CINCINNATI PATRIOT Newsletter of the Cincinnati Chapter, OHSSAR
Volume Number 27 Issue Number 6 December 2013
President: Donald C. McGraw Editor: Ian M. Cunningham 8380 Shawnee Run Rd P.O. Box 427
Cincinnati, OH 45243 Sardinia, OH 45371
Tel: (513) 404-4982 Tel: (937) 446-2538
E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]
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MESSAGE FROM THE CINCINNATI CHAPTER PRESIDENT
Greetings Fellow Compatriots,
It’s time to close the books on 2013. By all measures it was a successful year. We awarded over $800 in
scholarships to deserving high school students, presented 15 ROTC/JROTC medals to cadets and midshipmen
throughout the Cincinnati area and participated in approximately 26 color guard ceremonies, 6 Miller Flag
Collection displays, 5 Honor Flight ceremonies and 12 other SAR-related events. All of these events and awards
go a long way in furthering our objectives of perpetuating the patriotic, historical and educational activities that
honor and remember the Patriots that won our freedom. As always, if anyone has any suggestions, questions or just
general comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. You may email me at [email protected] or
call me at (513) 404-4982.
Fraternally and Patriotically,
2013 CHAPTER OFFICERS AND BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
The Cincinnati Chapter Officers and Board of Management for 2014 are:
President - Donald C. McGraw Jr. Chaplain - Kenneth G. Carpenter
First Vice-President - Ian M. Cunningham Board of Management Member - Christon J. Hurst
Second Vice-President - Michael B. Gunn Board of Management Member - Larry W. Collins
Secretary - Jack Bredenfoerder Board of Management Member - Gerald P. Knight
Treasurer - Michael J. Blum Board of Management Member - George H. Stewart Jr.
Registrar - Franz B. Ott II Board of Management Member - Kenneth R. Burck
Historian - Ervin Dalton And All Living Past Presidents
STAYING CONNECTED on the WEB
1. Cincinnati Chapter website: www.cincinnatisar.org
2. Cincinnati Chapter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cincinnati.sar
3. OHSSAR Activities from around the state: http://ohssardispatch.wordpress.com/
2014 COMING CHAPTER EVENTS
Jan 8 CCSAR Board of Management meeting, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blue Ash
Feb 7 OHSSAR Winter meeting, Newark, OH
Feb 12 CCSAR Board of Management meeting, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blue Ash
Feb 28 NSSAR Spring Leadership meeting, Louisville, KY
Mar 5 CCSAR Board of Management meeting, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blue Ash
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RECENT CINCINNATI CHAPTER SAR ACTIVITIES
* The Chapter was asked by Xavier University to
have the Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard present
the Colors at an upcoming men’s basketball game. So
on November 2nd the Chapter ‘s Color Guard presented
the Colors at the Xavier University Men's basketball
game against Quincy.
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* The November 6th Chapter Board of Management meeting began after the 6 o'clock dinner. Business
consisted of Officer and Committee reports, discussion and early adjournment. A General Membership meeting
was convened afterwards to elect Officers and fill BOM positions for the year 2014.
* On December 4th the Chapter Dinner began at the usual hour of 6:00pm, followed by the BOM and Annual
Meeting where officer activity reports and year-end reports were given. The previously elected Officers and
Board of Management Members were duly sworn in, and are pictured below.
Cincinnati Chapter SAR officers and BOM members for 2014
* On November 8th a Naturalization Citizenship
Ceremony was held at the U.S. District Court in
Cincinnati and attended by Compatriots Jerry
Knight, Ken Carpenter and Ian Cunningham.
New U.S. citizens from more than 30 different
countries were sworn in by U.S. Magistrate Judge
Karen L. Litkovitz.
Patriotic literature was handed to each new citizen,
who added it to their packet of certificate, small US
Flag, and other documents and mementos of the
occasion.
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RECENT CINCINNATI CHAPTER SAR ACTIVITIES
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* On Tuesday, November 12th, 2013, the Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard of the Cincinnati Chapter
Sons of the American Revolution was honored to present the National Colors at the West Chester - Liberty
Chamber Alliance Veterans Day Luncheon at the Wetherington Golf & Country Club, 7337 Country Club
Lane, West Chester, Ohio 45069. Members of the Guard were: Commander Paul M. Wilke, Compatriot
Ken Carpenter, Compatriot Jerry Knight, Compatriot Mike Gunn, and Compatriot Ross Amos of the
Cincinnati Chapter SAR, and CAR Fort Hamilton Society President Anna Insprucker. Cincinnati
Chapter Compatriot Jim Schaffer was also in attendance, but is not a member of the Color Guard.
The speaker for the program was Lt. Colonel Patrick Baker of the USAF, talking about some of his
experiences in the Iraq War. During the program, military veterans in the audience of approximately 250 were
asked to stand and be recognized. Proudly, of the seven standing, three were members of the SAR Color
Guard. All seven veterans are pictured below.
