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TXSSAR-115th Annual Convention-Houston, Texas-March 26 through 28, 2010
Celebrating the Life and Times of Alexander HamiltonThe 115th Convention was hosted by the Paul Carrington
Chapter of Houston. It was reported that almost two-
hundred members and guests attended functions. And to
listen to attendees one can be assured a good time was had
by all.
William Marrs, Chairman of the Credentials Committee,
reported that there were 96 delegates in attendance.
The first session and a portion of the second session was
spent considering the sixteen by-laws changes proposed by
the By-Laws Committee. These are discussed separately on
page 14 of this issue.
James T. Jones, Jr., the Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Officer
for the State and National Societies, presented several pro-
posed policies designed to ensure compliance with these
Acts. The policies passed unanimously. (See separate arti-
cle on these policies on page 15 of this issue.)
The Americanism, Contest and Awards Committee recom-
mended that the Outstanding Citizenship Pin instructions be
changed to allow the pin to be given to deserving persons,
not just students. The motion passed unanimously. A resolu-
tion will be sent to the National Medals and Awards Com-
mittee.
The Executive Committee recommended, and the body ap-
proved, the donation of $2,500 to the Center for Advancing
America's Heritage.
The Nominating Committee presented the slate of officers.
With no nominations from the floor, the slate of officers
presented was elected by acclimation.
The Perpetual Membership Committee offered the follow-
ing resolution:
Be it resolved the Texas State Society at its State
meeting held in Houston, Texas on March 27, 2010,
proposes and requests that the National Society
Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR) recog-
nize the value of these State Societies' Life and
Perpetual Membership programs and accept annual
dues for such members participating in said pro-
grams at the same level as those members partici-The 2010-2011 Meeting Schedule was established as
follows:Date
Jul 31
2010Aug 1,
Oct 30-31, 2010
Area
North Austin
DoubletreeHouston/Katy
Marriott E C1*,
Host Chapter (s)
Patrick Henry &
Alexander HamiltonRobert Rankin
pating in the NSSAR Life Membership Program.
For example, the annual dues of the NSSAR are
currently $30.00. The NSSAR receives $15.00
per year from its Life Members properties. The
NSSAR would receive a like amount from Life
and Perpetual members participating in the State
Society programs.
The Resolution passed unanimously.
In the first session of the new administration TXSSAR
President Jim Jones conveyed his goals for 2010-2011
including to (1) increase membership, (2) decrease
dropped members, (3) increase contributions to Patriot
Fund, (4) obtain at least one corporate or foundation
grant, (5) increase the number of youth and history
teacher participants, and (6) work with National to im-
prove the financial status of the states' life membership
programs.
Webmaster Ray Cox indicated that clothing and accesso-
ries with the TXSSAR logo can now be purchased
through the TXSSAR website. http://www.txssar.org/
clothing.htm
New business included the application of a chapter to
elect one of its members to Perpetual Emeritus status.
(TXSSAR Constitution Article III, Section 8). The action
was approved. Then followed a discussion with respect
to long term fiscal implications of such actions since
many chapters indicated they had like qualified members.
An ad hoc committee, chaired by President-elect Wm.
Marrs, was formed to investigate the issue. PPG Nathan
White and State Secretary Robert Clark were also ap-
pointed to the committee. The committee was charged
with reporting its findings at the July 2010 BOM meet-
ing.
TXSSAR Dues ScheduleNSSAR
TXSSAR
Chapter
Total
4 .
$30.00
$12.50
$ 9.50*
$52.00
*Alexander Hamilton, Boerne, Plano, PineyWoods,
Capt Wm Barron, Dallas, Robert Rankin and McKinney
Chapters all have higher dues.i
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