The Simon Kenton Chapter Kentucky Society Sons of the American Revolution Chartered March 2009 Summer Edition Volume 4 Number 4 The Gauntlet In Honor of the Exploits of Simon Kenton Summer Edition 2012 Visit the Simon Kenton Chapter Website http://www.sksar.org President: Thomas E. Geimeier Editor: Tom Geimeier 5936 Vice Lane Webmaster: Joshua McCain Burlington, KY 41005 Color Guard Commander: Justin Schwebler Telephone: (859) 760-8832 E-Mail: tgeimeier@insightbb.com Simon Kenton President, Tom Geimeier, at the 2012 National Congress, in Phoenix President General Magerkurth presenting Forrest Chilton one of the numerous awards won by the KYSSAR 1
Chapter President s Message Simon Kenton Chapter Kentucky Society President s Message Summer Edition, 2012 2012 Congress Reports Below Simon Kenton Compatriots, Ladies, Friends, The Kentucky Society won a number of National awards at the recent National Congress, in Phoenix, Arizona. The Simon Kenton Chapter contributed a substantial number of points in this joint Kentucky effort. I extend congratulations and thanks to every Compatriot who helped make Simon Kenton one of the most competitive Chapters in the country. The Simon Kenton Chapter placed second, once again, in the President General s Activity Contest. The fact we have been in the top two the past three years is still quite an accomplishment and one to be very proud of. Simon Kenton had the most points in the US Stark Service to Veterans Contest, but a Chapter cannot win the major contests two years in a row. Only Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina won more overall awards. I have listed the KYSSAR awards below for your perusal: Kentucky Society Awards (KYSSAR) 122 nd National Congress Phoenix, Arizona CAR Activities Award National Society Periodicals Award Charlie Scott, Editor The Kentucky Society Yearbook U.S. Stark Award Gov. Isaac Shelby, Simon Kenton and the Kentucky Society Honorable Mention, but with the highest National point totals Syracuse Award Society with the most new Chapters (3) Genealogist General Award Society with the least amount of Pended applications great work Chapter Registrars Liberty Bell Americanism Award Gov. Isaac Shelby to the Chapter that best implements SAR principles & resolutions The Arlene Wilson Groves Award Kentucky Society to the State Society that best implements SAR resolutions & principles Center for Advancing America s Heritage State Recognition Certificate for Society support The President General s Activities Award Simon Kenton 2 nd Gov. Isaac Shelby 2 nd 2
Partners in Patriotism Certificates events with the VFW, American Legion, etc Simon Kenton, Lt. Robert Moseley, Gov. Isaac Shelby Liberty Medals to Kentucky Society Compatriots William C. Schrader, Larry M. Leslie, Jesse, L. Hagan, Daniel W. Dockrey Jr., & Alfred E. Coleman. Harvey Hampton will receive his at the 2013 Congress. Rev. Forrest Chilton poses with the new Honor and Remember Flag. The flag was personalized with the name of Rev. Chilton s Revolutionary ancestor. The new Honor and Remember Flag Program was presented and explained at the Congress. In more than 200 years of our Nation s history, there has never been an officially recognized symbol that reminds us daily of the sacrifices made by members of our military who have lost their lives in service to our country. The Honor and Remember organization has launched a National campaign to create an emblem with which every patriotic American can acknowledge daily the ultimate price of freedom. The Honor and Remember Flag recognizes all individuals who have died as a result of serving in the United States military dating back to the founding of our Nation. The goal of the organization is to have the flag congressionally and militarily sanctioned as a permanent symbol. The new flag will also promote healing to the families who have lost loved ones. The Website is Honor and Remember.org The red field represents the blood that has been shed; the white the purity of sacrifice; the blue star the active service in military conflict; the gold star represents the ultimate sacrifice; the folded flag the final tribute; and the eternal flame serves as a reminder of the spirit that has departed this life yet lives on in our memories. The flags can be personalized with the name of a loved one. Flag cost $50. Regards, Tom 3