* On November 16th, the Cincinnati Chapter SAR
Thanksgiving Luncheon was held at the Crowne Plaza
Hotel, in Blue Ash. The program began with
presentation of a Wounded Warrior award to Petty
Officer 3rd Class William A. Hargis. During World
War II, Petty Officer Hargis served aboard the U.S.S.
Callaghan when it was hit by a Kamikaze attack near
Okinawa. Officer Hargis spent nearly seven hours in
the water clinging to a crate until he and his fellow
crewmen were rescued. Bill is now in his 90's, and still
works regularly.
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RECENT CINCINNATI CHAPTER SAR ACTIVITIES
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Following the typically excellent buffet luncheon,
guest speaker David Savage told us about "Cincinnati's
First Founders", using PowerPoint illustrations. Mr.
Savage is a docent for the Cincinnati Museum Center,
participating in their Heritage Programs.
Attending the luncheon was Diana Schwartz, Regent
of the Taliaferro Chapter, NSDAR. Her ancestors were
in Southwestern Ohio in the late 1700's, before the city of
Cincinnati got its name.
* On November 22nd, a Naturalization Citizenship Ceremony was attended by Compatriots Gerald
Knight and Ken Carpenter at the US District Court in Cincinnati. More than seventy new U.S. citizens
from 30 different countries were sworn in. Patriotic themed bookmarks were handed to the new citizens as
they left the Court Chambers (No picture available).
* The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American
Revolution participated in the Wreaths Across America
ceremony at Greenwood Cemetery in Hamilton, Ohio on 14
December 2013. The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Campbell Guard Post # 1069 sponsored the
event. Although the inclement weather precluded a full color
guard ceremony, the Cincinnati SAR Chapter’s Nolan Carson
Memorial Color Guard was on hand and Chapter President
Donald McGraw read the Wreaths Across America
Proclamation from the National SAR President General
during the formal ceremonies. Cincinnati Chapter participants
included Compatriots Paul Wilke, Ian Cunningham, Michael
Gunn and Donald McGraw (pictured in the background). The
Daughters of the American Revolution (John Reily Chapter) laid
a wreath at the grave of Patriot John Reily.
First Annual Cincinnati Chapter Awards Banquet
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* On the evening of December 14th, the First
Annual Cincinnati Chapter Awards Banquet was
held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, in Blue Ash. Over 40
awards were presented to Chapter members and
Chapter supporters. The awards were in four general
categories – Certificate Awards for service to the
SAR, Medal Awards for service to the SAR, Medal
Awards for service to the Community and the
Chapter Medal of Distinguished Service.
Certificate Awards for Service to the SAR
Certificates of Appreciation for their work as
Chapter Officers, members of the Board of Management
and Committee Chairmen were presented to: Kenny
Burck, Erv Dalton, Ken Carpenter, Paul M. Wilke, and
Michael B. Gunn. (Christon Hurst, Michael Blum,
Larry Collins, Larry Denny, Tom Luce, George Stewart,
Zac Haines, George Vincent & Jesse Andrews were not
present).
Certificates for Perfect Attendance at
Chapter Meetings in 2013 were presented
to: Ian M. Cunningham, Kenneth G. Carpenter &
Paul M. Wilke. (Michael J. Blum was not present).
Medal Awards for Service to the SAR
The Lamplighter Award Medal is presented
to a Compatriot that donates more than $1,000 to the
NSSAR Center for Advancing American Heritage.
Compatriot George F. Welsh received two Lamplighter
Award Medals this year.
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The Liberty Medal Award was
presented to William C. West III for
recruitment of 10 new members during his
tenure as the Chapter’s Registrar (2012).
The Martha Washington Medal Award is
given to a woman over 18 years of age in recognition of
outstanding service to the SAR. For her unwavering
support to the Nolan Carson memorial Color Guard, the
Ft Hamilton Chapter of the Children of the American
Revolution and to the Cincinnati SAR Chapter, this
year’s recipient of the Martha Washington Medal was
Miss Anna Insprucker.
The SAR Medal of Appreciation is given
to a member of the DAR in good standing in
recognition of and in appreciation for outstanding
services rendered to the SAR.
For her years of service to the Cincinnati Chapter by
relentlessly recruiting new SAR members and
supporting the Chapter, this year’s recipient of the
SAR Medal of Appreciation was Mrs. Nancy Waltz.
Nancy could not attend so her husband, Compatriot
Ed Waltz accepted the award on her behalf.
The Daughters of Liberty Medal is
presented to a lady recommended by any officer of the
Chapter in appreciation for her unselfish devotion,
tireless efforts and assistance to the SAR, and who has
dedicated her time, energy, ability and/or finances to the
organization in support and furtherance of the stated
objectives of the National Society.
This year’s recipient of the Daughters of Liberty Medal
was Mrs Valerie Wilke. Valerie received a Bronze
Oak Leaf Cluster to accompany her previously awarded
Daughters of Liberty Medal.
