November 2024

Greetings Compatriots and Friends,

As we step into November, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by our ancestors during the American Revolutionary War. Their fight for freedom and the rights we cherish today includes one of our most fundamental duties as citizens: voting. As the presidential election approaches, I encourage each of you to make your voices heard. Participating in elections is not just a right but an obligation that has been hard-won through the sacrifices of those who came before us. Let us honor their legacy by actively engaging in the democratic process.

On November 11th, we will observe Veterans Day, a time to reflect on the bravery and commitment of those who have served in our armed forces. I am proud to announce that at our dinner meeting on November 13th, we will honor our veterans, and our guest speaker will be our fellow member and compatriot Col. Thomas "Tom" Carpenter (USAF Ret.). His insights and experiences will surely inspire us as we pay tribute to those who have fought for our freedoms.

Let us come together this month, both to remember our past and to engage in our present. I look forward to seeing all of you at the meeting as we honor our veterans and prepare to exercise our rights as citizens.

Thank you for all that you have done, and all that you will do. 

In patriotism and fellowship,

Jon Wroten, President

SAR Sacramento Chapter  

Sacramento Chapter Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Our speaker will be Col. Thomas E. Carpenter (USAF Ret)

Old Spaghetti Factory

1625 Watt Ave.

Sacramento, CA 95864

Meal Selections for Dinner Meeting:

Entrees:

Baked Lasagna

Chicken Marsala

Sicilian Meatballs

Price: $30 each meal served

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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.

Our Guest Speaker, SAR Member Col. Thomas E. Carpenter (USAF Ret)

Tom was born in 1941 in San Diego County and grew up there. He attended San Diego State College and graduated in 1963 earning a degree in Biology and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Air Force. He served 21 years with assignments in Puerto Rico, Viet Nam, Scotland, Holland, and Germany: interspersed with short assignments to stateside bases. He had 1500 flying hours split equally between B-52 bombers and F-4 fighter jets.

In 1980 he married Ingeborg, whom he met in Germany. They have two married daughters and four grandchildren: 2 boys and 2 girls. All are doing well. Since retiring from teaching in 2008, he formed a 4-piece band of professional musicians. They stay very busy. In September and October they are a German band. The remainder of the year they do St. Patrick's Day, Veterans Day, Christmas, etc. 

He subsequently earned a California teaching credential and taught for the next 20 years, initially teaching for the juvenile court schools, and then Cordova High School. His primary teaching subject was general science.

His Patriot Ancestor is Auke Wyckoff who served as a Col. in General Forman's 3rd Reg. of the Monmouth Co. New Jersey Militia and also as a Lt Col. under Col. Daniel Henrickson and as a Major under Col. Asher Holmes. He was a POW in 1777 and 1779

Minutes of the Meeting of the Sacramento Chapter, SAR

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Old Spaghetti Factory, Sacramento, CA

President Jon Wroten called the Meeting to Order at 6:15 pm

Call the Meeting to Order (Stand): President Wroten Larry Brasher gave the Invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the Pledge. Don Littlefield led the Pledge to the SAR and read the mission statement.

Welcome remarks and introductions were given by President Jon Wroten. Special guests recognized were Don Littlefield, CASSAR State President and his wife Mary Ann, State and Chapter Past Presidents Jim Faulkinbury and Craig Anderson and their wives, Karen Faulkinbury, a member of the DAR and Sandy Anderson and Del Hansen. Guests introduced were Jordan Monroe, a prospective member, Shirley Mohamed, widow of Joe Mohamed a long-time member of the Chapter and her guest Julie Buhlert, and our guest speakers Gretchen Johnson and Cory Bridges.

There being more than 7 SAR chapter members in attendance, a quorum was duly established.

1.   CASSAR President Don Littlefield gave a brief presentation indicating the CASSAR had received a $4,000 grant from the NSSAR George Washington Fund on petition of the Sacramento Chapter through CASSAR for the 1776 Book project. Whether these funds will go to the Sacramento Chapter or distributed to other CASSAR chapters implementing the 1776 book program will be determined by the CASSAR Exec Committee. He also gave a brief update on the upcoming BOM meeting to be held in Bakersfield.

2.   CASSAR President Don Littlefield presented Mary Ann Littlefield with a 250 Bronze medal and certificate and Jon Wroten with a 250 Silver medal and certificate.

3.   Compatriot Tim Mihalakos gave a 250 minute about the Battle of Yorktown where the first cannon shot was fired by General George Washington on this date, October 9, 1781.

4.   Dinner - A break in the program was taken to allow attendees time to socialize and enjoy their dinners.

5.   Ex. Vice President Craig Anderson introduced of guest speakers, Gretchen Johnson and Cory Bridges who gave a multimedia presentation on the experience attending the Graduate Program from the French and Indian War. President Wroten presented the speakers with certificates of appreciation after their talk.

There being no further business, the SAR Recessional was recited, led by Craig Anderson, followed by Larry Brasher offering the Benediction. Those in attendance sang God Bless America.