Simon Kenton Chapter Officers 2012 Simon Kenton President. Thomas E. Geimeier First Vice President Jesse G. Moore Second Vice President. John G. Ziegler Treasurer Douglas Jewell Secretary Steven McCain Registrar Harvey L. Hampton Chaplain James E. Hough Historian Joshua L. McCain Genealogist. John Kenneth Wilson Board of Governors Members: Terry. L. Collis ~ Jeffrey G. Hampton Ray G. Hughes ~ Justin M. Schwebler ~ Paul E. Tipton All living Past Presidents George McCain 2009 Tom Geimeier 2010 Harry Geimeier 2011 Update on Youth Contests The Simon Kenton Chapter had a number of strong entries in the National Contests. Our best finish was a 4 th place in the Americanism Poster Contest. The Kentucky candidates were very strong, but so is the competition at the National level. The next round of youth contests will begin this fall and we hope to do well in the Kentucky competition and the 2013 Congress. I will need support on our school presentations regarding historic topics and how to prepare for the various contests. National Congress 2012 Youth Contest Awards Americanism Poster Contest 3 rd, 4 th & 5 th grades (Chair Michael Tomme, GA) Ohio California Texas Kentucky Outstanding JROTC Cadet (Chair Col. Robt. Towns, GA) Texas very strong & creative Illinois Tennessee Georgia 4
Florida Knight Essay Contest (Chair Stanley DeLong, CA) Virginia weak piece, Quakers & the Revolution Indiana Tennessee Rumbaugh Oration Contest (Chair William Broadus, VA) Illinois very strong & creative, rich in language Maryland Alabama Eagle Scout Contest (Chair T. Rex Legler, IN) Utah (topic.. Sheep versus Predators Virginia Tennessee Teacher of the Year (Chair Tom Lawrence, TX) Missouri Our Kentucky KYSSAR Youth Contest Chairmen are: Poster & Brochure Pat Berry (Simon Kenton), JROTC Tom Geimeier (Simon Kenton), Knight Essay Don Adams (Lafayette), Rumbaugh Oration- Rev. Forrest Chilton & Joe Parish (Gov. Isaac Shelby), Eagle Scout- Lucien Rice (Lafayette), and Teacher of the Year Open position currently Chaired by Tom Geimeier (Simon Kenton) The Col. Daniel Boone Color Guard Commander Justin Schwebler Col. Daniel Boone Compatriot Pat Berry takes part in the July 10 Namesake of the Simon Kenton Color Guard Flag Retirement Ceremony, in Devou Park. 5
The World Peace Bell, in Newport, the site of The Society of 1812 s Bicentennial celebration. Ruth Korzenborn was the event Chair and MC. The Col. Daniel Boone Color Guard posted the Colors at a Cincinnati Observatory s July 4 th event. Front row: John Ziegler, Josh McCain, Justin Schwebler, John Rogers III, Terry Collis, Back row: Pat Berry, Steve McCain, Brian Schilling & Tom Geimeier The Flag Day crowd, at the food table, in Devou Park. A Flag Retirement Ceremony followed the luncheon catered by Chef Barone. The Ben Franklin Flag /Banner was presented to the Simon Kenton Flag Collection by George McCain. Ruth Korzenborn donated a Remember the Raisin Flag. Jesse Moore, Charlie Hampton, Joe Parish & John Rogers post Colors at the State Meeting in Louisville. Tom Geimeier and Forrest Chilton look on. Harvey Hampton & Jesse Moore receive Simon Kenton awards from VPG Forrest Chilton. 6
Patriot Grave Markings The next scheduled grave marking will be near Danville, in Casey County. The event will take place on Wednesday, August 8. All Chapter Color Guards have been invited to attend and participate. More Color Guard Photos Tom and Mary Geimeier attended the Louisville Thruston George McCain retires another flag, with solemn dignity, Flag Day Luncheon. Tom was filling in for Harry who was during the Flag Day Luncheon and Retirement Ceremony recuperating from surgery. Louisville President John in Devou Park, on June 10. Huffman Sr. is in the center flanked by Maj.Gen. Carl Black, the guest speaker, and his wife. Gen. Black will also be the keynote speaker at the Blue Licks event on August 18. Jeff Hampton and Pat Berry stand guard and welcome a June Honor Flight of WW II and Korean War Veterans at Terminal 2, in the Greater Cinn. & N. KY Airport Our new President General, Stephen Leishman, poses with the Central District crew of Jesse Moore, Forrest Chilton, Ohio President Steven Kelley, PG Leishman, Tom Geimeier representing the KYSSAR President, former VPG T. Rex Legler, and Paul Schenk from Ohio. 7
