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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WINTER 2014-2015 13 Randall Spencer Ellis For electon to the ofce of Treasurer General 2015-2016 Ofering 35 years of proven corporate fnancial management experiences, 12 years leading non- proft enttes, and signifcant SAR fnancial knowledge. Natonal Society SAR Budget Commitee Chairman (5 years) Financial and Strategic Planning Commitees (6 years) SARF Board Member (2 years) SARF Financial Support Director (2 years) Prepared analysis for West Main Street Phase II implementaton Roger Sherman Gold Medal 2012 Distnguished Service Award SARF Lamplighter Award - Bronze Member since 1996 Member Texas Society Atended 7 Natonal Congresses Atended 14 Natonal Leadership meetngs Other Non-Proft Experience Non-Proft Financial Center – Chicago; Chairman, 4 years and 4 years board member Triton Museum of Art – Santa Clara; Treasurer, 4 years Scoutmaster of inner-city troop – Chicago, 3 years Endorsements South Central District, Western District, Kansas and California Personal Married to Teri Ellis MBA – Northwestern University BS – Kansas State University Eagle Scout Exceptonally qualifed to serve as Treasurer General. reviewed the history of the First Salute, and concluded: "Now, therefore, be it resolved that we, the members of the Missouri Senate … applaud the history and accomplishments associated with the Caribbean island of Statia," and "convey to all of its citizens and officials this legislative body's most heartfelt appreciation of their longstanding relationship and support for the United States and the state of Missouri." While PG Dooley was in office, he delegated Bryant to present the SAR International Medal to Berkel, while he presented the same medal to Rudolf Bekink, the Netherlands' ambassador to the U.S. The presentation of both medals was in recognition of, and appreciation for, the First Salute. Endnotes: 1 "St. Eustatius" is known as "Sint Eustatius" by the Dutch, and more commonly as "Statia" by the local people. 2 In some sources, the USS Andrew Doria is sometimes referred to as the USS Andrea Doria . The ship was named after Andrea Doria (or D'Oria) (1466-1560), a Genoese admiral. Opposite, a cannon from Ft. Oranje faces the harbor at St. Eustatius; top, Richard T. Bryant and Joe Dooley swap challenge coins with members of the crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Reef Shark. The Reef Shark participated in the commemoration of the First Salute; above, Bryant with U.S. Vice Consul Solmaz Sharifi. Museum of the American Revolution A groundbreaking celebration was held at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia on Oct. 9, 2014, with America's Liberty Tree, pictured behind the group. Trowels were used to place soil gathered from many famed sites of the American Revolution at its base. The tree will be planted at the museum site in 2016. Among the groups represented were the SAR (Lanny Patten), the DAR, Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution, Independence National Historic Park and the Society of Cincinnati. Museum President Michael Quinn is pictured at the podium.