January 2026

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone had a pleasant Christmas with family and friends. Our first dinner meeting of 2026 will be held at the Old Spaghetti Factory on Watt Ave. Our venue change back to the Old Spaghetti Factory is designed to keep our meal costs affordable for our members. I sincerely hope that you can join us in fellowship, and as always, friends and family are always welcome.

Editor

*** VENUE CHANGE ***

January 2026 Dinner Meeting

Thursday January 15th 6:30pm - 9pm

The Old Spaghetti Factory

1625 Watt Ave., Sacramento, CA

Entree Selections

Baked Lasagna

Sicilian Meatballs

Chicken Marsala

(Vegetarian Dishes can be ordered from the menu)

Price: $30 each meal served - cash or check at the door.

WE PREFER ADVANCE RESERVATIONS and PAYMENT by Credit Card. 

Click on the button below.

Or, you can make reservations by sending an email to: Craig Anderson at craigandersonsar@gmail.com and paying by Cash or Check at the at door.

Your Color Guard Needs You!

Our Color Guard is the Public Face of the Sons of the American Revolution. We have participated in historical, patriotic, and public events in our community for many years.

This year we will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation. Planning has begun for year long celebrations of this event. I encourage you to join with us, become of member of our color guard and carry on the legacy that your patriot ancestors left to you.

Don't wait! Contact Color Guard Commander Russ Kaiser at (916) 801-2818 or boat361@aol.com and let him know you want to be part of the Sacramento Chapter Color Guard.

Sacramento chapter President Nic Gauthier is presented

 the SAR’s Silver America 250 Medal by Don Littlefield.

Abigail Adams Medal Presentation

Gold Trail DAR Chapter

On December 9th, Jim Faulkinbury attended the December meeting of the Gold Trail Chapter DAR with his wife, Karen. He presented their Regent, Cordelia Min, with the new Abigail Adams Medal which is one of the new awards for DAR ladies who refer potential members who are approved during the calendar year. 

Mark John Mozdy

November 12, 1955 – November 30, 2025

Mark John Mozdy was born in Meadville, PA and grew up in Erie, PA. He attended Erie Catholic and public schools. Graduated from Strong Vincent high school in 1974 and Edinboro State College in 1978 with a degree in Computer Technology. He moved to San Jose, CA in 1979 and worked for Lockheed Missiles and Space Company from 1979 to 1986.

He moved to Sacramento in 1986 where he met his wife Wanda. They have one daughter, Jenna. He worked for Computer Sciences Corporation Defense Systems division, MCI, and Verizon and he retired in 2016. 

His application for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution was approved on May 15, 2019. His Patriot ancestor was John Hart, a member of the Committee of Safety, Vice President of Provincial Congress, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Mark was an active member of the Sacramento Chapter serving as chapter secretary.

Welcome to the Sacramento Chapter. We look forward to working with you to further the mission of the SAR.

Compatriot Ronnie J. Oates II

Ronnie was born in Bakersfield, CA on December 23, 1965. He currently lives in Roseville, CA and is married to Leah. They have four adult children and five grandchildren.

He attended school at California State University, Bakersfield, and currently works at American Legion High School as a History Teacher. He is currently serving in the US Navy Reserves, Commander, Expeditionary Supply Corps Officer. He will be retiring on the 23^rd of December after 33 years, 11 mos. His hobbies include reading history books and now being a member of the SAR.

His application to join the Sons of the American Revolution was approved on 12/05/2025. His Patriot Ancestor was “Major” Jesse Oates (5^th great-grandfather) who served in the Duplin County Regiment, North Carolina Line.

SAR National Event

250th Anniversary of the

Declaration of Independence

Philadelphia, PA

America’s Birthplace – “Ring It On”

July 2-6, 2026

January 10th 2026: US Coast Guard Aux Change of Command, 11:30AM Burgers and Brew Restaurant, 317 3rd Street, West Sacramento, CA



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