The Haversack The Newsletter of the Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter Maryland Society of the Sons of the American Revolution

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Thus, I am leading off with our first Call to Duty; Compatriots, your presences is encouraged and very much needed at our April 9 th Semi-annual Chapter meeting; promise, it will be more

1 April 2014 The Haversack The Newsletter of the Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter Maryland Society of the Sons of the American Revolution President s Message Compatriots, greetings and welcome to the first edition of the 2014 Haversack, our Chapter s first and foremost line of communication. Thus, I am leading off with our first Call to Duty; Compatriots, your presences is encouraged and very much needed at our April 9 th Semi-annual Chapter meeting; promise, it will be more entertaining, more social, and considerably shorter than similar gatherings have been in years past (read further in this edition for the pertinent details). Our newly formatted, less lengthy, and soon to be more frequently published Haversack reflects many of the positive program and process evaluations, course adjustments, leadership assignments, and outright priority changes that our chapter has undertaken; all necessary fine tunings to better fill and reposition the very big shoes left behind by our industrious immediate Past President and Secretary, Rick Stup. Our chapter-wide realignment was necessary to redistribute the work load of the largest, and said to be the most active and fastest growing, SAR Chapter in the State of Maryland, -- a realignment needed to better balance Chapter, State, and National needs against the wisdom, wishes, and availability of both the Compatriot and the financial resources of our Chapter. As you peruse this edition, please note the vision and accomplishments reflected in the mini-articles penned by the core of outstanding Officers, Chairmen, and Project Leaders that guide our Chapter. In particular, we are indebted to Compatriot Don Deering for serving as interim Chapter Secretary, as Chairman of our Membership Committee, as our 1 st Vice President, and as the leader of both our Chapter Color Guard and our Frederick Town Fife & Drum program; to Compatriot Patrick Boyton for taking on the awesome task of Editor and Chief of the Haversack; to our 2 nd vice President Pat Barron for leading the reorganization of our Awards Committee, and for representing our Chapter in a SAR/DAR tri-chapter endeavor to celebrate the 250 th Anniversary of the Repudiation Act, The Frederick Spark that Fired a Revolution. Please do not pass up the opportunity to volunteer your much needed and highly valued services to assist one or more of our officers, chairmen, and/or project leaders; help them in our efforts to maintain, promote, and advance the needs of your chapter, the MDSSAR, and the core values of the NSSAR. Finally, be sure to congratulate, thank and support our outstanding Chapter Compatriots who are representing you at the state level; MDSSAR President Elect Doug Favorite, Chancellor Chris May, Board of Managers Jack Schrodel, Sheldon Shealer, Gene Moyer, and Don Deering. George Lewis Compatriot & President Information Web Links: NSSAR Web Site: MDSSAR Web Site: Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter Web Page: Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter Events are posted on the MDSSAR Events Calendar. (Go to the Events Tab and the month, click on the event, and details of each event be able to be viewed.) 1

