Dear Compatriots,
I hope you are enjoying the new shorter and more frequent editions of the Compatriot; and that
by now you have had the opportunity to review the CASSAR Executive Officers Goals for this year. I am pleased to report that steady progress is being made.
The State Secretary Workload - Working Group has completed a final draft of their report for presentation at the Nov. BOM Meeting. Their report recommends the appointment of an Assistant State Secretary to lighten the workload of the State Secretary and it will provide training and succession planning for that important position.
Another working group is developing a proposal for a Chapter Activities Award also to be presented at the Nov. BOM Meeting. Plus, our finance team is preparing a recommendation to hire professional assistance for our annual tax filing.
I would like to thank the many members who are hard at work on these goals and encourage each of you to plan now on attending the 146th Annual Board of Managers Meeting at the historic Mission Inn in Riverside on November 4 – 7, 2021. The hotel room special rate is $159.00 per night and reservations can be made by calling 1(800)843-7755 and referencing the CASSAR 146th Annual Board of Managers Meeting. Meeting registration forms will be available later. The closest commercial airport is Ontario International, and you will need to arrange transportation to and from the hotel on your own.
It is not too late to register for National Congress in Renton, Washington July 10-14, 2021. If you are planning to attend, please contact our State Secretary Fred Schuster (schuster6789@aol.com) to register and be credentialed as a CASSAR voting delegate.
This year our voting delegates will be able to help elect a California Compatriot to National Office, attend the Minuteman installation ceremony of two California Society members, and watch the California Orations contestant perform her speech. It is going to be fun and exciting. Hope to see you there. More information and a link to the registration page can be found in this newsletter.
Libertas et patria,
Brian Stephens
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Intel Involved Volunteer Matching Grants
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Intel Corporation (the semiconductor company) established the Intel Foundation in 1988 as a nonprofit organization to focus on grants to schools. In 1994, Intel began matching employee gifts for education, and later expanded into sponsorship of the Intel Computer Clubhouse in 2000. Around 2007-2008, the program, known as the Intel Involved Volunteer Matching Grant Program (IIVMGP), expanded with a budget of $10,000,000 and a target of achieving 1 million volunteer hours by encouraging Intel employees to volunteer their time and expertise to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Grants were based on $10 for each hour an employee volunteered with a nonprofit.
Don Littlefield had just joined the Sacramento Chapter of the SAR in February 2007. Intel encouraged employees to volunteer their time to nonprofits of their choice. Don chose the SAR and volunteered to become the Chapter Treasurer and Webmaster for the Sacramento Chapter. Based on Don’s volunteer hours during 2008, the Sacramento Chapter received grants totaling $3,960 in 2009. As Don’s commitment to the Sacramento Chapter (Treasurer, Webmaster, Vice President, President, Board Member), Delta Chapter (Webmaster) and the CASSAR (Wreaths Across America, VP North, Executive VP, and President) increased, the IIVMGP grants also increased. Intel Foundation also extended the program to Intel Retiree volunteer efforts. Thus, with Don’s retirement in 2016, the Intel grants have continued each year.
Since 2008, the Sacramento Chapter has received $83,760; Delta Chapter $4,720; the California Society $24,085; and the National Society $1,300; for a total of $113,865 in grants*, all based on Don’s volunteer hours to each entity.
Since 1995, Intel employees and US Retirees have contributed nearly 18 million volunteer hours resulting in $122 million dollars in matching grants and $731 million to communities across the US.
Other large corporations may offer similar programs to their employees and retirees. Craig Anderson just learned that Chevron will also match his donations to the SAR. Check with your company and see if they have such a program. In the era of corporate and social responsibility these grant programs make a world of difference to the nonprofits they benefit.
* Volunteer hours and grants are currently managed through Intel’s agent, the Benevity Community Impact Fund.
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Registration for the 131st National Congress is now open.
