Hello Compatriots!

This is my last article as President of your chapter. On January 18^th, we will elect our new slate of officers. I am excited to see so many step up and take leadership rolls to ever improve our chapter. We are still getting back on our feet after almost 2 years of home restrictions during and after COVID which caused almost everyone to take a step back from activities. I am happy to report that the Sacramento Chapter is alive, well and gaining back our momentum.

There are many folks I would like to thank for their hard work and support namely: Craig Anderson, Don Littlefield, Scott Brooks, Jim Faulkinbury, Scott Brooks, and Mark Mozdy. David Beach, Wes Anderson, Larry Brasher, Roy Adkins just to name a few. These folks have made it possible for me to preside and for the Chapter to keep moving forward.

The board will meet online on the 11^th to try and set the agenda for the upcoming year. It is important that if you have a suggestion or even an opinion about what works, what hasn’t and what you would like to see gets to me as soon as possible.

The past week has shown the worst side of Mother Nature. The relentless storms have left many of us with damage and no power for days. It is my hope that you are all “weathering out the storm” well and that your damage and inconvenience has been minimal.

Please join me on the 18^th to thank those who have served the Chapter and welcome those who will serve next year, and once again, thank you for your support of the Chapter and me.

A special thanks is in order for those Compatriots and Friends of the Sacramento Chapter, listed below, who have chosen to make voluntary contributions to our chapter; THANK YOU for your generosity.

Our January, 2023 Sacramento Chapter meeting will be held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday January 18th at the Old Spaghetti Factory, 1625 Watt Ave., Sacramento.  (Near Arden) The Old Spaghetti Factory is offering us a great meeting facility, convenient parking, and competitive pricing. 

Dinners include crisp salad, hot fresh baked bread, entrée, and spumoni ice cream for dessert. Entree choices are: Baked Lasagna, Fettuccine Alfredo, or Sicilian Meatballs. Please contact Either Wes Anderson (Phone (530) 312-0917 -email wesleyann2@comcast.net) or Craig Anderson Phone (916)257-7892 - email craigandersonsar@gmail.com for reservations:

Meal prices remain at $30 per person, cash or check payable at the door. For those who wish to reserve and pay by credit card, Click on the Button below to make your reservation online. Transaction fees apply

On October 25th, the Sacramento Chapter Color Guard participated in a flag raising ceremony at the opening of the Blind Golfers Tournament at Haggis Oaks Golf Course. Guardsmen present were Commander David Beach, Jim Faulkinbury, Don Littlefield, Carl Ahlberg, and Doug Drake. After the flag raising, a comment was heard from the audience: "This makes you proud to be an American" Click the button below to view the video.

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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