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1 Old Line State Herald MDSSAR, Founded on April 20, 1889 at Annapolis, Maryland State President William P. Smithson June 2016 Issue The Maryland Society held its annual meeting in Havre de Grace, Cecil County Maryland and enjoyed a nice attendance of VIPs and a memorial at the Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette in the center of town. New officers were elected and new President William P. Smithson was installed at the 93 rd President of our society going back to President Smithson joined our society in 2001 and has assumed many roles including State Secretary and Color Guardsman. He outlined his program plans for the societies and looks forward to volunteers in Chapters and across the state to fulfill many of these objectives prior to his term end. We welcome all of you to participate in a committee or upcoming event. Annual Meeting Held in Cecil County Officers Elected and Installed President William P. Smithson 1 st Vice President Donald A. Deering 2 nd Vice President James A. Adkins 3rd Vice President Timothy D. Mallory Secretary J. Patrick Warner Assistant Secretary Arthur G. Petruccelli Treasurer Gary R. Neal Treasurer Emeritus Barrett L. McKown Registrar Christos Christou Jr. Assistant Registrar James E. Ed Smith Historian James M. Perry Organizing Secretary C. Louis Raborg Jr. Genealogist Christopher T. Smithson Genealogist Emeritus Henry C. Peden, Jr. Chancellor Christopher M. May, Esq. Chaplain George Satterthwaite Assistant Chaplain Lester A. Foster, Jr. Surgeon Lee Crandall Park, MD National Trustee (Designate) James F. Engler, Sr. Alternate National Trustee Douglas B. Stuart Webmaster Christopher J. Raborg Assistant Webmaster Dustin C. Hedrick Calendar of Events 2016 Events Description 4 Jul Towson 4 th of July Parade in Towson MD 4 Jul Thomas Stone Wreath Laying at Thomas Stone Birthplace NHS in Port Tobacco MD 8 13 Jul 126 th SAR Congress in Boston MA 5 Aug 6:30pm Westminster Summer Meeting at The Buttersburg Inn, Union Bridge, MD Aug Atlantic Middle States in Albany NY 20 Aug Bus Trip to Brooklyn NY for Battle Week Celebration of MD Sep 1 Oct SAR Fall Leadership in Louisville KY 19 Oct Yorktown Victory Celebration in Yorktown VA 20 Oct French Monument Ceremony at St. John s College in Annapolis MD 22 Oct Semi-Annual Meeting, Location TBA 17 Dec at 6:30pm 55 th Annual Patriot s Ball at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, MD

2 Presidents Message: On April 16 th, I was installed as Maryland President at the Annual Meeting in Havre de Grace, MD. I hope those who attended enjoyed their visit to Havre de Grace. I ve always thought that Havre de Grace was an undiscovered gem a beautiful small city on the Susquehanna River at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. Havre de Grace took its name from a comment by the Marquis de Lafayette on a visit there. During the annual meeting we conducted a wreath-laying at the statue of Lafayette in Havre de Grace (see related article). I spent the next two weeks conferring with chairmen and finalizing committee chairs for I made some changes in committees and created a new Committee for Public Safety and Heroism. Don Deering will be the chairman. The purpose of the committee is to assist chapters in awarding police, fire and EMT medals as well as other medals for acts of heroism. Sometimes it can be difficult for chapters to figure out how to work with police and fire agencies to find candidates for these awards. Don will be able to help please contact him. Another priority for me was the Patriot s Ball which will again be held at Turf Valley. This location proved popular last year as we had the highest number of attendees that we have had in many years. Over 130 people attended the ball in I appointed Past President David Hoover chairman of the Patriot s Ball. Dave has previous experiences as chairman of this event and he will provide great leadership. Mark your calendar now for December 17, 2016, 6:30 pm at Turf Valley and get this information out to members of your chapter. It has been a busy two months. I have already traveled from one end of the state to the other with some stops in between. I really enjoy visiting chapters and learning what they are doing. I am amazed at all of the work they do in their communities. I especially enjoy meeting compatriots and talking with them about their interests. So far, I have visited the Col Aquila Hall chapter meeting, the Thomas Stone chapter meeting in Prince Frederick, and the General William Smallwood chapter meeting in Bethesda and installed officers for all three groups. I also attended the Captain John Smoot chapter meeting in Salisbury, MD and the Little Meadows meeting in McHenry. I attended the Col Henry Hollingsworth Memorial Service and chapter meeting and swore in two new members. I ve also had the opportunity to participate in several memorial ceremonies and have presented wreaths. This job lets me see all of Maryland. I ve set a goal of visiting all fifteen chapters in the state before my term ends! I have goals for this year. Some of you have heard this before new members; yes we need new members. New members keep us vibrant and strong; they can bring new ideas to the chapter and state. Another is to keep members from dropping out. We need to understand why members drop and ascertain if we can do something to keep them. I d like for chapters to try a new activity or start up one that has not been done for some time. I would like to see every chapter give out a Flag Certificate; it is easy to do and it is a great activity to encourage a new member to become more active. My most important goal is to encourage members to keep in contact with their fellow compatriots. With all the diversity in the world, we have something in common, our ancestors fought for the creation of this country One of my first priorities was to lock down all of the dates for the coming year. You will see a list of Coming Events elsewhere in this newsletter. I am hoping that giving you lots of advance notice will help you plan to attend as many meetings as you can. I am going to do my best to represent Maryland at the various National meetings. We have two important meetings coming up this summer, with Congress in Boston, Massachusetts and Atlantic Middle States in Albany, New York. My number one pledge to you is to be available when you need help or have a question to be answered. I may not know the answer, but I will find it and get you the information or assistance you need. I hope to see you in my travels!! William P. Smithson, President 2017 Calendar of Events 2017 Events Description 7 Jan 2017 Board Of Managers Meeting at MD Club in Baltimore City. 18 Feb 2017 Washington s Birthday Luncheon at Eagle s Nest in Towson MD Feb 2017 Maryland State Society CAR Annual Meeting at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City 2-4 Mar 2017 SAR Spring Leadership in Louisville KY Mar 2017 Maryland State Society DAR Conference at Turf Valley 13 Apr 2017 Thomas Jefferson Birthday Observation at Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC Apr 2017 Annual Meeting Location TBA