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ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER
4th ANNUAL PICNIC - AUGUST 14th
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COMMEMORATION OF THE 246TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE LIBERTY POINT RESOLVES
The Le Marquis de Lafayette Chapter, NCSSAR invites you to attend, in person or virtual, the Commemoration of the 246th Anniversary of the Liberty Point Resolves on 12 June 2021, 10:00 am EST, at the First Presbyterian Church, 102 Ann St., Fayetteville, NC. 28301, or on Zoom.
Please register for in-person or remote attendance with the form below. No additional wreath presentations will be made at this year’s event. The Zoom link will be sent to all registrants before the event.
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Gold Country SAR President Dave Gilliard and Secretary Ron Barker presented 5th grade student Adam Amantegelo with his awards, totalling $500, for submitting the top poster to the Chapter in the American History Poster Contest. Adam's poster also placed 2nd in the CASSAR voting. Adam is a student in Ms. Kozak's class at Weimar Hills School in Weimar, CA. The Gold Country Chapter received and judged 517 posters from area 5th graders this year.
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Eagle Scout Chairman, Bill Nay recognized SAR Orange County Chapter Eagle Scout John McPhie, the CASSAR Eagle Scout of the Year - 2020.
Left to Right: David Beall, Eagle Scout Coordinator, Orange County Chapter; Bill Nay, Chairman CASSAR Eagle Scout Program and President Redwood Empire Chapter; Eagle Scout John McPhie; and Jim Klingler, CASSAR Vice President South.
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Veterans Recognition Program
The SAR Veterans Recognition Program provides recognition to SAR veterans by awarding SAR Certificates of Patriotism to veterans who have served honorably in the armed forces of the United States. Veterans who apply will receive a Certificate of Patriotism signed by the SAR President General, enrollment in the appropriate Veterans Corps, and their names added to the rolls of the SAR Veterans Corps. This certificate entitles the veteran to purchase and wear either the War Service Medal or Military Service Medal.
- World War I Veterans Corps
- World War II Veterans Corps
- Korean Service Veterans Corps
- Vietnam War Veterans Corps
- Special Ops Veterans Corps
- Southwest Asia (Middle East/Afghanistan) Veterans Corps
- Military Service Veterans Corps
There is no cost to enroll in this program; Submit your application and a redacted copy of your DD214 to your chapter’s Veterans Chairman for endorsement and submission to the Veterans Recognition Committee. For additional information regarding this program or other veteran’s issues, you may contact:
CASSAR Veterans Programs Chairman
Assistant Chairman Veterans Programs
NOTE: The SAR Veterans Recognition Program can also now recognize the military service of now deceased SAR members. The candidate must be either a deceased SAR member or a deceased serviceman who became an SAR member though the Memorial Application process. As with NSSAR Memorial Membership, the deceased member must be no more than one generation from the current generation.
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Past President Robert Taylor
Past CASSAR President, Robert Taylor, presented awards: Silver Roger Sherman Medal to Jim Klingler; State level Distinguished Service Medal to Dr. Kent Gregory; and Patriot Medal to Daniel McKelvie.
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Past President Don Littlefield
Orange County Chapter President Phil Mitchell, on behalf of past CASSAR President, Don Littlefield, presented Certificates of Appreciation to several compatriots for their assistance during Don’s term in office.
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Jim Fosdyck - CASSAR George Washington Endowment Fund Chairman. Certificate of Appreciation.
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Dr. Kent Gregory - CASSAR Investment Fund Trustee. Certificate of Appreciation.
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Rev. Louis Carlson - CASSAR 250th Anniversary of the United States Celebration/Recognition Chairman, Chaplin and Ethics Committee Chair.
Certificates of Appreciation.
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Daniel McKelvie – CASSAR Youth Activities Director and Patriot Research System Data Entry.
Certificates of Appreciation.
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John Dodd - Congress Planning, CASSAR Investment Fund Trustee and Chancellor. Certificates of Appreciation.
