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Compatriots and Friends of the SAR
I enjoyed our March breakfast meeting; we had great attendance accompanied by lively discussion. The colors were presented by our color guard commanded by Russ Kaiser; they were impressive.
We finalized our 2026 chapter meeting and America 250 events schedule for 2026. Our event calendar is posted in our newsletter - click the button below.
Mark your calendars, in lieu of a Saturday breakfast meeting, our May meeting will be a Youth Awards dinner on May 20th at the Old Spaghetti Factory, 12401 Folsom Blvd, in Rancho Cordova. Details will follow soon.
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I am pleased to announce that Compatriot Don Huffman has agreed to serve as chapter secretary in 2026, and I had the honor of administering the oath of office to him. Please join me in welcoming him to our leadership team. We have had many members volunteer to serve in various committee leadership roles this year; but there are many opportunities still available for those who wish to help us promote the Spirit of '76' in our community. Contact me if you would like to be part of this great effort.
Reminder, Russ Kaiser, still has openings in the May 16th black powder training course. We are planning to fire muskets in the Carmichael Elks Lodge 4th of July Parade. To participate in the firing portion of this event, you must hold a valid NRA Certificate of Basic Black Powder Training issued by a certified instructor. Detailed information is in the body of the newsletter. SAR Youth Protection Training is mandatory for participating in these events. Details can be found in the body of the newsletter. After you have completed the training, send a copy of your certificate to me.
Thank you all for your support of the SAR; working together, we can make America 250 memorable in our community. If you haven't attended a chapter meeting, please consider doing so. I will look forward to seeing you on Saturday, April 18th.
Libertas et Patria,
Craig Anderson
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Meet your 2026 Sacramento Chapter Executive Board
(L-R) Jim Faulkinbury, Registrar; Craig Anderson, President; Don Huffman, Secretary; Don Littlefield, Treasurer; and Ronnie Oates, Executive Vice President.
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Our April 18th breakfast meeting will be held at Cattlemen's Restaurant in Rancho Cordova. Breakfast is served at 9am, and the meeting begins at 10am.
April 18, 2026
Cattlemen's Restaurant
12409 Folsom Blvd
Rancho Cordova, CA
Country Breakfast Buffet:
Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Country Potatoes
Biscuits, Juice, Coffe, Tea.
Price: $27 per person
Note $2.00 Price Increase by the Restaurant
WE ENCOURAGE ADVANCE RESERVATIONS
and PAYMENT by Credit Card.
Click on the link to make your reservation:
https://www.payit2.com/event/117536
Or
Contact Craig Anderson craigandersonsar@gmail.com or (916) 257-7892 if you wish to pay cash or check at the door.
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IMPORTANT
Please RSVP no later than 5PM Friday, April 10th; The restaurant needs a final meal count for planning purposes. Thanks!
| | Color Guard presented the colors at a Blue Star Moms Event March 14th at the Roseville Veterans Center. (Photos by Staci Kendrick) | | L-R Russ Kaiser, Mark Laramore, Phil Noble, Steve Bowman, Josh Drazil, Craig Anderson | | |
March Sacramento Chapter Breakfast Meeting
The Sacramento Color Guard presented the colors at our March 21st Breakfast Meeting. Guardsmen present were Russ Kaiser, Jeremiah Merganthaler, Mark Laramore, Steve Bowman, Phill Noble, and Dark Alvarado.
Following the posting of the colors, Commander Russ Kaiser presented Dark Alvarado with the SAR Youth Color Guard Medal. Dark qualified by participating in at least three Color Guard events per year for three years.
| | If you want to be part of the Sacramento Chapter Color Guard, Contact Color Guard Commander Russ Kaiser at (916) 801-2818 or boat361@aol.com. | | |
John Adams Academy, Lincoln, CA
On March 20th, members of the Sacramento Chapter "School Guard" participated in a 5th grade assembly at John Adams Academy in Lincoln. This event aimed to educate students about significant aspects of the American Revolution through a series of presentations and demonstrations:
Key items presented were the roots of the American Revolution, the role of the minute men and the battles of Lexington and Concord, the Declaration of Independence, the role of women in the American Revolution, the impact of Valley Forge on the Revolution, and the display and description of colonial period replica artifacts.
Members present were Kimm Richwine, Regent Charlotte Parkhurst Chapter DAR, David Hulbert, member of the Gold Country Chapter of the SAR, and Carl Ahlberg, Tom Carpenter, and Craig Anderson of the Sacramento Chapter.
| | On March 23rd, Craig Anderson presented Charlotte Parkhurst Chapter Regent, Kimm Richwine a SAR Martha Washington Medal for her outstanding support and participation in our chapter's educational outreach programs. | | |
2026 Enhanced JROTC Program
Chapter and State Winner
We are pleased to announce that our JROTC Program Chairmen, Jon Wroten and Jim McGraw have submitted the Chapter winner of the Enhanced Program, Cadet Lt Collin Haughey, to the State Society. Collin was selected by the CASSAR JROTC Chairman as the winner at the state level and his entry will be submitted to the NSSAR for judging in the national competition. Congratulations to Cadat Collon Haughey and Casa Roble High School Senior Aerospace Science Instructor Kevin Houdek Lt Col, USAF (Ret)
We are planning on presenting the chapter and state awards to Collin in our May Youth Awards Meeting on May 20th at the Old Spaghetti Factory 12401 Folsom Blvd. Rancho Cordova.
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Brandon Villardi, CASSAR Vice President South, presented a Silver SAR America 250 award to Madison Olsen at the CAR Conference in Sacramento on March 21st.
