The Wolverine Minute Man Newsletter of the Michigan Society of the Sons of the American Revolution

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1 The Wolverine Minute Man Newsletter of the Michigan Society of the Sons of the American Revolution # missar.org Winter Dear Fellow Compatriots, Christmas and New Years are busy seasons. The end of the year brings a close of some opportunities and the start of new and more exciting possibilities. The Michigan Sons of the American Revolution is about embarking on some new challenges. Behind the scenes Budget and Finance Committee has met for the proposed budget of Things look more promising than The Fund Raising Committee of the Society has been working on plans for a raffle. These plans should come into fruition in a matter of a week or two. Please read and check often, the web site for all announcements and details of this important money raising activity. The Board of Managers will be meeting in January for approval of budget. Checking the calendar of MISSAR it promises to be a busy year. The April General Membership Meeting will have a Leadership Seminar offered on the state level. This meeting will be on April 17 th in Lansing. I m requesting that each chapter not only send two (2) Members of the Board of Trustees designated for the chapter, but any compatriots that shows any kind of sign of leadership potential. These compatriots should have an interest in chapter office or state office. The conference will offer hints, suggestions and outlines for proper policy, procedure, benefits and governance of the society. The key to our success is participation of chapter members. This is a team effort. This will be important for the society as well as your chapter. Please find a way to participate in your chapter and society activities. Be a party of one. Stand up, be counted. Go to the front of the line. Make a difference in the society. I wish all the Compatriots and their families a Merry Christmas and the Seasons Best. May they and their families be of good health and be safe. Sincerely, Joseph C. Conger President of MISSAR

2 West Michigan Chapter James A. Bergenham 1438 Marwood Drive SE Kentwood, Michigan SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION State Society and Chapter Presidents Michigan State Society Joseph C. Conger 6432 Mission Ridge Road Traverse City, MI River Raisin Chapter Wayne Carpenter 1700 Fairfield Road Adrian, Michigan Paul Emery Chapter Gerald Burkland 7600 Trumbower Trail Millington, Michigan Northern Michigan Chapter Joseph C. Conger 6432 Mission Ridge Road Traverse City, Michigan Oaks Chapter Bernie W. Wagers 2850 Ripple Way White Lake, Michigan Detroit Metro Chapter Stuart Shuster 815 Madison Birmingham, Michigan Sauk Trail Chapter Robert A. Wagel O Keefe Road Dowagiac, Michigan Huron Valley Chapter David L. Critchett 2654 Page Court Ann Arbor, MI Perpetual Life Members Perpetual Life Membership provides a lasting memorial and the payment of chapter, state, and national dues. All are recognized in the Wolverine Minute Man and Annual Directory. Michigan Society memberships are no longer available. Memorial Memberships may be purchased through NSSAR on a qualified deceased descendant *Wilbert H. Barret 1209 *Wallace C. Hall 1404 *Marion C. Crawmer 1422 *Lynn S. Gorden 2052 *Gov. G.M. Williams 2188 *Harold McCracken 2303 *John L. Ruby 2318 *Linus W. Heydon Sr *Donald J. Pennell 2429 *Pres. Gerald Ford 2438 George M. Pennell 2462 Charles E. Dewey 2517 Robert M. Heydon 2520 *George R. Thomas 2522 James L. Monroe 2523 Clare E. Monroe 2530 Kenneth E. Reeves 2542 *Clyde L. Wolff Memorial Memberships 2553 *Harry S. Radcliff 2712 John G. Fuller 2751 Eugene McKay 2752 Larry L. Blackett 2754 John M. Tuohy 2774 John S. Kennedy 2780 Stephen N. Tuohy 2819 *Donald Richards 2835 James Richards 2875 *Robert Whittenburger 2891 Edward A. Stokel 2895 William K. Stokel 2918 Thomas Monroe 3020 E. Lou Hoos 3072 Earl W. Modert 3077 Bradley J. Boring *deceased 3201 David James Herold 3/15/1967-5/25/ Brian Joseph Denslow 2/15/1959-4/4/ Douglas Fountain 8/22/1942-8/15/1990 George Washington Fellow Compatriots donating $ or more to the National Society SAR. George Washington Fellow Fund: **Gerald J. Burkland, Paul Emery Chapter **E.Lou Hoos, West Michigan Chapter **Richard A. Steele, Oaks Chapter, **Gary Wooden, Paul Emery Chapter Michigan Century Club Compatriots donating $ or more within a year for a specified program from thru Bernie W. Wagers Youth awards (Gifts for SAR Library, Grave Marking (G.M.), Law enforcement, Boy Scouts, Heritage Center, ROTC, Medal & Awards, etc)

