TUCSAR BUGLE. A Message from the President. November Meeting Recap. December 2016

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1 TUCSAR BUGLE December 2016 The TUCSAR Bugle is a monthly publication (except during the months of June, July, and August when there will only be a special summer edition published sometime after the National Congress) of the Tucson Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. It is published at the first of the month and will be distributed by the 7 th of each month by for those members with and USPS for those without. Articles, suggestions, and ideas are solicited and welcome please sent them to the editor, Bill Aurand, E Rainbow Meadow Dr, Tucson, AZ or wraurand@cox.net Visit our Tucson SAR Chapter Website at: A Message from the President John Niemeyer Compatriots, As 2016 is coming to a close I want to say I hope everyone enjoys the holidays. As the new year starts we will be moving the general chapter meetings to the American Legion Morgan McDermott post #7, 330 W Franklin St. Next chapter meeting will be held in January and we will install the 2017 chapter officers then. I enjoyed being your chapter president this year. January's meeting will be held on the 21 st of January at 9am. After January we shift the meetings to the 4 th Saturday of the month. There will be more on that later. John Lyons read the newest slate of Tucson Chapter Officers proposed for the year 2017: President Richard Collins VP Gerard Lawford Sec/Treas John Bird Registrar David Milam Genealogist Dr Abraham Byrd Chaplain John Agner Historian Bob Vint (The Younger) November Meeting Recap Submitted by Al Niemeyer, Members and guests met with difficult driving conditions due to the annual "El Tour de Tucson" to attend the November 19th, 2016th Tucson Chapter meeting at the Sabbar Shrine on Tucson Boulevard. Those that made it were rewarded by the featured speaker, Tucson Police Officer Charley Foley, who is an advocate of proper respect and use of the American Flag and he, together with fellow Police Officer Brandley Clark, have dedicated themselves to rehabilitating and flying American Flags on unused flag poles around the Tucson Metropolitan area. Their effort in this area has been extremely successful! Donations may be made at their web site, flags4flagless.org, to support this great enterprise. Elsewhere, the Chapter took great delight inducting Paul Fitch, into the SAR. Doing the induction ceremony was Chapter President John Niemeyer with Dr. Rudy Byrd doing the honor of pinning the SAR Rosette on Compatriot Fitch's lapel. Mrs. Nancy Alter requested that members consider supporting Cilla Lawrence's (PG Lawrence's wife) "Shoes for School" charity project. This project would put good quality shoes on Louisville area children that cannot afford shoes. Later, Compatriot Rick Collins discussed the proposal to change our Chapter meeting venue from the Sabbar Shrine to Morgan McDermott Post #7, 330 West Franklin. (Featured speaker Charley Foley given Flag Certificate for his dedication and work in putting American Flags on unused flag poles) (Dr. Rudy Byrd pins SAR Rosette on new member Paul Fitch) TUCSAR BUGLE 1

2 Tucson Chapter Treasurer s Report (November meeting guests, Bob & Judy Hoover) Tucson Chapter Newsletter Editor Position is Open Please volunteer for this position. Training and hand-holding is available. Contact the editor, if interested. Tucson Chapter Visits Legacy School for Veteran s Day Ceremony Submitted by Al Niemeyer In Memoriam Mark Blanchard The Tucson Chapter Color Guard participated in the Legacy School Veterans Day Open Air Ceremony on November 10th, The Guard consisted of Al Niemeyer and John Lyons carrying the American and Arizona Flags and George Lipphardt as the bugler. Born: December 4, 1940 Died: November 1, 2016 Proud member of the Tucson Chapter AZ SAR through his ancestor Sergeant Azariel Blanchard of the Green Mountain Boys Survived by: Wife, Jean; Son, Townsend and Daughter, Elizabeth Blanchard (George Lipphardt, Al Niemeyer, John Lyons and teacher/vet's Day Ceremony organizer, Peter Schmugge) TUCSAR BUGLE 2

3 Tucson Chapter Issues Flag Certificates Submitted by Al Niemeyer The Tucson Chapter Color Guard issued Flags Certificates on November 23rd, 2016 as follows: Al Niemeyer presented a Flag Certificate award to Harper Coleman at his Tucson private residence. Present at the award was his wife Kathryn and son, Richard. Dr. Rudy Byrd and Al Niemeyer awarded a Flag Certificate to D & D Barber Shop, Pima near Swan, Tucson. Receiving the award was shop owner Diane Underwood. (Holding the tools of her trade is Diane Underwood with Rudy Byrd holding her Flag Certificate) Tucson Presidio Living History Day December 10 th. All Are Welcome. The following could use your support. Living History Day on December 10 The Tucson Chapter s partner, the Tucson Presidio, will celebrate the Christmas season with a procession and living history activities on Saturday, December 10. Carrillo Elementary school will conduct their annual Posados at the Presidio. Color Guard members are invited to attend for drill and marching practice with the Garrison. SAR members are encouraged to take part in the procession to start the holiday with a fun activity. (Holding his Flag Certificate is Harper Coleman, to his left is his wife, Kathryn and son Richard Coleman) The Presidio is located at Court and Washington downtown. Parking is easy and FREE on the weekends. Activities begin at 10am and end at 3pm. Christmas treats will be handed out. Tucson Chapter Does Veteran s Day In Style. (Outside the Barber shop is Al Niemeyer, Diane Underwood and Rudy Byrd) The Tucson Chapter Color Guard honored our Country's Veterans at the annual November 11th, 2016 Tucson Veterans Day Parade. Participating alongside the Guard were members of the C.A.R., D.A.R., Chapter members, Ladies Auxiliary and friends of the SAR. For the fourth straight year the Tucson Chapter Elite Guard led off the parade by posting the colors. Thanks to all individuals that participated in a successful Veterans Day Parade! TUCSAR BUGLE 3