3 Chapter Reports SGT Lawrence Everhart In fulfillment of the "patriotic, historical and educational" purpose of the Sons of the American Revolution, Everhart Chapter Compatriots officiated at the annual Frederick County History Bee, sponsored by the Frederick News Post and the Law Offices of Scott Alan Morrison on Friday, 8 April Immediate Past President George Lewis served as a judge in the competition for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students, and Compatriot Richard Foot was a proctor, posing questions to the students. History Bee questions and research were prepared by the Historical Society of Frederick County, whose Executive Director, Mary Boswell, served as a judge. GEN William Smallwood New chapter officers were installed by MDSSAR President Bill Smithson at its June 2nd meeting in Silver Spring including James Perry as President. Outgoing President Mike Saunders was awarded the Silver Good Citizenship medal in recognition of his patriotic service as a Navy officer and Boy Scout councilmember and with a flag flown over the United States Capitol. Perry received the Chapter Medal of Distinguished Service, Secretary Jack Carson was presented with the Meritorious Service Medal, and Bob Wilson received the Medal of Distinguished Service. Duane Tackitt was awarded the Bronze Roger Sherman Medal. Two ladies were recognized with the Martha Washington Medal - Sharon Saunders and Barbara Bryan-Wilson. The chapter s Rumbaugh Orations Contest winner, Florina C. Lamm won the State contest and is headed to Boston to compete in the National Contest at the 126th Annual Congress in July. Nicholas Peang-Meth, a student at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Maryland, won the chapter s Knight Essay Contest and placed third in the MDSSAR contest. The chapter awarded five ROTC Bronze Medals and ten Outstanding Citizenship Awards to student at Montgomery Co schools this spring. Christian Ardinger The Christian Ardinger chapter of the Maryland Society SAR supported a book signing covering a book about General Otho Williams on 15 May The Color Guard prepared a museum display of articles typically found in the possession of Continental Line soldiers in the Williamsport, MD Town Hall. They remained to answer questions regarding the items. Author John Beakes gave a 30 minute talk regarding Otho Williams brilliant military career from rifle corps to Brigadier General. The chapter followed up the event with a wreath laying 29 May 2016 at the Riverview cemetery at General Otho Holland Williams grave site.. COL John Eager Howard The Chapter held its regular meeting at the historic Otterbein Church arranged by VP Dan Fisher to review programs that are being planned for the chapter including several community awards to ROTC Cadets, Eagle Scouts and issuing Flag Certificates to deserving individuals.

4 COL Nicholas Ruxton Moore The chapter held a meeting on 2 May 2016 at Edenwald in Towson. Three new members were inducted. Past President Louis Raborg, Jr. presented the winner of the Knight Essay Contest, Ms. Jennifer Huston who wrote about the importance of the Declaration of Independence with her check and certificate. The chapter s Patriot Defender program (which promotes patriotism among elementary school children) held its annual awards ceremonies both on 27 May 2016: at West Towson Elementary School, attended by Compatriot George Davis Calvert, Jr. and at Harford Hills Elementary School, attended by Compatriot Partee J Boliek, Jr. The search of the grave of the chapter s namesake is ongoing and working to initiate communication with the current owners of the property for a possible marker for the grave. John Paul Jones The General Horace Porter Award was presented by past president Barry McKown at the Naval Academy History Awards Program on May 25th. The award was instituted in April 1977 by John Paul Jones Chapter President and past Maryland SAR State President CAPT. James Weber Wilson. It is named after General Horace Porter because of his steadfast determination to locate and have the remains of John Paul Jones returned to the United States. General Porter was also the third President General of our National Society from 1892 until This 39th presentation of the Porter Award is presented by the John Paul Jones Chapter and History Department to the Midshipman who has done the most for the advancement of history at the Academy. This year's award went to Midn. 1/C Shradha P. Patel. COL Henry Hollingsworth After the Memorial Day Wreath Laying service members of the chapter met at Elk Landing, the birthplace of Col. Hollingsworth. While there, State President William P. Smithson swore in two new members into the chapter, Alan Jones of Chesapeake City and his nephew, Jesse Biron of Elkton. Compatriot Jones and Biron both received a rosette from State Genealogist Christopher T. Smithson, who sponsored them for membership into the society. Those who attended sang Happy Birthday to Compatriot Clifton M. Brubaker, who celebrated his 100th birthday. COL Aquila Hall On April 17, 2016 Compatriot Christopher T. Smithson was sworn in as President of the Colonel Aquila Hall Chapter by his father, newly elected State President William P. Smithson. The Chapter held a meeting at the Greek Village Restaurant in Bel Air, Maryland on June 11, Also on 24 June 2016 chapter members and the Maryland Color Guard presented the colors at the Ironbird s game in Aberdeen, Maryland. On 4 July 2016 chapter members along with members of the Gov. William Paca Chapter, NSDAR will be in the Bel Air Fourth of July Parade in Bel Air. Charles Carroll of Carrollton The Charles Carroll of Carrolton Chapter held its annual meeting on 12 March 2016 at Bare Bones Restaurant in Ellicott City. State Society 1st Vice President Donald Deering attended and advised the membership of strategies that, in his experience as president of the Sgt. Lawrence Everhart Chapter, could strengthen the Chapter s programs. Chapter Vice President James Schaub attended the awards ceremony for Army ROTC cadets in Howard County on 29 April. He presented SAR JROTC medals to outstanding cadets Reed G. Bunyard of Atholton High School and Briana Murray of Howard High School. John Hanson This past April and May, the chapter was busy presenting school awards. During the period three Silver ROTC Awards, 20 Bronze JROTC Awards, and nine Outstanding Citizenship Awards were presented. Additionally, Compatriot Doug Stuart travelled to the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York to present the NSSAR Award to the graduating cadet who was outstanding in American History.