3 MISSAR FUNDRAISING ANNOUNCEMENT The Fund Raising Committee of the Michigan Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (MISSAR) has been working on a plan of action, approved at the MIS- SAR Board of Managers meeting in early October, to raise funds so the MIS- SAR can continue to support its patriotic programs in these difficult times. The committee members are MISSAR President Joseph Conger, MISSAR Secretary Jerry Reed Sr., past MISSAR State President and acting Treasurer Don Nutt, Great Lakes District VPG elect and past MISSAR State President Gerald Burkland, Chaplain Bernie Wagers, Past Great Lakes District VPG MISSAR State President and Secretary, Richard Steele, and fundraising chairman Bill Vette. The Committee has developed a three-part plan to raise funds: Initiative #1 Raffle Ticket Sale for the following prizes: First Prize $1, Grand Prize (1) shopping spree at Cabela s; Second Prize $ (1) Third Prize $50.00 (3), Fourth Place $25.00 (6) (Consolation prizes), That s $1, awarded in prizes in ten draws at our April 17, 2010 Annual meeting in Lansing. Tickets will be printed asking for a donation of $5.00 each with the sponsor s names on each ticket. Sponsors would also receive a link from our website to theirs during the months of January- April. There are 24 slots per show for coverage and our intention is to include all Chapters on a voluntary basis. We have slots for sales and recruiting. Each chapter is being asked to select a ticket chairperson as a contact. On December 12, we will be conducting a phone conference to coordinate our plans for the January show, followed by plans for the February show based on the outcome of that phone conference. We have secured booth space at the Ultimate Fishing Show Rock Financial Show Place in Novi on January 7-10, 2010 and Outdoorama Rock Financial Show Place on February 25-28, Currently we have received $1, in donations from Show Span as a sponsor and $ from Cabela s. Our Color Guard and all compatriots from all chapters are invited to participate. Please review these dates on your calendar and contact your chapter president or chapter ticket chairperson and let them know when you would be available to sell tickets at the MISSAR booth. Initiative #2 Our Small Business/Corporation $200 Donation Initiative 3 Our goal is to involve small Businesses /Corporations in our $ donation initiative. We currently have four donors, two recruited from the River Raisin Chapter, one from the Oaks Chapter, and one from Paul Emery Chapter at $ each. The Fundraising Committee would like to encourage the other chapters to try to recruit at least one small business/ corporation from their area. Every one of the 326 MIS- SAR society members knows someone personally who owns or operates a small Business/Corporation. It is possible that some Compatriots own a small Business/ Corporation themselves and may want to become a sponsor. Initiative#3 Sell the Mission not just the ticket! The fundraiser will provide the MISSAR the opportunity to sell our mission-- not just a ticket. Our goal is to take donations for tickets, but also to promote our organization. Let people know who we are, what we do, and how they can become involved. We intend to do this with flyers, banners, and compatriots speaking directly to people we come in contact with. Telling people it s for a good cause drops the ball. Using these opportunities to connect to our ticket buyers to the mission of the Sons of The American Revolution is important. (Share our vision). We want to reach out and have the patrons remember the Sons of The American Revolution. December 5 th planning meeting in Lansing On December 5 th at 12:00P.M., the fundraising steering committee, along with the Chapter Presidents, or their representatives met to finalize plans and assignments Tickets will be printed, and during the month of December will be distributed to each chapter. The goal of the Fund Raising Committee is to have all planning completed by the end of the year. Our booth space at each show is 10x10 feet square. President Conger has volunteered to coordinate the booth displays. Color Guard will be in uniforms, with handouts, team members will have custom aprons, with a backdrop of flags. The key to our success is participation of chapter members. This is a team effort. This will be important for the society as well as your chapter. Please find a way to participate through sales at the venue, corporate sponsorship or just be a super sales person, selling tickets from January through April! Bill Vette, Chairman of the Fund Raising Committee of the MISSAR.

