Kentucky Society Sons of the American Revolution
The Kentucky Pioneer
July 2017 The Kentucky Pioneer, Volume 13 Issue 3
KY S.A.R. Officers-2017-18
President : Jesse Moore [email protected]
President Elect: Geoff Baggett [email protected]
Vice President: Mike Sullivan [email protected]
Secretary: Rick Kincaid [email protected]
Recording Secretary: Brent Hutchinson [email protected]
Treasurer: Richard B. Bierman [email protected]
Assistant Treasurer: Scott Giltner
Chaplain: Geoff Baggett [email protected]
Historian: Charles E. Scott [email protected]
Registrar: Gary Howard [email protected]
Chancellor: John Doug Hays [email protected]
Surgeon: Dr. Larry Leslie [email protected]
National Trustee: Dr. Larry Leslie
Alt. Nat’l Trustee: Charles R. Scott alt-national-trustee@ kyssar.org
Editor (Newsletter): Charles E. Scott [email protected]
Webmaster: Charles R. Scott [email protected]
KYSSAR Website:
http://www.kyssar.org/
“United we stand, divided we fall.”
Kentucky Derby Parade
Compatriots from Louisville Thruston, Gov. Isaac Shelby and Lafayette Chapters
joined to march in the Kentucky Derby Parade.
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Patriot Reuben Boston Grave Marking
Compatriots from several SAR chapters (Lt. Robert Moseley, Col. Stephen
Trigg, Lafayette and Gov. Isaac Shelby) took part in the Patriot Grave marking
service for Reuben Boston. The service was at the Primitive Baptist Church
Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, KY.
Black-Powder gun salute
Gary Tunget takes part in the service.
Scott Giltner plays taps at the
service.
Mike Sullivan, Robert Brooks and Charlie Scott fold the American
Flag.
Blue Licks Chapter
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Blue Licks Chapter Kentucky SAR is proud to announce our donation and support to
Kentucky Society Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) and their 2017
campaign Fresh Foods for Kentuckians project that helps Farms to Food Banks Trust
Fund which help feed Kentucky's hungry. In the picture Jackie Miller 1st is giving
Blue Licks Chapter donation to Kentucky C.A.R. state President Nelson Paul for
Kentucky C.A.R. Fresh Foods for Kentuckians project. We challenge all Kentucky
SAR chapters to make a donation to Kentucky CAR for the 2017 campaign Fresh
Foods for Kentuckians project that helps Farms to Food Banks Trust Fund. Their
goal is to raise $5,000.00 lets help them make the goal and help Kentuckians. The
Kentucky C.A.R. were the guest speakers at our chapter meeting today.
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Blue Licks Chapter
Blue Licks Chapter SAR, in honor of Rev.
Forrest B. Chilton, donated a check to the
City of Berry, Kentucky to purchase eight
McDonald's gift certificates to be given to
Veterans living in Berry as part of the
chapter Take a Veteran to Lunch program.
Receiving the check is Christine Philpot
Berry, Kentucky City Clerk. The check
was presented by Chapter President Jackie
Miller I.
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Veterans Park, South Oldham High School
Flag-Folding at Veterans Park dedication service.
Scott Giltner, Dennis Scott, Eric McClain and Charlie Scott standing by the
new Revolutionary War Monument.
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Captain Charles Duncan Chapter—Glasgow Highlands Games
Color Guard at the Glasgow Highlands games are left to right: Chapter President Tom Petznick, Dennis Scott,
Eric McClain, Chuck Scott and Jim Johnson.
Members of Clan Scott are: Chuck, Dennis & Charlie
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Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter
Rod Smothers working with flax at a recent history show.
Scott Giltner with a replica surveying tool.
Eric McClain at a recent Shelby County history camp.
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National Award Winners
Dennis Scott, a member of the Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter, received the Westmoreland
Award for Service to Veterans.
The Colonel Stephen Trigg and the Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapters
both won top awards in their respective divisions.
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George Rogers Clark Memorial, Vincennes, Indiana
Eric McClain and Dennis Scott
Dennis Scott by the memorial stone of Joseph Bowman. The
SAR marked the grave several years ago.
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J.R.O.T.C.
Charlie Scott (Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter) and Winnie Townsend of the Captain Jacob VanMeter DAR Chapter pose with
Cadets from Central Hardin High School.
Charlie Scott (SAR) and Winnie Townsend (DAR) with JROTC Cadets at North Hardin High School.
Melvin Rowe, Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter, with Cadet
at Henry County High School.
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Honor Flight
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Veterans arrive home after visiting WWII Memorial in Washington D.C.
Compatriots greet the Veterans at the airport.
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Naturalization Ceremony, SAR Headquarters
Compatriots from the following chapters (Simon Kenton, Gov. Isaac Shelby, Lafayette, Louisville Thruston, and
Lt. Robert Moseley) took part in the Naturalization Ceremony held at SAR headquarters in Louisville.
Drummer Paul Whitty and fifers Scott Giltner and Charlie Scott as the Colors are posted.
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Memorial Day, Louisville Thruston Chapter
Compatriots from the Lafayette and Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapters assisted the Louisville Thruston Chapter in a
Memorial Day event at the Zachary Taylor Cemetery, Louisville, KY.
Photo by: Dan Klinck
The Louisville-Thruston Chapter has a number of color guard uniforms
that are no longer needed. Color guard members in other Kentucky color
guards may like to have them. If anyone is interested, they can email the
editor at [email protected] for more information. This attachment shows
the actual uniform. Dan Klinck, Past Commander, is in the picture.
The Louisville Thruston Chapter also
has some nice cockades they are
willing to give to a chapter. Like the
uniforms, contact the editor if you are
interested.
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Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter—Church Festival
Scott Giltner talks with visitors about items on the weapons table.
Chapter President Forrest Chilton with “Lady’s of Liberty”.
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Fourth of July Children’s Parade and Bell Ringing
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Lt. Robert Moseley Chapter
The Lt. Robert Moseley Chapter Color Guard presented Colors at the SAR/DAR Flag Day picnic in Owensboro, KY.
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Lt. Robert Moseley Chapter
Chapter President Robert Brooks, Dean Worthington and Alan Bivens do a flag-folding ceremony.
Gary Tunget presents an appreciation certificate to Peggy Bastin, Regent of the General Evan Shelby DAR Chapter.
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Lafayette Chapter
Dennis Scott and Eric McClain at grave of Ben Mann in Lexington Cemetery.
SAR Compatriots at gravesite of deceased member—Ben Mann.
KYSSAR Meeting
August 19th
@ Blue Licks State Park
Meeting: 9:30—11:15
Lunch: 11:15—12:15
Cost: $17.50 each
($17.50 If paid in advance—-$18.00 if paid at the door)
Memorial Service at Monument 1 pm
Mail check to:
Richard Bierman, Treasurer
9302 Springbrooke Circle
Louisville, KY 40241
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