26 Jan 2019 Leon, VA
Virginia SAR President Pat Kelly, far right, installs the 2019 CMM Officers, left to right: Chaplain Len Cowherd, Treasurer Bill Mutziger, President Tom Hamill.
The Culpeper Minutemen held their January 2019 meeting at the Prince Michel Winery in Leon Virginia. VASSAR President Pat Kelly was in attendance to install the Chapter Officers for 2019. The slate of Chapter officers for 2019 are as follows:
President: Tom Hamill
1st Vice President: Charles Jameson
2nd Vice President: Vacant
Secretary: Vacant
Treasurer: Bill Mutziger
Registrar: Tom Hamill
Historian: Jack Lynch
Chaplain: Len Cowherd
1st Vice President: Charles Jameson
2nd Vice President: Vacant
Secretary: Vacant
Treasurer: Bill Mutziger
Registrar: Tom Hamill
Historian: Jack Lynch
Chaplain: Len Cowherd
The Chapter also inducted Compatriot Jeff Stehm. Compatriot Stehm's patriot ancestor is Pelitiah Liscum - who joined the Massachusetts Militia in 1782. While he was too late to see any fighting in the Revolutionary War, he would give his life for this country at Sackett's Harbor, NY during the War of 1812. We welcome Compatriot Stehm into our ranks.
VASSAR President Pat Kelly also presented his research on the Settlers and Indians of Southwest Virginia, and how the battles between them starting in 1773 built a disciplined frontier fighting force which helped win the Revolutionary War in the South.
The Chapter is blessed to receive a new Culpeper Minutemen Battle Flag thanks to a generous gift from Past President Bill Schwetke and his wife Cat. The color scheme is our best estimate of how the original battle flag looked based on historic descriptions.
A couple of general items for Culpeper Minutemen Members - We received a new shipment of Culpeper Minutemen lapel pins. These more closely resemble the shape and color of the original Battle Flag than the old pins. Anyone wanting a new pin - the cost is $2. If you would like to exchange your old pin for a new pin - then the price is free.
We are still collecting donations to join the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways 1775 Society. We are currently 42% of the way to our goal of $1775. Please consider giving to this special collection.
VASSAR President Pat Kelly also presented his research on the Settlers and Indians of Southwest Virginia, and how the battles between them starting in 1773 built a disciplined frontier fighting force which helped win the Revolutionary War in the South.
The Chapter is blessed to receive a new Culpeper Minutemen Battle Flag thanks to a generous gift from Past President Bill Schwetke and his wife Cat. The color scheme is our best estimate of how the original battle flag looked based on historic descriptions.
A couple of general items for Culpeper Minutemen Members - We received a new shipment of Culpeper Minutemen lapel pins. These more closely resemble the shape and color of the original Battle Flag than the old pins. Anyone wanting a new pin - the cost is $2. If you would like to exchange your old pin for a new pin - then the price is free.
We are still collecting donations to join the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways 1775 Society. We are currently 42% of the way to our goal of $1775. Please consider giving to this special collection.
President Tom Hamill, on right, congratulates Jeff Stehm on his induction as our newest member
The new 1775 CMM Battle Flag for our Color Guard, left to right, past President Bill Schwetke, Virginia SAR President Pat Kelley, President Tom Hamill.
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