Compatriots and Friends,
I have just returned from the 125th Annual Congress in Louisville and am very encouraged in what I see as the direction of the SAR. I sat in on a meeting of the 250th Anniversary Committee that is planning to mark the 250th Anniversary of every significant event starting with those leading to revolution to the ratification of the Constitution. Similar to our own efforts at a local level. The Virginia presence on the committee is strong, with Past President General Joe Dooley and Virginia SAR 2nd Vice President Mike Elston playing prominent roles. CMM Past President Lance Lyngar and I have both requested to join the national committee and if approved will give Virginia an even stronger voice on what I believe will be one of the most important efforts by the SAR over the next twenty-five years. This is an opportunity to educate the public about the common heritage that we cherish, honor our patriot ancestors, and attract new members. I look forward to your ideas and support to make all of this go well.
While in Louisville I was able to meet several dual members of the CMM who I had not met. You can read about them and see pictures in the Muster Call coverage of the Annual Congress. We have many illustrious dual members, including three presidents general, the immediate past president of the Kentucky SAR and the current president of the New Mexico SAR. The last one is an addition, Lance has recruited his father, Andrew Lyngar, president of the New Mexico SAR as a dual member of the CMM.
The pace of action is slowing down after Independence Day, so enjoy the summer, and rest up for more activity this fall.
Your Servant,
Bill Schwetke, President
I have just returned from the 125th Annual Congress in Louisville and am very encouraged in what I see as the direction of the SAR. I sat in on a meeting of the 250th Anniversary Committee that is planning to mark the 250th Anniversary of every significant event starting with those leading to revolution to the ratification of the Constitution. Similar to our own efforts at a local level. The Virginia presence on the committee is strong, with Past President General Joe Dooley and Virginia SAR 2nd Vice President Mike Elston playing prominent roles. CMM Past President Lance Lyngar and I have both requested to join the national committee and if approved will give Virginia an even stronger voice on what I believe will be one of the most important efforts by the SAR over the next twenty-five years. This is an opportunity to educate the public about the common heritage that we cherish, honor our patriot ancestors, and attract new members. I look forward to your ideas and support to make all of this go well.
While in Louisville I was able to meet several dual members of the CMM who I had not met. You can read about them and see pictures in the Muster Call coverage of the Annual Congress. We have many illustrious dual members, including three presidents general, the immediate past president of the Kentucky SAR and the current president of the New Mexico SAR. The last one is an addition, Lance has recruited his father, Andrew Lyngar, president of the New Mexico SAR as a dual member of the CMM.
The pace of action is slowing down after Independence Day, so enjoy the summer, and rest up for more activity this fall.
Your Servant,
Bill Schwetke, President
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