President Wroten adjourned the meeting at 8:45pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Jon Wroten, President

We had nearly 40 attendees at our October Meeting

Below is a partial list of attendees:

Carl Ahlber, Ernie Garcia Inga Ahlberg, Heather Grey, Dark Alvarado, Del Hansen, Gina Alvarado, Gretchen Johnson (Speaker), Craig Anderson, Sean Jones, Barbara Jones, Sandra Anderson, Don Littlefield, Ernie Garcia, Chuck Barnett, Mary Ann Littlefield, Cory Bridges (Speaker), James McGraw, Larry Brasher, Tim Mihalakos, Julie Buhlert, Zoey Mihalakos, Tom Carpenter, Shirley Mohamed, Ben Crabtree, Gary Morgan, Caden Elvick, Jim Parsegian, Corin Elvick, Bill Skiles, Neil Elvick, Dorothy Skiles, Jim Faulkinbury, Raylan Vanderpool (SAR Youth Member), Karen Faulkinbury, DAR Jon Wroten.

Founding Forward Graduate Teacher Workshops

The Sacramento Chapter and the California Society SAR sponsored two teachers from Deterding Elementary School in Carmichael to attend Founding Forward's Graduate Teacher Workshop on the French and Indian War last summer in Pittsburg, PA. They were our featured speakers at our November meeting and shared their experience with our membership.

October Guest Speakers Gretchen Johnson and Cory Bridges

Gretchen Johnson and Cory Bridges

Grechen Johnson and Cory Bridges Receive Certificates of Appreciation

from President Wroten

We are pleased to welcome three new members to the Sacramento Chapter. the applications were approved in October.

Dr. James Russell McGraw, Approved 10/4/2024, Patriot Ancestor Thomas Chaffee (CS – CT)

Asher David Isaac Jordan, Approved 10/18/24, Patriot Ancestor Isaac McHenry LT/PA

Connor Joseph Reid, Approved 10/18/24, Patriot Ancestor John Martin Mickley Pvt/ PA

CASSAR President Littlefield presents the Silver America 250 Medal

to Chapter President Jon Wroten 

George Washington Fellows have elected through their single gift or annual installment payment plan to give a $1000.00 membership donation to the George Washington Endowment Fund. Becoming a George Washington Fellow is not limited to SAR members. Spouses, children, grandchildren, nephews, and nieces are all eligible. And once a George Washington Fellow, you are always listed as a George Washington Fellow. Your donation is a perpetual gift which never dies, it is working to support the SAR in perpetuity.

2025 PRESIDENT'S DAY EVENT

CELEBRATE AMERICAN HERITAGE

Haslet's Delaware Regt invites SAR members to join them at a 2025 President’s Day event: Celebrate American Heritage

Monday February 17^th 10AM–2PM

Mt. Vernon Memorial Park

8201 Greenback Lane

Fair Oaks, CA. 95628

If you are interested in participating in this event and would like more details, contact Russ Kaiser at 916-801-2818 or email to boat361@aol.com

We are rapidly approaching the 250^th anniversary of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence on July 4^th,2026. Our patriot ancestors left us a legacy and obligation to preserve the freedoms for which they sacrificed; it’s important that SAR members lead our community in the celebration of this event. Our color guard is the face of the SAR in our community and will play a major role in this celebration.

As our long time CG members age out it’s imperative that we recruit new members. Please join us and participate in community patriotic events. You do not have to be a SAR member to join our color guard – only an interest in history and a desire to help celebrate our heritage. Young people are encouraged to join us; if you have grandchildren/ great grandchildren or other young friends and relatives who are interested in American History and would like to participate in patriotic events in our community, our Chapter Color Guard is looking for recruits. The National Society SAR last year authorized a Youth Color Guard Medal to be awarded to those under 18 years old; you do not have to be a SAR member to earn this award.

For more information, contact David Beach, Russ Kaiser, or any color guard member; we would be delighted to help you!

October 26th Color Guard Event

DAR District II Meeting, Woodcreek Country Club

Roseville, CA

L-R Russ Kaiser, Dark Alvarado, Craig Anderson, Commander David Beach

Upcoming Patriotic Color Guard Events

November 2, 2024, DAR Heritage Tea at Granite Bay Country Club, 9600 Golf Club Dr, Granite Bay, CA 95746. Color Guard Musters at 10:15 a.m.

January 25,2025 DAR District II Meeting at Timber Creek Ballroom, 7050 Del Webb Blvd, Roseville, CA 95747. Color Guard musters at 9:15AM

2025 Chapter Dues

Compatriots

We are midway through our dues collection period, and if you haven't remitted your dues, we urge you to do it soon; Your dues fund many SAR youth programs that educate young people about patriotism and their American Heritage. Your support is critical to continuing these programs. If you did not receive a dues notice, contact Jim Faulkinbury as soon as possible. jfaulkin@surewest.net

Life Members: Although you do not owe any SAR dues, please return your dues notice to that we can make sure that your contact information is correct. We value your membership and want to make sure we stay in contact. You may also contact Jim Faulkinbury ( jfaulkin@surewest.net ) or Craig Anderson (craigandersonsar@gmail.com) to pass along any contact changes

Besides your financial support to continue these programs, your volunteer time is critical to make these programs successful. Please consider giving a few hours a year to help with these programs. Please contact any of our chapter officers for more information on how you can help.

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2024 Meeting Calendar