5 CAPT John Smoot The chapter held meeting Saturday, 21 May 2016, at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore in Salisbury. New member, Dr. Philip Insley, Jr., was inducted by MDSSAR President Bill Smithson and Chapter President Ray Jackson. Also Compatriot Mark Tyler was presented the Silver Roger Sherman medal and certificate for researching and hosting the marking of the birthplace of Samuel Chase. Mark Tyler also discussed a play he is directing, 1776 the Musical, which will be performed at the Pocomoke High School in June. After the play, Mark will Dr. Ray Thompson concerning a commentary about the Battle of the Bulge naval battle onboard a ferry in Kedges Straits. MDSSAR Organizing Secretary Lou Raborg presented and spoke about a copper kettle and drinking cup from the revolutionary war period. Our guest speaker was MDSSAR President Bill Smithson, who spoke on the goals of the MDSSAR. Westminster On a sunny afternoon on Saturday, 23 April the Westminster Chapter marked the grave of Patriot John Welty at the old St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Emmitsburg, Frederick County, Maryland. Thanks to Registrar Ryan Trainor for this joint grave marking executed between the Westminster and Everhart Chapters, as well as the Frederick and Carrollton Manor DAR. Landon Edwards, one of Patriot John Welty s descendants, presented a biography of the Patriot. Thomas Stone On 7 May 2016 the Thomas Stone Chapter inducted Richard Fleming as the new president. Tim Dyson, outgoing president, was recognized for all of his hard work during the past year. He was presented with a Past President pin for his service. Also inducted were Eric Jones, Treasurer, and Fred Scott, Secretary. Little Meadows The chapter held its 11 June 2016 meeting and luncheon at Perkins Restaurant in McHenry, Maryland. Chapter President Terry R. Grove welcomed the attendees, including special guest MDSSAR State President William P. Smithson. A number of awards were given out during the meeting. Outstanding Citizenship Awards were presented to Karrington L. Paugh (Southern High, Garrett Co.) and Emma Edwards (Northern High, Garrett Co.). JROTC Awards and Medals were presented to Cadet Michael Stemple (Southern High, Garrett Co.) and Cadet First LT Joseph Casteel (Northern High, Garrett Co.). The chapter's second annual Sea Cadet Award was presented to cadet LT. Randy Merritt (Fort Hill HS, Allegany Co.). On a related note, Chapter past President Ansel Shircliffe presented a bronze citizenship certificate and medal to Lt. Randy Merritt, commander (Roosevelt squadron) of the U.S. Navy Sea Cadet program in Allegany county, Maryland. A Past President Pin was presented to Ansel Shircliffe, who recently stepped down. The meeting also included a display for recently passed Compatriot Jeff Hunter's life. Other Society News SAR involved ceremonies held on Memorial Day Weekend around the State The Memorial Day weekend was busy for the SAR across the state as many chapters participated in commemorations. Here are the events that have been reported.

6 (1) On 28 May , the Christian Ardinger Chapter held a wreath laying ceremony at the grave of Revolutionary War hero General Otho Holland Williams at Riverview Cemetery, Williamsport MD. Ten SAR members were present, six of whom were members of Christian Ardinger charter. One DAR and one CAR member were also present. Five SAR members were in period uniform. Chapter President John R. Turner presented highlights from the life of General Williams. A number of citizens from the community were also present. (2) On Saturday, 28 May 2016, the SGT Lawrence Everhart chapter marched in the Memorial Day Parade of Woodsboro, MD, accompanied by members of the Frederick Fife and Drum Corps that the Chapter sponsors. (3) On Monday, 30 May 2016 the Color Guard of the SGT Lawrence Everhart chapter participated in the Carrollton Manor Chapter DAR s Memorial Day Wreath Laying at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick, Md. (4) The Westminster Chapter marched in the Annual Memorial Day Parade in Westminster, Maryland. This parade is the oldest continuously held in the country. The chapter presented a wreath at the big community event in the Westminster Cemetery immediately following the parade. 5) The General William Smallwood continued its tradition of hosting a community-wide observance at Bethesda Veterans Park on Memorial Day. This year s ceremony, led by Chapter President Michael Saunders, included a keynote address by Dr. Michael F. Duggan of Georgetown University, On the Original and Continuing Meanings of Memorial Day. Some 23 local groups, including lineage societies, law enforcement, and civic organizations, presented wreaths. The MDSSAR Color Guard, with Dave Embry, Bruce French, and James Battles, joined with Boy Scout Troop 439 in presenting the colors and leading the Pledge of Allegiance. President Saunders also read the Grand Army of the Republic s 1868 General Orders No. 11, considered the origins of the holiday to honor those who have lost their lives in military service in defense of our freedoms. A citation from Representative Chris Van Hollen was presented to the chapter to honor its development and continuance of the event. John Hanson Chapter President Doug Stuart also attended the ceremony in Bethesda and presented a wreath on behalf of the chapter. THE MDSSAR Color Guard is joined by Boy Scout Troop 439 in raising the flag at the Memorial Day ceremony in Bethesda. (6) On 30 May 2016 the COL Henry Hollingsworth Chapter celebrated Memorial Day at Elkton Cemetery, in Elkton, Maryland to honor the chapter s namesake Colonel Henry Hollingsworth ( ). Chapter President & Former State President, Dr. James Dearworth with State President William P. Smithson, presented a wreath at Colonel Hollingsworth s grave. Several members of the Maryland & Delaware Society Color Guards presented the colors & a musket firing.

