The Palmetto Patriot - South Carolina Society Sons of the American

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Organized 18 April 1889
The Palmetto Patriot
2016 Issue 1 - Spring
Special Announcement
This and the next issue of The Palmetto Patriot will be the last issues
mass produced in a hard copy print
format. Starting with the Fall 2016
issue, this publication will be available as a digital publication. Those
wishing a hard copy will have to
subscribe at a cost of $5.00 for the
remainder of 2016 and then $10.00
for 2017. Full details and subscription form are found inside on page 2.
Pictured (l-r): K. Schemine , escort,
Z. Ohanesian, A. Ottinger, escort,
S. Kerdock, a. Noblitt, escort, W.
French, V. Matsumoto, escort, S.
Hinkley, R. Howell, escort J. Patron,
H. Dixon, escort, Z. Bush, M.Crider,
escort, M. Stacey, M. Camp, escort,
A. Camp, IV. Photograph provided
by Greg Ohanesian.
South Carolina SAR 2015 Colonial Ball
By: Greg Ohanesian, Colonial Ball Committee Chairman
The South Carolina SAR held its twenty-second Colonial Ball and Debutante Presentation on December 19, 2015 in the Gold Ballroom of the Francis
Marion Hotel overlooking Marion Square and festive downtown Charleston. The Ball finnancially supports the patriotic education programs of the society.
The Colonial Ball was organized in 1976 in part to celebrate the Bicentennial anniversary of the founding of our country. Greg Ohanesian has served as Ball
Chair since 1999. Each debutante presented is a direct descendant of a patriot, or patriots, who fought in or supported the American Revolution.
Eight debutantes from across the southeast took part in a colorful, dramatic presentation before more than one hundred and fifty guests. The Ball opened
with the Presentation of Colours by Citadel Cadets followed by the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the National Anthem. Then,
walking the length of the extensive ballroom in white ballgowns with white tie presenters and then floating though a sword arch of six Citadel Cadets in full
dress uniforms, each debutante took a formal bow and was seated at the front of the ballroom by her escort. Harp music accompanied the formal presentation. Afterward, the debutantes exited with their escorts to the rousing chords of “Scotland the Brave.”
Debutantes, presenters and escorts included Maggie Elizabeth Camp presented by Colby William Furtick, Jr. and escorted by Alfred Banks Camp, IV; Murray Kate Crider presented by Bennie Voyde Crider and escorted by Maxwell Daniel Stacey; Haleigh Ellen Dixon presented by Mr. Thomas Mark Dixon and
escorted by Zachary Tyler Bush; Rebecca Reed Howell presented by Mr. Scott Cullom Howell and escorted by Joaquin Basile Patron; Virginia Scarlette
Elena Matsumoto presented by the Hon. Glenn Victor Ohanesian and escorted by Samuel Hinkley; Anne-Marie Gunter Noblitt presented by Mr. John Gunter
Noblitt and escorted by William Raven French; Allie Morgan Ottinger presented by Dr. William Stanely Ottinger and escorted by Spencer Quimby Kerdock;
and Kathryn Dianne Schemine presented by Mr. Mark Allen Schemine and escorted by Zachary Brice Ohanesian.
Guests were served a three course dinner which included she crab soup, an entrée of three items (filet mignon, filet of salmon,and chicken wellington), and
a dessert of French cheesecake with a raspberry and blueberry topping. Following dinner, a nine-piece orchestra played until midnight. Each debutante first
danced the waltz with her presenter, followed by a waltz with her escort.
Special recognitions during the Ball were as follows: Ms. Diane Culbertson, Regent, SCSDAR; Mrs. Ann Salley Crider, Chaplain General, NSDAR; Cmpt.
and Mrs. T. Rex Legler for their generous financial support of the Ball; all Ball contributors; Mrs. Greg (Barbara) Ohanesian and all former Debutantes in
attendance. Also aiding in Ball preparations were Karolan Ohanesian (Glenn’s wife), Mandy Johnson Shaw and husband, Marcus Shaw of Wallace, Kelly
Byrd of Blenheim, and Cmpt. and Mrs. Bill Prewitt.
The evening prior to the Ball featured a formal reception held at the Carolina Yacht Club overlooking the Cooper River and Charleston Harbor.
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The Palmetto Patriot is published
four times a year by the South
Carolina Society of the Sons of
the American Revolution © 2016.
Subscriptions are sent automatically
to South Carolina SAR members.
President: Gregory A. Greenawalt
Senior Vice President: Wayne Cousar
Low Country VP: James Y. Robinson
Midlands VP: Douglas Doster
Piedmont VP: Norman B. Pigeon
Pee Dee VP: Fredericke Oakes
Upstate VP: Robert H. Krause
VP - Chapter Formation & Development: Redding I. Corbett
VP - Chapter Renewal & Revitalization: Wayne Cousar
Secretary: Daniel K. “Dan” Woodruff
Treasurer: Greg Ohanesian
Registrar: Wm E. “Edd” Richburg
Genealogist: John Ingle
Historian: Donny C. Carson
Chancellor: Bryan Caskey
Chaplain: Lawrence Peebles
National Trustee: Daniel K. Woodruff
Alternate National Trustee: Carroll L.
Crowther
Editor: Mark C. Anthony
Webmaster: Eric Lilling
Website: www.scssar.org
Send articles and photos for The Palmetto Patriot
to [email protected].
Postmaster: please send Form 3579 to
PO Box 399, Williamston, SC 29607
Still looking for Patriot Graves
The Patriot Graves Committee requests members provide photographs,
GPS coordinates and locational data
of any Revolutionary War Patriot
Graves located in their respective
communities. Please send any such
information to co-chairman Carroll
Crowther at crowthercarroll@gmail.
com.
Membership Applications
Chapter registrars are reminded to
mail all new member and supplemental applications to State Registrar
Edd Richburg at 23 Buckingham Dr,
Charleston, SC 29407.
All applications should be processed
through the local chapter registrar
prior to mailing to the state registrar.
Spring 2016
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming Events:
“Accept the challenges so that you
can feel the exhilaration of victory.”
George S Patton (1885-1945)
NEXT ISSUE DEADLINE
1 JUNE 2016
All event times and dates are subject to change. Please visit the South Carolina
SAR website for details or attend to the published invitations.
March 12
March 17-19
March 19
Apr 2-3
Apr 23
Apr 29-30
May 13-15
May 20
May 28
June 11
June 15-19
June 28
July 8-13
10:00 am
All Day
10:00 am
All Day
11:00 am
All Day All Day
12 noon
10:30 am
10:00 am
All Day
10:00 am
All Day
Guilford Courthouse
Greensboro, NC
SC Society DAR Annual Meeting
Columbia
Thomas Creek
Jacksonville, FL
South Carolina SAR Annual Meeting
Columbia
Fort Watson
Santee
North Carolina SAR Annual Meeting
Charlotte, NC
Florida SAR Annual Meeting
Orlando, FL
Mecklenburg Declaration Day
Charlotte, NC
Bufords Massacre
Lancaster
Ramseur’s Mill
Lincolnton, NC
NSDAR Annual Congress
Washington DC
Carolina Day
Charleston
126th National SAR Annual Congress
Boston, MA
*Chapters are requested to not schedule meetings or events on established State and
National meeting dates which are shown in italics above.
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Battle of Fort Watson Commemoration
The Matthew Singleton Chapter in Sumter will host the Commemoration of the Battle of Fort Watson at 11:00 am on
Saturday, 23 April 2016. The event will occur at the Fort Watson Monument located in the Santee National Wildlife
Refuge located near the Interstate 95 bridge over Lake Marion.
Organizations wishing to present a wreath should forward their name and point of contact to Glenn Givens at [email protected] or 803-418-0800 ext. 108 no later than 16 April 2016.
Palmetto Patriot moving to Digital editions
At the January 2016 Board of Governors meeting, the Board accepted a report from a special ad hoc
committee to change the publication format of The Palmetto Patriot from hard copy to digital beginning with the 2016 Fall issue. Thus there are only two hard copy issues (including this one) left.
All compatriots who have provided an email address will automatically recieve The Palmetto Patriot and do not need to take any further action. There were approximately 717 out of 880 compatriots
who have provided an email address.
The remaining compatriots who have not provided an email address, but who wish to continue to
recieve The Palmetto Patriot, must either supply an email address to their chapter president or the
state secretary to be entered into the membership database or complete the subscription form below
and return it with a check for $5.00 for the Fall and Winter 2016 issues to the Editor.
This change is being made to reduce every increasing expenses to the society in terms of printing
and postage, anticipate the near future when there will no longer be a commercial printer available
to produce the newslette and to produce a better quality newsletter that is not subject to space limitations that exist with printed newsletters.
Subscription Form: The Palmetto Patriot
I acknowledge that I wish to continue to receive The Palmetto Patriot in a hard copy format. The cost for an annual subscription is $10.00 per year. Delivery of The Palmetto Patriot may be changed at anytime to the regular
electronic delivery method by providing that South Carolina SAR with a current email address. No monies will be
refunded if the delivery format is changed to an electronic format
Name: ________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Subscription (please mark): 2016: $5.00 (2 issues)
2017: $10.00 (4 issues)
18 months (6 issues): $15.00
Please remit a copy of this form to the Editor along with a check made payable to “South Carolina SAR” to the following address Mark C Anthony, Palmetto Patriot Editor, 12 Misty Oaks Dr, Greer, SC 29651.
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Spring 2016
Your personal invitation to the 2016 Annual State Meeting
By: Greg Greenawalt, President
One of the items we learned from our membership survey was that 78 %
of our members have never attended one of our annual state membership
meetings. Many have said they have not attended because no one has invited
them.
Our state meeting is an opportunity to network and get to know other SAR
members that share the same values and ideals that you do. It is an opportunity for comradery and sharing of best practices. We honor each other and
our chapters with annual awards for their hard work and best of all you get to
meet the winners of our state youth programs, Eagle Scout, JROTC, Knight
Essay contest,state history teacher of the year and SC state high school
scholarship winner.