4 4 Northern Michigan Chapter Report On October 10, 2009 the Northern Michigan Chapter hosted the MISSAR Board of Managers meeting. The meeting was held at the Elks Club, 625 Bay Street in Traverse City. MISSAR President, Joe Conger, called the Board of Managers meeting to order at 10:30 A.M. There were forty-six Compatriots and guest in attendance. Compatriot Harry Robinson was presented with the Silver Good Citizenship medal for his work in the S.A.R., as well as the community. Compatriot Robinson is currently serving his third term as 2 nd Vice- President of the Michigan Society. He is a past president of the Northern Michigan Chapter of the MISSAR and is currently serving as the Chapter s Treasurer. Compatriot Robinson is only the second member of the Northern Michigan Chapter to receive this honor. MISSAR President Joseph Conger conducted the Induction Ceremony for three new Northern Michigan members. They are (1) Curtis Bannigan, St. Joseph, Michigan (2) Christopher Stebbins, Ironwood, Michigan (3) Gerald Wall, Roscommon, Michigan. The meeting of the Northern Michigan Chapter was called to order by its President, Joseph Conger, at 2:20 P.M. The Chapter donated $22.50 to the West Michigan Chapter for their Veterans Razor Fund. $50.00 was donated to the Grand Traverse Area Veterans Coalition so the Chapter could be a part of the Memorial Day ceremonies. President Conger presented Monica Bannigan the American History Teacher award. Her name was submitted to MISSAR Board of Managers as Michigan s candidate for the National S.A.R. History Teacher s award. The Board of Managers unanimously approved the recommendation. The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 P.M. Submitted by Charles Barr II edited by B. Wagers *********************************** NEWS FROM RIVER RAISIN CHAPTER September 17, 2009 The River Raisin Chapter SAR conducted a regular chapter meeting in Adrian. After enjoying a meal of fellowship RRC Compatriot Bill Vette gave a talk about the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, commonly known as Washington's Life Guard. This was a unit of the Continental Army that protected George Washington, as well as the money and official papers of the Continental Army, during the American Revolutionary War. Formed in March 1776, the Guard was with General Washington in all of his battles. It was disbanded in 1783 at the end of the war. Compatriot Vette had studied his topic in great depth and his presentation was informative and well done. November 19, 2009 The River Raisin Chapter SAR conducted a regular chapter meeting in Adrian. Stephen Trammell, a Compatriot from the Tennessee Society SAR spoke about his patriot ancestor Captain Dennis Trammell of the South Carolina Line and his service in the southern campaign. He also showed photos, newspaper clippings, etc., of an incredibly successful grave rededication ceremony in Scott County, Tennessee, for his patriot. The local newspapers in Scott County declared the event the largest ever of its kind. The even was entirely organized and funded by Compatriot Stephen Trammell. November 21, 2009 Compatriots of the River Raisin Chapter accepted a gracious invitation from Lenawee County s Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter DAR, Mrs. Tom (Kay) Williams, Regent, to meet with them at 12 noon Saturday, November 21, 2009, for a luncheon and to hear a special speaker. A splendid lunch, furnished by the DAR ladies, was enjoyed by the RRC Compatriots. After the meal and fellowship Mrs. Melanie Jillson, Budget Analyst at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, informed the group all about the National Cemetery. Did you know the cemetery at Holly conducts an average of ten burial services each and every business day of the year? and has had as many as twenty in a single day. She was an impressive speaker. The next meeting of the River Raisin Chapter SAR will be 21 January 2010 in Adrian. Contact Chapter Secretary Doug Leffler for details. (517) or dougnleffler@yahoo.com. Submitted by Don Nutt ***************************************** See Chapter newsletters that are published on the missar.org website for information on the Oaks and Huron Valley Chapters. ****************************************** Transition. The MISSAR offers its condolences to the family of Compatriot Chester Trout who passed away on July 2,2009. The MISSAR, and especially the Oaks Chapter is saddened by the loss of one of their oldest, if not the oldest, member, Hubert Smith. Compatriot Smith passed away on November 7, He will be missed! Robert G. Heft passed away on December 12, While not a member of the SAR, he was a great Patriot. Mr. Heft is the designer of the current United States Flag and was always willing to speak to groups about his experiences. Welcome new members: Roger Hunt-Oaks Chapter Gerald Wall-Northern Michigan Curt Bannigan-Northern Michigan

5 5 The new SAR national Headquarters- The Center for Advancing America s Heritage, located in Louisville, Kentucky. The September 24, 2009 dedication of The Center for Advancing America s Heritage. SAR President General, Edward F. Butler Sr. is in the center of the photo. Compatriot, Gerald Wall, displays his MISSAR membership Certificate he has just received from MISSAR President Joe Conger.