(Photo by Scott Brooks)
| | America 250 Chairman Jim Faulkinbury presented Bronze America 250 Medals to (L-R) Ernie Garcia, David Dance, Brian Alexander, and Ken Davis. | | President Anderson presented Brian Alexander with the Henry Knox Medal for his service as chapter registrar. | | On March 3rd, Craig Anderson presented a SAR Flag Certificate to Bel Air Market #510. | | |
March 2026 Compatriot Tom Carpenter presented a SAR Flag Certificate to his neighbor Scott Lowen.
March 2026 Craig Anderson presented a SAR Flag Certificate to Compatriot Phil Noble.
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NRA Black Powder Training
To participate in SAR Sacramento firing events, participants must successfully complete a NRA Black Powder Training Course conducted by a certified trainer.
NRA Black Powder Training will be offered on May 16th and 17th. The course is filling fast so students will be accepted on a first come first served basis. Please read the SAR Color Guard Handbook prior to the class; it can be accessed at this link: https://www.sar.org/app/uploads/CG-Handbook-2026.pdf
The course fee is $175 payable in advance to Russ Kaiser. The fee is non-refundable. It covers insurance and material costs which are arranged in advance. If the course is canceled, your funds will be returned. Everything is supplied to complete the course which includes shooting a flintlock pistol, cap 12 gauge shotgun and .58 cal Zouave cap rifle. NO PERSONAL WEAPONS, POWDER AND BALL ARE ALLOWED TO THE CLASSROOM OR RANGE WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM RUSS.
Students must provide personal eye protection and hearing protection to complete the range portion of the training. Proper natural fiber clothing, footwear and a hat is recommended. Sunscreen is a good ideal as well as cleaning wipes.
Training Schedule:
- May 16, 2026, Day 1: Classroom. 10AM – 3PM at 1021 Haverhill ST, W. Sac 95691. Bring your own lunch and drinks/snacks.
- May 17, 2026, Day 2: Range 10AM – 3PM at 6176 State Route 104, Ione. The range is on private property and can be difficult to find. Allow plenty of time for travel. Any students late will forfeit their fee and will not be allowed to participate. The class is all about range safety and the class cannot be restarted after it begins.
Please let Russ know in advance about any medical/physical issues you have that could affect the class work.
Questions may be directed to Russ Kaiser at 916-801-2818 or boat361@aol.com
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Coming Color Guard Events
Contact CG Commander Russ Kaiser
boat361@aol.com
June 4th 2026 7:30am: North Ridge Country Club Golf Tournament. They are celebrating America's 250th year of independence and their theme is “The Spirit of 1776 at North Ridge”. 7600 Madison Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628.
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General George Washington Chapter America 250 Parades
The GGW chapter is inviting all interested SAR members and friends to participate in the following events in Northern CA:
The 63rd Annual Cottonwood Rodeo Parade, 10am Saturday May 9th in Cottonwood, CA. Parade Link: 63rd Annual Mother's Day Cottonwood Rodeo Parade
The Redding Rodeo Parade, 10am Saturday May 16th 2026 Redding, CA.
Parade Link: RODEO WEEK - Redding Rodeo Parade (2026-05-16)
These are great hometown events, if you wish to participate contact GGW Chapter President Kevin Knapp at armylta@aol.com
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THE NATIONAL SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION’S
YOUTH PROTECTION POLICY
“The SAR strives to create and maintain a safe environment for all youth who participate in SAR sponsored activities. To the best of their ability, Compatriots and staff, their spouses and partners, and other event volunteers must safeguard the children and young people with whom they come into contact and protect them from physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.”
Youth Protection Awareness and Youth Protection Training
All Compatriots should be aware of the need for Youth Protection Programs and the NSSAR’s YP Policies. Youth Protection Training (YPT) is a critical component of the best practices for organizations who work with young people and for the SAR it is mandatory for all Compatriots in Leadership Positions, Color Guard Members, School Guard Members, and Professional Staff and any Compatriots who work with young people through our Education Outreach Programs, Youth Contests, or with the Children of the American Revolution. This would include but is not limited to Compatriots on the following committees: Americanism, American History Teacher Award, Eagle Scout, Knight Essay, ROTC/JROTC, Rumbaugh and Engagements, Education, CAR Liaison and the Council of State Presidents.
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On successful completion of the SAR YPT, you will receive an electronic diploma in PDF format. Forward a copy to: craigandersonsar@gmail.com
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Announcement from the Registrar General
Keith A Weissinger, MD
National Society Sons of the American Revolution
In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, the National Society Sons of the American Revolution will offer a special reduced registration fee for New Member and Jr. Member applications during the month of July 2026.
For applications postmarked between July 1 and July 31, 2026, the National application fee for New Applications will be $76 in honor of the year 1776.
This special fee applies only to New Member and Jr. Member (New Lineage) Applications submitted during the July 2026 window.
Please note the following exclusions:
- The special fee does not apply to Family Plan Applications
- The special fee does not apply to Memorial Applications
- The special fee does not apply to Supplemental Applications
To qualify for the reduced fee, New Applications must be postmarked between July 1 and July 31, 2026. The revised fee schedule can be found by clicking the button below.
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Cyber Scams
If you receive an email from a purported Compatriot in need of help that is unsigned, with no personal contact information seeking contributions to any type of fundraising site; or an email addressing you by name from another member of your Chapter requesting the expenditure of funds or the purchase of gift cards, consider it a hoax. These messages are getting more sophisticated and may even include the unauthorized use of the SAR logo and/or a pseudo SAR email address.
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The Sacramento Courier is the official newsletter of the Sacramento Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. Unless explicitly. stated, the opinions expressed herein are the opinion of the authors, and not necessarily those of the Sacramento Chapter SAR.
Editor Craig Anderson
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The Sacramento Chapter SAR; a 501(c)(3) non profit charitable organization
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