President`s Message Phil Anders Upcoming Events

Volume 44, Number 1
www.passar.org/PCC
Winter 2015
of July when/where troopers are called upon to go
both early in the AM and late in the afternoon to
different geographic locales . Others may fall in
back-to-back chronology, but require the fellows to
“layover” between them until the next event (8:00
AM flag-raising, followed by a plaque recognition
at 11:00, same general site, but different proponent). Much thanks, and credit, goes out to CPT
Jim Willis and the hardcore group of men who man
the flags at many, many of these events. Six men
made 15 or more of the events during the year.
President’s Message
As to our monthly meeting structure or concept,
inquiries have been made by some new Compatriots about the term BOM, ”What is it?” and “Am I
allowed to come?”
BOM stands for Board of Management and refers to the elected Officers and three (3)
Classes of Directors consisting of 4 mem-
Phil Anders
Here’s hoping that this newsletter reaches you in a
slightly warmer spell than as I write it on the evening of the 7 degree forecasted overnight, and that
the Holidays were both Happy and Joyful for you
and your families.
December was a busy month for us with the regular
BOM/Chapter meeting on the 1 st followed by multiple Color Guard events, as follows:
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Meeting Location
The Board of Management meetings are held at the
Landmark Americana Tap & Grill, 629 W. Lancaster
Ave., Wayne, PA
(NW corner at Old Eagle School Rd),
Phone 610-995-1001
December 9 - Honors at Compatriot Dick
Randolph’s funeral services, Narberth, PA
December 13 morning - Wreaths Across
America, Philadelphia National Cemetery
Upcoming Events
December 13 evening – Saint Lucia celebration,
Old Swedes’ Church, Bridgeport, PA
December 19 evening – March-in, Valley Forge
NHP, Valley Forge, PA
Those Color Guard activities concluded a calendar
year that saw your Guard fall out for a total of 35
distinct events on 24 separate dates; many of these
occur in multiples, such as Memorial Day or the 4th
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PASSAR Winter Mtg
Feb 6 & 7
PCC Monthly Meeting
Feb 9
1000
Washington’s Birthday Celeb.
Feb 21
1030
PCC Monthly Meeting
Mar 2
1000
PCC Monthly Meeting
Apr 6
1000
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material to the council and then wait for the Eagle
Scout to send in his application form requesting
the necessary material. The program is an annual
program with local winners selected in January;
state winners in February and national winners
recognized at the National Society's Annual Congress in July.
We are not expected to participate in the Courts
of Honor but should participate in the scout council's annual recognition program.
lf you are retired or contemplating retirement and
seeking a challenging and rewarding outlet, participation in this program is a true answer to your
quest.
bers each (currently) for the years 2015, ’16,
and ’17. These men have the RIGHT TO
VOTE on business matters which are discussed during the meeting which commences at 10:00.
ALL Compatriots are welcome, and invited, to
attend the BOM meeting whenever held
(almost every month now, except for July
and August) - - it is a time and way to become aware of, and involved in the workings and activity of the Chapter. It is just
that, under the By-Laws, only the persons in
Para. 1 above may VOTE (Except during
the Annual Meeting held in October)
At approximately Noon of each meeting date,
we break for a luncheon and fellowship,
which is then usually followed by a speaker/
presentation on some topic of historic interest.
In summary, you may arrive by 10:00 and attend any 1, 2 or 3 portions of the day OR
arrive by 12:00 for lunch and the speaker,
OR come about 1:00 for JUST the speaker.
Attire is customarily a blazer or suit coat and
tie, with SAR member’s rosette. First-time
attendees are welcomed and presented with
this symbol of their membership in the Society.
INSTALLATION DINNER
This year’s edition of the Annual Officers’ Installation Dinner was held on the 2nd Thursday evening
in November for the very first time, a move which
we have determined will be perpetuated into the
future. It moves it away from the night before the
Veterans ‘Day Parade at the Coatesville Hospital in
which our Color Guard marches on an annual basis
AND a PASSAR quarterly meeting weekend as
well when some members may be travelling out of
town.