6 6 MISSAR members who attended the Great Lakes District meeting and participated as part of the Great Lakes Color Guard: Stephen A. Bradley, Gerald Burkland, Bill Vette, and Jerry Reed. Diane Burt, Guest speaker at the October 8, 2009 Oaks Chapter meeting, presented a very interesting and informative picture of the lives of some of the early settlers of Birmingham, Michigan. MISSAR members, Gerald Burkland and Bernie Wagers, pose with members of the Ohio Society s Color Guard following the grave rededication ceremony honoring Patriot John Jacob Storts

7 Board of Mangers Meeting AND General Membership Meeting October 10, 2009 The Elks Club 625 Bay Street Traverse City, Michigan Hosted by The Northern Michigan Chapter SAR Attended: Northern Michigan: MISSAR and Chapter President Joseph Conger, Harry Robinson, Eugene Selden, Gerald Wall, Curt Bannigan, Roy MacFarland, J. Paul Dennis, Tom Stoeber, Roger Benter, Terry Snowday, Jr., Charles W. Barr, II, Chris Stebbins, Ervan Amidon, Roger Benter Detroit Metropolitan: President Stuart Shuster Huron Valley: Gerald Conger, Thomas Pleus, Thomas Fountain Oaks: President Bernie Wagers, Laurie Herman, James Waller, Harold Golding, Rod Wilson Paul Emery: President Gerald Burkland, James Thompson, Don Reifert River Raisin: Don Nutt, Bill Vette, Doug Leffler, Jerry Reed. Western Michigan: E. Lou Hoos DAR Regents: Sandra Leffler, Susan Riefert. DAR Judy Schmansky representing the Job Winslow Chapter. Guests: Kathleen Magaluk, Patty J. Berger, Norman Schmansky, Niki and Jeremy Brewer, Donna Conger, Monica Bannigan, Mary Conger, Marge Conger, Beth Stebbins. 1. President Joseph Conger called the meeting to order at 10:30AM 2. Colors were Posted: MISSAR Color Guard: Commander Gerald Burkland, Rod Wilson, Jim Allison, Jerry Reed, Bill Vette, Bernie Wagers, Jim Waller 3. Opening prayer: Chaplain Bernie Wagers 4. Pledge of Allegiance 2nd Vice President Harry Robinson 5. Pledge to the SAR 2nd Vice President Harry Robinson 6. Introduction of new members and guests: 46 Members and Guests attended. 7. Presentation and Approval - of minutes from the last BOM meeting in Lansing, MI, by Secretary Jerry W. Reed, Sr. 8. Presentation and Approval - of financial report presented by Holder of the Treasury - Compatriot Don Nutt 9. Officer s Reports: A. President Joseph Conger: a. Sgt at arms: Jerry Conger b. Candidates are needed for the April and October Meetings for: 1. 1st Vice President 2. Treasurer 3. Chairman for the George and Stella Knight Essay Contest. c. SAR Chapter 1099N Federal Form. The following Chapters have sent a copy or sent an indicating that it was filed, to the Secretary: 1. Detroit Metropolitan Chapter 2 Northern Michigan Chapter 3. Salk Trail Chapter 4. Huron Valley Chapter If your Chapter submitted a form and is not listed please contact MISSAR Secretary Jerry Reed, Sr., at, missarsec@comcast.net or d. The BOM Approved the Nomination for The American History Teacher Award from Northern Michigan Chapter, of Mrs. Monica Bannigan. B. 1st Vice President: OPEN C. 2nd Vice President: Compatriot Harry Robinson D. Secretary Jerry W. Reed, Sr. a. The State Secretaries Web site was closed due to time constraints. b. A Century Club Pin/Medal approval is pending at the up coming NSSAR Fall Meeting per NSSAR Awards and Medals Chairman Jacks. c. Additional voluntary donations are currently about $ , to date. d. The collection of membership 2010 dues is in progress. Members not paying by December 31, 2009, will be dropped from the rolls. e. Updating of the membership data base State and National. E. Treasurers Report: Presented by holder of the Treasury Compatriot Don Nutt. G. Chancellor Lou Hoos a. Is requested to prepare a MISSAR Constitutional proposal to address a stepwise process for disciplining a MISSAR member. b. He will also look into the legal aspects of alternative long term fund raising for the MISSAR re: trusts, wills, etc. H. Registrar Laurie Herman Number of Members 10. Chapter Reports a. Huron Valley Compatriot Tom Pleuss announced that they will have a joint SAR/DAR presentation at the Plymouth, MI District Library, on October 31, c. Oaks - Bernie Wager-Donations for restoration of a Civil War Flag is making good progress. d. Paul Emery-Gerald Burkland notes that there will be a Grave Dedication for Patriot Jonathan Beach,