First Annual Cincinnati Chapter Awards Banquet
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First Annual Cincinnati Chapter Awards Banquet
The Bronze Roger Sherman Medal is presented for rendering faithful and significant
service to the Chapter. The Medal is named after Roger Sherman, an early American lawyer and
politician, as well as a Founding Father. He served on the Committee of Five that drafted the
Declaration of Independence and he was the only person to sign all four great state papers of the
new United States – The Continental Association, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of
Confederation and the Constitution.
This year’s recipients of the Bronze Roger Sherman Award were Franz B. Ott, II, Ian M.
Cunningham and Jack H. Bredenfoerder.
The SAR Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to SAR members who have
rendered long and faithful service to their Chapter, the state society or to the National Society.
This year’s recipient of the SAR Meritorious Service Medal was Gerald P. Knight for his
faithful and devoted service to the Chapter as Treasurer for several years, Chairman of the Book-
Marks Committee and as a member of the Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard.
Jerry also received the Bronze Color Guard Award for his dedicated service as a member of the
Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard.
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The Service to Veterans Medal is
awarded SAR members who have given long and
exemplary service to Veterans.
This year’s recipient of the Service to Veterans
Medal was Ian M. Cunningham.
The Fire Safety Commendation
Medal is awarded to an individual for
accomplishments and/or outstanding
contributions in the area of fire safety and
service. This year’s award was presented to
Michael B. Gunn for his lifetime service to the
community as a fire fighter and fire Chief.
Each year the President General of the National
Society undertakes initiatives to recognize certain
veteran groups. Most recently, the National Society
has begun to recognize our Vietnam Veterans.
Compatriot Lee Wilkerson was presented with a
Certificate of Patriotism for his service in
the Vietnam War.
The War Service Medal was authorized
for those who have served in the Armed Forces of
the United States and fought against a common
enemy in a war or action for which a campaign
medal and ribbon are authorized.
This year’s recipient of the War Service Medal
was Ervin Dalton for his service during the
Vietnam War.
Medal Awards for Service to the Community
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First Annual Cincinnati Chapter Awards Banquet
The Chapter Medal of Distinguished Service is the highest medal that can be awarded
by a Chapter President. This is a new award created by the NSSAR in 2013.
The Chapter Medal of Distinguished Service is presented by the incumbent Chapter President to a
Compatriot in recognition of that Compatriot’s conspicuous service to the Chapter during the
President’s term. This year only, past Chapter Presidents (from 2008 forward) may also make a
presentation.
Past President Jim Schaffer presented a Chapter Medal
of Distinguished Service to Paul M. Wilke for his
long and distinguished service to the Cincinnati
Chapter as well as his service at the State, District and
National levels.
Current President Don McGraw presented a Chapter
Medal of Distinguished Service to James D. Schaffer
for his long and distinguished service to the Cincinnati
Chapter.
2013 thru December New Members Approved 17
New Members Pending Approval 4
Supplemental Approved 7
Supplemental Pending Approval 3
Application in processing 4
Dues are due for the year 2014. NSSAR $30.00 + OHSSAR $10.00 + Chapter $12.00 = Total $52.00.
New members, please check with Chapter Treasurer Gerald Knight for correct amount for next year.
***** REMINDERS *****
MEMBER APPLICATION STATISTICS
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CINCINNATI CHAPTER SAR ITEMS OF INTEREST
MEMBERSHIP PIN
The SAR membership pin consists of a lapel pin, gold in color, about 1/2 inch
in diameter, that recognizes five years (and five-year multiples) of paid
membership in the SAR, regardless of any change in chapters or societies.
The pin can be purchased by individual members and presented by either the
chapter or state society. These pins were authorized in 1984.
125TH ANNIVERSARY MEDAL
The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution was founded
on April 30, 1889, on the anniversary of President George Washington
taking his oath of office. Authorized in 2013, this medal celebrates the
125th anniversary of the NSSAR, and only a member who was a dues-
paying member between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014 may
wear it. In addition, new members whose applications had been submitted
during that time may also wear it.
The medal is bronze in color and features the likeness of President George
Washington. The medal is suspended from a chest ribbon of blue, buff and
white and comes in a set with full size and miniature medals.
WOSAR PIN
While thinking of SAR member medals, don't forget the wife. This pin would
make a beautiful gift to any Wife Of SAR. Give this for Christmas, so she
will be able to proudly announce her support of our organization with this eye
catching pin displayed on her lapel.
PARTNERS IN PATRIOTISM
The NSSAR Partners in Patriotism program was created for the SAR to partner with any Veteran's
organization i.e. American Legion, VFW, AMVETS or one of the numerous other veterans groups in grave
rededications, grave markings, parades, flag retirements or any program that the SAR conducts with the help
from the Veterans or any Veterans organization that asks the SAR for help in conducting an event. It is
important to report the event to the Patriotic Outreach Committee Chairman or the Partners in Patriotism Vice
Chairman. This program runs from 1st of June to 31st of May each year.
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