The SAR Magazine

NOV 2015

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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FALL 2015 17 By Clifford C. Olsen, II, Chairman T he charge of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution Celebration Committee is to: "Work with the US Federal Government to promote the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. Design commemorative merchandise and member insignia for the anniversary. Publicize the anniversary using media, education and government contacts. Develop educational programs and booklets relating to the American Revolution. Encourage the International/European Societies to plan special congresses during the celebrations. Work with other SAR committees to coordinate celebration of the 250th Anniversary." The committee started meeting at Spring Leadership with just a few Compatriots, but at Fall Leadership we had a roomful. It is exciting! Think back to the Bicentennial. Every community was involved in some form or another. Patriotism was at a high. The National Society was involved. A Liberty Bell replica was placed on a trailer and toured schools and towns in 28 states. Some state societies and chapters placed plaques and markers, and participated in localized events. For the 250th anniversary of the founding of liberty, the committee is working to fulfill our charge. We are asking Congress to start a 250th Anniversary Commission. Members of our committee are working as liaisons to other NSSAR committees to coordinate events, activities and merchandise. We see this as a great public relations event that will provide educational opportunities in the community. With your help, it will put SAR out front in the communities as well, and it should grow even stronger. We start the 250th celebration with an article on the Stamp Act, by Dr. David E. Schrader. A series of articles will continue through the 250th Anniversary of the Treaty of Paris. The committee is looking at a lot of ideas and for more ideas, from designating 250th anniversary societies to chapters to setting up community education with historic explorers. Historic events and people should be recognized on postage stamps. Programs recognizing namesake towns and counties will be encouraged, tying them to the Revolution and the founding of America. What other ideas are out there, and how will your chapter participate in this great celebration? We will be asking you. Do you remember this Bicenten nial logo? We have created a contest with a prize of $250 to the compatriot who comes up with the winning SAR 250th Anniversary logo. You must be an SAR member to enter. Entries shall be submitted to Clifford Olsen, cliffordolsen@embarqmail.com by Dec. 31, 2015. The winner will be announced at Spring Leadership 2016. The logo will be used for the next dozen or more years to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's founding. It will be used with articles in the SAR Magazine, with printed matter and maybe with merchandising. Look with pride at our nation and how we can teach the founding principles of liberty and freedom. We have this opportunity in our lifetime and will be asking all SAR members to join in the celebration. 250th Anniversary Committee looking back beyond 1776 and ahead to 2026 The Celebration Committee If you are a lineal or collateral descendent of someone in the CSA Ofcer's Corps or someone who was an elected or appointed government ofcial in the Confederate States of America, consider joining the Military Order of the Stars and Bars. For information on its activities and eligibility requirements, contact us at: (757) 656-MOSB Or via mail at: MOS&B; - Membership Inquiry P.O. Box 18901 Raleigh, NC 27619-8901 www.militaryorderofthestarsandbars.org Registrar General, NSSCNE 147 12th Street SE Washington, DC 20003-1420

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