7 (7) On 28 May 2016 the Thomas Stone SAR held a wreath laying service at the GEN William Smallwood gravesite in Charles County, Maryland. The wreath laying is a first at this site for the Thomas Stone Chapter, which on Independence Day currently marks the birthplace of its namesake, one of the four Maryland signers of Declaration of Independence (neither Samuel Chase or William Paca have chapters named after them). They are hoping to continue to visit Mark Smallwood s grave annually. SAR Attendees (l. to r, individuals are in Thomas Stone Chapter unless otherwise noted): Norman Saunders ; Neal Johnson ; MDSSAR Historian James Perry (GEN William Smallwood Chapter); MDSSAR State President William Smithson (COL Aquila Hall Chapter); Ron Gibson; Dave Hoover (COL Aquila Hall Chapter); Jim Engler (President, Westminster Chapter); Mike Saunders (President, GEN William Smallwood Chapter); Tim Dyson, Mike Dyson; George Dyson. Committee Reports American Flag Compatriots, a gentle reminder: we are in the final half of the current flag award cycle, which ends Dec. 31 st. If a majority of a state societies chapters award a flag certificate that society qualifies for the Admiral William R. Furlong Award. There are three categories of Flag Certificates. These are Individual, Business/Commercial and Institutional. Only one award is required for a chapter to assist the state societies total for recognition by the Nation Society. The Individual and Business/Commercial categories are self-explanatory. The Institutional Category would be fire company or rescue squad, hospital or school. The display of the flag must be in accordance with the US Flag Code and only applies to the National Standard, not state flags. Awarding a flag certificate is one very easy and visible way to get the community aware of who, we the SAR, are and some of the objectives we as an organization and as an individual stand for. If a business inquires what the cost will be, and I had one ask me that, say nothing but some time for the presentation and pictures. So let us try for 100% participation. If your chapter has presented a Flag Certificate or awards one PLEASE notify me with the recipient s name, category and date. My is eugenemoyer@comcast.net. If there are any questions you can me or call me at Patriotically Submitted, Eugene Moyer, Flag Committee Chair Americanism We ve submitted 2015 Americanism Scoresheets for the State Society and all 15 chapters earlier this year and should be hearing the results at or just after the National Congress. We are following up with the 2016 Scoresheets now, filling them out as each chapter and the state society holds events. You can help a lot by participating in local events. When your chapter has a meeting, a grave marking, or needs members to present awards, volunteer to help and attend! The chapters are taking photos at these events, and when the local community sees lots of members at lots of events, they see SAR as an active part of what goes on around them. If they see lots of us, they might see us as an organization that they might want to get involved in. Do you go to grave markings outside of your chapter? Let your chapter and the state chair know so that that can be recorded. Lots of different participation counts, and if you are attending, for instance, a grave marking that isn t sponsored by your local SAR chapter (either as a DAR event, another in-state SAR chapter, or out of the state) they still count! Not so mobile anymore? There are plenty of things you can do to help your local chapter. For instance, you could make calls to your chapter members on behalf of the chapter officers to let others know of upcoming events. Involved in other groups in your town or county? Talk up SAR and see what opportunities there might be to mutually help the community. There are a number of youth contests involving essays that could be judged from in the confines of your own home. Have you made any donations this year to NSSAR program (such as a Youth Program Endowment Funds, Public Service Program Endowment Funds, Center for Advancing America's Heritage, George Washington Endowment Fund, SAR Foundation, Friends of the Library, the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association or the USO)? Let your chapter and the State Americanism Chair know, and the amount. Remember, YOU make the

8 difference, so help by being an active member of your chapter, either through attending, or supporting its events, you help to perpetuate the ideals of SAR. Let your chapter officers know what you are doing for SAR! Also, contact the Americanism Chair, Jim Engler, at or , or mail to him at 2038 Red River Rd., Sykesville, MD CAR/DAR/SAR Liaison As Chairman of the MDSSAR CAR/DAR/SAR Liaison Committee, I thank the members of the Maryland Society to once again approve a donation in the amount of $1, to the Maryland Society of the Children of the American Revolution in support of the 2017 Maryland State Convention. This annual event is a three day meeting where our future D.A.R. and S.A.R. members learn about our history and how to conduct meetings; it is an excellent learning experience for them. Our donation allows the registration fee to be lower and this is appreciated by the young families with children in the C.A.R. J. Patrick Warner Color Guard Commander Any chapter needing support for an event should contact Color Guard Commander Dave Embrey. Council of Past Presidents Immediate Past President Engler is assembling a three volume manual to help improve state and chapter operations. Volume 1 will cover officer positions; preliminary sections on the Vice President and President positions has already been reviewed by the Past Presidents and passed on to the current holders of those positions. Volume 2 will cover Committees and Programs. Volume 3 will cover items needed by chapters. The volumes will be reviewed by the Past Presidents, Officers and Committee chairs. The intent is to have the volumes available and approved at the Semi-Annual Meeting. If there is anything you would like to have covered, please contact Jim Engler (contact information elsewhere in this newsletter). Eagle Scouts We had nine applicants from seven chapters for this year s Eagle Scout Award. Our winner this year, coming from the Thomas Stone Chapter, was Evan Essex of Troop 1203 in the Washington Area Council BSA. He received his award at the George Washington Birthday Luncheon in February & will represent the State in the national judging. We have issued 21 certificates so far this year. I d like to especially thank Compatriot Dave Embrey who has helped a lot, presenting nine of the 21. Some of the requests for certificates come in only a few days before the Scout s Eagle Ceremony and we are in need of volunteers in each chapter to make the presentations. Please contact Committee Chairman Jon Streett if you are willing to help with these presentations, whether invited well in advance or as a lastminute notice. Educational Efforts Maryland has had one of its most successful years yet: we have winners in all of our youth contests (Poster, Brochure, Essay, Orations). Our winners are as follows: Americanism Elementary Poster Contest: first place, Maie Ikemoto (Ring Factory Elementary School, Sponsor COL Aquila Hall Chapter); second place, Mason Shirey (Sponsor Westminster Chapter) SGT Moses Adams Memorial Middle School Brochure Contest: Ashley Vajo Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest: first place, Florina Lamb, (Sponsor GEN William Smallwood); second place, Sarah Lauer (Sponsor John Hanson) George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest: first place, Emily Vajo (Century High School, Sponsor Westminster Chap.); second place, Jennifer Huston (Herford High School, Sponsor COL Nicholas Ruxton Moore Chap.); third place, Nicholas Peang-Meth, (Richard Montgomery High School, Sponsor GEN William Smallwood Chap.). Congratulations to all of our winners. We wish them the best of success as they represent our State at the national level, with the NSSAR winners announced this July at the SAR National Congress in Boston. We d also like to thank all the chapters that participated this year to make these possible. Without the efforts of our chapters, these programs wouldn t be the success that they are. If your chapter hasn t competed, consider volunteering to serve as your chapter s chairman. Our State Chairmen for these programs would be glad to help you in developing your local chapter s efforts.

