The December chapter meeting and annual Christmas party will be held at Century Inn on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Noon. Cost is $27.00 per person.
Be advised to send your check for $27.00 each payable to George Washington Chapter – SAR along with your menu selection to Edward Schreiber, 113 Tory Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108 no later than November 25, 2022.
The October meeting was held on Saturday, October 8, 2022.
Michael Merryman was presented with various awards (i.e., two Oak Leaf clusters and the Silver Liberty Award) for signing over 100 new members. Congrats to Michael!
Ron Miller received both the Minnisota Stephen Tyler Award and the DAR Historic Preservation Recognition Award for his work on the cemetery sign project. Congrats to Ron!
Our newest member was inducted into the chapter, Compatriot Benjamin Andrews Matheus, who is the son of Compatriot John Mathues.
The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies is returning to the one-day ceremony and wreath laying. Please join us on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Noon.
Color Guard report included from Guard Commander Chip Zelch.
October chapter meeting to be held at Breezy Heights Tavern on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Noon. Reservation deadline is Friday, September 30, 2022. Cost is $22.00 per person. Program will consist of portrayal of French & Indian War Captain William Trent.
2023 SAR dues notices have been sent to all compatriots.
Historic Purviance Cemetery memorial ceremony was held on August 20, 2022.
Joint CAR, DAR, and SAR picnic was held at the McGuffey Community Park on August 20, 2022. Over 50 Compatriots and guests were in attendance.
Wreaths Across America sponsored wreaths may be purchased. See the order form in the downloadable newsletter PDF below.
The George Washington Chapter hosted the PASSAR Board of Management meeting on Friday, August 19, 2022 along with the annual chapter picnic the following day on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Kurt Winter is pictured presenting Hannah Elizabeth Knootz with a chapter runner-up certificate and check for her Elementary School Poster Contest entry. Congratulations to you, Hannah!
(L-R) National President General Davis Lee Wright, Ron Miller, and PASSAR State President Michael Seibert.
Our very own Ron Miller was recognized at the 132nd National SAR Congress that was held in Savannah Georgia this past July. Ron was presented with the Minnesota Society Stephen Taylor Award as “The Compatriot who, by his research and writing, has made a distinguished contribution to the preservation of the history of the American Revolutionary era and its Patriots.”
Congratulations to Compatriot Miller and his creative leadership. We are all proud of you!
Joint CAR / DAR / SAR Picnic will occur on Saturday, August 20, 2022 @ 3:30 PM in McGuffey Park. RSVP to Ed Schreiber by August 13, 2022. Meal @ 4:30 PM.
Fort Henry Days will occur on Labor Day weekend at Oglebay Park in Wheeling, WV.
The PASSAR Board of Management meeting will occur on Friday, August 19, 2022 at the Ramada Inn in Washington, PA. The BOM meeting will NOT be held at the George Washington Hotel as listed.
New Compatriots John Bruner and Robert Frazier were installed.
Compatriot Bruner was installed as the Chapter’s Vice President.
From left to right: Nathaniel Black, Ron Malmgren, John Mathues, A. J. Swerbensky, Ron Miller, Wesley, Black, Mark Black, Bryan Cunning, Chip Zelch, and Mark Pearson
Ron Miller from the George Washington Chapter appeared with Tracie Liberatore from the David Bradford House on “Live with Pete” on WJPA Radio to promote our co-sponsored History Hunt.
Click on the player below to listen to the radio spot.
If you haven’t joined in the fun of the History Hunt, a Washington County Scavenger Hunt, now is the time to get started. Just go to www.georgewashingtonchapter.com for all of the information. The weather is perfect for a day of exploring, having fun and learning about some of the great Washington County History and win a great prize!
George Washington Chapter Color Guard that participated in both the annual Memorial Day parade at Claysville, PA and a grave dedication for two Revolutionary War veterans that are buried in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
May / June 2022 Newsletter Highlights
Luncheon will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022 @ 12:00 PM at the Meadowcroft Museum of Rural Life. RSVP must arrive to Ed Schreiber by Monday, June 13, 2022.
Whiskey Rebellion Festival volunteers needed to man the chapter SAR table.
Allegiance Sunday will be held on Monday, July 4, 2022.
New chapter members include, John P. Bruner, Alvin L. Rogers, and dual member William Finley (Finley, OH).
A new radio commercial to advertise the Revolutionary War Solider Memorial Sign program was created and has been airing on WJPA. Click on the player below to listen to the radio ad.
Posted by Scott M. Helfrich, Ed.D. 
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