You will hear various candidates of the Rumbaugh Oration program give
their speeches and enjoy a very educational banquet with key note speaker
Dr Christine Swager. Bring your spouse or an interested friend and join us
this year.
I would like to personally invite each and every South Carolina SAR compatiot to join us for this year’s state meeting on April 2-3rd in Columbia. If
you want to understand how your society really works and to see some of the
great work that your fellow Compatriots throughout the state do, please join
us for this years state membership meeting.
Please visit our state website at http://www.scssar.org for more details and
costs. Print out the meeting registration form there or use the one found to
the right and return it to State Secretary Dan Woodruff.
I hope to see each of you at this year’s upcoming state membership meeting
in Columbia.
Dates: Saturday April 2nd & Sunday April 3rd 2016
Location: Doubletree Hotel, 2100 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210
SAR Group Rate: $125.00 for Saturday night, April 2nd
Reservations: Call (803) 731-4892 and ask for th SAR Group Rate
Agenda:
Saturday, April 2nd
10am -1pm Meeting Registration lobby
1pm – 5pm General session
Posting of Colors, Pleges, Roll Call
Welcome & Introduction of VIPs and guests
Outgoing Presidential address to membership
Election of officers
Rumbaugh candidate speech Give award after address
Chapter and Individual member awards
6pm - 7pm Reception cash bar
7pm - 9pm Dinner followed by Dr Christine Swager speaking on How the
British lost the War in South Carolina
Sunday, April 3rd
9am-10am
10:30am-11:30am
12noon - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:15 pm
2:15pm - 2:30pm
Breakfast on own in hotel restaurant
Memorial and worship service
Youth Awards Luncheon
Induction of new officers
New State President addresses membership
Registration for the 127th Annual Meeting
South Carolina Society Sons of the American Revolution
Saturday April 2nd and Sunday April 3rd 2016
Doubletree Hotel
2100 Bush River Road Columbia, SC 29210
Hotel Phone: (803) 731-0300
Name ______________________________________
Title _________________________
Chapter ______________________________________
Name of spouse or guest (s)_____________________________
____________________
Address: ____________________________________________
City _________________________ State _____ Zip ________
Ph.#______________________
Email ____________________________________
Hotel Reservations: A limited amount of rooms have been reserved for Sat, April 2nd at a group discount rate of $125 plus tax.
The rate includes breakfast buffet for two and free internet access.
To reserve your guest room call the hotel at the number above and
let them know you are attending the SC State Society Son of the
American Revolution Annual Meeting. Check in time is 3pm so
you may have to store your luggage if rooms are not available
when you arrive. Reservation must be made by March 9th to
guarantee group discount rate.
Full SAR member registration: _____ x $105.00 = $________
(Includes registration and both meals)
Registration fee (members only): _____ x $25.00 = $________
(applies to SAR members only attending either Saturday or Sunday events or just the meeting to cover meeting room expenses)
Saturday April 2nd Evening banquet only
SAR Member: ________ x $47.00 =
Spouse/Guest: _________ x $47.00 =
$________
$________
Sunday April 3rd Youth Awards Luncheon
SAR Member: __________ x $33.00 =
Spouse/Guest: ___________ x $33.00 =
$ ________
$________
Total amount Enclosed: $________
Dietary Restrictions: __________________________________
Please make checks payable to “SCSSAR” and send checks
along with the completed registration form to:
South Carolina SAR Secretary Dan Woodruff
PO Box 399
Williamston, SC 29697-0399
The National Park Service turns 100 on August 25,
2016! The Centennial will kick off a second century
of stewardship of America’s national parks and engaging communities through recreation, conservation, and
historic preservation programs. Join the celebration to
explore, learn, discover, be inspired, or simply have fun
in over 400 national parks.
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Spring 2016
Membership Report (pending final reconciliation)
1/1/2015
Chapter
Membership
New
Battle of Eutaw Springs
23
0
Cambridge
36
0
Col Joseph Kershaw
7
0
Col Lemuel Benton
39
0
Col Philemon Waters
11
4
Col Robert Anderson
44
8
Col Thomas Taylor
65
1
Col William Bratton
25
6
Daniel Morgan
60
7
Dr George Moose
47
14
Gen Andrew Pickens
22
2
Gen Francis Marion
15
1
Gen James Williams
18
2
Godfrey Dreher
21
2
Gov Paul Hamilton
64
4
Henry Laurens
12
1
Maj Gen Wm Moultrie
113
13
Matthew Singleton
26
0
Thomas Lynch
17
0
At Large Membership
125
24
TOTALS 790
89
Reinstated
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
6
19
Deaths
0
0
0
(1)
(1)
(1)
0
0
(1)
(1)
(1)
0
0
0
(1)
0
0
0
(1)
(7)
(15)
Interstate
Intrastate
Transfers, Net
Transfers, Net
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
(1)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
3
1
0
0
0
0
(2)
(1)
4
0
12/31/2015
Membership
23
38
8
40
14
52
67
34
66
61
24
18
20
23
69
14
131
26
17
144
889
Change from
1/1/2015
0
2
1
1
3
8
2
9
6
14
2
3
2
2
5
2
18
0
0
19
99
The increase to 889 members represents an 12.35% increase in membership. The 889 members is 25 more than the all-time record of 864 members at 12/31/2014.
Welcome to our new members
The following 7 compatriots representing 3 chapters have been approved for
membership between December 1, 2015 and January 31, 2016.
Colonel Robert Anderson: William Howell Williamson, patriot ancestor
Reuben Weed Sr
Major General William Moultrie: James Michael Herritage, patriot ancestor William Martin Herritage
At Large: Allen Jon DeRiemacker Jr, patriot ancestor George Earnhart; Allen Jon DeRiemacker III, patriot ancestor George Earnhart; Andrew Joshua
DeRiemacker, patriot ancestor George Earnhart; Verlon Joseph Hill, patriot
ancestor Abraham Christman; William Miller Van Dresser III, patriot ancestor Jacob Plunk
The South Carolina SAR also welcomes the following member by transfer
from another state society between December 1, 2015 and January 31, 2016.
Colonel Lemuel Benton: Robert Mead Perry, patriot ancestor James Ruddell/Ruddle
Colonel William Bratton: John McKinney Wilkerson, patriot ancestor
Turner Wilkerson
Daniel Morgan: Thomas Charles Chochran, patriot ancestors Sarah Bowman Wright & John Daniel
Doctor George Mosse: David Herman Luellen Jr, patriot ancestor John
Curreton Sr
The South Carolina SAR welcomes back the following compatriot who reinstated his membership between December 1, 2015 and January 31, 2016.
Colonel William Bratton: Robert Franklin Palmer Jr, patriot ancestor
Samuel Ferguson
Roll Call of the Departed
The South Carolina SAR is saddened to announce that it has been notified
since the publication of the last issue of The Palmetto Patriot of the following compatriot who has passed away:
Thomas Lynch: James Benjamin Black III – 5 December 2015
Pictured to the right are past and present National SAR general officers and state officers at the October South Atlantic District Meeting. (l-r): Past Vice President General
Mark Anthony, Secretary General J Michael Tomme Sr, Past President General Lindsey
Brock, President General Tom Lawrence, Vice President General Ed Rigel Sr, Treasurer
General Larry Guzy, Surgeon General Larry Leslie, Georgia President Tom Owens and
South Carolina President Greg Greenawalt. Photo by JD Norris.
South Carolina SAR salutes the following anniversaries
These South Carolina SAR members have reached the following membership anniversaries during the second quarter of 2016. Members having anniversaries in the third quarter of 2016 will be recognized in the next issue of
The Palmetto Patriot.
45 Years: Thomas K Lawton Jr
40 Years: Kenneth L Waddell
30 Years: John T Austell, Neil R Baer, Phillip A Kilgore, Thomas K Somers
20 Years: Max B Trout
15 Years: James P DeLuca, James B McGill, Francis G Risher, Donald E
Wilder Jr
10 Years: Charles R Heyward, Matthew C Hofstra, Robert P Smith, Brian C
Truluck, Ivin O Wilson Jr, James L Young
5 Years: William D Anderson, Gregory M Alford, Paul S Bartley, James W
Bell, Thomas W Black, Brian C Burnette, Stuart P Burnette, Thomas L Burnette, Samuel B Davis, Beau B Evans, Charles T Floyd, Joseph C Harden,
Edwin H Hicks, Joel T Horry, Paul R Kinsey, William E Smart, Frank M
Stanley, Frank M Stanley Jr, Franklin L Wood
These anniversaries are from the date that the membership application was
approved and is not necessarily reflective of the number of years that dues
have been paid. For purposes of consideration for certain medals as well as
Emeritus Status, dues payments are the determining factor.
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Spring 2016
Minutes of the 9 January 2016 Board of Governors Meeting
These are the draft minutes. Final approval will be at the 2 April 2016 meeting.