2 Changes in Awards Process The Executive Committee has implemented a new procedure for nominating members and non-members for commendation by the Chapter. As the largest chapter in Maryland and with an ever increasing membership, it is essential that we develop organized approaches to our planning and business practices. One key element of our business is the special recognition we give to our compatriots and other deserving individuals in our community. A formal, documented process benefits the Chapter in several ways, including: assuring the Chapter is operating within the bounds of its delegated authority; codifying the process of nominating individuals for awards; providing a uniform tracking system for award nominations; assisting in the logistics of ordering awards from NSSAR; and, finally, providing a central repository for historical purposes. The Award Nomination and Chapter Approval Procedure will soon be available on the Sergeant Lawrence Everhart website. The form to be used for nominations will also be available for download. A copy of this procedure will be ed to all compatriots. For compatriots without internet access, a copy will be mailed to your home address. Contact Compatriot Pat Barron with questions at Executive Committee Update and Schedule of Meetings Your Executive Committee (EC) has been hard at work streamlining its format and mission. Beginning April 17th, 2014, EC meetings will be held the third Thursday of each month (6pm-7:30pm) at the Historical Society of Frederick County building. Everyone has a stake in keeping our Chapter vibrant and moving forward. All Chapter members are welcome and encouraged to participate in these meetings. Please note: only by-law, designated, Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter Officers are allowed to vote on matters brought before the committee. Address: Historical Society of Frederick County 24 E Church Street, Frederick, MD Off street parking is available, next door, after 5pm, in the Winchester Hall parking lot and on the street in front of the Historical Society's building. Contact Compatriot Don Deering with questions at dadeering@comcast.net. Frederick Town Fife and Drum The following brief offers a summary of the Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter's vision and goals regarding establishment of the Frederick Town Fife and Drum Corps (FTFD). The FTFD will be funded by our organization via contributions to our SAR Foundation Fund; a part of the Community Foundation of Frederick County. Our Chapter has created a partnership, with the parties listed below, to develop a revolutionary period fife and drum corps patterned after Colonial Williamsburg's renowned unit. We believe our corps performances will quickly provide the region with a widely recognized, historic image that fits perfectly with Frederick's Revolutionary War history. We are confident our performances and re-enactments, like Colonial Williamsburg's, will draw people to Frederick as well as surrounding jurisdictions, increasing tourism and benefiting local businesses and institutions. The corps' recognizable uniforms, exciting performances and popularity will become the face of our organization and synonymous with Frederick. This, in turn, will enable us to better acquire the funds to support the corps and better preserve Fredrick's unique history. It should be noted we continue to add community members and organizations to our partnership or "Planning Board" who are helping us design, develop and ultimately guide the corps. Our planning board currently includes: the Mayor's Office of Economic Development; Hood College; Fredrick County Public Schools; the Downtown Frederick Partnership; the Tourism Council of Frederick County; Frederick City Police and Sheriff s Departments; Maryland State Police, Historical Society of Frederick County; Mt. Olivet Cemetery; a local business owner and Colonial Williamsburg s Director of Revolutionary City Programs. Please note: Director Sutphin will be our Semi Annual Meeting's featured speaker. Don't miss this important event ( Dutch's Daughter, April 9, :30 AM - 1:30 PM). As we begin to publicize the corps and initiate our fundraising campaign, please consider supporting our chapter's cause by contributing to the Sergeant Lawrence Everhart (SAR )Foundation Fund in the name of the Frederick Town Fife and Drum. Contact Don Deering with questions at dadeering@comcast.net. Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Presentation Sergeant Lawrence Everhart: The Patriot will be the theme of Compatriot Jack Schrodel's presentation to the Middletown Valley Historical Society, on Wednesday, April 16, 7 PM, in the Chapel at Christ Reformed Church, 12 South Church Street, Middletown. Compatriot George Lewis will set the stage for Jack's comprehensive biography of one of Middletown Valley's Patriotic Sons. The presentation is open to the public and SAR Compatriots are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to catch up on the life and service of our Chapter namesake. There is no charge and the refreshments are homemade. Contact George Lewis at LEWISDVM@aol.com. 2

