On 6 August 2021, Catawba Valley Chapter had the pleasure to present Mitch Ball, owner of B52s American Bar & Grill, Newton NC, a Certificate of Appreciation on the second anniversary of their opening. Mitch and B52s have supported Catawba Valley Chapter morally and financial for two years through COVID, fires and health problems. We […]

Sons of the American Revolution Donation On Monday, 2 August 2021, Albert Keiser, a 42-year member of the Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and a Charter Member of the Catawba Valley Chapter, donated One Million Dollars to the Sons of The American Revolution National Library, which is located in Louisville KY. Albert […]

Thursday, 29 July 2021, Catawba Valley Chapter had the honor of providing Color Guard for the DAR District 2 Annual Meeting at Lake Hickory Country Club. The event was hosted by the John Hoyle Chapter DAR of Hickory NC. We had 6 Color Guard members in attendance and after the meeting, their Secretary General said […]

By: Craig S. Isaacson, President-Blue Ridge Chapter NCSSAR Original “Star Spangled Banner” (15 Stars and 15 Stripes) Monday, June 14 is Flag Day across America.  Commemorating the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, Americans are asked to fly the American flag with pride and reverence on this day as […]

On 30 May, Gary Gillette, Registrar of the NCSAR New Bern Chapter, and Tammy Gillette, Veteran Committee Chair of the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter of the NCDAR, had the honor of attending the dedication of the POW/MIA Chair of Honor at the Grainger Stadium in Kinston, NC.  The POW/MIA Chair of Honor has been a […]

On 26 May, Jay DeLoach, NCSAR President, and New Bern Chapter Past President, had the honor of attending Scout Troop 132’s, Eagle Court of Honor, which was held at the Garber Ministry Center in New Bern.  During the event, Jay presented an SSAR Eagle Scout Certificate of Recognition and an SSAR Eagle Scout Medal to […]

On May 20th, Lee Purcell, Flag Chairman, NCSAR, New Bern Chapter, attended a Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication in New Bern.  During the dedication, Lee presented an American Flag, and a copy of the US Constitution to the new owners, Jon and Jema Chrisman.

The first Provincial Congress to be held in America in open defiance of royal authority was conducted in the Craven County Court House, New Bern, NC during 25-27 August 1774 and is one of the most important contributions to the American Revolutionary movement. The court house was located at the current intersection of Middle & […]

On April 7th, Sandhills SAR Compatriots; John Laflin, Rod Herbig, Bill Loeser, and Bruce Fensley attended the General Henry William Harrington DAR Meeting at the First Methodist Church in Rockingham, NC. The Sandhills Chapter Compatriots presented; the history of the Sons of the American Revolution, the SAR Application Referral process and the AAR Finder Award […]

On April 29th, Sandhills SAR Chapter Compatriots Vic McMurry and  Bruce Fensley presented a Sons of the American Revolution Flag Recognition Certificate to Heath Trigg at the Heritage Flag Company in Southern Pines. This SAR Flag Award is presented to individuals and businesses in recognition of their exemplary Patriotism in the display of the Flag of […]

On 7 May, NCSAR President, Jay DeLoach, presented Rolf Maris, New Bern Chapter Past President, with a Chapter Distinguished Service Medal and Certificate.  In addition, Bob Ainsley, New Bern Chapter President, presented Rolf with a Chapter President’s Plaque, in recognition for his many years of service as the New Bern Chapter President.  Also in attendance […]

On 7 May, NCSAR President, Jay DeLoach, presented National SAR Robert E. Burt Scout Volunteer Awards to two New Bern Chapter members, Ed Stinson and Roger Helmick.  Ed Perkins was a third Chapter member to receive the award, but he was presented his Award during a separate event.  Also in attendance for the award presentations […]

The Catawba Coalition, May newsletter, Catawba Valley Chapter

With the Tryon Palace as a backdrop, on 7 May, New Bern SAR Chapter President, Bob Ainsley, inducted Ernest “Ernie” Richardson, III and William “Lou” Osborne into the Sons of the American Revolution.  Also in attendance for the induction, was the New Bern Chapter Color Guard, Jay DeLoach (NCSAR President), Sims Wayt (Regent of the […]

Due to COVID restrictions, Lt Col Andrew Weatherstone USA (Ret), JROTC Instructor at Fred T Ford High School presented the SAR JROTC Bronze medal and certificate to Cadet Joshua Thao at their Awards Ceremony on 24 April 2021.

Catawba Valley Chapter was able to honor from a distance Cadet James Bevel at Lincolnton High School on April 29th, 2021 at their Annual Awards Program. The Bronze JROTC Medal and Certificate were presented by Lt Col Robin Sites, USAF (Ret), as only staff and parents were allowed to attend.

On April 22, the New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution (NC SAR)  presented the Outstanding JROTC Cadet Award to Cadet David Ruehr at an awards ceremony at the New Bern High School NJROTC unit.  This award is presented annually to a deserving cadet who endeavors to foster the principle of […]