President Jim Bish gave a talk on "Young George Washington" to the Saguaro Chapter AZSSAR.  Jim is a dual member of this chapter and regularly attends their meetings when in Arizona.

     This evening the CMM held our Annual Meeting for 2025 which was attended by 21 people including one new member, three prospective members, and four DAR members. Compatriot Doug Schwetke, who lives in Fort Worth, TX, joined us by Zoom. We normally install newly elected officers at the annual meeting, but since we have started two year terms there were no new officers to install this year; however there will be next year, let us know if you would like to run for office for 2026-2028.

     We did induct a new member, Jason L. Quintern, Ph.D.  He was joined by his family for the ceremony.  Jason recently received a Doctorate in Bible Exposition.  We are very pleased to welcome Jason and his family as fellow patriots.

     We were also especially blessed with an excellent presentation on Religion in the American Revolution by Pastor Dan Carlton of Culpeper Baptist Church.  His church was formed in 1774 and its members played a prominent roll in our struggle of independence.  The CMM presented Pastor Carlton with a Certificate of Appreciation, an America 250 lapel pin, and a modest honorarium for his presentation.

      Among significant decisions reached in the business session during the meeting were:

• Commitment to support the Fauquier Court House Chapter DAR by becoming a cosponsor of their marking of the grave of Charles Lee in Warrenton Cemetery.  This includes financial and and physical contributions.
• Changing the March Meeting Date to 25 Mar 2025.
• Committing $200 to a marker for Culpeper Minute-Man Phillip Slaughter in Indiana.

    
     Also of note was the excellent support from Pepper's Grill for our dinner, especially from our dedicated waitress, Diamond.

     Today Bill gave his talk on the "Origins of the SAR/SAR/C.A.R. to the George Washington Chapter at the Army Navy County Club in Arlington, VA.  The crowd was about 40 compatriots and family and consisted of members of six SAR chapter and three D.A.R. chapters.

     The Estrella Chapter NSDAR in Arizona presented CMM President with the Bronze Hannah Arnett Medal for service to the DAR at their January Chapter Meeting.