March 2024

Greeting Compatriots and Friends,

We have all inherited a very special gift and honor from our ancestors, and we didn’t have to do anything to earn it. As members of the SAR, we can enjoy the honor and benefits just by being descendants of our patriot ancestors, and the fight and sacrifices they made to give us freedom and our wonderful country.

But this begs the question, do we have a duty or responsibility to follow in their footsteps and earn this honor. I believe we do. For me personally, like many of you, I actively give back and volunteer to promote causes I believe in. One of these causes is the Sons of the American Revolution.

I strongly believe in our shared mission and values which states we “honor our Revolutionary War patriot ancestors by promoting patriotism, serving our communities, and educating and inspiring future generations about the founding principles of our Country.

I hope everyone will join me in volunteering and contributing just a couple of hours each month to our chapter and its programs and outreach in the community.

We hope to see everyone at the March 13^th chapter dinner meeting. We have an excellent speaker for the evening, and it is a great way to connect with both old friends, and to meet new friends.

Thank you for all that you have done, and all that you will do. Let’s make 2024 a great year for the Sacramento Chapter of the SAR. We can only do this with YOU.

In Fellowship,

Jon Wroten, President

March 2024 Guest Speaker

Joe Scheimer

"America's Secret War in Laos"

March Dinner Meeting

6:00PM Wednesday March 13th 2024

Our March meeting will be held at the Old Spaghetti Factory, 1625 Watt Ave. on March 13th at 6:00PM.

Meal selections are Sicilian Meatballs w/Spaghetti, Fettuccini Alfredo, or Baked Lasagna. Meal prices are $30, payable in cash/check at the door. Contact Wesley Anderson at Wesleyann2@comcast.net or (530) 312-0917 or Larry Brasher, larrybrasher@gmail.com, or (916)250-8867 for reservations. If you prefer to pay in advance by credit card. click the link below. (Transaction Fees Apply)



Students at Rocklin Academy

Teacher: Janey Moffitt

"Thank you for the books! We love them!"

The SAR Mission 

“Patriotism - History – Education”

Sacramento Chapter's 1776 Book Challenge is Underway.

The 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is just around the corner - July 4th, 2026. Our goal is to provide at least 1776 books to classrooms written for 5th grade students that inspire patriotism and a love of our American Heritage. Each teacher will receive a classroom set of books that can be used for years to come.

Teachers participating in the program will make these books available to their students and encourage them to read and report out on what they have read. Where possible, teachers can select the books that they want for their classrooms.

Please Consider Donating

You Make a Difference in our Community

Join the 1776 Book Challenge by donating funds that will enable us to purchase books for this program. For each $10 donated, we will place a book plate with your name or your business name in each book.

Donors may elect to sponsor 1 or more 5th grade classrooms with a donation of $350 each by specifying the teacher's name and school.

If you would like to volunteer to help with this project, contact:

• Carl Ahlberg (916)624-3917 - icahlberg@sbcglobal.net
• Craig Anderson (916)257-7892 - craigandersonsar@gmail.com.

You may donate by sending your check to Sacramento SAR, P.O. Box 6664, Folsom, CA. 95763-6664. Open and print the donation form at the link below:

OR

You may donate by credit card at the following link.

(Transaction Fees Apply)

1776 Book Challenge Progress Report

OUR PROGRAM DONORS

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATION

TO OUR 1776 BOOK CHALLENGE

No new members this month

Chapter Awards

2024 Annual Meeting of the California Society

Sons of the American Revolution

Calling all Sacramento Chapter Members

Welcome to the

California Society Sons of the American Revolution

149th Annual Meeting

April 26-27, 2024

at the

Hyatt Regency SFO

1333 Bayshore Hwy.

Burlingame, CA

Make your room reservations now.

Click on the button immediately below:

2024 Annual Meeting— Hyatt Room Reservations

A special room rate of $158 per night (single or double) is available until March 31, 2024.

Registered guests enjoy parking at $10 per day with in and out privileges.

Register for the Meeting

Register Online with a Credit Card or use the attached form and Mail-in with a Check.

Things to know before Registering

See and meet members of the Sons of the American Revolution from across California. See our CASSAR Color Guard in all of glory. Attend the business sessions on Friday and Saturday at no cost to all members and guests.

The Registration fee of $300 per person includes the Friday Public Service Luncheon, the Saturday Youth Awards Luncheon, and the Saturday evening Gala Banquet.

The à la carte options for the luncheons and the banquet are provided for individuals who can only attend only one or two of these events. Otherwise, the Registration fee of $300 covers all three of these meals.

Optional Friday evening dinner in the Tuscan Room at Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana. The cost for that dinner is $75/person. Room capacity is limited to 40 people. No host bar. Come and enjoy the camaraderie of SAR members from all over California and a few of our national officers.

Please register by March 31, 2024.

Refunds will not be made for cancellations after March 31, 2024.

Questions?

Don Littlefield at dblittlefield@comcast.net or Craig Anderson at craigandersonsar@gmail.com

Coming Color Guard Events

March 2nd, 2024: Freedoms Foundation Youth Awards Banquet, Timber Creek Ballroom, 7050 Del Webb Blvd, Roseville, CA.



2024 Meeting Calendar