May 2024

Greeting Compatriots and Friends,

May 8^th is our Youth Awards Program for the Chapter at our regular dinner meeting with special guests. I remember last year's program which was both moving and inspiring hearing the promise of the future from the perspective of our youth. We are all contributing to creating a better future through the activities of the SAR. Please mark your calendars and plan on coming out to recognize these incredible youth awardees. Details are on our chapter website located at https://sar-sacramento.org.

This is on the heels of our very own Chapter member and compatriot, Don Littlefield being installed of the President for the California Society of the SAR. Another great reason to join us for dinner next week on the 8^th to congratulate Don, shake his hand, and share your ideas for the future of the SAR both in Sacramento and California.

Just shy of a couple of weeks ago on April 19^th marks the 249^th anniversary of the Shot Heard Around the World marking the first battles of the American Revolution at Lexington and Concord. We are quickly entering the 250^th anniversary of our independence and birth of our nation. I personally take great pride in knowing my ancestors contributed and played an important role in the historic event. I encourage each of you to contemplate what this means to you. Breaking bread with you fellow compatriots and sharing these feelings is a wonderful way to honor the memories of your ancestors. Again, we hope to see you at dinner next week on the 8^th of May.

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

Sacramento Chapter Dinner Meeting

May 8th 2024 6:00PM

Old Spaghetti Factory

1625 Watt Ave, Sacramento

Minutes of the Meeting of the Sacramento Chapter, SAR

Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Cattleman’s, Rancho Cordova, CA

The following members gathered at 9:00am

Present were.

Roy Adkins               

Carl Ahlberg

Craig Anderson

Larry Brasher

Don Littlefield

Jon Wroten

Given there were less than the seven required members present to establish a quorum, the meeting was not called to order and no official business of the Chapter was conducted.

The members present all participated in the assembly of informational and registration packages for the upcoming CASSAR annual meeting.

The members present concluded to work project at approximately 12:00 noon.

Respectfully submitted,

Jon Wroten, President

Please Donate

You Can 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.

Do you have a school or classroom that you would like to adopt? 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)

Here's where your donations are going!

Monica Mars - Fosket Ranch Elementary

Renee Boyd, Amy Lillis, Principal Mike Zatzke and Kerrie Renfand of Ridgeview Elementary. Teachers, Angie Redmond, Lisa Schurkamp and Kellie Whitlow not pictured.

1776 Book Challenge Progress Report Through April 2024

OUR PROGRAM DONORS

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATION

TO OUR 1776 BOOK CHALLENGE

Coming Color Guard Events

May 18th 2024 9:30 AM

California DAR Officers Elect Spring Council meeting

Sacramento Marriott , 11211 Point East Dr., Rancho Cordova

2024 Meeting Calendar