On February 28th, William H. Reid Jr, the newest member of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), New Bern Chapter, was installed at the Tryon Place History Center. Teri Reid, William’s wife, joined him for the event. Also pictured are Rolf Maris (Chapter President) and Gary Gillette (Chapter VP & Registrar).
February was a blur for me! I have travelled across the state several times and participated in multiple chapter meetings. Reconciliation has been completed by State Secretary Jim Becker and all chapter secretaries/treasurers. We completed the year with 1033 active members. That is an increase of 56 from last year. My first stop was at […]
New Bern Chapter President, Rolf Maris, attended and participated in the 241st anniversary of the Battle of Moore’s Creek. SAR and DAR members from around the state of North Carolina marched to the monument to pay tribute to those who fought and defeated the British Tory’s, on February 27th.
Mr. David Cook of Roanoke Rapids was recently awarded a Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate “In recognition of exemplary patriotism in the display of the Flag of the United States of America”. The certificate was presented by Halifax Resolves Chapter VP R. J. Myrick.
Halifax Resolves Chapter VP R. J. Myrick recently presented the Sunbrella plant in Norlina, NC the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate for their patriotic and proper display of the United States flag. Mr. Tyler Reiss accepted the certificate on behalf of Sunbrella.
Rolf Maris, President of the New Bern SAR Chapter, attended the February meeting of the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter of the DAR in New Bern. The meeting featured a talk on using DNA, in the search of an individual’s genealogy.
The NC SAR was well represented at the Crossing of the Dan ceremony in South Boston, VA. NC SAR President Gary Green led a contingent from the Alamance Battleground, General George Washington, Halifax Resolves, Lower Cape Fear, Mecklenburg and Patriot Isaac Carter chapters who participated in the color guard and presented wreaths. The guest speaker […]
Camp Willow Springs on Lake Gaston was recently presented with an SAR Flag Certificate “In Recognition of Exemplary Patriotism in the Display of the Flag of the United States of America”. Mr. R.J. Myrick, VP of the Halifax Resolves Chapter, North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution presented the certificate to Mr. Robbie Harris of […]
The Halifax Community College was recently awarded the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate for properly displaying the United States flag. HCC President Dr. Michael Elam and Mr. Allen Purser accepted the certificate on behalf of the college. The certificate was presented by Halifax Resolves Chapter VP R.J. Myrick. (L-R) Dr. Michael Elam, R. […]
Mr. Ed Sever, of the Summerwood Subdivision Lake Gaston, recently accepted the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate on behalf of the subdivision for their proper display of the United States flag. The certificate was presented by Halifax Resolves Chapter VP R. J. Myrick.
Halifax Resolves Chapter VP R. J. Myrick recently presented the Sunbrella plant in Norlina, NC the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate for their patriotic and proper display of the United States flag. Mr. Tyler Reiss accepted the certificate on behalf of Sunbrella.
The Chaloner Middle School Social Studies teacher recently invited Ken Wilson of the Halifax Resolves SAR chapter to present a program to their students. The presentation was two-fold. First the students were told about the SAR Brochure contest based on the Founding Documents of the United States. Secondly, Wilson presented a program entitled “From Mecklenburg […]
The Optimist Club of Roanoke Rapids recently invited Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson to be their guest speaker at one of their meetings. Wilson presented a program that provided an overview of the origins of the SAR as well as the society’s historical, patriotic and educational goals and the desire to keep alive the […]
Halifax Resolves Compatriot J. Rives Manning attended the Court of Honor for Eagle Scout Aaron Robert Boone of Troop 605, Occoneechee District, East Carolina Council. Compatriot Manning presented Boone with the SAR Eagle Scout Recognition Certificate “For outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership and citizenship evidenced by his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout.” […]
WOW! What a start for the New Year. Americanism, Stark, Reconciliation, Board of Managers Reports all due at about the same time. It does not get any more difficult than this month has been and yet we are still moving forward. While the dust was still flying, I managed to visit le Marquis de Lafayette […]
Mr. Chris Grimes, President of the Albemarle Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, recently portrayed a Revolutionary War era doctor to students of Roanoke Rapids High School during their “Power Period”. “Doctor Grimes”, assisted by Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson, explained some of the treatments for wounds suffered as well as various […]
As we begin the New Year, it is good to look back and rejoice in the many accomplishments completed at the chapter level. I thank all of you who have renewed your membership in the SAR and helped to maintain a great organization with your support. We continue to make the North Carolina SAR a […]
The Mecklenburg Chapter hosted the 236th Anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Cowan’s Ford at the Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Huntersville, NC on 28 January 2017. Chapter President Ken Luckey was the emcee for the gathering inside the church where playwright Bob Inman spoke about the meaning of the patriot efforts during the American Revolution and […]
Halifax Resolves Chapter Sons of the American Revolution President Ken Wilson visited the 4th grade at Manning Elementary School to invite them to participate in the SAR Poster contest. The theme this year pertains to local Patriots. After explaining the contest to the students, Wilson presented a program about some of the better known Patriots […]
Ken Wilson, President of the Halifax Resolves Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, recently visited the 5th grade and 8th grade students at Halifax Academy to promote two of the SAR’s youth contests and present historical programs to each class. The 5th grade students were told about the SAR’s Poster Contest and this […]