George Washington Chapter Participates in 2021 Wreath Across America

Members of the George Washington Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution joined with families, veterans, and other volunteers at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies to help place the wreaths on Friday, December 17, 2021. Usually, the ceremony is done on a Saturday in December across the country, but due to ongoing construction in the cemetery this year, it was spread over two days to accommodate the volunteers and parking.

Nearly 15,000 wreaths were placed. For the 6th consecutive year, every grave was marked either by a wreath or by family decorations. The George Washington Chapter continues to be the largest gatherer of wreaths for this cemetery. This year the chapter obtained 3,489 of the 15,000 wreaths that were placed. The cemetery serves veterans from the tri-state area.

Additionally, Karl and Everitt Meer participated in the Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Valley Forge Military Park.

George Washington Chapter 2021 Holiday Meeting

The December 2021 chapter meeting was held at the Union Grill in Washington on Saturday, December 4, 2021.

Ron Miller was presented the Chapter Distinguished Service medal by President Kurt Winter.

A. J. Swerbenski received the Bronze Color Guard medal from President Kurt Winter.

Karen Neubauer from the Washington County DAR Chapter received a Certificate of Appreciation. 

Four new members, including (L-R) Arthur Keys, Michael Kuhlman, Mark Pearson and Robert “Chip” Zelch were installed by President Kurt Winter.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!

George Washington Chapter Leadership Discuss Memorial Sign Project on WJPA

George Washington Chapter President Kurt Winter and Ron Miller provided a radio interview on WJPA radio with Pete “I Got the Beat” Povich on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 to discuss the chapter’s Revolutionary War Soldier Memorial Sign Project.

Click here to listen to the interview with Kurt and Ron.Download

November / December 2021 George Washington Chapter Newsletter

November / December 2021 Newsletter Highlights

• The December 2021 chapter meeting at the Union Grill in Washington on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 11:30 AM.
• 2022 membership dues deadline is November 30, 2021.
• Awards presented to Michael and Nancy Sippey, Dorothy Bewick, Robert Frazier, Michael Pattison, and Thomas Carson.
• Ken Cherry presented a program on explorer Christopher Gist.
• $10,000 grant received from the Washington County Community Foundation for the cemetery signs program.
• New Compatriots welcomed, including Gary, Christopher, & Alan Coates; Bryan Cunning; Arthur & Alexander Boyd Keys; Brandon & Michael Kuhlman; John Mathues; Joel Zupancic; and Hunter & Fisher Haight.
• Wreaths Across America will occur on Friday, December 17th from 3 until 5 PM; Saturday December 18th and Sunday December 19th from 9 AM until noon at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

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September / October 2021 George Washington Chapter Newsletter

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September / October 2021 Newsletter Highlights

• The October chapter meeting to be held at Breezy Heights Tavern on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Noon. Reservations deadline is Friday, October 8, 2021.
• The annual picnic was held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 in partnership with local CAR and DAR chapter members.
• Newest Compatriot Mark Pearson is welcomed to the chapter.
• 2022 SAR dues need to be paid by the end of November 2021.
• The annual Wreath Across America ceremony will occur on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Noon at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
• The 2024 NSSAR Annual Congress will be held in Lancaster, PA.

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George Washington Chapter Color Guard Participates in 2021 Fort Henry Days

The color guard of the George Washington chapter participated in the opening ceremonies of Fort Henry Days on Saturday, September 4, 2021 in Wheeling, WV.

2021 CAR, DAR, SAR Chapter Picnic

2021 Picnic attendees – Cross Creek County Park

Members of the Parkinson’s Ferry Society-C.A.R. hold the dessert cake that all shared at the joint picnic.

President Kurt Winter presents Everitt and Karl Meer with their 10 year membership pin and certificate.

Brenda Biearman, Karen Neubauer, Regent-Susan DeLost of the Washington County Chapter-DAR present $500.00 towards the cemetery sign project to Ron Miller.

July / August 2021 George Washington Chapter Newsletter

The George Washington Chapter Betsy Ross Flag flew over the Washington County Court House on Flag Day.

July / August 2021 Newsletter Highlights

• Joint CAR / DAR / SAR picnic held at Cross Creek Park on Saturday, August 21, 2021
• National Cemetery of the Alleghenies Director Edward Hajduk presented at the June chapter meeting
• George Washington Chapter participated in the Whiskey Rebellion Festival on July 10, 2021
• Ron Miller describes new Revolutionary War grave sign program
• Michael Merryman presented with a Lafayette medal certificate and 20+ oak leaf clusters
• Gary Timmons presented with the PASSAR Medal of Distinguished Service
• Louis Edward (Tim) Thomassy, Jr. installed as a new chapter member
• Passing of Compatriot Rev. Dr. Roger Raymond Fischer on July 1, 2021
• New member Lucas Andy Hillebrand welcome to the chapter
• Fort Henry Days will occur on Labor Day weekend in Wheeling, WV

July / August 2021 George Washington Chapter NewsletterDownload

2021 Wreaths Across America Donation

Chapter check presentation to Wreaths Across America from donations that were received when the WAA mobile exhibit was in Bridgeville, PA. From L-R: WAA Location Coordinator Brynnly Schwartz, Gary Timmons, and Ron Miller

George Washington Chapter Participates in 2021 Whiskey Rebellion Festival

From L-R: Chip Zelch, A. J. Swerbensky, Gary Timmons, Kurt Winter, Ron Miller & Michael Merryman