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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP?

Any male person 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.

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Some old records of the State Society: Charter Members:

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STATE MEETING

The State Meeting was held in Norman on April 18, 2009.

OKLAHOMA SOCIETY 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


EDITOR
Pendleton Woods


NATIONAL TRUSTEE
M. Peter Keltch


ALTERNATE TRUSTEE
Charles W. Britton







                                                                      
                                




CHAPTER OFFICERS
TULSA CHAPTER:




PRESIDENT
R. Glyn Trimble


1ST VICE PRESIDENT 
Stuart Denslow


2ND VICE PRESIDENT 
open


SECRETARY/TREASURER
Bill S. Richards


REGISTRAR
Robert Brookey IV


CHAPLAIN
Arnold Joe West


HISTORIAN
Frederick Fulkerson




				
OKLAHOMA CITY CHAPTER:




PRESIDENT
Wayne L. Nash


1ST VICE PRESIDENT 
Vacant


SECRETARY/TREASURER
George Thompson


REGISTRAR
Robert R.Thomas


CHAPLAIN
Charles W. Britton


EDITOR
Pendleton Woods





								
NORMAN CHAPTER:




PRESIDENT
Ron Nicholson


 VICE PRESIDENT 
Pete Wood 


SECRETARY/TREASURER
Franklin J. Appl


REGISTRAR
Lee Holder


CHAPLAIN
Glen Pool





                                                                                                                                


                                

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Visit the Following Home Pages

Sons of the American Revolution-Tulsa Chapter
Sons of the American Revolution-Oklahoma City Chapter
South Central District SAR
Sons of the American Revolution-National Society
Visit the Whitehouse
Oklahoma Daughters of the American Revolution

      

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