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The Saguaro Patriot

The newsletter of The Saguaro SAR Chapter, Arizona SAR, April 2019

Allen Nash Memorial Award Presentation Made at March Meeting

Mrs. Linda Nash helped present the first Allen Nash Memorial Award to the incoming President of the Halle Orme Thomas Society C.A.R., Miss Haley DeYoung. Helping in the presentation was Lezlee Alexander, Jan Huber,Mary Jane Forsythe, Jocelyn Nevers, and Christopher Raso and not shown Barbara Cook.

Compatriots Honored at the veterans Heritage Project

Saguaro Compatriots David Thompson and Harvey Johnson were honored during the Veterans Heritage Project in Scottsdale March 31st. Shown here is the team of students who wrote the profile of Compatriot Thompson.

See more photos starting on page 4 of the

various activities of the Saguaro SAR

Chapter. —————

Canyon Ridge School Teacher

Christopher Raso named SAR Tom & Betty

Lawrence Middle School Teacher of the Year

Nationally!

The Saguaro SAR Chapter Meeting Minutes from March 23, 2019 The Saguaro Chapter SAR met at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Surprise, Arizona, on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Seventeen members and 18 guests attended for a total attendance of 35. Jan Huber called the meeting to order at 8:15 am. President Fisch was absent due to a case of the flu. Chaplain Jim Heller gave the Invocation. Five members of the Saguaro Chapter Color Guard led by David Thompson advanced the Colors, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The Colors were then posted, and the SAR Pledge was recited. Color Guard members performing besides Thompson wee Seth Nevers, Brandon Nevers, Loren Littlefield, and Jan Huber. The guests were introduced. Inauguration of the Allen Nash Memorial Award Haley DeYoung is the incoming president of the Hallie Orme Thomas Society, C.A.R. She was present to be the first recipient of the Allen Nash Memorial Award. She received a check for $100, presented by Linda Nash. The following person’s stood with Haley as the presentation was made: Lezlee Alexander, Barbara Cook, Mary Jane Forsythe, Joselyn Nevers, and Christopher Razo. These ladies are DAR members and active adult leaders for the C.A.R. Well known to the SAR, Christopher Razo worked closely with Allen Nash in the development of an active relationship between the Saguaro Chapter and his Canyon Ridge School. Presentation of the Lydia Darragh Medal Saguaro Chapter Junior Members Seth and Brandon Nevers shared in giving the history of the SAR Lydia Darragh Medal. It recognizes ladies who have worked diligently behind the scenes in support of the SAR. Jan Huber presented the medal and certificate to Linda Nash. Allen had her constant support and assistance with his SAR endeavors. And, whenever there was a Saguaro Chapter or Arizona SAR meeting, you could count on Linda’s presence. Silver Roger Sherman Oak Leaf Cluster Award This would have been presented to Allen Nash at the February Arizona SAR Annual Meeting. It was in recognition of his 3 years of service as the State Chair of

the Americanism Committee. It was given posthumously to Linda Nash by Jan Huber.

Certificate of Appreciation Jim Skaggs honored Saguaro Chapter Compatriot Jim Heller with a Certificate of Appreciation for his flying an American flag at his home. Action Item A motion was made, seconded, and passed that approved the revision of the Saguaro Chapter Constitution & Bylaws. It had been first approved by the BOM and then sent to the general membership for review. Thanks to Wally Turnage for volunteering to complete this endeavor, spending a vast amount of time in getting it done right. Reports Chaplain Heller noted the need for prayerful concerns for Compatriots Bob McCurdy and Tod Hamilton. Wally Turnage is still handicapped with severe back pain. The February Saguaro Chapter meeting minutes were approved by the BOM and distributed by email to the chapter members and published in The Saguaro Patriot. As of today, the Wells Fargo account balance is $9,609.12. The Saguaro Youth Fund 2019 balance is $1,284.74, which is included in the above balance. The Allen Nash Memorial Award fund balance is $725, which Saguaro Minutes Continued on next page…

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Minutes Continued is included in the total. To date the donations to this fund have totaled $825. The one award of today is $100, making the balance the reported $725. There are two new members: Jerry Goldsmith and Del Vosburg. There is one application being reviewed at National and two are being reviewed by the State Registrar. Chapter Historian Ray Barkhaus reported that the total Americanism points for 2018 were 4,637 and a total of 2,445 President General’s Streamer points. JROTC Chair Robert Archibald reported that the schedule of the 9 High School presentations is complete. SAR Compatriot Jim Bish was the speaker. As usual, Jim presented a very educational program. The title was, “The Leadership of George Washington”. Jim was paid one Continental Dollar. Guest Mike Jones won the ticket raffle. The proceeds for the chapter were $32.