1. Call to Order by President Greg Greenawalt at 10:00 am
2. Presentation of Colors by South Carolina SAR Color Guard
3. Pledge to the U.S. Flag led by Past President Carol Crowther; Salute to
the S.C. Flag led by Past President Mark Anthony and Pledge to the SAR led
by Senior VP Wayne Cousar
4. Invocation by Chaplain Lawrence Peebles
5. Roll Call by Recording Secretary Nat Kaminski and quorum declared
with 14 of 16 Officers present and 10 of 19 Chapters represented
6. Guests in Attendance: SAR South Atlantic Regional Vice President General Edward P. Rigel, Sr.
7. Approval of Minutes from 17 October 2015 Board of Governors Meeting
by President Greenawalt after motion made and seconded
8. Review of Published Report Packages of Officers, Chapters, and Committees. Reports accepted as submitted unless changes/additions/comments
noted below:
a. Officers’ Reports:
i. Secretary Dan Woodruff
a) Announced that the annual conflict of interest forms should be
signed & returned by every state officer and by the officers of every chapter.
b) Announced that it was time for every chapter to get its annual IRS
990-n (e-postcard) filed. Each Chapter is asked to send the State Secretary
written notice that the 990-n form had been successfully filed.
c) Announced that collection of membership dues has been somewhat slower than normal because of a five-dollar under-billing error, but only
22 members still owed the five-dollar amount. Almost all of the chapters had
made arrangements to collect or pay for the five-dollar difference.
d) Announced that the Society has 798 compatriots who are paid in
full (which includes the 22 members whose five-dollar payment is still outstanding) including reinstatements, transfers in, and life memberships. This
is an increase of 8 members over last year’s total.
b. Chapter Reports
i. Cambridge Chapter submitted a corrected written report. All other
chapter reports accepted as submitted.
c. Committee Reports:
i. Americanism Committee
a) Chairman Anthony announced that he had been delayed in compiling chapter standings for the Americanism competition. 10 of 19 chapters
submitted an Americanism Report along with the quarterly Board of Governors Report. Compatriot Anthony noted every chapter is supposed to submit
its updated Americanism report on a quarterly basis. Chairman Anthony will
assist any chapter that has questions about this report.
b) President Greenawalt noted that it was important for each chapter
to accurately compile and submit its own Americanism report. On the state
society website (www.scsssar.org), there is a document under the “Membership/Best Practices” tab that details how each chapter earns Americanism
points. The points reflected in each chapter’s Americanism report are rolled
up in the State Americanism report which is then submitted to the national
SAR. This Americanism reporting system reflects how well each state society is supporting the mission of SAR. In the past the Americanism committee chair was compiling these points for each chapter. That has changed in
the 2015-16 year and each chapter is now responsible for compiling its own
Americanism Report and submitting it. In this last quarter, nine chapters did
not submit an Americanism report which hurts the state society when it compiles the state report that is supposed to reflect all chapter activities.
ii. Medals and Awards Chairman Cousar reported that he has called
each regional vice-president and requested the names for consideration by
his committee.
iii. Rumbaugh Oration & Scholarship Chairman Dr. Rick Corbett announced that new dates for the Rumbaugh Oration & Scholarship application
submission had been sent for posting on the website. Dr. Corbett said the
Chapter oration contests should be completed by the end of February.
iv. C.A.R. Liaison Chairman Doug Doster announced that the State
C.A.R. convention is February 26-27 in Myrtle Beach. The information concerning this is on the C.A.R. website (www.scscar.webs.com). The Society
needs to support that organization. President Greenawalt asked the SAR
membership to support and attend the Saturday banquet.
9. Old Business
a. The Palmetto Patriot Newsletter Committee Report - President Greenawalt, serving as Chair of the Newsletter Committee, reported on the work of
the Committee and its recommendations. A written report of the Newsletter
Committee meeting on November 4, 2015 was provided and is attached to
these minutes. President Greenawalt discussed the advantages of transitioning the newsletter to a digital format. Based on this information, the Committee recommended:
i. The Society transition to an all-digital newsletter.
ii. Advance notice would be provided to members on this change to
prepare them for it.
iii. The Spring and Summer 2016 editions of the newsletter would continue as printed editions.
iv. The newsletter would transition to an electronic digital version only
with the Fall 2016 edition.
Treasurer Greg Ohanesian commented that notice of this transition will begin
with the next edition of the newsletter. A subscription fee would be charged
to those members who continue to receive a paper edition. The editor of the
newsletter will determine and report back an appropriate subscription fee to
cover the cost of mailing and printing the newsletter. Compatriot Anthony
said he believed that he had previously estimated an annual subscription fee
of $10.00 if all of the current members who had no email addresses wanted
to continue to receive a printed edition. However, those members would
have to actively subscribe to receive it in that form, and the actual number
who subscribed would govern the actual cost associated with printing and
mailing. All of this would be spelled out in the upcoming editions of the
newsletter and could be e-mailed to the membership as well.
Compatriot Anthony noted that all 2015 printed editions of the state newsletter have been submitted to the National Periodicals & Newsletter committee
for judging purposes. In response to a question, Compatriot Anthony noted
that he would have to continue to send in a printed version of the newsletter
to the national committee. For information, he noted that an electronic version of the newsletter is much cheaper and can be circulated to the membership in a timely fashion.
MOTION is made by the committee to transition The Palmetto Patriot to
a completely electronic format in the fall of 2016 with multiple advance
notices to the Society membership with a subscription fee of approximately
ten-dollars a year for those who want to continue to receive a printed copy.
Motion passed by majority vote.
10. New Business
a. Approval of 2016-17 South Carolina SAR Annual Budget - State
Treasurer Ohanesian provided a proposed 2016-17 budget showing estimated
receipts and disbursements. This is a guideline which provides flexibility
to include programming changes. Treasurer Ohanesian made a MOTION
for the adoption of the proposed 2016-17 budget. During discussion, it was
noted that the line item “Nat’l Parks-ETV project” should be shown as a
separate line item and not under The Palmetto Patriot disbursement items.
The motion to adopt the proposed budget with the one modification noted is
seconded by Compatriot Bob Krause and passed unanimously.
b. Nominating Committee Chairman Woodruff reported the following
nominations:
i. State President: Wayne Cousar
ii. Senior Vice President: Bill Vartorella
iii. Low Country VP: Ken Stock
iv. Midlands VP: Howard Knapp
v. Pee Dee VP: Greg Ohanesian
vi. Piedmont VP: Norm Pigeon
vii. Upstate VP: Robert Krause
(continued on page 6)
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Spring 2016
9 January Board of Governors Minutes (continued from Page 5)
viii. VP for Chapter Formation: Rick Corbett
ix. VP for Chapter Revitalization: Doug Doster
x. Secretary: Dan Woodruff
xi. Treasurer: Greg Ohanesian
xii. Registrar: Edd Richburg
xiii. Recording Secretary: Nat Kaminski
xiv. Genealogist: John Ingle
xv. Historian: Donny Carson
xvi. Chaplain: Lawrence Peebles
xvii. Chancellor: Bryan Caskey
xviii. National Trustee: Dan Woodruff
xix. Alternate National Trustee: Rick Corbett
Compatriot Anthony was recognized to request a parliamentary ruling on
whether it was in order to nominate someone for the position of Recording Secretary when that position is not in the current state constitution and
bylaws. President Greenawalt asked Compatriot Corbett, the chairman of the
Bylaws Committee, if this was going to be addressed in his upcoming report
and he stated that it was included in the recommendations of the Bylaws
Committee that would be taken up at the State Annual Meeting. The Nominating Committee’s report was accepted unanimously with the notation that
the nomination for the position of Recording Secretary is made subject to
approval of the proposed bylaw changes establishing that position.
c. Bylaws Committee Chairman Corbett stated that the proposed amendments to the bylaws was circulated electronically to the Board of Governors. Chairman Corbett requested that the Board of Governors review these
proposed bylaw amendments and submit any suggested changes or additions
within 21 days by e-mail at [email protected] for the Bylaw
Committee to review. He asked that these suggested changes, deletions, or
additions include the exact wording of the proposed change, with the reason for the change. These suggested changes will be reviewed by the five
member Bylaws Committee and each suggested change will be voted on by
the committee either 1) recommending the change; 2) not recommending
the change; or 3) taking no position on the proposed change (neutral). All
proposed changes to the committee report and the committee’s response will
be published for the Board of Governors to review. The final set of revised
bylaws will then be sent to the membership. Adoption of the revised bylaws
would be considered at the Annual Meeting.
Question was raised whether these proposed changes would be published in
The Palmetto Patriot newsletter. Editor Anthony said he had concerns that
the entire bylaw amendment proposal would consume almost the entire next
edition of the newsletter which by necessity would be lengthy, with few or
no photos, and expensive. Treasurer Ohanesian said he thought the 2016-17
budget had enough funds built in to cover this added expense. Compatriot
Corbett pointed out the current constitution and bylaws require that the proposed bylaws amendments be “sent to” the membership but does not specify
how. So the changes can be e-mailed or mailed.
Question was raised about the basis for establishing an on-line quorum for
the Board of Governors for voting. Chairman Corbett said that a quorum
could be established by the Recording Secretary based on the number of state
officers and chapter representatives voting. But no changes to the bylaws
could be made under any circumstances unless approved by two-thirds of
the voting members at the annual meeting. Pursuant to the bylaws, President
Greenawalt appointed Compatriot Ohanesian to serve as parliamentarian in
the absence of the Chancellor. Ohanesian stated that the Board could provide the procedure for establishing a quorum electronically.
Point of inquiry was made about what constituted the “Board of Governors.”
This was determined to be the State Officers, the Chapter Presidents and one
additional chapter member, committee chairmen, and past Society Presidents. A point of clarification was made that a quorum determines if there
are sufficient numbers to conduct business at a meeting (50% of state officers
and 25% of the state Chapters represented by at least one member). Once
the quorum is established, all members of the Board of Governors can vote.
MOTION is made by Chairman Corbett and unanimously approved to move
forward with the Bylaws Committee recommendations as proposed.
d. Compatriot Ohanesian is recognized to ask that the Nominating
Committee report previously accepted be amended to nominate Compatriot
Sanford Graves for Chancellor. A majority of the Nominations Committee
then voted to approve that amendment to its report. The amended report was
then accepted unanimously by the Board of Governors.
e. Compatriot Corbett is recognized to make a MOTION to approve a
permanent new chapter in Berkley County named the Col. Hezekiah Maham
Chapter The chapter is operating under an approved constitution and bylaws
and has a number of prospective members. Keith Gourdin is serving as
President and has provided active leadership since October.