4 Kachina Society Article for the TucSAR Bugle By Bev Giordano, Sr. President Our November has been very busy for the Kachina Society. On November 6, we attended the Military Order of World Wars Massing of Colors. We had a quick meeting right before the event started. This was our third year of participating in the event. The presentation of the Colors and the patriotic music by the The Gatekeepers were very memorable. (Merged Color Guard Tucson Chapter SAR, DAR and Kachina Chapter CAR) We honored our wonderful veterans on November 11 by marching in the Tucson Veteran¹s Day Parade with the combined group of SAR and DAR participants. The kids had various roles in the parade: flag holders, camp followers, musketeers and drummer. We met many veterans and active duty military personnel. We also met Anna Rutherford of the Tucson DAR Chapter. She is turning 100 years old on March 3, She rode in a car that followed our marching camp followers. Meeting Anna was a special moment for all. On the Friday after Thanksgiving we decorated the Military Liaison Office at the airport for Christmas. We left little bags of goodies for the children of military men and women traveling home for the holidays. (DAR with flags, CAR in front) Our next meeting will be on December 10 at the Forty-Niners Country Club. We plan to hold a joint meeting with the Tucson Chapter DAR. Our State C.A.R. President, Gillian Alexander, will be the guest speaker. We will present our President with the many fleece blankets we made for her state project Soldiers Best Friend. Our Crazy Socks Drive will end the last week in January. If you would like to help us by donating a pair of crazy socks for less fortunate children, please contact Mrs. Giordano, 7366 E. Sabino Terrace Pl, Tucson, AZ or giordanobeverly@gamil.com. The Kachina Society N.S.C.A.R. (Color Guard during the flag posting) (Margaret and Jim Bly at the parade) (CAR Kachina at the Massing of the Colors) TUCSAR BUGLE 4

5 U P C O M I N G C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S 01/21/2017 January Chapter Meeting 02/11/ st Arizona SAR Annual Meeting The Property, Casa Grande Registration and meeting time is TBD. 02/25/2017 February Chapter Meeting 03/25/2017 March Chapter Meeting 04/22/2017 April Chapter Meeting 04/15/2017 April Arizona SAR State Meeting Registration and meeting time is TBD Tucson BOM Contact Information Members are welcome to contact any BOM member with suggestions or questions. See list below: President: John Niemeyer azsmokeeater@gmail.com Phone: Vice Pres: Richard Collins rickc@ .arizona.edu Phone: Sec-Treas: John F. Bird johnfbird@tds.net Phone: Genealogist: A. Ruddell Byrd arbyrd@comcast.net Phone: Registrar: Gerard Lawford sandyatpd@aol.com Phone: Historian: Robert W. Vint, bob@vintarchitects.net Phone: Chaplain: John Agner jjagner@aol.com Phone: State Brd of Mgrs: Lance Dickinson Lance5467@msn.com Phone: State Brd of Mgrs: Gerard Lawford Immediate Past President: Gerard Lawford Chap Brd of Mgrs: Bill Aurand wraurand@cox.net Phone: Chap Brd of Mgrs: Tom Sorensen admin@teckfoils.com Phone: (708) Tucson Chapter WEBSITE LINK: Your chapter s website has a great deal of information. Visit it at: Want to check the latest calendar events, go to: Tucson Chapter Birthdays December Birthdays January Birthdays 12/1 Robert Vint, Jr. 1/1 Dale Drew 12/4 Mark Blanchard 1/6 Joseph Coogan 12/8 Donald Laidlaw 1/9 William Clarke 12/8 John Agner 1/12 A.J. Pierce 12/14 Christopher Francis 1/16 Gene Taylor 12/15 Donald Connelley 1/18 Trevor Lipphardt 12/19 Ash Lyons 1/19 Joseph McGowan 12/20 Robert McCue 1/21 Paul Duffey 12/21 Michael Sacco 1/23 Gregory Burger 12/23 Aden Goodman 1/23 Tony John Schiessl 12/23 Jaden Goodman 1/25 John Lyons-Baral 12/31 Matthew Sacco 1/30 Robert J. Vint HAPPY BIRTHDAY COMPATRIOTS! Historical Quote Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin TUCSAR BUGLE 5

6 Sons of the American Revolution Tucson Chapter Next Monthly Meeting: January 21, 2017 TUCSAR BUGLE 6