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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34 SAR MAGAZINE officers and Burn family descendants were in attendance, above. The color guard was commanded by TNSSAR State Commander David Miles Vaughn when the colors were presented. Southern District Commander James Stone was in charge of the firelock three-shot volleys and mourning with John Clark playing "Taps." TNSSAR Color Guard members attending were: James Stone, David Miles Vaughn, and guardsmen John Clines, John Clark, Wayne Croley, David Eagan, Stan Evans, Lynn Fox, Steve Gaines, Bob George, James Hobbs, Johnny Head, Lee Johnson, David Johnston, Ed Kingsbury, John Kubenka, Ronnie Lail, Michael Mankin, Jim McKinney, Larry Pool, Fred Ryan, Roger Tenney, Jim Thweatt, Colin Wakefield, Clarence Watson and Dave Whaley. They were joined by Louisiana, Mississippi and Kentucky color guard members. Hiawassee Chapter Madisonville was recently recognized for the 1,800-square-foot Old Glory American flag flown on Highway 411. The chapter presented a Flag Certificate to the city, certifying it met the requirements for the award. The honor is bestowed on "individuals, companies and government agencies that fly the United States flag for patriotic purposes only," according to SAR guidelines. Participating in the presentation were SAR Hiwassee Chapter President Randy Ayres, Historian Don Edmands Jr., Mayor Glenn Moser and aldermen Linda Hensley, Susan Saunders and Gus Davis. The Madisonville flag may be the tallest in Tennessee. The chapter represents McMinn, Meigs and Monroe counties and meets the second Monday of each month at Mexi-Wing in Athens at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. Stephen Holston Chapter On Saturday, Feb. 21, the Stephen Holston Chapter hosted its annual George Washington Dinner at the East Tennessee Historical Society in downtown Knoxville. Sixty-six people in their horseless carriages forged their way through the snow- and ice-covered hills to celebrate Washington's 283rd birthday. The evening's events began at the entrance door as people arrived at 5 p.m., with the fifes and drums of the New Jersey Light Infantry Company (a local re-enacting group) playing period music. Once inside, guests were welcomed to participate in a silent auction and to take a self-guided museum tour. The color guard, which was mustered from compatriots from across Tennessee, assembled in the entrance to begin the evening's events. At 6 p.m. the color guard entered the banquet room with 10 flags, escorted by the armed guards of the New Jersey Light Infantry Company. Immediately following the colors were Gen. and Mrs. George Washington, who also were under guard. When everyone was assembled into the banquet room, the pledges were made, invocation given, and toasts to the DAR, C.A.R., and the SAR were given with muscadine juice. Judy Dodd catered an amazing meal taken from recipes of the Colonial period. The meal included turnips, green beans, corn pudding, seven-day slaw, spiced pork and chicken, with spiced apple cake for dessert. East Tennessee's Elizabeth Rose, a well-known folk storyteller and Appalachian songstress, was the evening's special guest. She captivated the audience with tales and hymns of yesteryear. After her presentation, several of the evening's guests were treated with door prizes, and all were invited to have portraits taken with the Washingtons. The dinner was a most pleasant evening with half of the guests dressed in period attire. TEXAS SOCIETY Alexander Hodge Chapter The Alexander Hodge Chapter presented a portrait of George Washington to Sartartia Middle School in recognition of Peter Garcia being named the chapter's history teacher of the year. Attending the presentation in Sugar Land were, from left, Alexander Hodge Chapter President Rob Brown, Garcia, Secretary Curt Osborne and Principal Dr. Jennifer Nichols. George Washington Dinner attendees.