3 Chapter to Hold Fourth Annual Flag Day and Awards Reception Our Chapter will hold its Fourth Annual Flag Day & Awards Reception at FSK Post 11, The American Legion, 1450 Taney Avenue, Frederick, on Thursday, June 12, The Reception is co-sponsored by Post 11 under the NSSAR Partner In Patriotism Program. The reception will begin with a social period starting at 5:00 PM. The Awards Program will be called to order at 5:30 PM with a posting of the colors by an FSK, Post #11 scout color guard. Admission will be $10 per person. For reservations, mail checks to Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter, 302 N. College Parkway, Frederick, MD You can make phone reservations by June 6, 2014 to Assistant Secretary Neil Fay at , or in the evening at Guests of honor will be the recipients of the following awards: 5th Grade Essay Award, JROTC Cadet, and Flag Awards. Also, the ROTC Awards and School (Outstanding Citizenship) Awards, previously presented at School Assemblies, will be announced. We hope for a strong turn out to show support for these chapter programs and the winners. Some awards have been supplemented by FSK Post 11, The American Legion, and VL 155, 40/8. Bell and History Day Celebration Bell and History Day Celebration will be held at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery Chapel from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on April 5, Our Chapter, along with three DAR Chapters (Frederick, Carrollton Manor and Pleasant Plains), will be present for this event. We encourage each of you to come visit us as we will dressed in Revolutionary Period attire. For those of you who wish to participate, please contact Larry Bishop at Our Chapter will be setting up our table around 9:30 AM. Woodsboro Memorial Parade Woodsboro Memorial Parade (a joint effort of the Frederick Chapters of the SAR, DAR and CAR) will be held in Woodsboro, MD on Sunday May 25, We will meet at the south end of Mt. Hope Cemetery at 12:30 PM to set up for pictures and prepare to be assigned our position; the event will commence at 1:30 PM. After the parade a short 20 to 30 minute program, followed by a free lunch, will be provided by Woodsboro's American Legion's Post #282. For those who would like to ride in a convertible during the parade, rather than walk, please contact Larry Bishop, in advance, at The Fifth Grade Essay Contest The Fifth Grade Essay Contest runs from March through April 24, Its theme is, Explain how the Stamp Act of 1765 ( Repudiation Day observed on 11/23 in Frederick County) may have led to the American War of Independence. This contest, which has run (with different themes) has been a favorite Sergeant Lawrence Everhart sponsored event since Dr. John George coordinates this contest. Contact him with questions at georgej@hood.edu 125th Annual Maryland Society SAR Meeting The Maryland Society Sons of the American Revolution is holding its 125th Annual Meeting at the Best Western Conference Center (Chambers 1 & 2), 451 WMC Drive, Westminster, MD on Saturday, April 12, 2014, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Doug Favorite will be inducted as State President, so we are strongly encouraging our Chapter members to attend this important event. Schedule: Continental Breakfast: 8:00 AM (Assorted Muffins & Pastries, Whole Fruits, Bagels with Jellies, Jams, Butter & Cream Cheese. Morning beverages include orange Juice, apple juice, regular & decaf coffee & tea.) Board Meeting: 8:30 11:30 AM (There will also be a program to entertain guests while members attend the board meeting.) Buffett Luncheon: 11:30 AM 1:00 PM (Classic Garden Salad with choice of raspberry vinaigrette or ranch dressing, chicken Florentine, marinated sliced sirloin-marinated sirloin sliced thin and featured with a red wine mushroom sauce, baked ziti pasta tossed with marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese, green beans Almondine, red bliss parsley potatoes, rolls and butter. Dessert: Cheesecake with raspberry sauce, peanut butter cup triple chocolate cake. Beverages: Regular & decaf coffee, iced tea.) Orations Contest Presentations, Awards Presentations, Installation of New Officers: 1:00 3:30 PM. Please join them after the Annual Meeting in nearby Hampstead, MD as the local Westminster Chapter marks the grave of their chapter Compatriot, Richard Hyson. Please make checks payable to MDSSAR and send to Treasurer: Professor Barrett McKown, 3580 South River Terrace, Edgewater, MD RSVP: By April 1,

Meritorious Service Medal Awarded John D.

Cowpens, and his participation during the 233rd Ceremony that took place on January 18, 2014. The local SAR Chapter was named after Sergeant Lawrence Everhart of Middletown Maryland.

Washington during the Battle of Cowpens where Sergeant Everhart was wounded.

Bishop and Ron Harbaugh, happily signs his application in Larry's kitchen (kudos to all)!

This year the Dedication will be conducted in the cooler month of September next year (2015) in April and September.

