Summer Meeting: June 21, 2025
Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN 10:00 EST
10:00 Call to Order (President Jeff Jones)
- Invocation – Bob Scott, Chaplain
- Posting of the Colors – Color Guard Cdr. Gary Stebbins
- The Pledge of Allegiance – Zach Washler, Registrar
- The National Anthem – TBD
- SAR Pledge – Ray King, Vice-President
“We descendants of the heroes of the American Revolution who, by their sacrifices,
established the United States of America, reaffirm our faith in the principles of liberty and our Constitutional Republic, and solemnly pledge ourselves to defend them against every foe.”
- Opening Remarks/Welcome – President Jeff Jones
- Reading of the Mission of the SAR
The Sons of the American Revolution honors our Revolutionary War patriot ancestors by promoting patriotism, serving our communities, and educating and inspiring future generations about the founding principles of our country.
- Introduction of Members, Guests, and Prospective Members
- Mrs. Sue Johnson, Regent Mary Penrose Chapter NSDAR
Chapter Founder’s Day Celebration: Full Chapter
New member transfer: Lawence Riesser
New member induction
- Ronald Spurgeon
- John West
- Michael Shavik
- Adam, Dylan, Layton and Mathew Liddell
Awards and Recognition:
Service Anniversaries:
- Donald Mark Anderson – 25 Years
- Dennis K. Druse – 5 Years
- Mark Lee Daniels – 5 Years
Certificate of Appreciation:
- Don Corbitt
- Doug Halberstadt
- Ray King
- Jeff Jones
- Alan Bradfield
- Terry Smith
Flag Certificate: Joe & Joan McGrade, Fort Wayne, presented by Ron Kohart in March 2025
Officer and Committee Reports:
- Compatriot Brett Hahn: Secretary Online Minutes
- Compatriot Ron Kohart: 250th Medal Status, Service Report
- Compatriot Bob Scott: Treasurer’s Report
- Compatriot Zach Washler: Registrar’s Report
- Compatriot Dr. Tom Whiteman: Indiana State 250th Commission
- Compatriot Jim Burk: Eagle Scout Competition
- Compatriot Gary Stebbins: Color Guard, Veterans, Wreaths, ROTC, Flag Recognition
- Compatriot Greg Stier: Patriot Graves, Public Service & Heroism
- Compatriot Ray King: Awards and Youth Contests
- Compatriot Jeff Jones: Americanism
Old Business:
- Veterans Museum – Ray King/Greg Steir
- Shepherd’s House: Jeff Jones
New Business:
- Officer special election: Treasurer (Bob Scott)
- Pomeroy Marker Cemetery Dedication (Jeff Jones)
- Chapter Newsletter (Brett Hahn)
- Chapter Member Training (Brett Hahn)
- Chapter Electronic Donations and Dues Renewals (Brett Hahn)
- New Member Incentive Idea (Brett Hahm)
Program: Revolutionary War Rarities
Upcoming Events
- Fall 2025 Chapter Meeting: September 20, 2025 (Allen Co. Public Library)
- Winter 2025 Chapter Meeting: Dec 13, 2025 (Allen Co. Public Library)
- National Wreaths Across America – December 13 – Lindenwood Cemetery
SAR Recessional (Secretary Ron Kohart)
“Until we meet again, let us remember our obligations to our forefathers who gave us our Constitution, the Bill of Rights, an independent Supreme Court and a nation of free men.”
Retrieval of the Colors (Post-Meeting): Gary Stebbins (Sergeant-At-Arms)
Benediction – Bob Scott