8 8 in Flint, MI, planned around May 3-5, 2010, the exact date to be announced. e. River Raisin Recent Lecture given by Compatriot Bill Vette on the Commander in Chief s Guard. f. Detroit Metropolitan Compatriot Stuart Shuster has a picture album/scrapbook of the last NSSAR trip to Spain. 11. Committee Reports A. Commander of the Color Guard Compatriot Gerald Burkland a. Wreaths across America Program- The Color Guard will participate when members are available for dates requested. b. Grave dedication activities of the color guard were noted. B. NSSAR Trustee Report Compatriot Gerald Burkland C. Compatriots Bill Vette and Bernie Wagers - Proposal for the re-instatement for raffle fund raising. Initial recommendations made for conducting the activity. 12.Unfinished Business a. The Establishment of the SAR Michigan Ladies Auxiliary. By-law change was approved by the MISSAR Board of Managers b. To eliminate State and Chapter meeting date conflicts. A Calendar for upcoming State meetings was presented by President Conger. c. New 2010 Membership Directory has been Published by Compatriot Bernie Wagers. d. Wreaths across America Program discussed. 2. New Business and Correspondence a. A proposal to remove the current ban on Raffle Ticket fund raising activities was made. A vote by the MISSAR Board of Mangers approved the reversal, allowing Raffle activities. b. Fund Raising Chairman Bill Vette and Compatriot Bernie Wagers, with the approval of the Board of Managers will contact Cabela s sporting goods store in Dundee, MI. The will solicit for support and endorsement of the raffle venture. Chairman Vette will keep records of Raffle tickets and collected funds. A State permit will be obtained for the Raffle. d. Approved by the Board of Managers was the Nomination by Past State President Don Nutt, that Compatriot Gerald Burkland be a candidate for the Great Lakes Vice President General. The formal Announcement will be at the Great Lakes District meeting in Lisle, Illinois, October 30 31st, e. Approved by the Board of Managers, as the MISSAR Official Sword Salute. As presented and demonistrated by Color Guard Commander Compatriot Gerald Burkland. f. Compatriot Charlie Barr, II of the Northern Michigan Chapter, SAR nominated Ms Monica Bannigan of Bay City, MI for The American History Teacher Award. Unanimously approved by the Board of Managers. b. Presentation of SAR Awards Chancellor Compatriot Lou Hoos: Liberty Medal Compatriot Richard Steel (not present due to illness) R.E. Burch Boy Scouts Award Compatriot Gerald Burkland Boy Scout Volunteer Awards - Compatriots-Gerald Burkland and Walter Timoschuk, III Silver Good Citizenship Award Compatriot Harry Robinson NSSAR Certificate of Appreciation NSSAR Graves Committee Chairman Compatriot Gerald Burkland CAR Activities Award and The National Marion Brown Michigan Eagle Scout Award- **Michigan State Society SAR** c. Induction of New Members by President Joseph Conger: Compatriots: All Northern Michigan Chapter Members Gerald Wall Rosscommon, MI Curtis Bannigan Saint Joseph, MI Christopher Stebbins Ironwood, MI d. Drawing for Books/Prizes 14.Closing Remarks President Joseph Conger: Thanks for collection of empty inkjet cartages for the DAR, Winslow Chapter. Status of the Michigan State Library The Great Lakes District Meeting will be, October 30 and 31st, 2009, in Lisle, IL. NSSAR President General s Agenda: Modernize, Publicize, and Socialize MISSAR BOM and Membership meeting Calendar was Reviewed and will be posted on the MISSAR website after final review, in the Wolverine Minute Man. All Chapter Presidents were encouraged to submit monthly chapter activity information to the Wolverine Minute Man for website posting. Compatriot Bill Vette, donated the 150 year old Print, Ambush to be given to the NSSAR President General on his visit to Michigan next year, in Posted on the MISSAR Website will be a section entitled Presidents Pointers, Prints and Projects. This will consist of suggestions for Chapter activities. We need suggestions for a Patriots Day Activity, April 19, 2010, in Lansing, MI. Possibly a Flag Ceremony.

