March 2025

Greetings Compatriots and Friends,

Moving into March, we continue to stride through the 250-year anniversary of the path of freedom. We are lining up resolutions from local governments and groups to recognize the 250-year anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19^th, the iconic and triumphant moment of the ‘Shot heard around the world.’ I encourage you to take this year under special attention to not only personally honor, but to meaningfully educate the next generations within your family, circles of friends, and community around you.

I am looking to get members to help with these important ceremonies and take the lead in coordinating the events, please reach out and let me know if you can and are willing to help.

I look forward to seeing all of you at the meeting as we plan for the business and success of the chapter.

In patriotism and fellowship,

Nicolas Gauthier, President

SAR Sacramento Chapter

February Dinner Meeting

CASSAR President Don Littlefield addresses the Sacramento Chapter Members and guests.

Craig Anderson and President Nic Gauthier presented the Martha Washington Medal to Wanda Annis of Dollar General for her efforts to secure funding for Sacramentos 1776 Book Challenge Project.

March 12th Dinner Meeting

Guest Speaker

Alex Vassar

Our guest speaker for our March Meeting is Alex Vassar, Communications Manager, California state library. Alex will speak to us on the 175 year anniversary of California Statehood.

Alex Vassar began his role as Communications Manager for the California State Library in May 2017. Prior to his arrival at the Library, Alex worked for the State of California since 2007 when he was selected as a California Senate Fellow. Since then, he worked for both houses of the California Legislature and the State Board of Equalization before joining the California State Library.

Alex manages the State Library’s Communications Office which handles media inquiries and shares news about the library through press releases and the library’s social media outlets. The office also manages the library’s public events and schedules tours of the historic Library and Courts Building.

Alex holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Southern California."



Sacramento Chapter Dinner Meeting

Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM

(5:30 to 6:30 Social - Meeting Starts at 6:30)

Old Spaghetti Factory

1625 Watt Ave.

Sacramento, CA 95864

Entree Selections:

Baked Lasagna

Chicken Marsala

Sicilian Meatballs

Fettuccini Alfredo

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

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You can make reservations by sending an email to: Larry Brasher larryfbrasher@gmail.com or Craig Anderson at craigandersonsar@gmail.com and paying by Cash or Check at the at door.

April 9th 2025

Sacramento Chapter Dinner Meeting

April Dinner Meeting

Guest Speaker

Jay Dickey

Jay Dickey is a member of the CASSAR Gold Country chapter, and is also a member of the Nevada and Utah SAR state societies. Jay is an author and lecturer on a wide range of subjects related to early American history, including the Revolutionary War era. He is the President of American Heritage Partners, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that hosts educational programs in collaboration with leading American heritage and historical societies, educational institutions, and community groups.  Jay resides in Northern Nevada, and is the Past President of the Nevada Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. He is also a Past Governor of the Nevada Mayflower Society, and currently serves as the Governor of the Northern California Company of the Jamestowne Society. 

With regard to his Revolutionary War credentials, Jay is a descendant of 12 SAR patriot ancestors who served in the Continental Army or various state militias.  He is a proud member of the Society of the Cincinnati, where he currently serves as a member of its Library Committee.

Jay's talk commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord.  Jay’s talk is entitled “Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride, and the Shot Heard Round the World.”   On April 19 we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the battle of Lexington & Concord, the battle that started our American Revolution. Jay will cover the key events leading up to Revere’s famous ride, the critical role played by Dr. Joseph Warren (who was later shot and killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill), the flight of Samuel Adams and John Hancock from Boston, and the aftermath of the battle. Today, Revere’s ride has attained mythic status in the history of the Revolution, thanks in part to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem published in 1861 entitled “Paul Revere’s Ride.”  What were the real facts? Jay will explore that question and others in his talk.



James McGraw and I are pleased to announce that we have a winner in the 2025 Enhanced JROTC Program. The cadets name is Leonardo G. Rosello of Casa Roble Fundamental High School. Cadet Rosello's application has been forwarded to the CASSAR for the state competition.

Mark your calendars, Cadet Rosello, his parents, and Lt Col Houdek will be on our youths award program at our May 14th dinner meeting at the Old Spaghetti Factory, 1625 Watt Ave.

Please welcome these new compatriots to the Sacramento Chapter.

Martin David Durham Approved 2/07/2025

Patriot Ancestor: Mandley Winstead. PVT NC PNSR

Jordan Ross Monroe Approved 2/14/25

Patriot Ancestor: Josiah Monroe SGT CT

(Historical Note: Died 19 Feb 1778 at Valley Forge)

Upcoming Color Guard Events

March 1, 2025 6:00PM Founding Forward Youth Awards Banquet Timber Creek Ballroom, 7050 Del Webb Blvd, Roseville, CA 95747. Color Guard musters at 5:30PM

December 8th 2025 12:00PM Wreath Across America Kickoff Event - Massing of the Colors. West Steps of the State Capitol.

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