September 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 facing important decisions, and we urge all members to be engaged—your voice and your presence are essential.

Some important events are coming up within out communities as we recognize Veterans and anniversaries of the Revolutionary War. 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

The Sacramento Chapter Presidents' Award is the highest honor the Chapter awards a SAR member. The award is nominated and voted on by the current and past Sacramento presidents to members who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the SAR and its mission.

At our August meeting, the award was presented to Compatriot Tom Douglas for his dedication to the SAR and the Mother Lode Chapter. Tom has been an SAR member for over 20 years, and he has been awarded the SAR War Service Medal with Vietnam Campaign bar, Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze Meritorious Service Medal, Lafayette Volunteer Medal and the Samuel Adams Bronze Congress Medal.

His patriot ancestors are James Curry Cpt VA Pnsr, Alexander Bushnell Cpt CT, and Benajah Holcomb Cpl CT.

Tom Douglas

(L-R) Steve Belden, Tom Douglas, Don Littlefield, and Nic Gauthier

Steve Belden presents a history of the Mother Lode Chapter

In our August dinner meeting, we awarded a SAR Military Service Medal and Certificate of Patriotism to James Parsegian (center) and a SAR War Service Medial and

certificate of Patriotism to President Nic Gauthier (right).

At our August Business Meeting we awarded a SAR War Service Medal with Kosovo and SW Asia Campaign bars and Certificates of Patriotism to Compatriot Sean Jones. (L-R) Nic Gauthier, Sean Jones, and Craig Anderson.

Bronze American 250 Medals and Certificates were awarded to Timotheos Mihalakos, Kevin Knapp, Tom Carpenter, and Dark Alvarado by Chairman Jim Faulkinbury.

MEMBERS AND GUESTS - PLEASE NOTE THE VENUE CHANGE

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

Sacramento Chapter August Dinner Meeting

September 10th 2025

(5:30 to 6:30 Social - Meeting Starts at 6:30)

Our Guest Speaker is Alexandra E. Sahli, a teacher at Vinewood Elementary in Lodi, CA. She was sponsored by the Sacramento Chapter to attend a 2025 “Founding Forward” graduate teacher workshop on the American Revolution. She attended a traveling workshop on the American Revolution in the Middle States, and she also participated in the Declaration of Independence Weekend Summit Program.

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.

August 23rd Sacramento Chapter Membership Meeting Minutes

Please welcome these new compatriots to the Sacramento Chapter.

No new menbers registered in August

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

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)

• September 6th - Parade of Flags - Muster 09:30 - Spreckels Organ Pavilion 2125 Pan American E Rd San Diego, CA 92101
• September 10th - Central Valley Honor Flight - Muster 17:30 - Fresno Yosemite International Airport 5175 E Clinton Way Fresno, CA 93727
• September 12th - CSSDAR Fall Council - Muster 14:00 - Bakersfield Marriott Convention Center 801 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, Ca 93301
• September 13th - Annual George Washington Tomb Vigil - Muster Register for time slot - Mount Vernon, VA
• September 17th - Constitution Day Ceremony - Muster 08:30 - IvyCrest Montessori Private School 2025 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton CA 92831
• September 17th - Constitution Day Ceremony - Muster 13:00 - Mission San Juan Capistrano 26801 Old Mission Rd San Juan Capistrano CA 92675
• September 21st - Honor Flight Southland - Muster 18:30 (subject to change) - LAX Baggage Claim Terminal 1
• September 24th - DAR Historical Presentation - Muster 10:00 - Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club 1601 Bayside Dr Corona Del Mar CA 92625
• 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