The George Washington Chapter Centennial Celebration will be Saturday June 8, 2024, in the Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. The guest speaker will be Andy Masich from The Heinz History Center. Reservations MUST arrive by Friday, May 17, 2024.
Volunteers to help man the Chapter SAR info table during the Whiskey Rebellion held on Saturday July 13, 2024 from 10 AM – 5 PM.
Robert “Chip” Zelch now serves as the Chapter Treasurer.
Compatriot Ron Miller has offered to help as our Chapter Registrar.
The February Chapter Meeting will be held on February 17, 2024 at 10 AM at the Washington County Historical Society in Washington, PA.
The annual chapter Christmas party was held on December 2, 2023 at the Century Inn.
Michael Merryman was presented with the National Liberty Medal Oak Leaf cluster for signing new members as well as a certificate and pin for serving as Chapter President for the last two years.
New chapter officers, include President Gary Timmons, Secretary A.J. Swerbensky, and Treasurer Larry Ridgway.
The George Washington Chapter had another great wreaths campaign. We received sponsorship for 2,042 actual wreaths and the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies received 3,155 in our name.
The George Washington Chapter is honored and delighted to extend the warm hand of friendship to our newest members: Parker James Griffith, Donald Lee Grimm, Mickey James Marshall, Benjamin Andrew Mathues, Robert William, Ross William, and Sean Robert McGowan.
The October chapter meeting will be held at Breezy Heights Tavern & Restaurant on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Noon. National Park Ranger Brian Reedy will present on Fort Necessity. RSVP by Friday, October 13, 2023. *This is a correction to the attached newsletter. *
SAR dues should be paid no later than the end of November to ensure your renewal.
The chapter’s 100th anniversary occurs in 2024 so Kurt and Gary are seeking volunteers to assist with event planning, logistics, and participation. Please reach out to them to offer your help.
The chapter welcomes new Compatriot Matthew D. Saxton.
PASSAR President Troutman presented Gary Timmons with the Gold 250 SAR Anniversary medal at the August 19, 2023, joint picnic.
Father and son Mark William and Adam William Dunn were installed by President Troutman.
Wreaths Across America deadline to place orders is November 26, 2023. See the sponsorship form in the attached newsletter.
Graphic courtesy of the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution (Benjamin Tanner, c. 1800)
May / June 2023 Newsletter Highlights
The June 2023 chapter meeting will be held at the Meadowcroft Museum of Rural Life on Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 12:00 PM in Avella, PA.
The May 2023 chapter meeting will be held at the Union Grill in Washington, PA.
Volunteers needed to help with the Chapter info table during the Whiskey Rebellion being held Saturday July 8, 2023, from 10 AM – 5 PM.
Allegiance Sunday is observed on the Sunday closest to July 4th every year. This year, Sunday, July 2, 2023, and / or Sunday, July 9, 2023, can be observed. Send church bulletins to Gary Timmons.
The Chapter is honored to welcome its newest members, Jarrod and Jonah Ward of Washington, PA.
The Chapter is saddened at the loss, by death, of Compatriot Samuel Richard “Dick” Mellon on May 18, 2023, at age 90. Dick served as Chapter Chaplain for many years. The members of the George Washington Chapter want to express their thoughts and prayers to the family of Compatriot Mellon.
The February chapter meeting will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 @ 10 AM at The Citizens Library.
The December chapter meeting was held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at The Century Inn.
The Washington County Chapter – DAR received a Certificate of Appreciation; Past President Larry Ridgway received a 10-year certificate; Michael Merryman was presented a Veterans Certificate for his grandfather from the National Society
Compatriot Gary Timmons was one of two featured speakers that welcomed 13 new citizens at the Federal Court House in Wheeling on November 18, 2022.
For the 2022 Wreaths Across America program, the chapter received sponsorships for 2,120 actual wreaths and the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies received 3,197 in our name.
New Compatriots, include Tyler J. & Austin J. Schoenfelder, Todd L. Ashmore, Steven C. Morreale M.D./M.P.H., Charles McMillan, and Jeremy William Barton II.
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.
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.
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).
Posted by Scott M. Helfrich, Ed.D. 
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