9 MD 400 Board of Trustees The Board of Managers has approved the procedure for requests for project funding from the Maryland 400 Fund. If you have a project in mind, please fill out the form to be found in the Members Only section of the MDSSAR Website and get it to the Third Vice President at least a month before a Board of Managers meeting (the next being the Semi-Annual Meeting in October) so that the Board of Trustees of the fund can review the request and make a recommendation for the Board of Manager s consideration. The Maryland 400 Board of Trustees meeting was held On 18 May 2016 at the Timbuktu Restaurant in Hanover, MD. Members in attendance were: Tim Mallory (3rd VP, and Chairman of MD 400 Board of Trustees), Ret. MG Jim Adkins (2nd VP), and King Barnes (MD 400 appointed member). A quorum for the Board of Trustees was not achieved; four members must be present and at least two must be appointed Board members. The Board reviewed a proposal initiated by the GEN Wm. Smallwood Chapter pertaining to gravestone markers at Monocacy Cemetery, Montgomery County, to be paid by the MD 400 Patriots Fund. The Board members present all agreed that this sort of project should have been coordinated with the Graves & Markers Committee, not the MD 400. Jim Adkins referred to the guidance document, MDSSAR By-Laws, approved 12 April 2012 that is used for MD 400 operating policies and procedures. Another topic pertaining to the adoption of MD 400 fundraising categories was discussed. The fundraising plan entails creating military ranks based on cumulative donations made by MDSSAR members. More details on this fundraising plan will be forthcoming at a future Board of Managers (BOM) meeting. Membership Since September 2015, we have received inquiries for the following chapters through the website: 1. SGT Lawrence Everhart 3 9. COL Aquila Hall 3 2. GEN William Smallwood Charles Carroll of Carrollton 0 3. Christian Ardinger John Hanson 0 4. COL John Eager Howard CAPT John Smoot 1 5. COL Nicholas Ruxton Moore Westminster 1 6. John Paul Jones Thomas Stone 2 7. COL Henry Hollingsworth Little Meadows 1 8. COL Tench Tilghman Member At Large 4 Nominating Committee If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee that will help select candidates for state positions in , please contact Immediate Past President Jim Engler. Two Nominating Committee members need to be proposed by him and approved at the Semi-Annual Meeting in October. If you are interested in serving as an officer, please contact Jim Engler for consideration. ROTC/Outstanding Citizenship Awards We conducted the state contest of the JROTC Enhanced Essay Contest. There were three chapters which participated this year John Hanson, SGT Lawrence Everhart and COL Nicholas Ruxton Moore. The judging was finally completed in early May and the winner was the entrant from SGT Lawrence Everhart Chapter, Cadet LT Samantha Buckman from Gov. Thomas Johnson High School. Her essay was forwarded to NSSAR to be entered into the National Contest. She was one of 20 participants in the National Contest: she ranked 11 out of 20. Chairman George Satterthwaite travelled to Frederick MD to present the State medallion & a check for $200 to Samantha Buckman at the NJROTC Awards night on May 10 th. Patriots Ball Patriots Ball will again be held at Turf Valley Country Club on 17 December The price of admission will be $75 per person. Look for an ed invitation to arrive in your InBox.