4 Meritorious Service Medal Awarded John D. Hoyle, pictured, was recently awarded the SAR Meritorious Service Medal by the Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter for representing the Chapter leading up to the 232nd Ceremony to honor the Battle of Cowpens, and his participation during the 233rd Ceremony that took place on January 18, The local SAR Chapter was named after Sergeant Lawrence Everhart of Middletown Maryland. Sergeant Everhart enlisted in Col. William Washington's Cavalry Regiment in 1778, served through the Revolution, and was credited with saving the life of Col. Washington during the Battle of Cowpens where Sergeant Everhart was wounded. ALL SERGEANT LAWRENCE EVERHART CHAPTER COMPATRIOTS: PLEASE PROVIDE THE NAME OF YOUR PATRIOT(S) Prospective member Sam Blair, who has been researching his ancestors with the help of compatriots Larry Bishop and Ron Harbaugh, happily signs his application in Larry's kitchen (kudos to all)! As Program Committee Chairman, Larry Bishop has the responsibility to provide the name of a Patriot to our Executive Committee for each year s Grave Site Dedication. This year the Dedication will be conducted in the cooler month of September next year (2015) in April and September. Our chapter s goal is to provide a similar dedication each year for a member s patriot buried in Frederick County. In order to accomplish this, we need ALL of you to (or submit a letter) of the name of your patriot or patriots, indicating exactly where they are buried (county and state). This will provide us with the names of all our Chapter Patriots. Since Larry is now Chapter Historian, he would like to maintain this list as part of our chapter's official records. This would include all our patriots listed on Supplemental Applications. Please your patriot s name(s) to Larry Bishop at charleslb@comcast.net, mail to 2472 Bear Den Rd., Frederick, MD 21701, or call him at Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter wreath placed with others at Commemoration of Battle of Guilford Court House March 15, 2014 New Chapter Members, depicted in the picture, are: William (Bill) Stup and his wife Anita; Teresa Oyler (Regent, Frederick Chapter DAR) accepting on behalf of her son, Neil R. Oyler; Dr. Lewis V. Myers III; Janet Hoke, accepting on behalf of her Son, David J. Hoke; Carroll R. Harbaugh Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter Elected Officers taking the oath photo. From left to right: MDSSAR President J. Patrick Warner, Chapter President George E. Lewis Jr., Chapter First Vice President Donald A. (Don) Deering, Chapter Second Vice President Martin (Pat) Barron Jr., Chapter Assistant Secretary Cornelius R. (Neil) Faye, Chapter Assistant Secretary Eugene (Gene) Moyer, Chapter Treasurer Douglas C. (Doug) Favorite, Chapter Assistant Registrar Andrew L. (Andy) Bass, Chapter Assistant Treasurer Robert W. (Bob) Frank, Chapter Chaplain Karl D. (Woody) Woodcock, Chapter Chancellor Christopher M. (Chris) May. Officers not pictured: Chapter Registrar James E. (Ed) Smith, Chapter Historian Charles L. (Larry) Bishop, Chapter Assistant Historian, William M. (Will) Armstrong. Pyne, Chapter Non-Bylaws: Chapter Chaplain Emeritus Frederick W. (Fred) Pyne, Chapter Registrar Emeritus - Frederick W. (Fred) Web Master William L. (Bill) Robertson, Chapter Assistant Web Master Steven W. McDonald, Chapter Editor Patrick T. Boyton, Chapter Surgeon Casper E. Cline III MD, 4 Chapter Assistant Surgeon Clagett A. (Anthony) Wolfe, Chapter Chancellor Emeritus W Jerome (Jerry) Offutt, Esq.

