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(Salado). I talked about "German Immigration to Pennsyl-
vania in the mid 1750's" while wearing my First Virginia
Regimental period Uniform with a Red collar and cuffs,
Round Hat, and appropriate accoutrements. Marie talked
about the Ladies Auxiliary Quilt program for this year and
sold tickets to raise money for the Patriots Fund. This
year's quilt is designed, pieced, and quilted by artist Phoe-
be Hartline who lives in the Texas Panhandle and is a
member of LATXSSAR. This quilt being made by a noted
artist means that it is one of a kind, a true heirloom, and a
collector's dream.
Most Chapters were installing new Officers, so I inducted
them for their term of office for 2014. It was great to see
outstanding support for SAR with excellent leadership and
active programs across the board. I really appreciated see-
ing District Vice-Presidents at every Chapter I visited, in-
cluding District VP Bill Harper (District 2), Edward Heath
(District 3), Ron Walcik (District 4), Drake Peddie (District
6), Larry Casey (District 7), John Thompson (District 8), and
Peter Rowley (District 11). Thank you for the special sup-
port to this great society.
Marie and I attended three joint DAR, SAR, and CAR
events. The first was on September 21 with the
"Constitution Day Celebration" hosted by two Amarillo
DAR Chapters at the Amarillo Club. The Club is on the 16th
floor of the highest building in Amarillo. We had a fantas-
tic view of the panhandle plains. George West and I wore
period uniforms, presented the Colors, and told the story
of our respective uniforms. I was impressed with the
speaker from the VA hospital who spoke on the U.S. Con-
stitution and the Bill of Rights from which we derive our
liberty and guarantee for a land of free men. I wondered
why SAR does not give recognition and celebrate Constitu-
tion Day in a similar fashion as does DAR and add it to our
calendar of events?
On November 9, 2013, we attended the 100th Anniversary
of the Alamo Chapter DAR (San Antonio) at the Petroleum
Club in San Antonio. The San Antonio SAR Chapter hon-ored a San Antonio Police Officer for her heroism in sav-
ing the life of her fellow Police Officer in a shooting inci-
dent recently. She was presented a SAR Heroism Medal
and Certificate for her service. The picture and presen-
tation were in the San Antonio Express the next week.
On December 7, Marie and I attended the traditional
joint meeting of the San Antonio de Bexar DAR (San An-
tonio), San Antonio SAR Chapter, and Denny Anderson
Society CAR for a Christmas celebration at the San Anto-
nio Country Club. As usual, I participated in the Color
Guard and presented the Colors with TXSSAR Com-
mander Frank Rohrbough commanding the unit. This
annual event is special to SAR, DAR, and CAR as this year
we were privileged to hear the famous Texas Children's
Youth Choir from San Antonio, TX. This group, made up
of children age 7-17, have traveled all over the U.S. and
Europe for many years.
We have successfully had several meetings on
"GoToMeeting.com" with District 8 and the Houston
area Chapters. On December 15 and 22, 2013, we had
meeting with DVP John Thompson and Chapter Officers.
We had a very good agenda to discuss National, State,
and local topics. These are informational and training
sessions for State, District, and Chapter Officers. District
VPs are the catalyst for the introduction and education
of Chapter Officers. It is an opportunity to learn how to
perform important duties and take responsibility and
credit for what is done in the Chapter. Preparing Chap-
ter Annual Reports and receiving credit for the work and
activities in the Chapter is a key element of using this
new technology.
On February 22, 2014, we will participate in the 118th
Annual George Washington Parade in Laredo, TX. We
will be part of the famed Bridge Ceremony with City
dignitaries from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico and Laredo, TX.
They will meet at the center of the bridge, exchange
greetings and join their counterparts on the US side for
the day. After the Bridge Ceremony, we will be one of
2175 units, including bands and floats with Debutantes in
gorgeous Ballroom gowns that can easily compete with
the gowns worn in the San Antonio Celebrations during
Fiesta. It is the largest George Washington Celebration and
parade in the US, with over 200,000 people in attendance.
President General Joseph Dooley will lead the SAR partici-
pants and other National Officers with Color Guardsmen
and wives marching and/or riding on the Laredo Chapter
SAR float. As is the long standing practice, the Laredo
Chapter will hold its Annual meeting and all out of town
SAR and TXSSAR guests will attend this wonderful event. It
is sponsored by Compatriot Rick Ramirez and his brothers
and family members.
At the National level, TXSSAR Officers and wives will attend
the 2014 Spring Leadership meeting in Louisville, KY on
February 27-March 1, 2014. The big topic of the day is the
funding for the Center for Advancing America's Heritage
(CAAH), one of five of President General Joe Dooley's PG
Initiatives. TXSSAR contributed $2,750 to support three of
the five PG' Initiatives for 2013-2014 - $1,500 with a 100%
match from Mr. and Mrs. Sam Powell's $1.5 million gift in
2012; $750 for the USO Initiative recognizing the three
major airports in Texas including DFW, HIA, and San Anto-
nio; and $500 to Mount Vernon Ladies Association for
George Washington Portraits to go to two Elementary
Schools in Texas, specifically Pin Oak Middle School in
Katy, TX and Saint Mary's Hall in San Antonio, TX. TXSSAR
will be recognized for its participation in the PG Initiatives
during the National Congress in 2014 in Greensboro, S.C.
If you haven't made a donation to the CAAH, please con-
sider doing so, as soon as possible, and receive the pin for
a $500 donation and the Lamplighter Medal and Certifi-
cate for a contribution of $1,000. Contributions can be
spread over time and may still be matched 100% by Dr.
Sam Powell and his wife, with their donation of $1.5 mil-
lion during the 122nd National Congress in Phoenix, AZ in
July 5-12 2012. Contact Linda Dunn at NSSAR at (502) 589
-1776 for more information.
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