SAR is a patriotic, philanthropic organization of adult
male descendants of someone who served the nation in its development
during the Revolutionary War period.
Goal of our organization:
The SAR, as a historical, educational, and patriotic
organization, seeks to maintain and extend:
The institutions of American freedom
An appreciation for true patriotism
A respect for our national symbols
The value of American citizenship
The unifying force of e pluribus unum that has
created, from the people of many nations, one nation and one people.
The
Winter 2013 Redlands Guardian Newsletter is now
available to download.
Click on image to open the newsletter PDF file.
Gentlemen:
The
Winter 2013 issue of The NSSAR Magazine is now online. Click here:
www.sar.org/SAR-Magazine
Redlands SAR Shirt Order Form PDF link:
Click on image to open the PDF file, print, fill out and mail with a check.
Redlands SAR is a Distributor for Flint River Ranch and receives a commission when you make a purchase from them through our web site at the Flint River Ranch Co. You should see our order link a little ways down on the right side: Support our chapter with your purchases and do a favor for your pets.
The Flint River Ranch Co. is a Pet Food Company that is dedicated to the holistic well being of your beloved family companions. They endeavor to ship all orders from regional warehouses within 24 business hours. Flint River Ranch has been making safe, nutritious Oven-baked, Super and Ultra premium Canine and Feline pet foods since 1993. "The well-being of all our companion animals is the whole reason ffrco exists, so we feel it is our responsibility to always provide you with wholesome and natural choice when it comes to your pet food choices."
Meetings
are held at 8:30 AM on the
3rd Saturday of January through May, we take the summer off
and then meet again September through December unless otherwise noted.
Meeting
dates for 2013:
January 19
February 16
March 16
April 13*
May 18
June - off
July - off
August - off
September 21
October 19
November 16
December 21
* Not the third Saturday
Compatriots,
The May 18th meeting will be at 8:30 AM, at the University
of Redlands in Conference Room A/B in the rear of the cafeteria.
The program
will be presented by our Genealogist Shawn Price on genealogy research.
Remember that this will be our last meeting before our summer break. We will meet again on September 21.
Remember to visit our Color Guard encampment in Sylvan Park on Independence Day!
Junior ROTC Recognition Program
The Redlands Chapter SAR, awards the ROTC Medal to foster the principle of the "Citizen-Soldier", exemplified by the Minutemen of Revolutionary War days. This award is presented to Junior ROTC cadets from local high schools who are selected for having a high degree of merit with respect to leadership qualities, military bearing and general excellence.
For information about this program, or to sign up to be a presenter contact:
The ROTC/JROTC Program Charman Sam Irwin
30535 Country Club Dr.
Redlands, CA 92373
909 794-3492
scatg@verizon.net
The April 13 meeting was at 8:30 AM, at the University of Redlands in Conference Room A/B in the rear of the cafeteria.
The program was presented by Annette Leffman, who spoke about the Redlands LDS Family History Center and the resources available to us for genealogy research.
Our March 16 Chapter meeting was at 8:30 AM, at the University of
Redlands in Conference Room A/B in the rear of the cafeteria. The program
was presented by Melvin Harrell on the Redlands Chapter Color Guard.
Our February 16th, 2013 meeting was our Essay Contest and awards
program. We meet at the
University Club, University of Redlands Building 223, 8:30 AM.
Google Map of the University Club
Our Chapter meeting on January 19th 2013 was- Kent Gregory who installed our new officers and presented
a well
researched and informative program on Music in the American
Revolution.
Officers for 2013:
President: Melvin Harrell, Vice President Dan Piedlow, Secretary James Mercer, Treasurer: Patrick Lyons , Charles Kiel Website, Shawn Price Registrar.
Saturday December 15th 8:30 AM Chapter
Meeting:
The program was presented by members of the outstanding “Mountain Fifes
& Drums” group.
They shared the history of the fifes &
drums during the Revolutionary War and answered questions.
They added some Christmas music to their program, and related the
moving story of General Washington's
1783Farewell and his
Mount Vernon Christmas homecoming
to help us ring in the season.
Teaching leadership, responsibility, discipline, music and history to youths ages 10 to 18 in our mountain community.
The Mountain Fifes & Drums is a non-profit 501(3)(c) Incorporation formed in 2001. The mission is “to provide music, history, leadership, discipline and responsibility training free of charge to youth ages 10-18.” There are 60 kids in the program. New recruits are selected from our waiting list each October. No musical skills are required to join. Kids are eligible to join following 4th grade graduation, and they are expected to remain in the program until high school graduation. Rehearsals are held every Monday night throughout the year.
The Mountain Fifes & Drums has 9 achievable ranks dispersed into 3 groups: Recruits, Junior Corps and Senior Corps. Ranks are achieved through the successful completion of musical competencies and the consistent demonstration of strict behavioral standards. A point system is used to both recognize accomplishments and identify patterns of poor behavior. Responsibilities are added as the musicians move up in rank.
The Mountain Fifes & Drums provides 25-35 annual public service performances. We were one of three Fife & Drum Corps, nationwide, selected to perform at “America’s 400th Anniversary” held at Jamestown, Virginia, celebrating 400 years since the first permanent English Settlement in the New World. We have received congratulatory letters from our California Governor and First Lady, and our accomplishments have been entered into the official United States Congressional Record.
November 17th 2012 chapter meeting - The program was By Tony Malanowski
Producer/Director of the movie “The Battle of Bunker Hill”
THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL is the inaugural DVD in the series AMERICA:
HER PEOPLE, HER STORIES. Using an innovative blending of epic
recreation, historical commentary and vintage imagery, you will learn
about life during Colonial Times, and see why the Original Patriots
chose to rebel against the mighty British Empire! You will experience
the heroic stand of the American Colonists against the King's superior
forces, and appreciate their courage and sacrifice as they fought for
their rights and liberties!
We voted on Officers for the coming year.
Officer Slate for 2013:
President: Melvin Harrell, Vice President Dan Piedlow, Secretary James Mercer, Treasurer: Patrick Lyons , Charles Kiel Website, Shawn Price Registrar.
The Redlands SAR October 20, 2012 Program was at 8:30 AM,
at the University of Redlands in Conference Room A/B in the rear of
the cafeteria.
The program was our Chapter
Sponsored California Society Valley Forge Teacher Scholarship Award
Program winner Kendra Brooks. The program was titled "Mt.
Vernon to Fredericksburg, Virginia July 7 - 13, 2012 "
with Academic Director: Mr. Paul Sanborn, MA Her program included
sites visited during the program with pictures and many interesting
anecdotes of the early United States and its Presidents and
Patriots.
Redlands Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution Award
Winning
Color Guard.