10 Monuments & Grave Markers Have you qualified for the Patriot Grave Marking Medal? Authorized in 2012, it can be presented by the National Society, District Vice President General or a State Society President. Approved by NSSAR Patriot Index/Revolutionary War Graves Register Committee and the State Society (President or state chairman), the Patriot Grave Marking Medal recognizes both past efforts to identify and report data on Revolutionary War graves and to encourage new efforts to identify graves. The data generated by these efforts will meet educational objectives by continuing to build and improve the existing database on these patriots by listing their final resting places. It meets historical objectives by providing data to potential members and by identifying these significant places so that they may not be lost to future generations. Several criteria need to be met to qualify for the Patriot Grave Marking Medal. A Compatriot must have participated in a prominent role during the planning and execution of the grave marking. This includes, but is not limited to, researching/finding the grave, paying for or placing the SAR marker, or being the Master of Ceremonies and Speaker/Presenter. With respect to the researching or paying for the SAR marker, a compatriot does not need to be a resident of the state in which the grave is located to conduct these activities. A Compatriot must have participated, as defined above, in at least fifteen (15) grave marking events with a look-back period to 1 March If a mass grave is marked or if multiple graves are marked in a single cemetery, a Compatriot will be allowed to count a maximum of five (5) patriots towards this requirement. Up to, but no more than, 50% of the submitted grave markings may be without the placement of an SAR marker. A Compatriot must have submitted data on the Grave location, including but not limited to providing photographs, address, GPS location and such other data as required by the National Patriot Graves Committee, to both their State Patriot Graves Committee (if one is established) and the National Patriot Graves Committee prior to applying for the medal. Compatriots who believe they qualify for the medal must complete the appropriate form setting forth their qualifications, and including the supporting documentation. This form is available on the SAR website, and must be signed by either the state society president or the state patriot graves committee chairman (as reported to the National Patriot Graves Committee), and be submitted to the National Patriot Graves Committee. Officer Reports 1st Vice President Good day everyone, we have started the season with a great deal of enthusiasm as our first BOM meeting was both informative and invigorating (with a good turn-out). Thank you Jim Adkins for the beautiful venue. While I have contacted each of my assigned chapter presidents, I plan to visit as many chapters, within our state, as possible. June I attended the NSDAR's Continental Congress in Washington D.C. and next month I will be attending our National Society's Annual Congress in Boston. Our SAR Auto Tag project is progressing with a summary report scheduled for late August or early September. Please note that planning for our State Society's annual meeting is underway with Annapolis currently at the top of the list as our venue. Please feel free to offer comments or suggestions regarding this matter. Donald A. Deering 2nd Vice President As summer approaches, I know our schedules are full of activities. I look forward to visiting chapter activities across the state. In addition to local SAR activities, I will be attending the National Society's Annual Congress in Boston in July and the Middle States Association Annual Conference in Albany in August as well as the Battle of Brooklyn bus trip on August 20th. An enhanced recognition system for donors to the MD 400 fund will be out shortly. We hope that our efforts to tell the story of the Maryland 400 in partnership with the Maryland Archives and the upcoming trip to Brooklyn in August will inspire more donations to the Maryland 400 Fund. Planning for the Maryland Society's semiannual meeting to be held on October 22nd is underway. I would appreciate any ideas to enhance this meeting, so don't hesitate to drop me a note.

11 3rd Vice President I am very proud to be elected as 3rd VP MDSSAR in April My primary focus as the 3rd VP pertains to the Maryland 400 Patriots Fund, and chairman of the Board of Trustees. I am planning and organizing MDSSAR observances, ceremonies, and entertainment to include community involvement by the DAR and CAR when the venue is appropriate. I serve as the liaison for and visit five MDSSAR Chapters: John Paul Jones, COL Tench Tilghman, John Hanson, CAPT John Smoot, and Thomas Stone. These Chapters are widely dispersed along the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, and in southern Maryland. I am developing calendar plans to partake in the regional Chapter events, and am scheduling dates to participate in meetings and events. While the current dates I have yet to hear, in the past events have included: 1) a wreath laying at the French Monument, Annapolis by John Paul Jones Chapter, 2) a wreath laying at the grave of William Paca, Wye Plantation by COL Tench Tilghman Chapter 3) Wreaths Across America at Cheltenham by the John Hanson Chapter, and 4) a wreath laying at the grave of Thomas Stone, Port Tobacco. Please let me know when these or any other events or meetings are planned, and I will try to attend. Secretary We have fifteen chapters in the Maryland Society and all of them are active and doing excellent work in meetings and events to fulfill our mission as stated in Article II of our Constitution as follows: The objects of this Society shall be to perpetuate the memory of the men and women who, by their services or sacrifices during the War of the American Revolution ( ) achieved the independence of the American people; to unite and promote fellowship among their descendants; to inspire them and the community at large with a more profound reverence for the principles of government founded by our forefathers; to encourage historical research in relation to the American Revolution; to acquire, preserve and publish the records of the individual services of the patriots of the War, as well as documents concerning the same; to conserve relics and landmarks; to mark the scenes of the Revolution by appropriate memorials; to celebrate the anniversaries of the prominent events of the War; to foster true patriotism, and to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom. If you want to share the information regarding your events with those outside of your chapter, please send the details to me and I will forward it to others. When you send the information to me, please specify to whom you wish the information to be sent. There are several options: 1. All those in my address book, plus those known to not have As in #1 above, plus the leadership of the Maryland D.A.R. and Maryland S.A.R. 3. The officers and managers of the Maryland Society. 