Compatriot Anthony is recognized on a point of order whether the Board of
Governors’ Executive Committee has received the written application and
has voted to forward that to the Board of Governors for its approval. The
Executive Committee was asked by President Greenawalt to formally act
on the chapter application. The Executive Committee by unanimous vote
endorsed the chapter application and waived the requirement of a written
report/application prior to the Board of Governors vote. Compatriot Ohanesian is recognized to ask that the President of an adjacent chapter be permitted the privilege and opportunity of endorsing a new chapter’s formation.
Ken Stock, President of the adjacent Maj. Gen. William Moultrie Chapter,
endorsed the approval of this new chapter. The vote by the Board of Governors to approve the certification of the new chapter was unanimous. President Greenawalt welcomed the new chapter into the Society.
f. President Greenawalt appointed a Patriot Medal Committee consisting
of five previous medal recipients: Compatriots Bill Vartorella, Doug Doster,
Ted Morton, Rick Corbett, and Greg Ohanesian.
g. Statewide Membership Survey Report – President Greenawalt provided a summary of the results of the recent membership survey which was
one of the action items from the Camden Leadership meeting. 180 members responded to the survey representing about 36% of those receiving the
electronic survey form. The survey used ten basic questions designed to
elicit some useful feedback. President Greenawalt reviewed specific comments from members and suggested that a committee be utilized to develop
recommendations based on the results of the survey. President Greenawalt
appointed a Membership Survey committee consisting of Compatriots Ken
Stock, John Ingle, Bill Vartorella, Mark Anthony, Ed Richburg, and Doug
Doster to make recommendations and provide a written report at the Society’s Annual Meeting.
11. Retirement of the Colors by the SCSSAR Color Guard
12. Recess for lunch at 12:02 p.m.
13. Training Session – Social Media 101
a. President Greenawalt provided an informative afternoon program
about using social media. This program resulted from the interest expressed
at the Camden Leadership meeting in having some social media training.
This discussion covered the use of social media related to Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Twitter. A handout was provided and the information covered in the training session is posted on the State Society website at http://
scssar.org/best-practices/.
14. SAR Recessional led by President Greenawalt
15. Benediction given by Compatriot Peebles
16. Adjournment at 1:55 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Recording Secretary Nat Kaminski
“When even one American - who has done nothing wrong - is forced
by fear to shut his mind and close his mouth - then all Americans are in
peril.”
Harry S Truman (1884-1972)
“In times like these, it helps to recall that there have always been times
like these.”
Paul Harvey (1918-2009)
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Updated Nominating Committee Report
The following is the updated report of the Nominating Committee. The nominee for Chancellor reflects an amendment made at the 9 January Board of
Governors Meeting. Also, the nominee for the Piedmont VP position has been amended due to the withdrawal of the original nominee. The nomination
for Recording Secretary is pending the approval of specific Constitution & Bylaws amendments. Finally, the nominees for National Trustee and Alternate
Trustee will be approved at the National SAR Annual Congress in Boston.
Officer / Nominee
President
Wayne Cousar
Senior Vice President
Bill Vartorella
Treasurer
Greg Ohanesian
Low Country Region Vice President Ken Stock
Midlands Region Vice President
Howard Knapp
Pee Dee Region Vice President
Greg Ohanesian
Piedmont Region Vice President
Ted Morton
Upstate Region Vice President
Robert Krause
VP for Chapter Formation
Rick Corbett
VP for Chapter Revitalization
Doug Doster
* Pending bylaws approval
Officer / Nominee
Secretary
Treasurer
Registrar
Genealogist
Historian
Chaplain
Chancellor
Recording Secretary*
National Trustee**
Alternate National Trustee**
Dan Woodruff
Greg Ohanesian
Edd Richburg
John Ingle
Donny Carson
Lawrence Peebles
Sanford Graves
Nat Kaminski
Dan Woodruff
Rick Corbett
** Approval will be at Annual Congress, vote by South Carolina SAR is a nomination only
SAR 1776 Campaign
Advancing America’s Heritage
Please Help us Finish Construction of Our Visionary Outreach Education Center,
Museum Exhibits and National Headquarters
The SAR 1776 Campaign recognizes donations in the amount of $1,776
and fractions or multiples thereof.
Based on the cost of museum exhibits of the type we are building at about $600 per
square foot, a donation of $1,776 will build approximately three square feet. Donation recognitions start at $25 for our car or refrigerator magnet.
The Sons of the American Revolution Society has a story to tell, and your continued support will allow us to champion our rich heritage for all to hear and see.
Donation Recognition Levels (Please Circle Category Desired):
$25 Car / Refrigerator Magnet
$148 Silver Sons of Liberty Pin
$296 Gold Sons of Liberty Pin
$592 Delegate Lapel Pin (1 square foot)
$1,184 Drafter Lapel Pin (2 square feet)
$1,776 Signer Lapel Pin (3 square feet)
Wall-Mounted Quills will recognize donations at the levels of:
$5,328 Bronze Quill
$8,880 Silver Quill
$17,760 Gold Quill
Streamers will be awarded for: $592 from Chapters and $1,184 from State Societies
Total Donation Amount: __________________
Name: _____________________________ National Number: __________
Current Address __________________________________
City __________________ State _____ Zip __________
Telephone: ________________ Email: __________________________________
The SAR Foundation, Inc. is recognized by the IRS as a 501c3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Please make checks payable to:
The SAR Foundation, Inc, 809 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202-2619
For Credit Card Donations:
Please Indicate: Master Card _____ Visa _____ Discover _____
AMEX _____ Other ________________________
Amount: $___________
Name on Card: _________________________
Credit Card # ________________________________ Expiration Date: _______
Signature: ___________________________________ Date _________________
SC Society SAR 2015 Americanism Contest Update
By: Mark C Anthony, Americanism Committee Chairman
These chapter goals were established for 2015: (1) recording 1,000 Americanism points, (2) recording points in 12 of 16 categories, and (3) presenting at least
1 Flag Certificate to a deserving community member who properly displays the
American Flag.
Through 31 December the Col Joseph Kershaw, Dr George Mosse, Gen James
Williams, Gov Paul Hamilton, Matthew Singleton and Thomas Lynch chapters
reported presenting a Flag Certificate. Qualifications are that (1) the Flag is
flown properly and (2) it is not used in a commercial manner. Please supply the
name of the certificate awardee and date of presentation to the chairman.
The committee will be compiling chapter points based on the Americanism
Score Sheets filed along with its quarterly report. Each chapter is requested to
name an Americanism Contest Chairman and report the name to the committee.
This will enable the committee to provide timely feedback on corrections or the
reassignment of points and provide training for each chapter contact.
The committee can provide assistance or answer questions on how to maximize
activity and points. Chapter chairs are encouraged to contact the committee
with any questions they may have. Results through 31 Dec below are not final.
Small Chapters
Joseph Kershaw
Thomas Lynch
Andrew Pickens
Francis Marion
Eutaw Springs
James Williams
Henry Laurens
Godfrey Dreher
Philemon Waters
Medium Chapters
William Bratton
Cambridge
Lemuel Benton Matthew Singleton
Large Chapters
Daniel Morgan
William Moultrie
George Mosse
Paul Hamilton
Thomas Taylor
South Carolina Society
Robert Anderson
Americanism President General PG Cup Categories
1,023
200
141.98
12
900
250
60.59
9
895
545
55.64
11
826
680
80.52
12
611
375
36.97
8
596
280
40.82
9
280
60
10.57
3
275
115
11.78
6
135
70
9.86
5
1,255
600
53.31
12
823
755
36.89
10
810
541
31.47
12
568
275
31.41
11
4,760
2,720
113.69
15
3,291
1,580
28.50
13
1,740
673
28.68
9
1,181
728
23.78
13
345
343
7.21
8
23,652
10,847
2,743
2,140
91.31
14
The Colonel Robert Anderson Chapter is reported separately per its stated request to
no longer participate in the contest made at the July 2015 Board of Governors meeting. If it participated, it would be classified as a large chapter.
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APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE NATIONAL
SAR LIFE MEMBERSHIP PLAN
National Headquarters, 809 West Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
________________________________
Name of Applicant
____________
National #
___________
Life Member #
_______________________________________________
Address
________________________________
City
__________________
Telephone
________
State
_____________
Date of Birth
____________
Zip Code
__________________________________________
Email
I, ___________________________, age _____ years, a currently active member
of the __________________________ Society, State Society Number _______,
hereby apply for enrollment in the National SAR Life Membership Plan. My
check in the amount of $__________, based on the chart below and made payable to “Treasurer General, National Society SAR,” is attached. I acknowledge
that I am responsible for maintaining my annual State Society and Chapter dues,
which are not incuded in the National Life Membership Plan.
____________________________________
Signature of Applicant
______________
Date
I hereby acknowledge receipt of the foregoing Compatriot’s application for
enrollment inthe National SAR Life Membership Plan.
____________________________________
Signature of State Secretary
______________
Date
NATIONAL SAR LIFE MEMBERSHIP DUES
In accordane with a motion made and passed at the 124th Congress in July
2014, the following rates for the National SAR Life Membership Plan were
established per the following chart. In order to apply, the applicant must be
currently active member and this application must be submitted to his (primary)
State Society for forwarding to the National SAR Headquarters.