Jesse Moore carries the National Colors, at the opening of the July KYSSAR State Meeting Tom fills in for Harry Geimeier at the KYSSAR State Meeting in Louisville. Calendar of Chapter Events July 28 August 8 August 8 August 18 September 12 September September 14-15 September 21 September 28 October 6 October 6 October 10 October 12-13 October 19-21 November 3 Ft. Laurens, OHSSAR Grave Marking in Casey County near Danville Simon Kenton Chapter Meeting Blue Licks, KYSSAR Simon Kenton Chapter Meeting Constitution Day Program & Luncheon Sycamore Shoals Tennessee Oktoberfest Cincinnati Naturalization Ceremony at the Cincinnati Art Museum Genealogy Day Cincinnati Public Library Point Pleasant, WVSSAR Simon Kenton Chapter Meeting Central District Meeting, Erlanger, KY Salt Fest at Big Bone State Park Fall State Meeting in Williamsburg, KY 8
Welcome Newest Compatriots!! Donald Drewry Jack Greyson John Rogers III Brian Simmons Report by Chapter Registrar, Harvey Hampton Harvey reports that he has approximately 8-10 referrals and applications on his desk. Our current number stands at 50 and with the prospect of hitting 60 by the end of 2012 DAR Chapter Regents Boone County Chapter Regent Susie Stough Mary Ingles Chapter Regent (Campbell County) Elizabeth Evans, Deanna Beineke, 1 st Vice Regent Rebecca Bryan Boone Chapter Regent (Kenton County) Zella Brooker Rahe Boone County Chapter Regent, Susie Stough, congratulates Pat Yannarella on her many years of service as the Chapter s regent. Tom and Harry Geimeier attended the Boone County DAR Luncheon and our pictured with Susie Stough and Kentucky DAR Regent, Jessieanne H. Wells Service to Veterans at the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis 9
The Simon Kenton Chapter will make a delivery to the VA Center, in Indianapolis, within the next week. Help will be needed to load the boxes of books, clothing, personal care and comfort items. Please contact Tom if you are able to make the trip. We plan to stop at Wagners, in Oldenburg, for lunch on the return trip. National Congress 2015 Louisville The National Congress 2015 will be held in Louisville and hosted by the Kentucky Society. There is normally a four to five year time frame in which to plan for the event. I learned a lot at the Phoenix 2012 Congress this year. 2013 will be in Kansas City, MO; 2014 in Greenville, SC. The honor of hosting the National Congress comes to Kentucky more than any other state since the national Headquarters are in Louisville. (every five to seven years) The success will be the result of the commitment and the volunteering of many Kentucky Compatriots. Chuck Scott, of the Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter, will serve as the KYSSAR Congress 2015 Chairman and will need a strong presence of Simon Kenton members. There are a number of key tasks the Kentucky Society is responsible for: assisting in the planning of the Host Reception; Registration; Two City or Local Event Tours; the Ladies Hospitality Room; Ambassadors to assist out of town guests; Artwork for the shirts, coin, Congress medals; PR and Kentucky displays at the 2013, and 2014 Congresses; Fundraising ideas: and Banquet decorations for the Luncheon and two evening events. The three amigos at the National Congress; Tom Payne, Rev. Forrest Chilton, and Tom Geimeier Paul Wilke was awarded the Minuteman Award by PG Magerkurth. The Minuteman is the SAR s highest award. Congratulations to Paul for his outstanding service. Central District State representatives pose with outgoing VPG, T.Rex Legler 10
A group shot of the Color Guard members who participated at Ft. Laurens, on July 28. Donation received from the Wilkersons The Simon Kenton Chapter extends gratitude and thanks to Nancy Bird and William H. Wilkerson for their generous donation. Nancy has been a DAR member since1963 and her original DAR Chapter was the Simon Kenton. Bill is a decorated WW II veteran. (95) Nancy and Bill wanted to thank the Simon Kenton Chapter for their efforts and also supporting their mutual interests. 11
from: The Gauntlet Editor: Thomas E. Geimeier 5936 Vice Lane Burlington, Kentucky 41005 tgeimeier@insightbb.com http://www.sksar.org ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED The Simon Kenton Chapter Kentucky Society Sons of the American Revolution Chartered March 2009 ********** 12