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Paul Garcia, Jr. – CASSAR Spanish Patriot Researcher. Certificate of Appreciation.
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President Mitchell inducts Dr. Philip Hitchins Schwartz into the Orange County Chapter.
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VPG Western District Jim Fosdyck presents a George Washington Endowment Fund Certificate and Lapel Pin to Compatriot Paul Garcia, Jr.
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Orange County Chapter Color Guard posted the Colors at the Mojave Chapter (Anaheim, CA) DAR meeting.
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left to right: John Ferris (Commander), Brandon Villardi (Harbor Chapter), Matt Noell (fifer), Jim Fosdyck (US flag carrier), Mark Torres (DAR flag carrier), Spencer Torres (250th Anniversary flag carrier), Kent Gregory (Musketman) and Christopher Keene (Musketman).
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Compatriots Jim Fosdyck and Mark Torres Post the Colors
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President Bill Nay officially inducted the chapter's newest member, Compatriot Michael Flett. Michael is an Eagle Scout, son of Duncan Flett and he is currently serving in the US Navy, and is assigned to the USMC at MCB Camp Pendleton.
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Past Yosemite Chapter President John Hendon (center) presents a SAR Flag Certificate to Robert D Klann II (left) of the Truth Tabernacle Christian School. Yosemite Chapter Sgt at Arms and Color guard Chairman, Al Ludwig, is on the right.
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PRESIDENT
BRIAN R. STEPHENS
briandi777@aol.com
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
D. CRAIG ANDERSON
craigandersonsar@gmail.com
VICE PRESIDENT, SOUTH
JAMES KLINGLER
klingler@sbcglobal.net
VICE PRESIDENT, NORTH
WILLIAM VAN VALKENBURG
VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBERSHIP
James C. Bunker
jmbnkmailbox-californiaSAR@yohoo.com
SECRETARY
FRED SCHUSTER
schuster6789@aol.com
TREASURER
JOHN FERRIS
Jrf1776@outlook.com
REGISTRAR
OWEN R. STILES
ostiles45@gmail.com
CHANCELLOR
JOHN L. DODD, ESQ.
johnldodd@twc.com
GENEALOGIST
TERRY L. BRIGGS
tlbaia@comcast.net
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HISTORIAN
SCOTT KNECHT
knechtsh@gmail.com
CHAPLAIN
RT. REV. LOUIS V. CARLSON, JR.
loucarlson@sbcglobal.net
SURGEON
DR. MATTHEW BOWDISH, MD
matthewsbowdish@gmail.com
TRUSTEE OF THE INVESTED FUNDS
(2020-2023)
STEPHEN RENOUF
usina@aol.com
TRUSTEE OF THE INVESTED FUNDS
(2019-2022)
DR. M. KENT GREGORY
drkentgregory@earthlink.net
TRUSTEE OF THE INVESTED FUNDS
(2018-2021)
JOHN L. DODD, ESQ.
johnldodd@twc.com
PAST PRESIDENT
DONALD B. LITTLEFIELD
NATIONAL TRUSTEE
DEREK BROWN
dptydeke@yahoo.com
ALTERNATE NATIONAL TRUSTEE
ROBERT TAYLOR
tartar-taylor@att.net
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Cyber Scams
If you receive an email from a purported Compatriot in need of help that is unsigned, with no personal contact information seeking contributions to any type of fundraising site; or an email ad-dressing you by name from another member of your Chapter requesting the expenditure of funds or the purchase of gift cards consider it a hoax. These messages are getting more sophisticated and may even include the unauthorized use of the SAR logo and/or a pseudo SAR email address.
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The California Compatriot is the official newsletter of the California Society, Sons of the American Revolution. Unless explicitly stated, the opinions expressed herein are the opinions of the authors, and not necessarily those of the California Society SAR
Editor: D. Craig Anderson
craigandersonsar@gmail.com
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