Age = $ Cost
1 = $1,040
6 = $1,015
11 = $990
16 = $965
21 = $940
26 = $905
31 = $870
36 = $830
41 = $780
46 = $730
51 = $670
56 = $610
61 = $540
66 = $470
71 = $400
76 = $325
81 = $265
86 = $205
91 = $160
96 = $120
Age = $ Cost
2 = $1,035
7 = $1,010
12 = $985
17 = $960
22 = $935
27 = $900
32 = $860
37 = $820
42 = $770
47 = $720
52 = $660
57 = $595
62 = $530
67 = $460
72 = $385
77 = $315
82 = $250
87 = $195
92 = $150
97 = $90
Age = $ Cost 3 = $1,030
8 = $1,005
13 = $980
18 = $955
23 = $925
28 = $895
33 = $855
38 = $810
43 = $760
48 = $705
53 = $650
58 = $585
63 = $515
68 = $440
73 = $370
78 = $300
83 = $240
88 = $185
93 = $140
98 = $60
Age = $ Cost
4 = $1,025
9 = $1,000
14 = $975
19 = $950
24= $920
29 = $885
34 = $845
39 = $800
44 = $750
49 = $700
54 = $635
59 = $570
64 = $500
69 = $425
74 = $353
79 = $290
84 = $225
89 = $175
94 = $135
99 = $30
FOR HEADQUARTERS USE ONLY
DATE RECEIVED: ______________
Age = $ Cost
5 = $1,020
10 = $995
15 = $970
20 = $945
25 = $915
30 = $875
35 = $835
40 = $790
45 = $740
50 = $685
55 = $625
60 = $550
65 = $485
70 = $415
75 = $345
80 = $275
85 = $215
90 = $165
95 = $125
100 = $0
APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE SOUTH
CAROLINA SAR LIFE MEMBERSHIP PLAN
PO Box 399, Williamston, SC 29607
I, _________________________________, age _______ years, currently an
active member of the ______________________________ Chapter, National
Number ____________, State Society Number ________, hereby apply for
enrollment in the South Carolina SAR Life Membership Plan.
My check in the amount of $ _________, based on the chart below and made
payable to “Treasurer, South Carolina SAR,” is attached.
I acknowledge that I am responsible for maintaining my annual Chapter dues,
which are not included in the National Life Membership Plan or the SCSSAR
Life Membership Plan.
_________________________________________
Name of Applicant (type or print) ______/______/_______
Date of Birth
________________________________________________________________
Street Address
________________________________________________________________
City, State, and Zip Code
____________________________________
Signature of Applicant _____________________
Date Signed
I hereby acknowledge receipt of the foregoing Compatriot’s application for
enrollment in the South Carolina SAR Life Membership Program and approve
same.
____________________________________ Signature of South Carolina SAR Secretary _____________________
Date Signed
SOUTH CAROLINA SAR LIFE MEMBERSHIP DUES
In accordance with a motion made and passed by the South Carolina SAR Board
of Governors in January 2014, the following rates for South Carolina SAR Life
Membership were established per the following chart.
In order to apply, the applicant must be a currently active member and
his application for NSSAR National Life Membership must already be
approved or be submitted to the State Society for forwarding to NSSAR
Headquarters.
Age = $ Cost
0-40 = $500
45 = $450
50 = $400
55 = $350
60 = $300
65 = $250
70 = $200
75 = $150
80 = $100
85 = $50
90+ = $40
Age = $ Cost
41 = $490
46 = $440
51 = $390
56 = $340
61 = $290
66 = $240
71 = $190
76 = $140
81 = $90
86 = $40
Age = $ Cost
42 = $480
47 = $430
52 = $380
57 = $330
62 = $280
67 = $230
72 = $180
77 = $130
82 = $80
87 = $30
Age = $ Cost
43 = $470
48 = $420
53 = $370
58 = $320
63 = $270
68 = $220
73 = $170
78 = $120
83 = $70
88 = $20
Age = $ Cost
44 = $460
49 = $410
54 = $360
59 = $310
64 = $260
69 = $210
74 = $160
79 = $110
84 = $60
89 = $10
FOR SC SOCIETY USE ONLY
NATIONAL LIFE NUMBER: _________
“We need more of the Office Desk and less of the Show Window in politics. Let men in office substitute the midnight oil for the limelight.”
Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933)
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From the Historian’s Desk
the wreath presentation and the program was complete.
Well it’s the start of a new year and what an active start it has been from the
235th Anniversary of Cowpens to the 235th Anniversary of Cowan’s Ford
(celebrated for the first time as a National Event) to the 237th Anniversary of
Kettle Creek. The weather was mostly cooperative and pleasant at each of
these events.
The Battle of Kettle Creek is always one of my favorite ceremonies to attend.
The Georgia SAR goes all out. There is a Friday night lecture and on Saturday there is a parade around the town square, a history exhibition in a downtown building, a reenactment at a downtown park and the ceremony at War
Hill. Everyone is friendly and ready to honor their ancestors. Huzzah to the
Georgia Society and State President W Allen Greenly.
By: Donny Carson, Historian
The Battle of Cowpens kicked off three SAR remembrances and celebration.
A tip of the hat goes to the Daniel Morgan Chapter and the South Carolina
SAR for hosting such a well-organized weekend. National Park Service
Rangers Katherine Lynn and Ginny Fowler worked with Compatriot Mark
Anthony to keep everything running smoothly.
Friday saw some rain which forced the cancellation of the wreath laying at
the Daniel Morgan Statue in downtown Spartanburg. However, the rain did
not dampen the spirits of those gathered at the Courtyard by Marriott for the
quarterly South Atlantic District Meeting. Friday concluded with the annual
lecture at Wofford College where Mark Schneider entertained over 200 attendees as the Marquis de Lafayette.
Also recognized by the National Park Service was former Pacolet Mayor
Elaine O Harris who received the Dr Bobby G Moss Southern Campaign of
the American Revolution Enduring Patriot Award. She was recognized posthumously for her contributions and leadership in the annual Morgan’s March
event.
The National SAR was represented by President General Judge Thomas
E Lawrence and Secretary General J Michael Tomme Sr. They placed the
National SAR wreath at the beginning of a wreath laying ceremony that had
over 90 wreaths from eight states and many other lineage organizations.
Other activities during the day included ranger guided tours, weapons demonstrations, living history encampments and lectures on the battle and other
historical topics of interest.
There was also an impressive procession onto the battlefield by the National
SAR Color Guard to the Washington Light Infantry Monument. The procession was led by National Color Guard Commander David Hoover. The
President General laid a wreath at the monument following brief remarks by
Group Superintendent, and SAR compatriot, John Slaughter. I’m sure Dr
Lynwood Jordan would be proud to see his legacy continue to grow from
its humble beginnings as the very first National SAR Historic Sites event in
1996.
This year also marks the first time that the annual Battle of Cowan’s Ford
commemoration in Huntersville, NC has been conducted as a National SAR
Historic Sites event. I have been to several previous events and they were
always enjoyable. However, the 2016 event was the best attended nearly
filling the entire Hopewell Presbyterian Church sanctuary. Congratulations
go out to the Mecklenburg Chapter, North Carolina SAR and to event planner Compatriot Ken Luckey for the fine work he did in putting this event
together.
The combined National SAR Color Guard was commanded by National Vice
Commander Mark Anthony. They posted colors in the church and then led
the attendees out to the graveyard for a wreath laying ceremony. During the
program in the church, North Carolina SAR President Tim Berly recognized
the patriots buried in the church yard. Treasurer General Larry Guzy brought
greetings and later placed the National SAR wreath.
The main program was a presentation by Mr Randall Jones, a local author
and storyteller. His talk focused on “The Worthy Adversary” which focused
on the British commanders Cornwallis, Tarleton and a local militia leader.
The wreath laying ceremony included presentations by over 50 chapters and
state organizations including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia SARs and one compatriot from California. Musket volleys followed
Secretary General Tomme presented the National SAR wreath at War Hill,
the actual site of the battle between South Carolina forces led by Col Andrew
Pickens and Georgia forces led by Col John Dooly and Lt Col Elijah Clarke
and Georgia Loyalists led by Col Boyd. Six states were represented including Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Ohio (DAR only) and
Nebraska (C.A.R. only). Approximately 70 wreaths were presented. The
Kettle Creek site improves every time I return and hopefully it will become a
National Military Park in the future.
Once again I would like to mention a new patriotic book that has come on
the market. True for the Cause of Liberty: The Second Spartan Regiment in
the American Revolution by Oscar & Catherine Gilbert focuses on the militia
regiment raised in the present day Spartanburg and Union County area. The
regiment participated in many battles such as Stono Ferry, Kings Mountain,
Blackstocks and Cowpens. It is worth adding to your history book collection.
Another older book is the Encyclopedia of the American Revolution which is
a great reference book on the entire Revolutionary War. It is well worth the
money to add it to your collection as well.
Finally, I would like to ask if anyone has old issues of The SAR Magazine,
The Palmetto Patriot and programs from the First (9/4/1976), Second (1977),
Third (1978) and Fourteenth (sometime between 1997 and 2000) Colonial
Balls that they are willing to part with or can let me borrow to make copies
of. I am trying to put together a full set of each of these publications. Please
bring them to the next Board of Governors meeting or mail them to me.
Thank you.
Photos from the 235th Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens
Photo to left: South Carolina President Greg Greenawalt brings greetings to the gatherd crowd at the U.S.
Monument. Compatriot Jim Wryosdick stands behind President Greenawalt’s right shoulder while NPS
Group Superintendent Compatriot
John Slaughter stands to the left.
Photo below: Combined National
SAR Color Guard stands at attention
on the battlefield.
Photos by: Jay Joyce
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From the President’s Desk - Greg Greenawalt, President
As I enter the last 60 days of my term as your President I reflect back on how
fulfilling the last 10 months have been. I have had many unique opportunities to meet new SAR, DAR and C.A.R. members and community leaders
around our great state and participate in some wonderful activities to honor
our forefathers for their sacrifices for the liberty and freedoms we enjoy today. I have had the pleasure of attending and speaking at many of the battle
sites around the state during my term including the Battle of the Waxhaws/
Buford’s Massacre-May 2015, the Battle of Ramsour’s Mill-June 2015,
the Battle of Williamson’s Plantation/Huck’s Defeat-July 2015, the Battle
of Camden-August 2015, the Battle of Musgrove’s Mill-August 2015, the
Battle of King’s Mountain-Oct 2015, the Battle of Cowpens-January 2016
and I look forward to attending the Battle of Guilford Courthouse in March.
My duties have included participation in two South Atlantic District meetings and two National Leadership Meetings representing South Carolina. I
have served as the 2nd Senior Vice President for the South Carolina C.A.R.
and assisted them in finding a hotel and negotiating an acceptable contract
for their upcoming state meeting in Myrtle Beach, as well as finalizing a new
hotel, The Doubletree Columbia, for our own annual state meeting in April.
