20 chapter newsletter 10 December 2021

On 8 December, during a Court of Honor ceremony, Jay DeLoach, Rear Adm, USN Retired, NCSAR President, and past President of the NCSAR New Bern Chapter, presented Certificates of Recognition to Landon Nelson, Jacob Oglesby, William Dunham, James Mynster, Daniel Fahey and Simon Hanford, of the Boys Scout Troop 132, for achieving the rank of […]

On Wednesday, December 8th, 2021, Catawba Valley Chapter President Ben Setser presented Robby Bennett of Bennett Funeral Service, Newton, NC, the SAR Flag Certificate in recognition of their Exemplary Patriotism in the proper display of the Flag of the United States of America. Thank you, Robby Bennett.

On 3 December, during a Court of Honor ceremony, Ed Stinston (NCSAR New Bern Chapter member), presented, Collin Oliver, of the Boys Scout Troop 97, a Certificate of Recognition, for his achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

On 3 December, Gary Gillette (NCSAR New Bern Chapter) delivered 9 large bags of snacks for the Canteen, at the NC Veterans Home in Kinston, NC. Their Canteen includes various “snack items”, which residents can purchase for .25 cents each. It provides the residents an opportunity to periodically enjoy things they can’t normally get on […]

Nash Central HS 11th grade student Ms. Camryn Eley is the winner of the Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR Knight Essay contest.  This contest requires the student to write an 800 – 1200-word essay about a person, event, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United […]

On 1 December, during a Court of Honor ceremony, Jay DeLoach, Rear Adm, USN Retired, and President of the NCSAR, and New Bern Chapter past President, presented Sarah Taylor, of the Boys Scout Troop 219, a Certificate of Recognition, for her achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.  

BSA Troop 555 of Louisburg assisted the Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR with both of their grave marking ceremonies on October 16th in Youngsville and Louisburg.  The scouts helped with setting up the flags and the sound system before passing out the programs and directing participates in placing their wreaths.  The troop also rendered honors […]

On Friday, 19 November 2021, the New Bern Chapter presented the NSSAR Heroism Medal Award to Officer Gust Rose for outstanding bravery in the line of duty. Through his exemplary quick-thinking Officer Rose was able to disarm a 10-inch knife wielding assailant that was threatening the lives of several people including Officer Rose by subduing […]

On November 19th, members of the NCSAR New Bern Chapter, attended the “Special Brick Dedication Ceremony” at the CarolinaEast Health Center in New Bern.  The CarolinaEast Foundation had a “Bricks for Veterans” fundraiser, where individuals, organizations and businesses, could purchase bricks, recognizing past and present members of the US Military Services, which would be placed […]

At the November 13th NCSAR New Bern Chapter meeting, Calieb Duval (Pamlico County High School Navy JROTC Program), was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for representing the North Carolina Society- SAR in the JROTC Cadet of the Year at the 131st Congress of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Renton, […]

We had a great Chapter meeting on 13 November 2021. It was installation of Officers and Awards day. We presented the Bronze 250th Anniversary Medals to 6 more chapter members. Four were present and two got theirs later. We presented the Bronze Chapter Distinguish Service Medal to our past president and current State Sr Vice […]

On November 11th, 2021, Over 200 people joined the American Legion Post 539 to support a march of 22 kilometers to bring awareness to the 22 Veterans that are committing suicide daily. The march finished with an event at Union Point Park, New Bern, NC. Dana Outlaw , Rob Webster and Bob Ainsley attended the ceremony […]

(November 11, 2021) The Mecklenburg Chapter in Charlotte, NC, hosted another large community dinner event on Veterans Day this year featuring a well-known media professional from Washington, D.C., Gayle Jessup White. She is also a descendant of our Nation’s third President, Thomas Jefferson, and his enslaved mistress, Sally Hemings. “An integral part of our Society’s […]

On 2 November, Gary Gillette (NCSAR New Bern Chapter) and Tammy Gillette (NCDAR, Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter), delivered 3 boxes of snacks for the Canteen, at the NC Veterans Home in Kinston, NC.  Their Canteen includes various “snack items”, which residents can purchase for .25 cents each.  It provides the residents an opportunity to periodically […]

Nash Central HS AP History teacher Compatriot Renny Taylor accompanied the school’s Naval JROTC unit who were participating in the Veterans Day ceremony at Jack Laughery Park in Rocky Mount. The unit took part in various parts of the ceremony.

The Shaw-May American Legion Post 38 in Roanoke Rapids hosted a Veterans Day ceremony that included not only the American Legion, but also the Am Vets Post 101, The VFW District Commander, the Roanoke Rapids HS Army JROTC and the Halifax Resolves Chapter NCSSAR. Chapter President Ken Wilson presented the chapter wreath in remembrance of […]