SAR

OKLAHOMA SOCIETY, TULSA CHAPTER

Created by Bill S. Richards
on November 1, 1998

Chartered 1924

Cliff Michaels, Past President of the Tulsa Chapter and Chapter and State Historian, passed away on June 25, 2003. Cliff will be missed by all of the SAR Compatriots. Cliff was a true patriot.

GOOD CITIZENS HONORED
The pictured students are Juniors from various area high schools who were honored by the Tulsa Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution by receiving Good Citizenship Pins and Certificates on May 8, 2004.

GOOD CITIZENS HONORED FOR 2005

The pictured students are Juniors from various area high schools who were honored by the Tulsa Chapter of the Sons of the American Rvolution by reciving Good Citizenship Pins and Certificates on May 14, 2005.

GOOD CITIZENS HONORED FOR 2008
The pictured students are Juniors from various area high schools who were honored by the Tulsa Chapter of the Sons of the American Rvolution by receiving Good Citizenship Pins and Certificates on May 10, 2008.

WHAT IS THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

The Sons of the American Revolution was incorporated on January 17, 1890 in Connecticut and later chartered by the United States Congress on June 9, 1906. Prior to this date a number of state societies were formed in the 1880's. These were led by The Sons of Revolutionary Sires, organized July 4, 1876 in San Francisco. The first Congress of the National Society was held in Louisville, Kentucky on April 30, 1890, which was the 100th anniversary of George Washington's taking the oath of office of President of the United States. The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution celebrated its centennial and the bicentennial of Washington's becoming President on April 30, 1990. The National Headquarters is located in Louisville, Kentucky. There are 50 state societies including the District of Columbia. There are also societies in France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany and Switzerland. The current membership is approximately 25,000 active members.

THE SOCIETY'S OBJECTS

The objects of this Society are declared to be patriotic, historical, and educational, and shall include those intended or designed to perpetuate the memory of those patriots who, by their services or sacrifices during the war of the American Revolution, achieved the independence of the American people; to unite and promote fellowship among their descendants; to inspire them and the community-at-large with a more profound reverence for the principles of the government founded by our forefathers; to encourage historical research in relation to the American Revolution; to acquire and preserve the records of the individual services of the patriots of the war, as well as documents, relics, and landmarks; to mark the scenes of the Revolution by approprate memorials; to celebrate the anniversaries of the prominent events of the war and of the Revolutionary period; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American feedom, and to carry out the purposes expressed in the preamble of the Constitution of our country and the injunctions of Washington in his farewell address to the American people.

WHAT DOES THE ORGANIZATION DO?

Honors individuals for outstanding and unusual partriotic achievement on a national, regional and local level.
Honors persons for outstanding bravery and self-sacrifice in the face of imminent danger.
Honors members of the United States Congress for outstanding service to the nation.
Honors outstanding high school students annually with the presentation of a Good Citizenship Award.
Honors outstanding Junior and Senior ROTC cadets annually with presentation of the ROTC Award.
Honors Law Enforcement officials for outstanding service with a Law Enforcement Award.
Selects an outstanding Eagle Scout annually at the chapter, state and national level. The national winner receives a college scholarship.
Assists veterans in Veterans Hospitals.
Conducts a national historical orations contest annually.
Sponsors Boy Scout troops and chapters of the Children of the American Revolution.
Places SAR Markers at the grave sites of Revolutionary War Patriots and SAR Members.
Commemorates Revolutionary War Patriots with appropriate ceremonies.
Participates in new citizenship swearing-in ceremonies.
Observes patriotic anniversaries.
Cooperates with the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Children of the American Revolution, and other hereditary organizations in the promotion of patriotism.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP?

Any male, who is a lineal descendent of an ancestor who supported the war for American independence is eligible for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution. These ancestors are referred to as Revolutionary War Patriots and include those person who fought in the military and/or militia, who provided supplies to the American cause, who served on political bodies supporting the Revolution, who signed oaths of support and similar acts. If you believe that you may be eligible for SAR membership inquire from the local society in your community. In the event you can not locate SAR members in your home area, call or write the National Headquarters at 1000 South Fourth Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40203 or (502) 589-1776.

TULSA CHAPTER OFFICERS

PRESIDENT R. Glyn Trimble

1ST VICE PRESIDENT Stuart Denslow

2ND VICE PRESIDENT open

SECRETARY/TREASURER Bill S. Richards

REGISTRAR Robert Brookey

CHAPLAIN Arnold Joe West

HISTORIAN Frederick Fulkerson

OKLAHOMA STATE OFFICERS

PRESIDENT George D. Thompson

1ST VICE PRESIDENT Stuart O. Denslow

2ND VICE PRESIDENT Ronald P. Nicholson

SECRETARY/TREASURER Arnold Joe West

REGISTRAR Glenn W. Lee

CHAPLAIN William E. Gaddis

HISTORIAN Glenn K. Fast

CHANCELLOR Jeffery W. Massey

MEETING SCHEDULE
Normally all meetings are held at the Oaks Country Club in Tulsa Oklahoma at 11:45 A.M. on the second Saturday of each month. No meetings in July,August and December
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