In addition, I have attended the C.A.R. state conference last year in Charleston on the USS Yorktown and have supported C.A.R. President Will Flint’s
state charity fundraising project by helping him sell over $200 of lapel pins
for the Canine Angels project providing support dogs to disabled veterans.
Some of the other events that I have had the pleasure to participate in have
included a patriot grave marking ceremony for Patriot James Howerton at
Duncan Creek Presbyterian Church in Clinton and attending the funeral for
historian and educator Dr. Bobby Gilmer Moss who contributed greatly to
our knowledge of the Revolutionary War in South Carolina and the identification of numerous South Carolina Revolutionary War Patriots. I joined
DAR Regent Diane Culbertson and C.A.R. President Will Flint on Veterans
Day to pay honor to our veterans at Green Lawn Veterans cemetery in Spartanburg. I also inducted new members and chapter officers for the Col. William Bratton, Daniel Morgan and Gov. Paul Hamilton chapters this year.
From an administrative standpoints I am proud of the State Leadership meeting held in Camden where 36 of our state leaders met to openly discuss the
state society, what we do well, what we can do better and how to better serve
our members. Many great ideas and suggestions were shared at this meeting. Many have already been implemented. It is my hope that this event set
a positive precedent for our future state leaders to continue with an annual
leadership meeting. One suggestion that came specifically from this meeting was to conduct a membership survey. This was done in late December to
gain a better understanding of what our members value, like and dislike. We
have formed a membership survey committee to follow up on the data collected from our survey and the committee will be reporting back to membership on their suggestions and recommendations at the annual state meeting.
Guide and to make recommendations on how to rebrand our society for
better public visibility and understanding of our societies work, goals and
mission. I will be presenting our committee recommendations to the SAR
National Trustees at the upcoming National leadership meeting in Louisville.
And finally, a project that I have worked on for over two years tht I hope will
become my legacy contribution to our scoiety, which is the South Carolina
SAR, National Park Service and SC ETV collaborative video project on the
Southern Campaigns of the American Revolution. Our state society along
with the SAR George Washington Endowment Fund have jointly committed
to contribute $16,000 to produce 7 videos that are currently being filmed by
SC ETV. The videos include the Siee of Charleston, the Battle of Camden,
Buford’s Massacre, Kings Mountain, the Battle of Cowpens, Ninety Six and
the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Each video will end with “Sponsored
by the South Carolina Society, Sons of hte American Revolution. For more
information please visit our website.” In addition, SC ETV will make the
videos available for broadcast on other public broadcast stations across the
nation and ou state and national society will have full access to these videos
on our website for our own local educational purposed. $13,000 has already been contributed to the video production and I will be asking the SAR
George Washington Endowment Fund to contribute the last $3,000 needed at
the upcoming National Leadership meeting. This will complete the committement that was made for sponsorship.
I have experienced a very productive and fruitful year. I will always cherish
this experience. It has been my honor to represent you and the South Carolina SAR. I want to thank the members for your friendship and all of your
hard work that you do to support the SAR’s mission and goals.
I would like to leave you with this last thought - our society is changing,
whether we like it or not, just as society around us is changing. The only
constant in life is change. If we intend for our society to continue to grow
and thrive, we must find new and better ways to communicate and represent
our society’s work to the general public, existing members and potential new
members. We must find new ways and opportunities to recruit the next generation of American Patriots. Continuing to act with yesterday’s logic can
be very dangerous. Where there is resistance to change there is resistance
to new ideas. When you always do what you have always done you will get
what you have always gotten.
Thank you again for your support this year. May God bless you, your families, the South Carolina SAR and the United States of America.
Respectfully submitted by,
Greg Greenawalt
President, South Carolina SAR
“If your actions inspire others
to dream more, learn more, do
more and become more, you are a
leader.”
At beginning of my term we hired a new state webmaster. C.A.R. member
Eric Lilling has been doing a fantastic job updating and making necessary
changes to our website. We also redesigned the look of the state Facebook
page adding hundreds of new followers with my daily postings. I have
developed several new resources that are available on the state website, such
as a SAR PowerPoint presentation for recruiting and orientation of new
members, a white paper on Why Should I Join SAR, and a new press release
template and listing of local media contacts throughout South Carolina to
make it easier for chapters to send out press releases on their local activities.
Most recently I led a training session on the topic of how to use social media, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest. I also chaired our Palmetto
Patriot newsletter committee which provided recommendations on its future
direction that were adopted at the last Board of Governors meeting.
One of my favorite contributions has been participating in the National SAR
Rebranding Task Force where I had the pleasure to work with several talented SAR leaders from across the country to develop an SAR Brand Indentity
John Quincy Adams (1767-1848)
“The important conswquences
to the American States from this
Declaration of Independence,
considered as the ground and
foundation of future government,
naturally suggest the propriety of
proclaiming it in such a manner
as that the people may be universally informed of it.”
President Greg Greenawalt
John Hancock (1737-1793)
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Report of the South Carolina SAR Bylaws Committee
The Bylaws Committee recommends the following changes to the Society Bylaws and further recommends corresponding changes to the Constitution of the
Society to maintain internal consistency in the governance documents. The following 27 (out of 67) members of the Board of Governors voted on recommending the proposals as follows:
Officers (11 votes): President Greg Greenawalt, Senior Vice President Wayne Cousar, Upstate Region VP Robert Krause, Pee Dee Region VP Fred Oakes,
Midlands Region VP Bill Vartorella, VP for Chapter Formation Rick Corbett, VP for Chapter Revitalization Doug Doster, Secretary Dan Woodruff, Registrar
Edd Richburg, Chaplain Lawrence Peebles, Genealogist John Ingle
Chapters (13 total votes): Col Hezekiah Mahem President Keith Gourdin, Col Philemon Waters President Chris Prince, Col Robert Anderson representative
Dan Patton, Col Thomas Taylor President Howard Knapp, Daniel Morgan representative Charles Auger, Dr George Mosse representative Atlee Compher,
Gen Andrew Pickens President James Norris, Gen Francis Marion representative Donald Hayes, Godfrey Dreher representative Don Simmons, Gov Paul
Hamilton President Claude Dinkins and representative Carroll Crowther, Mathew Singleton President Frank Brown, Thomas Lynch President Nathan Kaminski
Committee Chairs (1 vote): Eagle Scout Chairman Randy Potts
Past State Presidents (2 votes): Mark Anthony, Ted Morton
The Recording Secretary certified that a quorum for conducting business was established with 69% of the Officers participating and 60% of the Chapters
represented.
Proposed South Carolina SAR Bylaws Amendments:
1. Amend Bylaw 4: Officers by inserting a new Section 9, and renumbering all following sections, to read:
SECTION 9: The Recording Secretary
The Recording Secretary shall record the proceedings of the Board of Governors and the Annual Meeting of the Society and shall prepare and publish
minutes. The Recording Secretary shall prior to the Annual Meeting and the Board of Governors meetings receive, edit and publish reports prepared by the
officers, committee chairs, and chapters of this Society. He may distribute meeting agendas with these reports, but production of the agendas shall remain
the duly of the State President.
2. Amend Bylaw 5: Permanent Committees, by inserting a new subsection (b) and renumbering all following subsections, to read as follows:
(b) Bylaws – The Bylaws Committee shall consist of a chairman appointed by the President and additional members recruited by the chairman. The committee shall be the sole custodian of the governing documents of the Society and shall review these documents and recommend changes as advisable. No person
may publish any version of these documents without the express permission and approval of this committee. The committee shall also review the governing
documents of the Chapters of this Society and shall have the authority to require that they are consistent with the Bylaws of this State Society and the National Society.
Proposed SCSSAR Constitutional Amendments:
1. Amend Article IV - Administration of the State Society, Section 2 (c) by inserting a new subsection “ii. Bylaws” and renumbering all following subsections. (Note: the 2015 Annual Meeting approved the addition of the Bylaws Committee as a permanent committee by adding it to the Bylaws, but failed to add it to the
Constitution. This Amendment corrects that omission.)
2. Amend Article IV - Administration of the State Society, Section 4 Officers, by deleting subsection (a) and replacing it with the following:
(a) The officers of this Society shall be a President, a Senior Vice President, five (5) regional Vice Presidents, a Vice-President for Chapter Renewal and Revitalization, a Vice-President for Chapter Formation and Development, a Secretary, a Recording Secretary, a Treasurer, a Registrar, a Chaplain, an Historian,
a Chancellor, and a Genealogist. (Note this amendment adds the Recording Secretary as a constitutionally mandated officer. The 2015 Annual Meeting approved this
concept by voting on this officer.)
Additional Proposal:
Other changes in the Bylaws as proposed earlier by the Bylaws Committee have been postponed for further study. After discovery of the 1925 Articles of
Incorporation of the South Carolina SAR the Bylaws Committee recommends a complete study with possible revisions of both the Constitution and Bylaws
of the South Carolina SAR. A report with recommendations for changes to the Constitution and Bylaws shall be made to the Board of Governors during the
year and presented at the next Annual Meeting with the approval of the Board of Governors.
The following is the results of the voting:
Ballot Item 1:
Ballot Item 2:
Ballot Item 3:
Ballot Item 4:
Ballot Item 5:
Amend Bylaw 4: Officers. 27 YES and 0 NO.
Amend Bylaw 5: Permanent Committees. 23 YES and 4 NO
Amend Article IV - Administration of the State Society, Section 2 (c). 26 YES and 1 NO
Amend Article IV - Administration of the State Society, Section 4 Officers. 27 YES and 0 NO
Additional Proposal. 26 YES and 1 NO
Based on the balloting results, all five ballot items will be forwarded to the Annual State Meeting for discussion and final ratification on Saturday, April 2nd.
“Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time,
and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny.”