The evening of November 13th saw some 29 of
your fellow Compatriots and their guests, totaling
over 50 persons in all, gathered at the Overbrook
Golf Club for the annual black-tie event to honor
the outgoing Officers and to usher in the newly
elected core of Officers and Directors (whose
names, positions and contact information is presented elsewhere in this edition). The traditional
Silent Auction, as ably organized by Compatriots
Jim Sanborn and Greg Shively, was held with many
items of historical interest going “on the block”.
The proceeds from these efforts and contributions
go directly to help support the various youthoriented programs of the Chapter.
SCOUTING OPPORTUNITY
Since 1983 Philadelphia Continental Chapter has
supported the National Society's program of recognizing Eagle Scouts through a scholarship program. We have recognized over 8000 Eagle Scouts
throughout the greater Philadelphia area . The top
award is 58,000.00 cash with descending amounts
for second place and lesser amounts at the state
and local levels. Enrollment in a college program
are encouraged but not mandatory.
We have worked through the local scout councils
by furnishing Eagle Scout Certificates, literature
describing the program and application forms.
Cradle of Liberty and Chester County Councils
prepare the certificates with names, dates and include them with the Eagle Scout packet for use by
the scout troop as they make arrangements for
presentation at a Court of Honor. We furnish the
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Awards given at the Installation Banquet

Bronze Color Guard Medal to Ellis Adams &
Jim Hall for 300+ points and 50% participation
in CG events of 2012, 2013 & 2014.

Bronze Roger Sherman Medal to:
Jonathan Jacobs for Chair of the Public
Relations Committee for 2012 thru 2014.
Quincy Jones for services as Chair of the Student/Teacher Awards Committee for years 2006
to 2014 and Chapter Secretary for years 2009 to
2012.
Jim Hall & Ellis Adams receive their awards from
President Anders
William Rheiner for service as Chair of the
Greenspan Scholarship Committee for years
2012 thru 2014.
Joseph Stokes, Jr. for his service as Chair of the
Membership Committee for the years 2008 thru
2014.
Tom Showler, Michael Freeland and Jan Showler at the Installation Dinner
Above:
Jonathan Jacobs receives his Roger Sherman award from
Phil Anders
Left:
Ellis Adams and Phil Anders with Lydia Freeman, President of the Huguenot Society of PA
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Banquet Award
Ned Little received the Distinguished Service Medal for his
service as Chapter Genealogist for the years 2012 thru 2014.
This is the highest medal that may be awarded by a Chapter
President, who may present only one for each year of his administration, for conspicuous service rendered to a Chapter
within his term.
Compatriot Little has been directly responsible for the accession of 113 new Compatriots to the ranks of this Chapter over
his term of Office, and has also processed 51 Supplemental
applications during that time resulting in the proof of those
additional Revolutionary War ancestors. He has turned over
more than 140 OPEN inquiry files to his successor, Kelsey
Brown.
The Hermione Sails
For over 16 years French citizens have contributed for a
civic project to build a replica sailing ship, the Hermione,
the vessel that carried the Marquis de Lafayette from
France to Rhode Island in 1780, carrying the news of a
French army under Comte de Rochambeau dispatched to
join the Continental Army in the War of Independence. The replica ship has been launched and will sail in
celebratory commemoration to the US in summer 2015. Its
first port will be Yorktown, VA, June 5-7, and then up the
coast for celebrations at historic ports of call. Its schedule
is to be at Fort Mifflin on June 25, then at Penns Landing, June 26-28, and in NYC, July 1-4. It will sail back
to France in late July. Go to www.Hermione2015.com for details. These will be exciting public events.
