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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54 SAR MAGAZINE Cavalier Society C.A.R. President Aaron Naperala. This special occasion was made possible by the efforts of Lynnhaven Parish NSDAR Regent Vicki Kendall to carry out the vision of Virginia DAR Vice Regent Carol Mills Shrader for the new markers. Warm thanks go to the attending representatives of all the participating organizations, and to the generosity of Norfolk Monument Company and VASSAR Knight-Patty Memorial Trust Fund. — Dr. J. Thomas Whetstone, president, Norfolk Chapter SAR Richard Henry Lee Chapter The Richard Henry Lee Chapter inducted two new members at its Dec. 16, 2013, meeting. VASSAR President Kent Webber performed the induction. The inductees were Garlan Hagen and James Harding II. Harding could not be present and his induction was conducted via Skype, the Internet teleconferencing system, a first for the chapter. Harding's father, Maj. General James Harding, attended the ceremony. Williamsburg Chapter A special Fourth of July service was held at Bruton Parish Church to remember the American patriots who gave their all in the Revolutionary War. The Rev. Theodore "Ted" Bailey, a fighter pilot and first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps (1943–46), gave an inspired homily. WASHINGTON SOCIETY Capt. John Paul Jones Chapter The Capt. John Paul Jones Chapter awarded Christopher Douglas, the East Bremerton Lowe's Home Improvement store manager, with the SAR Bronze Good Citizenship Medal and Certificate on March 22 for his public service commitment and community volunteerism. His donations of time and materials to preserve, refurbish and protect veterans' memorials throughout the area were recognized. Most recently, Douglas suggested Lowe's and the SAR work together and honor our veterans by replacing all of the American flags at these memorials on Memorial Day this year. The chapter also honored its Knight Essay winner, Austin Muhelman, a student at Central Kitsap High School and Olympic College. His essay was "Freedom and Slavery—A Double Standard" as it relates to the American Revolutionary War. Chapter President Ken Roberts presented him with a certificate at the chapter's March meeting. The chapter presented Bremerton Mayor Patty Lent with a framed copy of the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights to be displayed in City Hall. Spokane Chapter The Spokane Chapter's Flag Museum, above, is now open to the public at Pines Cemetery (1402 South Pines Road, Spokane). If you're ever in the area, please plan to stop by and have a look. WYOMING SOCIETY In May, Intermountain West Vice President General William Teter and his wife, Darla, attended the Wyoming Society's Annual Meeting in Cheyenne as guests of honor. Teter was the keynote speaker, and provided an informative update of the issues impacting the Intermountain West and National Headquarters, including the SAR Center for Advancing America's Heritage and need for compatriots to continue their support of the SAR Foundation. Teter presented the SAR Patriot Medal, the highest award for service at the state level, to retired Judge Robert Allen, state society president. Allen provided faithful and exemplary leadership of the state society by energizing state meetings and instilling enthusiasm among members. He encouraged state compatriots to research and share the vibrant stories of their patriot ancestors. The Wyoming Society presented Darla Teter, past Wyoming DAR regent, with a Silver Oak Leaf Cluster for her Daughters of Liberty Medal, in special recognition of her unselfish devotion, tireless efforts, and support with several new member applications during the past year. In April, Wyoming reached a membership high of 88 members. Teter also installed new state officers: Trustee Judge Robert Allen; President, retired Col. David Thompson; 1st Vice President Ron Steffensmeier; Secretary/Treasurer retired Lt. Col. Edward Dutton; Registrar William Teter; Chaplain Bishop Kenneth Kinner; Genealogist Marshall Howard; and Historian Fred Snelson. VPG William Teter, left, presented the Patriot Medal to Judge Robert Allen, Wyoming Society president. Bremerton Mayor Patty Lent received a framed copy of the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights.