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Chapter Activities
An active chapter should have interesting and productive activities. Our chapter seeks to accomplish the recommended projects:
1. Arrange with local school authorities for the annual rewarding of bronze Good Citizenship Medals to a limited number of qualifying students. Rules governing the program should be approved by both the school authorities and the chapter.
2. Arrange with local high school and/or college ROTC officials for the awarding of ROTC Medals. This SAR program has the full support and approval of the Department of Defense. Further details are available from National Headquarters.
3. Arrange with local high schools for their participation in the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Patriotic Oration Contest. The National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed this contest on the Approved List of National Contests and Activities. Contact the state society for details. Copies of contest rules are available without cost from National Headquarters.
4. Consider the possibility of sponsoring a local C.A.R. (Children of the American Revolution) Society. An organized C.A.R. Society always needs SAR support.
5. Provide framed facsimiles of the Basic Documents (the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence) for the local government buildings; bus, train and airport waiting rooms; schools ; libraries; courtrooms; fraternal lodges; police and fire stations; and banks. Before framing, the words, "Presented by Chapter, of the Sons of the American Revolution" should be engrossed in small text at the bottom, positioned so that it will not conflict with the body of these documents. These facsimile documents are available on order from National Headquarters and will fit in standard 18" x 24" frames.
6. Support the program for placing and dedicating SAR bronze markers at the graves of compatriots and/or Revolutionary veterans.
7. Furnish capable and interesting speakers to schools, organizations, public meetings, graduations, forums, and to radio and TV stations, especially on patriotic holidays and anniversaries.
8. Participate in new citizenship swearing-in ceremonies. SAR representatives should congratulate the new citizens and, if permitted by the presiding judge, publicly address them. Some chapters present the new citizens with miniature U.S. flags or other patriotic mementos.
9. Sponsor or participate in celebrations of historic events and national holidays, especially Washington's Birthday, American History Month, Patriots Day, Veterans Day, Flag Day, Independence Day and Constitution Week. A luncheon or dinner is particularly recommended, together with an interesting speaker and/or appropriate entertainment. Chapters frequently cooperate with local DAR chapters in joint meetings on some of these special occasions. Participate in the National Society Historic Celebrations Award Program.
10. Take part in the Volunteer Services Programs at local Veterans’ Hospitals, Clinics and/or Retirement Homes. Participate in the National Society USS Stark Memorial Award and the General William C. Westmoreland Award Programs.
11. Honor law enforcement officers with the SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal when justified by their bravery, length of service or contribution to the community.
12. Award the SAR Medal of Appreciation to a member of the DAR who has furnished outstanding assistance to a particular SAR chapter, especially in obtaining new members. The presentation, with adequate ceremonies, may be effected at an SAR or DAR event.
13. Take particular interest in the local schools, especially the textbooks issued or recommended, instructional personnel, and program employed.
14. Encourage the award of SAR War Service Medals. Since many compatriots have served in the armed forces during World War I and II, in Korea, Vietnam and Southwest Asia, such members may purchase the SAR War Service Medal from National Headquarters. It is recommended that the chapter formally present the medal at a meeting or fitting ceremony.
15. Participate in the National Society SAR Eagle Scout Scholarship and Awards Program. Prepare and distribute certificates of recognition to local Scout Troops and to the current class of Eagle Scouts who passed the Board of Review between July 1 and the next June 30 of each year. Provide applications to each Eagle Scout, as defined above.
16. Arrange with local high school authorities for the participation by students who are in their junior or senior grades in the George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest.
17. Promote "Honor the Flag" activities in support of the Admiral William B. Furlong Memorial Award Program.
Annual SAR Chapter Awards:
Carl F. Bessent Award Robert B. Vance Website Award