Announcements The next Saguaro Chapter meeting is scheduled for April 27th. The speaker is SAR friend, Jim Jasken. The title of his presentation will be “Putting Humpty Dumpty Back Together Again; We won the war….now what?” Plan on attending the Veterans Heritage Project, March 31st, 3 to 6 pm at the Double Tree Resort, Scottsdale. It had just been announced that Christopher Raso was the first place Middle School National winner of the Tom & Betty Lawrence American History School Teacher. In response, Christopher spoke eloquently about his helpful relationship with the SAR, especially with Allen Nash. The meeting was adjourned with Jim Heller leading the recitation of the SAR Recessional and pronouncing the Benediction. There was no meeting of the BOM. The meeting room was needed for the final judging of the SAR Youth Brochure Contest. February 24, 2019 A motion was sent to the BOM by email to purchase the Lydia Darragh Medal from the SAR Store for presentation to Linda Nash at the March 23rd chapter meeting. The motion passed. Submitted by Jan D. Huber Saguaro SAR Chapter Secretary

President Fisch seeks support from members for various activities. We have a number of activities which we need some help with from members of the chapter. I am hoping you will review these opportunities for service and let me know whether you would be willing to spend some time coordinating the activities for our chapter. Will you please look at these opportunities and let me know if you’re willing to assist? —C.A.R. Interface. The youth members involved with Children of the American Revolution is an important activity of ours and I need a member who will attend some of their meetings and act as an ambassador to the Halle Orme Thomas Society C.A.R. —Someone to coordinate activities of the chapter recognizing and celebrating Veterans. This is an important area for us and we’re not doing enough. This would include being in charge of Wreaths Across America program to try to increase the number of wreaths placed in our National Cemeteries. Coordinate with other Veteran groups as well. I would also like to see some interface with Luke Air Force Base. —Someone to champion the recognition of Public Service & Heroism Awards for local fire, police and EMS for our communities. This is a program of emphasis and we’ve not done anything with it. We’d like to build this effort. —DAR Liaison. We have eight DAR Chapters in our territory and we’d like to increase our cooperative activities and need someone to be the champion for this effort. I’ve already laid the framework for this and will assist whomever raises their hand. —We need assistance with assisting prospective members with genealogy research of their Patriots in order to get their applications in order. This work can be done from your home so its something you can do on your own time frame. —We need more members who are interested in becoming part of our Color Guard. We have a number of activities throughout the year and some of our members can no longer participate so we’re looking for new members who have an interest.

If you have an interest in any of these activities please send me an email and I will contact you and we can talk about what’s involved.

Mike Fisch, President Saguaro SAR Chapter [email protected]/

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Immediate Past Arizona SAR President James Skaggs presents Compatriot Jim Heller with a SAR Flag Certificate in honor of his displaying the U.S. Flag at his home. Every Compatriot can present a flag certificate to someone in their neighborhood who displays the flag appropriately. If you know someone let Jim Heller know so we can plan a flag certificate presentation.

Compatriot Harvey Johnson autographed the Veterans Heritage Project book at the March 31st VHP book signing in Scottsdale. Behind Harvey are some of the students from Canyon Ridge who interviewed Harvey and wrote the profile of his service in the Navy.

You can read the entire profile of Harvey in the soon to be released SARIZONA newsletter.

Presentation of the Lydia Darragh Medal Saguaro Chapter Junior Members Seth and

Brandon Nevers shared in giving the history of the SAR Lydia Darragh Medal. It recognizes ladies who have worked diligently behind the scenes in support of the SAR. Jan Huber presented the medal and certificate to Linda Nash. Allen had her constant support and assistance with his SAR endeavors. And, whenever there was a Saguaro Chapter or Arizona SAR meeting, you could count on Linda’s presence.

During the Veterans Heritage Project presentations some of our C.A.R. members, Gillian, Tricia, Lezlee Alexander, Anasazi DAR Regent, Christopher Raso, Canyon Ridge School teacher and Seth Nevers, junior member Saguaro Chapter join together to celebrate the achievements of the students and Veterans.

The various Societies of C.A.R. in Arizona have been very busy the past few months finishing up the work of President Lauren and getting to the

many places in Arizona she visited.

Here are a few photos from the C.A.R. Instagram account showing their activities

C.A.R. images continued on the next page.