PHILADELPHIA CONTINENTAL CHAPTER
COMBINED ACTIVITY SCHEDULE 2014
February
5th
6th & 7th
9h
21st
March
2nd
Williamson School Celebration
6:00PM
PASSAR Quarterly Meeting, Holiday Inn-Harrisburg Hershey 9:00AM
Board of Management Meeting
10:00AM
George Washington Birthday Celebration, City Tavern
Color Guard march-off to Washington Square
10:30 AM
Color Guard to Independence Hall
11:15 AM
Color Guard returns to City Tavern
11:45 AM
Board of Management Meeting
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10:00AM
PHILADELPHIA CONTINENTAL CHAPTER 2015
OFFICERS and COMMITTEE CHAIRS
OFFICE
PRESIDENT
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
2NDVICEPRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER
ASST TREASURER
GENEALOGIST
REGISTRAR
CHANCELLOR
CHAPLAIN
HISTORIAN
SURGEON
CPT of the GUARD
SGT at ARMS
AIDE to PRESIDENT
NAME
Philip M. Anders
Ellis C. L. Adams
George M. Clarke
Jonathan M. Jacobs
John M. Briggs
L. Carl Fletcher
C. Kelsey Brown
John F. Mitchell, III
Michael W. Freeland, Esq.
Kenneth L. Hanson
James H. Willis
Frederick R. Rude, DVM
James H. Willis
Philip M. Anders
James F. Hall
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John F. Mitchell
George M. Clarke
Quincy T. Jones
George M. Clarke
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William H. Rheiner
James F. Hall
Lanny R. Patten
Philip M. Anders
Ellis C. L. Adams
J. Thomas Showler
Joseph R. Stokes, Jr.
Philip M. Anders
Joseph R. Stokes, Jr.
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James H. Willis
Jonathan M. Jacobs
L. Carl Fletcher
Philip M. Anders
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Harriton House
By Lanny Patten
For our annual George Washington Birthday luncheon, the guest speaker will be Bruce Gill the Executive
Director/Curator of Harriton House. Harriton House was the home of Charless Thompson, located in Bryn
Mawr, PA. Details of Irish- born patriot Charles Thomson (1729-1824), Secretary of the Continental Congress, keep being uncovered, at least to me. After visiting his N.
Ireland birth site in May, I recalled his home at Harriton House,
Bryn Mawr, PA (now a public historic site) and his burial site at
Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia. Now it is learned that he gave
land for a churchyard cemetery and church to found the Lower
Merion Baptist Church in 1808. His funeral service was conducted
here. The seven acre site and original building exist today. At a
building renovation in 1887, the main sanctuary window was dedicated to Charles Thomson. And history lives. Use the website
www.LowerMerionBaptist.org for more of the story.
Main sanctuary window at Lower Merion Baptist Church
Upper Left: The full window
Lower Left: The center portion of the window
Above: The lower panels of the window
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ANNUAL GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
FEBRUARY 21, 2015
Be sure to make reservations early for you, your family and your guests for the Chapter’s annual George Washington’s Birthday Celebration at 10:00 AM Saturday, February
21st, at the City Tavern. This year as last, a contingent of hearty souls will be led by our
color guard in a march from the City Tavern,
138 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA at 10:30
AM sharp to the Washington Square Eternal
Flame. This is the site of the Revolutionary War
Unknown Soldier Tomb, where a brief ceremony will be held and a wreath set in place.
The party will then march off to the Plaza in
front of Independence Hall for a second wreath
laying at General Washington’s statue. Those
not directly involved in the ceremony will
watch from the north side of Chestnut Street. Following this ceremony, all hands will
return to the City Tavern for a reception upstairs in the Long Room.
This is a most anticipated event with a cash bar available. After ample time for libations,
renewing old friendships and making new ones, luncheon will be served at 12:45. The
entrée selection is Colonial Turkey Pot Pie, preceded by a Tavern Country Salad and, for
dessert, Fresh Fruit Cobbler served warm. Cost of luncheon: $40.00
DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS 2/16/2015
George Washington’s Birthday Luncheon Reservation
Saturday, February 21, 2015
City Tavern, 138 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia
A cash bar reception will commence upon our return from Independence Hall.
Name __________________________________________
Pot Pie
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Veg.
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Guests__________________________________________
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Total @ $40 each ___________
Send check payable to PCCSAR to John Briggs, 435 Williams Rd, Wynnewood, PA 19096-1632
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Philadelphia Continental Chapter – SAR
3346 N SMEDLEY ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140-4901
George Washington’s Birthday Luncheon
Saturday, February 21, 2015
City Tavern
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