4. The members of the executive committee of the Maryland Society. I recommend you always directly inform President William Smithson and the vice president of the Maryland Society who is responsible for your chapter. In addition, I suggest that you request Webmaster Christopher Raborg place your upcoming events and meetings on our Maryland Society website. It is a pleasure to serve as your State Secretary. J. Patrick Warner Treasurer In order for your chapter not your lose their tax exempt status they must file IRS Form 990-N at least once every three years. We have learned that trying to regain tax exempt status once lost will cost the chapter in excess of $1000 and many hours of effort to reapply. Here is the information from the IRS website: Please contact me if you have unresolved questions about this requirement. Registrar We have again reached over 100 applications in a single year with a majority from Christopher Smithson who is often getting a family plan. Remember if you sign as first line sponsor of ten new members, you will receive the coveted National Society Liberty Medal. Before mailing a completed application to me, please make sure you follow the guidelines of highlighting/underlining the subjects name and numbering the generation on each document. No unnecessary staples, stick notes, etc. They are removed immediately and slow down the process. Primary documentation only please. Undocumented sources are also discarded. You cannot grow if you are not helping new people with applications. Christos Christou Jr or cchristousoc@gmail.com Year New Members

12 Historian One of the duties of the Historian of the Maryland Society Sons of the American Revolution is to maintain the Society s archives of items such as meeting minutes, membership applications, annual reports, photographs, and newspaper clippings dating back to the establishment of the Society in Since 1992, we have partners with Langsdale Library of the University of Baltimore to serve as repository for these invaluable records of our organization. The MDSSAR archival collections are being reviewed item by item to ensure the organization is practical for research needs. Additionally, a condition assessment is ongoing to identify conservation issues and supplies needed to ensure the long-term preservation of the collection. This assessment follows the conservation protocol of the National Park Service Museum Handbook, and includes a review of the facility (security, fire, theft), environment (temperature, relative humidity, light), and object specific conservation in an acid-free environment. MDSSAR chapters and officers are encouraged to contact Historian James Perry (james_perry21@verizon.net of [301] ) to arrange to transfer records to for preservation in the archives. Organizing Secretary Although an Organizing Secretaries original responsibility was to help with the development of new chapters his role has expanded over the years to the support of chapters that may need help. This help can be with organizing meetings, experience with existing SAR programs and possible support to help a chapter enter new programs. As a past president of the Society, I am pleased to help any chapter develop ideas or programs that support our Societies goals. Chaplain We have lost several of our society whose deaths were reported to us this past year. The names listed below were read at the Annual Meeting, 16 April 2016, in honor of their memory and their membership in our organization. Beall, Richard Traband James, Donald Ellworths Cummins, Francis Mitchell Keys, Jess Thomas Jr Davies, Robert Wynter Martin, Richard Lee Donet, Sr, Alfred Thomas Mellot, Paul Richard Freeland, Samuel Lyles Penland, Carl Warren Gladhill, Franklin S Pyne, Frederick Wallace Haines, James Myrle Simmons, Steve Brian Hardesty, Kenneth Legge Warfield, Lee Owings III Hull, George H. Genealogist The following applications have been processed by me and forwarded to the State Registrar. Chapter Applicant Type of Application Ancestor To State Registrar Hall Mallory, Timothy David Supplemental Harris, William 5/10/2016 Hollingsworth Halsey, Hobert Sylvester, Jr. Supplemental King, Thomas 5/10/2016 Hollingsworth Halsey, Hobert Sylvester, Jr. Supplemental Reynolds, Henry 5/10/2016 At Large Stevens, James Kenneth, Jr. Supplemental McGuire, Michael 5/10/2016 Hall Pfeiffer, Larry Monroe New Witt, Jacob 6/3/2016 Westminster Pfeiffer, Von Christian New Witt, Jacob 6/3/2016 Hall Pfeiffer, Grant Howard New Witt, Jacob 6/3/2016 Hall Pfeiffer, Kyle Clifton New Witt, Jacob 6/3/2016 At-Large White, Scott New Williams, Otho Holland Being Processed Hall Blades, John Gilbert, Jr. Supplemental Border, Nicholas Being Processed Hall Blake, Francis Marion, III New Blake, Theophilus Being Processed Hall Mallory, Timothy David Supplemental Phelps, John Being Processed Hanson Benz, Thomas New Being Processed Hollingsworth Halsey, Hobert S., Jr. Supplemental Hash, John Being Processed Hollingsworth Halsey, Hobert S., Jr. Supplemental Hash, William Being Processed Hollingsworth Halsey, Hobert S., Jr. Supplemental Anderson, Jacob Being Processed Hollingsworth Halsey, Hobert S., Jr. Supplemental Osborne, Enoch Being Processed Howard Szustak, Frank Patrick New Being Processed Jones Jones, Terry Myong Supplemental Thomson, Waddy Being Processed

13 Chapter Applicant Type of Application Ancestor To State Registrar Jones Jones, Terry Myong Supplemental Kennerly, James Being Processed Jones Sanborn, Alden Ream, Jr. New Hubbard, Abner Being Processed Smoot Borneman, Eric New Ball, Joseph Being Processed Stone Pier, Scott New Pier, Thomas Being Processed Tilghman Marquette, Earl Darwin, Jr. New Marquart, Sebastian Being Processed Tilghman Marquette, Stephen New Marquart, Sebastian Being Processed MDSSAR Annual Meeting Held The Annual Meeting was held Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the American Legion in Havre de Grace, MD. We were able to rent the hall which had a beautiful view of the Susquehanna River and the ferry crossing location used in Revolutionary War times. The Legion post provided a continental breakfast and a luncheon of pit beef, turkey and ham as well as baked beans and other sides. Dessert was homemade pies from the Bayou Restaurant in Havre de Grace. Havre de Grace has a very significant Revolutionary history. In 1666 the Post Road was developed. This road connected Baltimore and south with Philadelphia. Over a hundred years later, delegates to the Continental Congress from the south would pass through here and cross the river on the ferry. In 1781 a portion of Count Rochambeau's army crossed the river at this ferry and marched down Union Avenue on their way to Yorktown. The Legion) during that time was an inn. General Washington and many Revolutionary War leaders stayed here; one of those leaders was a young former French lieutenant. He became convinced that the American cause in its revolutionary war was noble and travelled to the New World seeking glory in it. Congress commissioned him a major general on 31 July 1777, when they learned he would serve without pay. Washington met Lafayette the 5th of August 1777 and was impressed by the young man's enthusiasm and was inclined to think well of a fellow Mason. He was wounded in his first battle at the Battle of Brandywine, and when recovered, he returned to duty and fought in many campaigns. In 1782 this young man recounted that seeing this town reminded him of the French sea port of Le Havre, and when the town was incorporated in 1785 it was called Havre de Grace. The Ladies and Guests program was a van tour of historic sites in Havre de Grace led by local tour guide Bob Magee. The tour featured a stop at the Visitor s Center and the diorama which featured a narrative on colonial Havre de Grace as well as the British attack on Havre de Grace in the War of The group also visited the Concord Point Lighthouse and Light Keeper s house, located at the site of the British landing in The final stop was Bomboy s Homemade Chocolates. After the morning meeting a commemoration ceremony was held at the statue of the Marquis de Lafayette which stands in a small park across from the American Legion. 