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Compatriots and Friends of the SAR
We're wrapping up the first half of our year with two big events. The Folsom Hometown Parade, on July 1st and the Carmichael 4th of July Parade. I encourage everyone to join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States.
We are on track to have a memorial bench installed on the Walk of Honor at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon. Special thanks to Compatriot Ryan Baum for overseeing this project. We are financing this through member donations; if you would like to contribute to this project, the details are in the body of the newsletter.
Our new website is up and running and looks great. Thanks to Compatriot Gary Theisen for putting this together.
Following our two large parade events in July, our next meeting will be a breakfast meeting at Cattlemen’s in Rancho Cordova on August 15th 9AM-12PM. Details will follow in the next issue of the Courier. Please plan on joining us.
Libertas et Patria,
Craig Anderson
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July 1st Folsom Hometown Parade and Cattle Drive
Sutter Street comes alive with floats, music, marching groups, and local pride from Scott Street to Reading Street.
Stay for the showstopper: longhorn cattle returning to Sutter Street for the first time in over a decade, celebrating Folsom’s western heritage in true frontier style.
Rooted in an 1850s district rich with Gold Rush history, this year’s event blends tradition, nostalgia, and pure hometown fun in a short downhill parade.
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*** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ***
All SAR/DAR/CAR participants need to notify Don Littlefield at dblittlefield@comcast.net of your participation so he can inform the Parade Organizer of our number of participants and include you when sending detailed parade information instructions.
The SAR/DAR/CAR will be the 8th entry of 80 total in the parade. SAR/DAR/CAR parade participants should plan to be parked by 5:30 PM and in position by 6:30 PM. The parade starts at 7:00 PM.
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Carmichael 4th of July Parade
Please join us as we celebrate America's 250th birthday at the Carmichael 4th of July Parade. The parade, sponsored by the Carmichael Elks Lodge, will stage at Palm and Fair Oaks Blvd at 9:30AM, and the SAR, DAR, and CAR will lead the parade beginning at 10:30 AM. The parade route is 1.8 miles so dress for comfort and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Parking is available at the Elks Lodge, 5631 Cypress Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608, and shuttle service will be provided to the parade start at Palm and Fair Oaks.
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*** IMPORTANT PARADE INFORMATION ***
People participating in the Carmichael 4th of July Parade are requested to be at the staging area at the beginning if the parade route by 9:30AM. See the map below for the location information.
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June 4th North Ridge Country Club Golf Tournament. Celebrating America's 250th year of independence, their theme is “The Spirit of 1776 at North Ridge”
L-R Mark Laramore, Steve Bowman, Phil Noble, David Dance, Russ Kaiser.
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From North Ridge Country Club
Russ,
Great presentation today! That was a wonderful way for us to kick off our Spirit of 1776 themed golf tournament! Thank you!
Paul Shorts
Head Golf Professional, PGA
North Ridge Country Club
Thank you, Russ! The tournament was a huge success and the ladies enjoyed your addition to the opening ceremonies. They were surprised and I had many people come up and say how wonderful it was that you were there. Please thank everyone that attended with you. You were very professional and patriotic.
With Gratitude,
Shantelle Kelnhofer
Tournament Chair
| | If you want to be part of the Sacramento Chapter Color Guard, Contact Color Guard Commander Russ Kaiser at (916) 801-2818 or boat361@aol.com. | | |
Donation Request
As 2026 America 250 project, on May 20th, the members of the Sacramento SAR voted to install a SAR Bench on the Walk of Honor at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, CA The price of this project is about $5,300. This bench will commemorate the 250th Anniversary of our nation.
Contribute to this project, by sending your check payable to the SAR Sacramento Chapter, P.O. Box 6664, Folsom, CA 95763-6664 or if you wish to contribute by credit card, click the link: https://payit2.com/f/america-250-memorial-bench
Contact me or Don Littlefield if you have any questions.
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Steve Bowman and Staci Kendrick appeared at a Founder’s Day event at Bennet Valley Grange on June 7th. Steve and Staci read the Declaration of Independence and hosted a quiz game on facts regarding the Declaration The event hosted 120 people.
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American Legion Post 637 Fundraiser
September 12th 2026
Rusch Park, Citrus Heights
In celebration of America 250! veterans will be in service uniform to represent all American involved wars/conflicts from Revolutionary to current.
Post #637, is extending an invitation to Sacramento SAR members to attend in period uniform to represent the Revolutionary War.
As this is a fundraiser, all attendees including volunteers and American Legion members themselves, are asked to purchase a ticket to the event. The price is $32. This will of course include the BBQ meal, beer, wine, soft drinks and band concert.
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THE NATIONAL SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION’S
YOUTH PROTECTION POLICY
“The SAR strives to create and maintain a safe environment for all youth who participate in SAR sponsored activities. To the best of their ability, Compatriots and staff, their spouses and partners, and other event volunteers must safeguard the children and young people with whom they come into contact and protect them from physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.”
Youth Protection Awareness and Youth Protection Training
All Compatriots should be aware of the need for Youth Protection Programs and the NSSAR’s YP Policies. Youth Protection Training (YPT) is a critical component of the best practices for organizations who work with young people and for the SAR it is mandatory for all Compatriots in Leadership Positions, Color Guard Members, School Guard Members, and Professional Staff and any Compatriots who work with young people through our Education Outreach Programs, Youth Contests, or with the Children of the American Revolution. This would include but is not limited to Compatriots on the following committees: Americanism, American History Teacher Award, Eagle Scout, Knight Essay, ROTC/JROTC, Rumbaugh and Engagements, Education, CAR Liaison and the Council of State Presidents.
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On successful completion of the SAR YPT, you will receive an electronic diploma in PDF format. Forward a copy to: craigandersonsar@gmail.com
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Cyber Scams
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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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
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The Sacramento Chapter SAR; a 501(c)(3) non profit charitable organization
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