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
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Chapter Capsules
Joint chapter meeting highlights SAR programs and honors
By: Ted Morton, Past State President
In their annual “joining of the forces,” the General James Williams Chapter and the Cambridge Chapter have once again produced an outstanding
example of what SAR Chapters can accomplish working together. South Carolina SAR President Greg Greenawalt was the speaker for the meeting held
Tuesday, February 23 at Bermuda’s, the Club House/Restaurant of the Stoney Point Golf Community near Greenwood. The “Patriot Dinner” saw more than
fifty SAR Members, DAR Members, friends and guests fill the dining area and enjoy a buffet dinner prepared by restaurant staff.
In addition to members of the sponsoring SAR Chapters many members form the six NSDAR chapters that serve the Greenwood, Abbeville, Clinton, McCormick and Laurens area were present. Among these special guests in attendance was Mrs. Dianne Culbertson, current State Regent of the SC State Society NSDAR. More than 15 years ago these DAR Chapters assisted with the reorganization of the Cambridge Chapter and have continued as participants in
the “Patriot Dinner” held each February to highlight the birthday of George Washington. DAR and SAR members frequently invite prospective members to
demonstrate what the Societies are doing in fulfillment of their stated missions.
Lee Benjamin, President of the Williams Chapter, presided as special features contributed to a lively evening. A program highlight was presentation of the
General James Williams “Outstanding Patriot” Award to Elaine Thorp of Clinton. Created by the Cambridge Chapter prior to the chartering of the Williams
Chapter, the two Chapters now share the presentations made periodically. A graduate of Lander College, Ms. Thorp is currently Director of the Clinton Museum and serves as Historic Preservation Officer for the City of Clinton. She is Vice Regent of the Henry Laurens Chapter NSDAR, active in genealogical
work in Laurens County and volunteers with State Park Service Staff at Musgrove Mill Historic Site in researching numerous aspects of Musgrove Mill history. She serves on the Committee that has developed and published the Discover Laurens County history series. Guests had opportunity to purchase copies
of the most recent edition of the series.
Everyone enjoyed the excitement of drawing for door prizes, including Gift Cards for meals at Outback Steak House and SAR pins. Grand prize in the
drawings was an overnight stay at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Greenville contributed by President Greenawalt. All had fun, and some were winners! Compatriot Tommy O’Dell, Secretary of the Cambridge Chapter, conducted the drawings.
An additional special feature of the 2016 “Patriot Dinner” was an anniversary celebration for the General James Williams Chapter. Birthday Cake was
served to commemorate the 284th anniversary of the birth of President George Washington and the 8th anniversary of the Chartering of the General James
Williams Chapter. The Cambridge Chapter assisted in organizing the Williams Chapter, and six members from Cambridge, residing in the Clinton/Laurens
area, transferred their membership to help start the Chapter
The evening’s festivities concluded with presentation to President Greenawalt of a framed copy of the Revolutionary War Frigate Randolph. Artist Nolan
Van Powell’s classic work shows the ship resting at anchor in Charleston Harbor. The Old Exchange Building, now owned by the SC State Society NSDAR,
appears in the background on the shoreline of Colonial Charleston. Cambridge Chapter is selling copies of the print to assist in funding its preservation program for Patriot gravesites in its service area.
Photo below (l-r): John W. (Billy)
Dukes, Jr, Registrar; L. Brabham Dukes,
Jr, Genealogist; Eric K. Williams,
Historian; Tommy L. O'Dell, Secretary;
W. Furman Mauldin, Treasurer; Daniel
(Danny) Culbertson, Vice President
and Samuel B. Davis, Immediate Past
President. Presdient Wayne B. Richey
was out-of-State and could not be present. Ted R. Morton, Jr., a Past State and
Chater President and current Chapter
Chaplain conducted the Installation
Ceremony on 12 January. The January
Quarterly Cambridge Chapter Business Meeting is used to install new officers and to plan chapter work and activities for the new year. The chapter meets
in the Conference Room of the Susanna
Wesley Building, Main Street United
Methodist Church in Greenwood.
In the photo above, retiring Cambridge
Chapter Vice President Brabham Dukes
(right) presents a Certificate of Appreciation and Past President’s pin to outgoing President Samuel B. Davis. Photos
by: Jeff O’Dell.
Daniel Morgan Chapter members (l-r) Major Richard Augur USAF (Ret),
CW4 Robert E Augur Jr, USA (Ret) and Charles A Augur participted in the
Wreaths Across America in Black Mountain, NC on 12 December 2015.
They are picured standing by the grave of their father, Lt Col Robert E. Augur USAF (Ret) who had 29 years 9 months and 3 days active duty. Photo
provided by Charles Augur.
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At its 22 December 2015, the Daniel Morgan Chapter enjoyed a Christmas dinner at Gerhardt’s Cafe in downtown Spartanburg. President Greg Greenawalt was the guest of honor and inducted the 2016 Chapter Officers. Pictured above to the left are (l-r) Secretary Mark Anthony, Registrar Marc Oburg,
Historian Donny Carson, Treasurer Charles Augur, President John Ingle and State President Greg Greenawalt. Picutred above to the right, John Smith (left)
receives the Chapter Distinguished Service Medal from President John Ingle. Photographs provided by Greg Greenawalt and Cibby Krell.
General Francis Marion Chapter President Greg Ohanesian was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Bennettsville Rotary Club. He talked about
the SAR, of which he has been a state and national officer, and how South Carolina was affected by the American Revolution.
He reviewed the SAR patriotic, historical, educational and genealogical purposes stating that SAR members are direct descendants of the men and women
who fought and participated in the Revolution. He cited specific activities of the South Carolina SAR are to: (1) locate and preserve records of the American
Revolution and information regarding Revolutionary War participants, (2) locate and mark patriot graves throughout South Carolina, (3) commemorate major battles in SC, (4) patriotic education focusing on the SC ETV/National Park Service/South Carolina SAR production of Revolutionary War battles for use
by school teachers and (5) the Colonial Ball of debutantes who are lineal descendants of patriots with proceeds going to patriot education. Ohanesian said he
has been in charge of this annual event in Charleston every other December for the last 17 years as the major South Carolina SAR fundraiser.
He also listed some of the regularly commemorated battles fought in South Carolina: the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, Buford’s Massacre, the Battle of Camden, the Battle of Kings Mountain, the Battle of Cowpens, the Battle of Eutaw Springs and the British evacuation of Charleston. He noted there were 44
battles fought in South Carolina after the surrender in Yorktown and that there were more battles fought in South Carolina than in any other colony. In fact,
there were two major American cities held by the British after 1781 - New York and Charleston.
Ohanesian noted several significant events that occurred in Marlboro County (then District) during the American Revolution: Hunt’s Bluff on July 25, 1780
where Capt Tristram Thomas erected log cannons atop Hunt’s Bluff on the Great Pee Dee River to deceive Tory Captain Nairne’s British barges leading to
the capture of much needed supplies, munitions and capturing 100 prisoners, General Nathanael Greene’s Camp of Repose Dec. 1780-Jan. 1781 in presentday Wallace gave the army a chance to rest and regroup after there sound defeat at the Battle of Camden, the assassination of Col Abel Kolb by his Tory
neighbors on April 26, 1781, the battle of Cashua Ferry aka Brownsville Meeting House where patriots fought tories in a “Hoss Chase” of about three miles
from the ferry to the church, the battle of Brown’s Mill aka Muddy Creek or Rogers’ Creek on August 1782, the signing of the Exchange of Prisoners of War
Cartel signed at home of Claudius Pegues in upper Marlboro County on May 3, 1781 which was only cartel executed during the Revolution. He also discussed several events that occurred at Society Hill and its Long Bluff Courthouse.
President Amber Bowen presided and thanked Ohanesian for his presentation and for bringing his Revolutionary type uniforms and rifles to display to the
group.
Pictured above (l-r): General Francis Marion President Greg Ohanesian, his
wife, Barbara, Rotary Program Chairman Lon Lester and Colonial Ball Staff
Members Mandy Shaw and Kelly Byrd at the Bennettsville Rotary Club meeting on 2 February 2016. Photo provided by Greg Ohanesian.
Godfrey Dreher Chapter officers for 2016 (l-r): VP Don Simmons, Secretary Don
Jones, President Wayne Roberts, Chaplain Randy Hallman and Treasurer Maxwell
Treasurer. The chapter meets on the fourth Monday of each month (June, July,
August excluded) at Lizard’s Thicket Oak Grove at 6:00 pm. Compatriots, guests,
prospective members and the public are invited to share a meal, fellowship and
listen to an informative speaker who will present a Revolutionary War or Patriotic
program. Recently the chapter has pursued the erection of a highway marker at the
site of the Battle of Tarrar Springs. Each year the chapter presents awards to Eagle
Scouts and JROTC cadets. Photo provided by Don Simmons.
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“The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil constitution, are
worth defending against all hazards: And it is our duty to defend them
against all attacks.”
Samuel Adams (1722-1803)
The Dr George Mosse Chapter met on 7 February 2016. In the photo to the
right, chapter President Paul Walter (left) stands with C.A.R. Senior Leader
Judy Romeo who was the guest speaker at the luncheon meeting.
In the photo below to the right, the 2016 chapter board poses for a group
picture. From left to right they are Past President Atlee Compher, Treasurer
Nathaniel Jones, Chaplain Don Sager, Genealogist David Sanders, Secretary
Larry Burke, President Paul Walter, 2nd Vice President Kenneth Michel and
Registrar Bailey Keeling.
The photo in the lower right is of new member Robert DeLuryea (left) who
was inducted durinr the meeting and Registrar Bailey Keeling.
Photos were provided by Atlee Compher.
On Saturday, February 6, 2016, the Colonel Lemuel Benton Chapter hosted
Major General H. Laurie Newton of the South Carolina National Guard and
presented him with the National SAR Silver Good Citizenship Medal. The
Silver Good Citizenship medal is awarded by a chapter after approval by the
South Carolina SAR upon an individual’s showing of extensive, outstanding
and unusual patriotic achievement and service.