1st Vice President William Smithson was master of ceremonies. He read a short biography of Lafayette and highlighted his visits to the Havre de Grace area during the Revolution and after. Lafayette noted that the site on the bank of the Susquehanna River reminded him of his home town of Le Havre in his native France. When the city was incorporated in 1785 it was named Havre de Grace (Harbor of Grace) in recognition of Lafayette s observation. Following the brief remarks, Mid Atlantic VPG George Jones presented a wreath. Wreaths were also presented by MDSSAR President Jim Engler, Sr., Maryland DAR Regent Carol Larkin and Governor William Paca DAR chapter representative Leda Behseresht. Following the presentations, the MDSSAR Color Guard fired three musket volleys. The City of Havre de Grace Police Department provided traffic assistance for the ceremony. COL Aquila Hall Chapter provided two barbeque-themed baskets for the fundraiser. The fundraiser brought in $ Onward to Brooklyn! MDSSAR Is sponsoring a bus trip to Brooklyn this August. This being the 240 th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn, we re hoping that many of our Compatriots will join us on this trip. The trip is also open to non-sar members. Third VP Mallory encourages members to participate in this year s bus trip to Brooklyn, NY. The bus holds 55 people and is filling up fast. See the flyer in this newsletter. Please RSVP by August 7th to Treasurer Gary R. Neal, and make your checks payable to MDSSAR $75/person (includes lunch at OSH). We need a minimum of 35 participants. The bus trip will be on Saturday, August 20th, departs 7am from White Marsh Park n Ride, and returns at 8pm. There will be a Maryland 400 remembrance ceremony with music, color guard and salute. There will be a reading of the Patriots names that served. The Old Stone House will provide a box lunch. The Old Stone House is a reconstruction of the 1699 Vechte-Cortelyou House. It is located in Washington Park, Brooklyn, NY. The original house was destroyed in 1897 but has been rebuilt (an excavation recovered some original building materials in 1934). It was the site of the well-known 1776 Battle of Brooklyn, in which 256 Maryland soldiers lives were lost. The site includes a museum and has a permanent exhibit on the battle. In preparation for your visit, explore the website,

14 Jack Edward Pettijohn Passing Long-time General William Smallwood Chapter member and former President Jack Edward Pettijohn passed away in Brownwood, Texas, 5 June 2016 at the age of 95. He graduated from Proctor High School in After graduation he enrolled in the United States Navy in 1939 and served in the Pacific theater during World War II, retiring after 20 years of service. Jack spent the next 25 years working with military contracts. He received numerous combat medals from the Navy, was as a leader in Boy Scouts and received the Silver Beaver Award after 26 years of service. He served in leadership positions in the Sons of the American Revolution. Jack was a philanthropic man who contributed to many organizations. He was also a Master Mason. He attended Southside Baptist church in Brownwood. He is survived by a large family and will be buried at Arlington National Cem. Compatriot Notes J. Jeffrey Hutter Sr. Passing J. Jeffrey Hutter Sr., passed away on 2 June Graduating from Allegany High School in 1968, Jeff began his electronics career in Romney, W.Va., with the telephone company. He established Two Way Radio Service, in 1971, by purchasing the company. He became the president and chief executive officer of the company. An avid stamp collector, he belonged to the Tri-State Stamp Club and the American Philatelic Society. Jeff was a proud Eagle Scout. He was a scout leader for the Potomac Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and he was a past president of the council. Jeff was Past President of the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce, board member of the Maryland State Chamber of Commerce, member of the Allegany College of Maryland Foundation Board. Proud of his English heritage, he was an active member of the Winston Churchill Society, and with his family visited many foreign countries with the Society. He taught in the continuing education program at Allegany College of Maryland on the history of Winston Churchill. Judge C. Philip Nichols, Jr. Awarded The Baltimore Sun ran an eye-catching headline Laurel native Judge C. Philip Nichols recognized for judicial civility. Our own SAR member Judge C. Philip Nichols, Jr., a longtime Laurel resident, is one of those people who people wonder, "Am I as good of a man as I should be?" "People think that judges are detached and may not have the same set of concerns that we do," said Attorney Mallon Snyder, who has known Nichols for about four decades, since before he became a judge. "Phil really cares. He's a good man, and he lives a good life." In June Nichols, who was appointed to the Prince George's Co Circuit Court in The MD State Bar Association created the honor in 1998 in memory of a judge known for the respect and dignity with which he treated everyone in his courtroom. Three Generations Inducted in Maryland State House's Historic Old Senate Chamber Three generations of the Owings family were inducted into the Society on June 21st in the historic Old Senate Chamber of the Maryland State House in Annapolis. Maryland's Secretary of Veterans Affairs George W. Owings III along with son, George W. Owings IV, and grandsons Jackson and Emerson Owings were inducted by their sponsor, Major General James A. Adkins, USA Retired, 2nd VP MDSSAR. Maryland Senate President Mike Miller, MDSSAR President Bill Smithson and Past State Presidents Hall Worthington, Dave Hoover, and Barry McKown attended with Thomas Stone Chapter President Dr. Rich Fleming and SAR member Judge C. Philip Nichols. President Fleming presented the War Medal to George W. Owings III for his service as a US Marine sergeant in Vietnam. The Old Senate Chamber has recently been restored to its appearance when the United States Congress met here from On December 23, 1783, General George Washington came before Congress to resign his commission as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. Just three weeks later, on January 14, 1784, Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris, officially ending the Revolutionary War, thus making Annapolis the new nation's first peacetime capital. Left to right President Smithson, Past State President Hall Worthington, Senate President Mike Miller, George Owings IV, Jackson Owings, Emerson Owings, George Owings III, Past State President Dave Hoover, Thomas Stone Chapter President Rich Fleming, Past State President Barry McKown, Judge Philip Nichols and Major General James A. Adkins. Next Newsletter: Submissions due to Jim Engler by September 23 rd, 2016!! 14