On 17 September, in front of the Tryon Palace History Center in New Bern, the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, held a ceremony honoring Constitution Week. This “Ringing of the Bells” event is an annual tradition for the DAR in New Bern. Four members of the NCSAR New Bern […]
On 17 September, the NCSAR New Bern Chapter Color Guard had the honor of participating in a very special ceremony at the VFW Post 2514 in New Bern.. After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on 7 December, 1941, Pvt. Charles E. Cook of New Bern, enlisted in the Army and was assigned to the 60th Coast […]
Constitution Day, Friday, 17 September 2021, Catawba Valley Chapter had the privilege to join John Hoyle Chapter DAR along with marching and rolling stock from Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, Newton Police Department, American Legion Post 544 and contingents from several JROTC classes conducted a small Parade for the students of South Newton Elementary School. We […]
On Saturday morning, 11 October, members from the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), hosted a booth at the New Bern Farmer’s Market. The purpose of the having a booth at the Market was to promote […]
In observance of the 20th Anniversary of the 9-11 attack, chapter members attended ceremonies in two separate locations. Chapter President Geoff Pittard, along with Compatriots J. Rives Manning and Ken Wilson attended the ceremony conducted by Am Vets Post 101 in Roanoke Rapids. Chapter Secretary Michael Cooper and Registrar-elect Bill Riggan represented the chapter at […]
Catawba Valley Chapter conducted their bimonthly meeting on 11 September 2021, the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on America. Our speakers yesterday were Lynne Smith (William Gaston DAR) and Brent Wallace. Both Lynne and Brent are America Airlines Flight Attendants, who were employed with the Airlines at the time. Brent was in Manhattan at […]
At the September 8, 2021 New Bern Chapter meeting, at The Chelsea restaurant, New Bern, NC, Becky Preece of the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution was awarded the SAR National Molly Pitcher Medal for her extended support to the SAR Color Guard at a variety of local, state and national events […]
On 8 Sept, North Carolina Society S.A.R. President Jay DeLoach Rear Admiral USN (Ret), and Dr. Bob Ainsley, New Bern S.A.R. Chapter President, present Sarah Webster, Technical Media Producer and Master Control Operator for local NBC Affiliate WITN, with a joint S.A.R./D.A.R. Certificate of Appreciation for her work in support of the Commemoration of the […]
17 chapter newsletter 10 September 2021 a Please enjoy our September newsletter.
Each year, the Sons of the American Revolution organization will present one member, out of it’s over 35,000 members, the “General William C. Westmoreland Award.” This Award is in recognition of the member’s “Outstanding SAR Volunteerism, for his Service to Veterans”. On September 8th, the “2020 General William C. Westmoreland Award” was presented to Gary […]
On Sunday, Sept 5th, at the Wood Ducks Baseball Stadium in Kinston, NC, the Color Guard, of New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, had the pleasure of taking the field, and “Posting the Colors”, during the singing of our National Anthem. It was a true honor for the Color Guard members, […]
On Thursday, 3 September 2021, Bob Ainsley, SAR New Bern Chapter President, accompanied by Patrick L. Gallagher, City of New Bern Chief of Police (left) presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Capt. David A. Daniels (center), Chief of the Investigations Division, New Bern Police Department for his long-term support of the chapter and especially for […]
On Saturday, 28 August 2021, in New Bern, a hybrid observance of the 1st North Carolina Provincial Congress was hosted by the New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, and the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter, of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The purpose of the observance was to recognize and honor […]
Catawba Valley Chapter had the honor to stand as Color Guard as Lincolnton NC Mayor Ed Hatley presented Jacob Forney DAR Regent Barbara Stevens with a Proclamation in observance of Constitution Week at the City Council Meeting Thursday evening, September 2, 2021.
John Hoyle Chapter DAR of Hickory NC enjoyed their first luncheon meeting of the year on September 1st. Commissioner Barbara Beatty presented Whitney Cline, Chapter Regent with a proclamation for Constitution week! NC Sr. Vice President and Past President of Catawba Valley Chapter Jack Bowman portrayed their, Chapter namesake John Hoyle in a historic talk.
A special Thanks and a small Certificate of Appreciation went to Family Healthcare Practice Pllc, and Kim Cline FNP, in Conover NC, for graciously supporting Catawba Valley Chapter financially and morally for the past two years. Pictured above are Kim Cline, Ben Setser and John Cline. Thank you so very much.
The 240th Anniversary of the House in the Horseshoe August 7, 2021 The Sandhills SAR Chapter and the North Carolina SAR Society commemorated the 240th Anniversary of the House in the Horseshoe Battle at the Alston House in Sanford, North Carolina. Background On July 29th, 1781, Militia Colonel Philip Alston and his […]
July 25, 2021 Fellow Compatriots, I am proud to announce that The Sandhills SAR Chapter has gone LIVE with our New Website. The website address is: www.sandhillssar.org. After months of hard work and web design by Sandhill’s Chapter Webmaster, Chris Smith, the Sandhills SAR Website has gone live. We thank Chris for all his hard work and attractive design to put our chapter live […]
Catawba Valley Chapter had the honor of participating in the 132nd annual Old Soldiers Reunion parade on 19 August 2021. We participated all day long, beginning with a speech by the National Commander of American Legion Mr Bill Oxford of Lenoir NC and the laying of wreaths. Commander Oxford is only the 3rd National Commander […]
On 14 August 2021 Catawba Valley Chapter had the honor to join with The Battle of King’s Mountain Chapter to celebrate the 246th anniversary of the Signing of the Tryon Resolves. There were 4 SAR and 4 DAR Chapters represented that day and The Battle of King’s Mountain Chapter inducted a new member. HAZZAH