This Saturday December 16, 2023, the George Washington Chapter will once again be taking part in the wreath laying for the National Wreaths Across America Day. Please join us at 11:30 a.m. near the POW Flag at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies for a brief ceremony followed by placing wreaths. If you plan on attending, please arrive early and dress warm. There will also be shuttle service from the Crown Castle parking lot in South Point from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. We hope to see you there.
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.
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!
Posted by Scott M. Helfrich, Ed.D. 
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