October 2025

Dear Compatriots and Friends,

We continue commemorate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s journey toward freedom. Looking ahead, the Chapter is shifting focus toward planning for the coming year. The Executive Board is currently facingimportant decisions, and we urge all members to be engaged—your voice and your presence are essential.

The next business meeting on November 1st will be crucial for planning  and organizing the chapter for next year. If you are interested in serving in a role or any type of capacity within the chapter, please attend the meeting.

With many of our long-time leaders and volunteers stepping back due to age or other commitments, we are confronting a difficult truth: without new volunteers stepping forward, some of our valued programs—particularly those supporting youth and community outreach—may need to be scaled back or discontinued altogether. The Board has resolved that programs without volunteer leadership cannot continue.

I strongly encourage you to attend, share your thoughts, and consider where you might lend your time and talents. Together, we can continue to honor our mission and ensure the strength and success of our Chapter.

In patriotism and fellowship,

Nicolas Gauthier

President, SAR Sacramento Chapter

Don Littlefield presents a SAR Certificate of Appreciation to our September guest speaker, Allie Sahli. Allie was sponsored by the SAR to attend Founding Forward's graduate teacher program in 2025, and gave a very interesting presentation on her experiences.

Founding Forward's Good Citizen Day

On September 22, 2025, the first ever Good Citizen Day outside of the historic Union League House took place in Sacramento California. Sacramento Chapter Compatriots Larry Brasher, Jim McGraw and David Dance were active participants and helped make this event a success.

In addition to recognizing and celebrating these young civic leaders, Good Citizen Day is a day of education, focused on the U.S. Constitution, critical thinking, and civil discourse. This day in Sacramento was no different. There were 67 high school sophomores and juniors from 23 different schools, nominated by 20 youth-serving organizations. The students explored constitutional issues, engaged in spirited debates, and participated in a mock trial program. The day culminated in a celebratory moment where all 67 students received the new Founding Forward Good Citizenship Award – a three-part award consisting of a certificate, medal, and lapel pin. Students left inspired, challenged, and equipped with the tools to be thoughtful, informed citizens in their communities.

Compatriots

We have begun our 2026 dues collection period for 2026. You will be receiving a dues notice during the first week in October. If you don't receive this notification, contact Secretary, Gary Morgan (morganwerk@aol.com) as soon as possible. Your support allows us to continue the great community and youth programs that benefit so may people in the greater Sacramento Area.

Fellow Compatriots

As we approach the end of 2025, we are looking forward to celebrating the 250th anniversary of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence and our nations founding. The Sacramento Chapter is the largest chapter in the California Society. Historically, we have been a very active participant in many SAR programs; these were supported by chapter compatriots who served their community to carry on the legacy of the freedoms that their patriot ancestors have left us.

Unfortunately, as our active members age out, our members have not stepped forward to fill these vacancies. We need your help to keep the "Spirit of 76" alive in our community. Can you spare 10-15 hours a year to help with our programs? Click on the links below for more information on these positions or contact me at craigandersonsar@gmail.com. Let's keep alive the legacy of your patriot ancestor's sacrifices.

Click on the links below for more information on these positions or if you have questions contact me at craigandersonsar@gmail.com.

Craig Anderson, Editor

Coming Soon - The Redding Chapter

MEMBERS AND GUESTS - PLEASE NOTE THE VENUE CHANGE

TO THE ROSEVILLE OSF, 731 SUNRISE AVE, ROSEVILLE, CA

October 8th Dinner Meeting

Our guest speaker will be Chad Wilson, retired Assistant Chief of the Folsom Fire Dept. He will speak about his experience with the Folsom Fire Dept.and the Sacramento Regional Fire and Communications Center

(photo by The Folsom Times)

Old Spaghetti Factory

731 Sunrise Avenue,

Roseville, CA 95661

Entree Selections:

Baked Lasagna

Chicken Marsala

Sicilian Meatballs

(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: Larry Brasher larryfbrasher@gmail.com or Craig Anderson at craigandersonsar@gmail.com and paying by Cash or Check at the at door.

Please welcome a new compatriot to the Sacramento Chapter.

John Joseph Szychulda. 9/19/2025 Patriot Ancestor: Gideon Chalker. PVT CT

Upcoming Color Guard Events

November 8th 10:00AM Santa Rosa Chapter DAR 100th Anniversary. Santa Rosa Saturday Afternoon Club, 430 10th St., Santa Rosa, CA

25th Annual Wayne Spence Folsom Veterans Day Parade, Tuesday November 11th, Start Time: 9:00 A.M. (staging begins at 7:00 A.M.) Start Location: Home Goods Parking Lot, 1010 E. Bidwell St., Folsom, CA 95630 Finish Location: Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma St., Folsom, CA 95630

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



Compatriots: The following is a list of Color Guard events across the state for the rest of 2025. If you are interested is in some of these and earning points for a SAR Color Guard Medal, contact Brandon Villardi (bvillardi@gmail.com) or Kevin Forest (Kevinnu93@gmail.com)

• October 11th - Faith & Blue Community Festival - Muster 11:00 - 6003 Carlos AVe Los Angeles, Ca 90028
• October 15th - Central Valley Honor Flight - Muster 17:30 - Fresno Yosemite International Airport 5175 E Clinton Way Fresno, CA 93727
• October - 24th - California Society SAR Fall BOM Opening presentation of Colors - Muster 08:30 - Orange County Hilton 3050 Bristol St Costa Mesa CA 92626
• October - 25th - California Society SAR Fall BOM Changing of the Guard & Banquet - Muster 18:30 - Orange County Hilton 3050 Bristol St Costa Mesa CA 92626
• October - 26th - CSSDAR District XIII USO Event - Tentative
• November 7th - Veterans Day Color Presentation / Covenant Christian School - Muster 07:30 - Covenant Christian School 1855 N Orange Olive Rd Orange CA 92865
• November 8th - Veterans Day Parade - Muster TBD - Riverside, CA *Firing Event*
• November 11th - Multiple Events
• Harbor Chapter - El Redondo DAR & Point Vicente DAR event - Muster 11am - Green Hills Memorial Cemetery 27501 S Western Ave Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275
• Harbor Chapter - Redondo Beach - TBD
• November 15th - Mayflower Society Annual Compact Day Luncheon - Muster 10:30am - Whiskey Red's 13813 Fiji Way Marina Del Rey, Ca 90292
• December 8th - Wreaths Across America at the Capital - Muster TBD - Sacramento
• December 13th - Wreaths Across America - Multiple Locations
• Harbor Chapter - Muster 08:00 - LA National Cemetery *Firing Event*

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