Major General Newton was commissioned as an Armor Officer in the South
Carolina National Guard in March of 1973 graduating from the Palmetto
Military Academy and the South Carolina Army National Guard Junior Officer School. He rose through the ranks serving as Platoon Leader, Executive
Officer, and then Company Commander within the 263rd Armor Battalion’s
A Company. Eventually he served as Commander of the 218th Enhanced
Separate Brigade, Commander 59th Troop Command, and the Deputy Adjutant General of the South Carolina National Guard.
Following the events of September 11, 2001, the United States took longterm measures to defend the Capital Region from further or future attacks.
Major General Newton was called upon to continue and enhance this effort.
From 2007 to 2012, as Theatre Commander, Major General Newton was
responsible for the command, control, and coordination of subordinate Air
Defense brigades, battalions, and other assigned units which were assigned
to protect and defend the United States of America and her Capital.
Major General H Laurie Newton (left) receives the National SAR
Silver Good Citizenship Medal and framed certificate from Colonel Lemuel Benton Chapter President Sanford Graves. Photo by:
Fredericke Oakes.
The Georgetown Veterans Day Parade festivities
on November 11, 2015 featured four chapters who
proudly marched in their colonial and Revolutionary War attire. Pictured to the left are members of
the Winyah Chapter SCDAR, the Thomas Lynch
Chapter, the Major Gen. William Moultrie
Chapter and the Col. Lemuel Benton Chapters.
After the parade, the Thomas Lynch Chapter hosted
a reception at the Stewart Parker house on Front
Street, a 1740’s era home where local lore says
George Washington was entertained on his visit to
Georgetown in 1791. Photo by: Paige Sawyer
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Spring 2016
The Governor Paul Hamilton Chapter remained active over the later part
of 2015. In early September, Past President Jody Henson participated in
and placed the chapter's wreath at the Battle of Eutaw Springs commemoration. Also attending from the chapter was South Carolina SAR Senior Vice
President Wayne Cousar. During Constitution Week the chapter held its third
quarterly meeting at The Tavern at Royal Pines Country Club. Over twentyfive chapter members participated with spouses as the chapter swore in new
members Steve Melvin, Virginia SAR transfer Dr. John Kenney and Texas
resident Tom Hewitt, son of Compatriot Capt. Dean Hewitt, USN (Ret) who
pinned the SAR rosette on his son's lapel. President Michael Keyserling
presented Royal Pines Country Club owner Jeff Fisher and Tavern Manager
Patty Huckabee with the SAR Flag Certificate in recognition of meeting day
and night flag etiquette and flying the flag for patriotic reasons. The meeting was highlighted by Compatriot Joe Riddle's detailed presentation on his
Patriot Ancestor James McCracken of South Carolina followed by President
Michael Keyserling honoring Veteran compatriots Paul Steele with a Vietnam Veterans Corps Certificate certificate and John Youmans with the Military Service Certificate.
In the photo below, Secretary Claude Dinkins (left) stands with Patty Huckabee and Jeff Fisher of the Lady's Island CC as President Michael Keyserling
presented the Flag Certificate. Photo by Jody Henson.
Compatriot Jody Henson stands
with the Gov Paul Hamilton
Chapter wreath at the Eutaw
Springs Battle Ground. Photo
by Anita Henson.
Capt. Dean Hewitt
(left) places the
SAR Rosette on the
lapel of his son Tom
Hewitt’s jacket as
President Michael
Keyserling (right)
conducts the induction. Photo by Jody
Henson.
“It will be of little avail to the people that the laws are made by men of
their own choice if the laws be so volumninous that they can not be read,
or so incoherent that they cannot be understood.”
James Madison (1751-1836)
Compatriot Drew Wise (right in the photo to the left) of the Major General
William Moultrie Chapter presents an SAR Award to Cadet PO2 Grant Domingo of the NSCC Hunley-Yorktown Division of the Naval Sea Cadets, on
30 January 2016 in Goose Creek. Cadet Domingo received an SAR Bronze
Good Citizenship Medal along with a Citation recognizing the Cadet's leadership qualities, scholastic achievements and outstanding traits of a good
citizen.
The presentation is part of the ROTC/JROCT Awards chaired by Compatriot
Wise, a recipient of the Bronze Star received during his service in Vietnam
as an Army ROTC prepared officer. The Moultrie Chapter provides Annual
Awards to 18 JROTC units in three counties as well as an Officer’s Sword
awarded to the outstanding ROTC Junior at The Citadel. The Moultrie
Chapter was originally “the Citadel Chapter” formed in 1939 as the first college chapter of the SAR. Its membership has always been comprised of Staff
and Cadets of The Citadel as well as area-wide Compatriots.
The Naval Sea Cadets is committed to providing American youth with a drug
and alcohol free environment to foster their leadership abilities, broaden their
horizons through hands-on training, and guide them to becoming mature
your adults. The mission of the Hunley-Yorktown Division is to teach accurate seamanship, educate the next generation on the organization, function,
and history of our country’s Navy and Coast Guard, instigate and aid each
child in cultivating their own set of defined moral principles and ethics, and
to foster and develop leadership in the hearts and minds of America’s youth.
Article by Edd Richburg with picture provided by Andrew Wise.
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SAR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH LIBRARY BEGINS
OUTREACH SERVICES TO MEMBERSHIP
By: C Bruce Pickette, National SAR Librarian General
In November, after many years of development through Friends of the SAR
Library and other monetary sources of funding, our national SAR Genealogical Research Library in downtown Louisville announced its ability to begin
providing membership access services across the country to the entire membership. This member outreach service was launched with the recent purchase and ownership of two genealogical and Revolutionary War databases
that can be accessed by SAR members anywhere and at anytime.
The "Gale Genealogy Connect" database is a first quality e-Book collection
consisting of 189 individual titles of on-line genealogical research on how-to
materials and original sources. The "Sources in American History On-Line:
The American Revolution” database contains nearly five hundred primary
source documents exploring the American Revolution and featuring personal
accounts, maps, pamphlets and monographs. To access these new databases
from home, simply log in on the sar.org website and then go to the library
site. Scroll down and you will see a block under the "Library Navigation"
section on the left hand column entitled "Library Databases." The two new
database links are listed below. Again, to see/access the database links, you
must be logged into sar.org, then click on “Library” in the blue stripe on the
main page.
Many quality in-house library databases have been available for members
visiting our library for quite some time but it has been the goal of our library
staff, the national library committee and myself, as your Librarian General,
to make a major and concentrated effort to step up membership services in
a new direction by providing comprehensive service to all chapter and state
society members of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Additionally, the library staff and volunteers have been painstakingly digitally reconstructing the "Family History Files" housed in our facility comprising 850 individual family files of approximately 33,000 pages of written
documentation and family information. Once our cleanup of the digital
files is completed in the near future, the Family Files database will also be
launched and will also be made available for outreach membership access.
I would like to extend my thanks to members for voicing their needs and
suggestions and thank all those volunteers who have work so hard to bring
this new outreach program to the forefront for our entire membership. We
hope many will begin to fully comprehend the value of our library and take
ownership by extending your financial support so we may continue to improve our facility services to each of you!
Members of the South Carolina SAR pose for a pictue with South Atlantic District Vice President General Ed Rigel Sr (front row, fifth from
the left) and President General Tom Lawrence (center) at the 235th
Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens on 16 January 2016. Photo by:
Cindy Anthony.
Dr. Joseph Taylor Stukes , Noted S.C. History Professor dies
By: Douglas Doster, VP for Chapter Revitalization
Though he was never a member of SAR, Dr. Joe Stukes promoted the history
of the American Revolution and especially the Revolution in South Carolina
more than any other person I know. He received the South Carolina SAR
Educator of the Year Award. He taught at Lander University, Erskine College and for many years as a distinguished Professor of History at Francis
Marion University in Florence.
This article is not written to be another obituary for Dr. Stukes. Instead it as
a testimony by a former student (Erskine College, Class of 1971) and how he
made American History come to life long after I had graduated college.
He made many presentations at schools and historical events often portraying
our revolutionary heroes in period costumes. Dr. Stukes was a speaker at one
Battle of Eutaw Springs annual observances. He participated for many years
in the annual Francis Marion Symposiums headed up by George and Carole
Summers in Manning. He helped dedicate the SAR Patriot Marker for Col.
John James at Indiantown Presbyterian Church in Williamsburg County, my
childhood home church.
Dr. Stukes' contribution of sharing his love of history with so many in his
lifetime will be remembered by all who knew him.
This is literally the last word for the issue of The Palmetto Patriot falling at the bottom of the last page. I will thus
take this opportunity to remind you of some of the items you have already read.
From the Editor
Mark C Anthony
(1) There are only two (2) print issues remaining of this publication as it will be moving to a digital format beginning
with the Fall 2016 issue. Those who have not provided the South Carolina SAR with an email address will either
need to supply an address or complete and return the paid subscription form for a printed copy (see page 2) to continue receiving the quarterly . This is being done to save the costs of printing and mailing.
(2) Please accept my personal invitation in addition to the personal invitation of State President Greg Greenawalt to
attend the upcoming Annual State Meeting on the weekend of April 2-3, 2016 in Columbia (see page 3 for the registration form). All members have the opportunity to speak and vote on the issues presented and in the election of the
South Carolina 2016-2017 state officers.
(3) In the chapter capsules you have read about the activities of the various chapters. These activities cannot succeed without your participation as well. As Louis V Gerstner Jr, CEO and Chairman of the Board at IBM from 1993
to 2002, said, “The real mechanism of corporate governance isthe active involvement of the owners.” Each compatriot is an owner of the South Carolina SAR much as it could be said that we are all the owners of the legacy of
our patriot ancestors who established the United States of America through the American Revolution. Take this and
every opportunity you can to honor their memory by being an active member in your chapter and state society.

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