announcing it had reached its $100,000 goal. Among those extending greetings were representatives of the governor, a U.S. senator, the mayor and groups such as the DAR, C.A.R. and Sons of Confederate Veterans. Also highlighting the morning sessions was the membership induction of John Slaughter, the superintendent of the Cowpens National Battlefield and Ninety Six National Historic Site, which are both located in South Carolina. During President General Joseph W. Dooley's report, he noted that in response to his directives issued during the Kansas City Congress, more than 40 portraits of George Washington have been presented to schools, more than 45 grave markers have been erected, and more than 8,000 copies of the U.S. Constitution have been distributed. (For a complete report on the PG's initiatives, see page 20.) New Officers Elected In the only contested election of the Congress, Registrar General J. Michael Tomme Sr. of Georgia was elected Treasurer General by secret ballot over Genealogist General Larry P. Cornwell of Alabama. Elected by acclamation were President General Lindsey C. Brock (Fla.), Secretary General Judge Thomas E. Lawrence (Texas), Chancellor General John L. Dodd (Calif.), Genealogist General John D. Sinks (Va.), Registrar General Larry Guzy (Ga.), Historian General Col. Robert Towns (Ga.), Librarian General Charles Bruce Pickett (Ala.), Surgeon General Dr. Edward Paul Rigel Sr. (Ga.), Chaplin General Rev. Dr. Randy Dwight Moody (Fla.). Named to the 2014-15 Executive Committee were President General Nathan E. White (2006-07), Dr. Samuel C. Powell of North Carolina, Bill Oliver Stone of Alabama, Stephen R. Renouf of California and Davis Wright of Delaware. Elected to the SAR Foundation were PG Dooley and Dr. Powell. Business Sessions Conducted Following the posting of colors by the combined SAR Color Guard and an invocation by Chaplain General Rt. Rev. Louis V. Carlson Jr., Secretary General Lindsey C. Brock presented the Pledge of Allegiance and the Pledge to the SAR. The eight Presidents General in attendance presented comments, led by Carl F. Hoffman (1997-98). Other PGs attending were Roland G. Downing (2005-06), Nathan E. White (2006-07), Bruce W. Wilcox (2007-08), Edward F. Butler Sr. (2009-10), J. David Sympson (2010-11), Larry J. 6 SAR MAGAZINE Secretary General Lindsey Cook Brock placed his hand on a family Bible held by First Lady Billie Sheckler Brock as he was sworn in as President General during Wednesday night's closing banquet. The 124th Annual National Congress Tuesday night's speaker was Professor of History Emeritus Peter R. Henriques of George Mason University. SAR Foundation President Sam Powell gave an update on the the capital campaign, which was enough to meet the President General's goal of raising $1 million during his term. Park Superintendent John Slaughter was sworn in as an SAR member during the opening business session.