9 9 Leadership Meeting - Chapter Trustees are asked to bring two members interested in serving in Offices at the State Level The Next Budget and Finance Meeting will be, December 5, Location: Lansing Lib of Mich. Note: Next Board of Managers Meeting: January 30, 2010, Chelsea, Michigan 15.Motion to Adjourn 16.SAR Recessional 17.Retiring the Colors by the MISSAR Color Guard 18.Benediction by Chaplain Bernie Wagers 19.Adjournment-Members reminded to fill out the meeting evaluation form. Submitted by: Compatriot Jerry W. Reed, Sr. Secretary Michigan SAR ****************************************** 2010 ANNUAL DUES The SAR annual dues notices were mailed to all Compatriots in the Michigan Society SAR on September 1. As of December 1 State Secretary Jerry Reed reports he has only received 70% of our member s dues payments. This means nearly 100 Compatriots have yet to pay their annual dues for calendar year If you have not yet send payment, please do so as soon as possible so Secretary Reed may receive your payment before the end of December. The National Society s bylaws require each State Society to submit a list on January 1 of Compatriots who have not paid their annual dues. These Compatriots are promptly removed from the active rolls of the SAR. For those Compatriots who have been dropped from the rolls in previous years for nonpayment of dues, they frequently ask what they have to do to become a member in good standing again. It is very easy simply pay the current year dues amount and you will be reinstated to membership and active status. It is not required that you pay back dues for missed years, and there is no reinstatement fee. It couldn t be easier! The 2010 SAR annual dues amount is $60. This breaks down to $30 for National Society, $22 for Michigan Society, and $8 for your Chapter. Dues payments may be made by check or money order and should be mailed to Compatriot Jerry W. Reed Sr., MISSAR Secretary, 7780 Saint Andrews Dr., Tecumseh, MI Greetings Compatriots. I would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May your holiday season be a safe one. It is now almost midnight on the 16 th of December. I am already a day late getting the WMM ready to publish. Please accept my apologies. I had to stop working on the WMM for a little while to complete the planning for the Fundraising Raffle. As many of you know, in these difficult times the MISSAR is struggling to meet its obligations to the many patriot projects it engages in. The MISSAR Finance Committee has been struggling to find ways to fund its youth award programs since no one wanted to terminate them. It was decided at the October BOM meeting that a raffle would be conducted in an attempt to ward off any cuts in the MISSAR budget. The Fundraising Committee, led by compatriot Bill Vette, has come up with a workable plan (see page three of the WMM). With all Compatriots working together much can be accomplished. On Sept 19, 2009, Keith Kaufman, President of the Hocking Valley Chapter of the Ohio Society, invited Compatriot Burkland and me to participate in a grave rededication they were holding. We had a great time and really appreciated Compatriot Kaufman s hospitality. One of the Oaks Chapter members who braved the heavy downpour at the August Oaks Chapter picnic was Compatriot Hubert Smith. Compatriot Smith only joined the SAR a couple of years ago, at the age of 95, but was a real supporter of the Society. He will be greatly missed by all of us who knew him. In late September Compatriot Burkland and I traveled to Louisville to attend the fall Leadership/Trustee conference. On Thursday afternoon, September 24, we attended the formal dedication of the Center for Advancing America s Heritage. The potential for using this building to advance the causes the SAR supports is huge. Read the current SAR magazine to see some of the plans the President General and his staff are exploring for uses of the building. That s about all for now. Chapter secretaries please send me chapter activities by the end of February. Until then.. May the Lord bless you and keep you safe.

10 10 THE WOLVERINE MINUTEMAN THE PHOTO WOLVERINE ALBUM MINUTEMAN ALBUM CONTAINING PHOTOS OF MISSAR ACTIVITIES FROM February 2007 thru CONTAINING May 2007 PHOTOS OF MISSAR ACTIVITIES FROM October2009 thru December 2009

11 11 September 19, 2009 grave rededication ceremony for Patriot John Jacob Storts conducted by the Hocking Valley Chapter of the Ohio Society Sons of the American Revolution. MISSAR members Gerald Burkland and Bernie Wagers were guest of the Chapter and participated in the ceremonies. Keith Kaufmann, President of Hocking Valley Chapter, Ohio Society SAR Gerald Burkland, Color Guard commander, Michigan Society, SAR

12 12 Great Lakes District Meeting held on October 30-31, 31, 2009

13 13 Photos taken during the October 10, 2009 Board of Managers meeting held in Traverse City, Michigan.

14 14 More Photos taken during the October 10, 2009 Board of Managers meeting held in Traverse City, Michigan. MISSAR President Conger swears in Compatriot Christopher Stebbins. Stebbins MISSAR President Conger swears in Compatriot Curt Bannigan as his sponsor, Col. Ervan Amidon, prepares to present him his rosette.