5 2014 Chapter Officers (BY-LAWS) President - George E. Lewis Jr. Vice President - Donald A. (Don) Deering Second Vice President - Martin (Pat) Barron Jr. Secretary (Interim) - Donald A. (Don) Deering Assistant Secretary - Cornelius R. (Neil) Fay Assistant Secretary - Eugene (Gene) Moyer Treasurer - Douglas C. (Doug) Favorite Chaplain - Karl D. (Woody) Woodcock Registrar - James E. (Ed) Smith Historian - Charles L. (Larry) Bishop Assistant Historian - William M. (Will) Armstrong (NON - BYLAWS) Assistant Treasurer - Robert W. (Bob) Frank Assistant Registrar - Andrew L. (Andy) Bass Chaplain Emeritus - Frederick W. (Fred) Pyne Registrar Emeritus - Frederick W. (Fred) Pyne Web Master - William L. (Bill) Robertson Editor - Patrick T. Boyton Surgeon - Casper E. Cline III MD Assistant Surgeon - Clagett A. (Anthony) Wolfe Chancellor - Christopher M. (Chris) May Chancellor Emeritus - W Jerome (Jerry) Offutt, Esq. Chapter Awards Presented on October 10, 2013 Chapter Members: Ryan Bass, Bronze Good Citizenship Medal; Larry Bishop, Distinguished Service Medal (Chapter); Doug Favorite, Distinguished Service Medal; Neil Fay, Meritorious Service Medal; Bob Frank, Roger Sherman Medal; Carl Harbaugh, Roger Sherman Medal; John Hoyle, John Meritorious Service Medal; Frank Joy, 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster; George Lewis, Roger Sherman Medal; Jerry Offutt, Law Enforcement Commendation Medal; Bill Robertson, Bronze Color Guard Medal; Sheldon Shealer, Distinguished Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal; Dave Schrodel, Roger Sherman Medal; Ed Smith, Distinguished Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal; Rick Stup, Distinguished Service Medal DAR Members: Liz Deering, SAR Medal of Appreciation (3rd Oak Leaf Cluster); Carol Larkin, SAR Medal of Appreciation; Teresa Oyler, SAR Medal of Appreciation ROTC Silver Medal Award The SAR collegiate ROTC Silver Medal is awarded to Cadet recipients for their high degree of merit with respect to leadership, military bearing and general excellence. The recipients are selected by the Commanding Officer of the ROTC unit, who is given full latitude in making the selection. Compatriot Bruce Champion is pleased to report the names of the two cadets named as recipients of the Sons of the American Revolution Award for the outstanding cadets. The recipient from Mt. St. Mary's University is Cadet Connor Burne. The recipient from Hood College is Cadet Kyle Bosley. Our Chapter will have the medals engraved and the certificates filled out and signed by the local chapter officers. Bruce will personally deliver the awards to the McDaniel College office before March, 31, 2014 as requested by the Military Science department. We look forward to the President's Review held at 12:00 PM on April 8, 2014 at McDaniel College. Bruce and Chapter President Compatriot George Lewis will present the awards. Semi-annual Luncheon Meeting Reminder This is a reminder that our semi-annual luncheon meeting, at Dutch's Daughter (Wednesday, April 9, 2014, from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM). This year's event is sure to be exciting, and of particular importance, as we are privileged to have none other than Mr. Timothy Sutphin as our speaker. Mr. Sutphin currently serves as Colonial Williamsburg's Director of Revolutionary City Programs and is a former member and director of the foundation's world renowned, Fife and Drum corps. It would be impossible to find anyone, who has visited Colonial Williamsburg, who has not been awed by the historical performances and reenactments that Mr. Sutphin has played a role in choreographing. We are most fortunate to have Mr. Sutphin as an adviser and working member of our own Frederick Town Fife and Drum Planning Board. As such, he will speak to the history, purpose and importance of these Revolutionary period musicians and how Frederick's corps will benefit our local and surrounding communities, our planning board partners, and the students who participate in this exciting opportunity to make a historic new beginning here in Fredrick. The luncheon Buffet includes Steak Diane, Atlantic Salmon, Rice Pilaf, a fresh vegetable, coffee, tea, soda and desert, all for $25 per person (gratuity included); a cash bar will also be available. Please note, we must have a headcount, for the restaurant, by no later than April 5, Once we reach capacity, reservations will be closed so please be sure to sign up soon. Checks can be mailed to: SAR Treasurer, Doug Favorite, Roddy Road, Thurmont, MD You may also call in reservations to Doug Favorite, at and pay at the door. Please leave a message with your name (spelled out) and number attending along with a call back number. Looking forward to seeing you there! 5

May 2011 The HAVERSACK

May 2011 The HAVERSACK The News-Letter, of the SGT Lawrence Everhart Chapter, of the Maryland Society, of the Sons of the American Revolution In Our 90 th Year UPCOMING EVENTS MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: The