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Compatriot Loren Littlefield present the ROTC/JROTC medal and certificate to George Castaneda Jr. of Peoria High School on April 8th at the Broadway Theater. This is just the beginning of the ROTC/JROTC presentation season.

Anasazi DAR Regent Lezlee Alexander embraces Arizona Society C.A.R. President Lauren after her report of her 2018 activities for the Arizona Honor Flight.

Arizona Society C.A.R. President Lauren gets congratulations from DAR Vice Regent Tolnai from the Governor George W. P. Hunt Chapter in Gilbert, AZ.

President Lauren and her team raised over $20,000 for Honor Flight Arizona.

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Above: The officers of the Arizona Society C.A.R.gather to celebrate their successful year. These young people personify the ideals of C.A.R. and their partners in the DAR and SAR. Thank you for your leadership.

Right: The Saguaro SAR Chapter introduced a new feature to their meetings in March. Saguaro

Chapter Color Guard Compatriots David Thompson, Brandon and Seth Nevers and Loren

Littlefield assembled to post the colors while Jan Huber played music.

Join The George Washington Endowment Fund

Today The George Washington Endowment Fund (GWEF) was created to establish a permanent restricted fund, the income of which would provide annual funding for support of NSSAR unfunded and underfunded committees and special projects.

Becoming a GWEF Fellow is not limited to SAR members. Spouses, children, grandchildren, nephews, and nieces are eligible. And once a George Washington Fellow, you are always listed as a George Washington Fellow. Your gift is a perpetual gift which never expires, it is working to support the SAR in perpetuity.

To become a Fellow you must donate a minimum of $1,000. You may do this in installments and you can make the contribution using a credit card.

There is an initial payment of $200 minimum and then you can pay the balance over a five year period. The initial installment must accompany the application.

Compatriot J. Michael Jones is the Arizona SAR GWEF Chairman and would be happy to discuss your interest in this program. He can be reached by email at [email protected] and will be happy to walk you through the process.

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Consider a Gift To the Allen Nash Memorial Award

to help support the activities of the

Halle Orme Thomas Society N.S.C.A.R.

This new fund has been established to support the

activities of C.A.R.

Hallie Orme Thomas Society is a Local Society, based in Phoenix, AZ, of the National Society of Children of the

American Revolution (N.S.C.A.R.). Our Mission -"The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution

trains good citizens, develops leaders and promotes love of the United States

of America and its heritage among young people." We welcome children

who are lineally descended from a person who directly aided in the cause

of the American Revolution, birth to 22 years old.

To contribute send your contribution to

Jan D. Huber 19303 N. New Tradition Rd. #140

Sun City West, AZ 85375Checks should be made out to the

Saguaro SAR Chapter and write that it is for the Allen Nash Memorial

Award Fund

Canyon Ridge School Teacher Awarded top National SAR American History Teacher Award for the Middle School Teacher of the Year Christopher Raso, Seventh Grade Social Studies Teacher at the Canyon Ridge Middle School in Surprise, Arizona has been selected as the top Middle School History Teacher nationally by The National Sons of the American Revolution. The Dr. Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award is sponsored by SAR nationally and local SAR Chapters and state societies nationwide submit nominees for this prestigious award. SAR names a teacher at the elementary, middle school and high school levels. Mr. Raso was named as the top Middle School History Teacher in America for his work and leadership in the classroom. He was sponsored by the Arizona Society SAR and the Saguaro SAR Chapter. His work with student learners including the inclusion of many community members in the classroom which has elevated the learning of his students and the students in other classes at Canyon Ridge. Saguaro SAR Chapter president Mike Fisch said that Christopher Raso has been at the center of many engagements where he

brings history alive by getting his students to embrace different learning styles. The Arizona SAR is honored to work with Christopher and the leadership at Canyon Ridge School. Raso will have the opportunity to attend a teacher workshop or seminar on the American Revolution and have his tuition and travel expenses paid. After attending the seminar he will submit to the SAR a report of not less than 500 words discussing the benefits of the award

and how the seminar has improved his ability to teach the American Revolution. Saguaro Chapter President Mike Fisch said the recognition of Christophers’ work by the SAR is a wonderful testament to Christopher and former Saguaro Chapter president Allen Nash who helped make the many student programs associated with the Saguaro SAR Chapter a great success. We look forward to many more years of working with Christopher and his students.

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The Saguaro Patriot is published monthly from October through May each year by the Saguaro SAR Chapter. Mike Fisch, editor. [email protected].