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On behalf of the Daniel Guthrie Chapter, INSSAR, the chapter president, James C. Arnold,welcomes you to the chapter’s home page. The chapter is named after Daniel Guthrie (b. 1737 – d. 1826) who initially transported supplies for the militia and later served as a Ranger on the frontier in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. After the Revolution, he and his family moved to Lawrence County where he is buried.
Our motto is "Libertas et Patria" - Latin meaning "Liberty and Patriotism." |
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The objects of the Sons of the American Revolution are to perpetuate the memory of the people and events of the American Revolution, to maintain the institutions of American Freedom, and to promote fellowship among the descendants of Revolutionary War Patriots.
Some of the notable activities of the Sons of the American Revolution include:
Arrange with local high schools for their participation in the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest.
Arrange with local high school authorities for participation by students who are in their junior or senior year in the George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest.
Place and dedicate SAR bonze markers at the graves of members and/or Revolutionary War veterans.
Furnish capable and interesting speakers to schools, organizations, public meetings, and other similar events and gatherings.
Sponsor or participate in celebrations of historic events and national holidays.
Our chapter conducts many more activities than these listed, but this list has been kept short for sake of brevity.
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Any male shall be eligible for membership in the Society who, is a citizen of good repute in the community, is the lineal descendant of an ancestor who was at all times unfailing in loyalty to, and rendered active service in the cause of American Independence either as an officer, soldier, seaman, marine, militiamen or minuteman, in the armed forces of the Continental Congress, or those of any one of the several Colonies or States, as a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as a member of a Committee of Safety or Correspondence, as a member of any Continental, Provincial, or Colonial Congress or Legislature, as a foreign national of, but not limited to, France, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or Germany who came to North America and rendered service in the cause of American Independence or as a recognized patriot who performed actual service by overt acts of resistance to the authority of Great Britain, provided, however, that no person advocating the overthrow of the Government of the United States by use of force or violence shall be eligible for membership in the Society.
For information on the activities of our Chapter, or if believe you may be eligible for membership in the SAR, please contact me or one of the other Chapter officers.
James Arnold
President, Daniel Guthrie Chapter SAR
We will gladly answer any questions you have and/or assist you in becoming a member of the SAR.
OUR CHAPTER MEETINGS
On the Third TUESDAY* Night of the Months of
February - May -August and November
INVITATION
The Daniel Guthrie Chapter will hold its quarterly meeting on
21st November 2006 at the Creative Corner Buffet on the Court House
Square in Bedford, Indiana.
Buffet starts at 6 PM (Cost $9.00)
Meeting starts at 7 PM (Free)
Our Program: by Compatriot Robert Burton
Nominations of 2007 Officers and Election
If you can please come to enjoy a great evening of dinning and
Compatriot friendship. Should be a very interesting evening.
Members, prospective members, guests and all who would like to know
more about the Sons of
The American Revolution are invited to attend.
The Daughters of the American Revolution are
always welcome.
James C. Arnold, President
Daniel Guthrie Chapter, INSSAR
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE IT IS PAID FOR
WITH THE SACRIFICES OF ALL VETERANS.
The Daniel Guthrie Chapter presented the Ellettsville Police Department
with the SAR Flag Certificate. Accepting the Certificate was Ellettsville
Town Marshal Ron McClocklin and Sgt. Russell Harris.
The Daniel Guthrie Chapter inducted the second youngest member to the
Chapter, Compatriot Dylan James Blackmer (4). Compatriot Dr. T. Rex
Legler II and Mrs. April Legler are shown with their Grandson after
being pinned by his Grandfather.
At our meeting on August 15, 2006 besides our normal procedures we introduced our prospective members and guest which were:
INSSAR President Compatriot Garry Eckard
INSSR Vice-President Compatriot Robert D HOwell, Sr.
Ellettsville's Town MArshall Ron McGlocklin
Ellettsville's Police Sgt. Russell HArris
We went over the events we participated in since the last time we met and discussed the upcoming events that the color guard will be participating in through October 21st, 2006.
Ed Hitchcock talked about the War Graves Program
The Daniel Guthrie Chapter was recognized at our National Congress for Public Service and Heroism Awards for 2005-2006
Presentations of Certificates and awards:
Compatriot Dylan James Blackmer was inducted into the chapter and was pinned by his grandfather Compatriot DR. T. Rex Legler II. (see photo above)
Certificate of participation from Ohio Valley Chapter to Robert D. Howell Sr
War Certificate and Medal for Compatriot Robert Dale Howell Jr., South West Asia (mailed)
War Certificate and Medal for Vernon Lee Samuelson, Vietnam (mailed)
War Certificate and Medal for Timothy Luke Samuelson, South West Asia (mailed)
Flag Certificate to Ellettsville Police Station, Ellettsville, Indiana
Certificate of Appeciation from Spencer Masonic Lodge #95
The Daniel Guthrie Chapter was presented the Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. Certificate of Recognition at the National Congress in Dallas Texas. This is the second such award, 2005 was the first.
Indiana's Compatriot Chuck Bragg is now the New NSSAR Genealogist General.
WE WANT TO CONGRATULATE OUR NEWEST MEMBERS:
Compatriots Nicholas Lane Armstrong, Eric J Samuelson, Jeremiah B. Samuelson, Joshua C Samuelson, Timothy C. Samulson, Timothy L. Samuelson and Vernon L Samuelson.
We have several applications in process at this time both for new members and supplementals.
THIS PAGE IS BEING UPDATED AND SHOULD BE COMPLETED BEFORE THIS WEEKEND, THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE.
MONROE COUNTY, INDIANA - COUNTY CEMETERY LOCATOR
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James C.Arnold, President
320 Poplar Dr
Elletsville, In 47429
(812) 876-1753
Robert P. Cunningham, Vice-Presdent
3831 S Laura Way
Bloomington, In 47401
(812) 336-7131
Terry L. English, Secretary
820 N. College Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47404
Dr. T. Rex Legler II, Treasurer
4630 Chatham Drive
Bloomington, Indiana 47404-1319
812-876-9951
Rev. Charles Carpenter, Chaplain
91 Smiths Road
Mitchell, In 47446
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