2015Stephen HolstonChapter

2015Stephen HolstonChapter

2015 Chapter Officers

President – Nathaniel Hester

Vice President – Lynn Fox

Secretary – Lee Johnson

Treasurer – David Johnston

Registrar – Ron Jones

Chancellor – Glen Lintner

Surgeon – Dr. Steven Hamilton

Chaplain – Rev. Dr. Brett Travis, Jr.

Historian – Jesse McCrary

Trustee – Paul Jorden

Americanism – Wayne Croley

Color Guard – Wayne Croley

Program Committee – Lynn Fox

Veteran’s Recognition – Lee Johnson

ROTC/JROTC – Paul Jorden

Troop Support – Glen Lintner

U.S.S. Stark – Open

Veteran’s Home Donations – Glen Lintner

Wreaths Across America – Lee Johnson, Nathaniel Hester, Jesse McCrary

Eagle Scouts – Sam Miller

Flag Committee – Carl Leonard

Graves & Landmarks – Ed Kingsbery

Youth Programs – Open

Media Committee – Open

Haynie-Britton – Dr. Alan DeCarlo

Social Media – Tracy Wilson

I.T. – Lee Johnson

Chapter Committee Chairman

George Washington Dinner

ON Saturday, Feb. 21, the Chapter hosted its annual George Washington Dinner at the East TN Historical Society. Sixty-Six people in their horseless carriages forged their way through the snow and ice covered hills to celebrate Washington’s 283rd birthday. The evening’s events began at the entrance door as people arrived at 5 p.m. with the fifes and drums of the New Jersey Light Infantry Company playing period music. Once inside guests were welcomed to participate in a silent auction and to take a self-guided museum tour. The Color Guard, which was mustered from Compatriots from across Tennessee, assembled in the entrance to begin the evening’s events. At 6 p.m. the color guard entered the banquet room with 10 flags, escorted by the armed guards of the New Jersey Lights. Immediately following the Colors were Gen. and Mrs. Washington, who were also under guard. When everyone was assembled into the banquet room, the pledges were made, invocation given, and toasts to the DAR, CAR, and SAR were given with muscadine juice. Judy Dodd catered an amazing meal taken from recipes of the colonial period. The meal included turnips, green beans, corn pudding, seven-day slaw, spiced pork and chicken, with spiced apple cake for dessert. East TN’s Elizabeth Rose, a well-known folk storyteller and Appalachian songstress, was the evening’s special guest. She captivated the audience with tales and hymns of yesteryear. After her presentation, several of the evenings guests were treated with door prizes, and all were invited to have portraits taken with the Washingtons. The dinner was a most pleasant evening with half of the guests dressed in period attire.

State & Southern District Meetings

The TNSSAR annual State and Southern District Meetings were attended by Stephen Holston Chapter members David Johnston, Lynn Fox, and Lee Johnson.

David Johnston was sworn in as the TNSSAR Vice-President, and Lee Johnson was sworn in as District 2 Director.

Grave Marking: President General Harry T. Burns

Many Compatriots from across the U.S. attended the grave marking of President General Harry T. Burns in Niota, McMinn County, TN

The Stephen Holston Chapter’s Color Guard was in attendance in full force. This grave marking was an SAR National Event as it was attended by the current President General Lindsey Brock, and Vice-President General Rick Hollis, both members of the TNSSAR.

Moyers’ Grave marking

The Stephen Holston Chapter Color Guard was in attendance at the Moyers’ grave marking in Jefferson County TN on April 25th.

Chapter members in picturedabove are Tracy Wilson, Ed Kingsbury, & Wayne Croley

Raid at Martin’s Station

Wayne Croley, Ron Jones, Paul Jorden and Lynn Fox attended The Raid at Martin's Station, Va. KYSAR & VASAR were also in attendance .

Celebration of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence at James White’s Fort

More from James White’s Fort

Above: Lee Johnson, BronzeGood Citzenship Award winner Kalei Greene with her sister, and Wayne Croley.

50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemorative Program

Daniel Boone Trail Marking Ceremony

Grave Marking of Joseph McMinn

East TN Historical Society’s History Fair

On Saturday, August 15th, the Chapterparticipated in the annual East TN Historical Society’s History Fair. Even with the showers and threats for more, the crowds came out to visit. Pictured above is Ed Kingsbury and Paul Jorden.

“The Gathering” Celebration at Sycamore Shoals

“The Gathering” Celebration at Sycamore Shoals

Carpenters Elementary School

The Chapter’s color guard were invited to participatein the Veteran’s Day celebration at CarpentersElementary School, in Maryville, TN. Pictured left to right are Lee Johnson, Paul Jorden, Hunter Price,and Wayne Croley.

2015 Wreaths Across America - Knoxville

For the first time since the programs beginning in Knoxville, both of the East TN State Veteran’s Cemeteries were completely adorned with wreaths. This comes through the efforts of donations by Perceptics, Team Burchett, countless private sponsors, volunteers, and many fundraising groups who worked beside the Stephen Holston Chapter.

2015 Wreaths Across America - Knoxville

Flag Certificate Presentation

Chapter members presented a Flag certificate to the East TN State Veteran’sCemetery’s representative Bill Griffith on Saturday, December 12, 2015 (Picutred L-R, Tracy Wilson, Paul Jorden, David Johnston, Lynn Fox, Bill Griffith,Ron Jones, Nathaniel Hester, Wayne Croley, Ed Kingsbery, and Jesse McCrary.

National Awards Presented to Chapter Members

Chapter Registrar Ron Jones receives two Liberty Medal Oak leaf clusters from TNSAR Vice President David Johnston for his successful recruitment of new Chapter members.

National Awards Presented to the Chapter

TNSAR State Vice-President David Johnston presents the Flag Streamer and certificate to Chapter President Nate Hester for the Chapter’s successful year at presenting flag certificates to local businesses who fly our nations flag correctly.