2012 Feb 18, 18th Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet

 The Piedmont Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution request the  pleasure of the company of Members and their guest at the 18th Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet & George Washington Birthday Celebration
Saturday 18 February 2012 at 6 pm
Holiday Inn
909 Holcomb Bridge Road
Roswell, Georgia
$35.00 per person
Dress: Business, Kilt or Uniform

 Our guest speaker will be The Honorable Bob Barr and his topic will be:

 “CONSTITUTIONAL DISSEVERANCE – Weakening the Constitution by Executive Power Grabs and Congressional Acquiescence”

Bob Barr represented the 7^th District of Georgia in the U. S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003, and now practices law in Atlanta, Georgia.   He also serves Of Counsel with the Law Offices of Edwin Marger in Jasper, Georgia. Congressman Barr runs a consulting firm, Liberty Strategies, Inc., also headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.  He is a registered Mediator and Arbitrator.

From 2003 to 2008, he occupied the 21^st Century Liberties Chair for Freedom and Privacy at the American Conservative Union. He is a member of The Constitution Project’s Initiative on Liberty and Security.  From 2003 to 2005 Bob was a member of a project at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government addressing matters of privacy and security.  Barr serves as a board member for Privacy International, a privacy watchdog group headquartered in London. Recognizing Bob Barr’s leadership in privacy matters, former New York Times columnist William Safire called him “Mr. Privacy.” Barr was the Libertarian Party nominee for President in 2008.

Bob serves on the board of directors for the National Rifle Association, and is on the advisory board for 1Force, a company providing domestic and international security. Bob also is a member of the Cobb County Citizens Oversight Committee and the Georgia Public Safety Commission. He is a national officer for Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.

Bob has appeared on virtually every major cable and network television program dealing with public policy matters, and has served as a regular contributor for CNN.  He writes regularly for The Daily Caller, and has been a columnist and blogger for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.   Congressman Barr writes occasional pieces for other publications as well, and has hosted a nationally-syndicated weekly radio show.  He is the author of three books: “The Meaning of Is: The Squandered Impeachment and Wasted Legacy of William Jefferson Clinton,” “Patriot Nation: Bob Barr’s Laws of the Universe Volume One,” and “Lessons in Liberty.”  He is a member of the board of advisors for The Texas Review of Law and Politics at the University of Texas Law School; and he teaches constitutional law at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.

Bob was appointed by President Reagan as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia (1986-90), and served as President of Southeastern Legal Foundation (1990-91).  He was an official with the CIA from 1971-78.  Additionally, he has served as an official member of the U.S. delegation at several United Nations conferences on firearms.

Bob Barr was awarded his law degree from Georgetown University; his master’s degree from The George Washington University and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California. He and his wife Jeri live just outside Atlanta, Georgia.

Barr is listed with the All American Speakers Bureau (www.allamericanspeakers.com).

Saturday January 21, 2012

Holiday Inn 909 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell, Georgia
8:00 am Breakfast
8:30 am Meeting

Alan Bowen will present

“The Campaign and Battle of Kings Mountain”

The Battle of Kings Mountain was a decisive battle between the Patriot and Loyalist militias in the Southern campaign of the American Revolutionary War. The actual battle took place on October 7 1780, nine miles south of the present-day town of Kings Mountain, North Carolina in rural York County, South Carolina, where the Patriot militia defeated the Loyalist forces commanded by British Major Patrick Ferguson of the 71st Foot.

Ferguson had arrived in North Carolina in early September 1780 with the purpose of recruiting for the Loyalist militia and protecting the flank of Lord Cornwallis’ main force. Ferguson issued a challenge to the rebel militias to lay down their arms or suffer the consequences; in response, the Patriot militias led by James Johnston, William Campbell, John Sevier, Joseph McDowell and Isaac Shelby rallied for an attack on Ferguson.

After receiving intelligence on the oncoming attack, Ferguson elected to retreat to the safety of Lord Cornwallis in Charlotte; however, the Patriots caught up with the Loyalists at Kings Mountain on the border with South Carolina. Having achieved surprise on the Loyalists, the Patriots attacked and surrounded the Loyalists, inflicting heavy casualties. After an hour of battle, Ferguson was shot dead while trying to break the rebel ring, after which the Loyalists surrendered. Wanting to avenge the events of the Battle of Waxhaws, the Patriot soldiers gave no quarter to the surrendering Loyalists until the rebel officers re-established control over their men. Although victorious, the Patriots had to quickly move from the area for fear of Cornwallis’ advance.

The battle was a pivotal moment in the Southern campaign; the surprising victory over the Loyalist American militia came after a string of rebel defeats at the hands of Lord Cornwallis, and greatly raised morale among the Patriots. With Ferguson dead and his militia destroyed, Cornwallis was forced to abandon plans to invade North Carolina and retreated into South Carolina.  This information was obtained from Wikipedia.

BIO – Alan Bowen

Alan Bowen was born and raised in the Sandy Springs area of Atlanta. He attended Sandy Springs High School and graduated in 1975.

Alan attended Ga. Tech for 2 years where he received a Varsity Letter in Football. He transferred to the University of Georgia to study Agriculture (which is his passion along with the study of History). Alan graduated in 1979 with a BS in Animal Science and Economics. He also received a Varsity Letter at UGA as a Cheerleader. Alan is also a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity.

Alan is married to the former Carolyn Neel of Cartersville, Ga. and they have 2 children, Sarah Bowen Yacovett and Sheppard Bowen and 3 Grandchildren, Reese and Jackson Yacovett and Emily Bowen.

Alan is the co-owner of Sharp Top Trees, and the owner of Bowen Development Co.

Alan is the current Treasurer and immediate Past President of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association, and also serves on the Board of the Partnership for the National Trails System.

He is a Past President of the Ga. Division of Reenactors Association and the Cartersville Bartow Youth Soccer Association.

Alan is an Elder in the 1^st Presbyterian Church, Cartersville, former Board Member of the Cartersville/Bartow Chamber of Commerce along with being a member of various trade
associations and organizations.

Carolyn and Alan reside on the family farm in White, Georgia.

Saturday December 17, 2011

Holiday Inn 909 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell, Georgia
8:00 am Breakfast
8:30 am Meeting

Ruth Reddick will present

“George Washington’s tour of the Southern States in 1791″

Ruth Reddick and her family live in Powder Springs.  She is a member of the Cherokee Chapter, NSDAR, and her husband, Loy,is a member of the Sons of Liberty NSSAR Chapter.  Their daughter, Julie, is a fourth generation DAR member. Ruth is an eighth generation Georgian and has seven Revolutionary ancestors buried in Georgia.

A former teacher, Ruth has a longstanding interest in history and genealogy and enjoys historical research and writing.  She is an active member of several heritage societies.

Her program gives an overview of George Washington’s tour of the Southern states in 1791, highlighting his stops in Georgia and South Carolina and the lavish entertainment which he enjoyed during his travels.

Saturday November 19 , 2011
Holiday Inn 909 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell, Georgia
8:00 am Breakfast
8:30 am Meeting

Bruce Maney will present

“Colonial Etymology”

Jack Ferguson, George Thurmond, Bob Sapp and Color Guard Commander Paul Prescott participated in the May 9th INS service at the Richard B. Russell Federal Courthouse. In each service the court places these historic documents, The Declaration of Independence, the  Constitution and the Bill of Rights on display for the hundreds of new citizens to view. The documents shown were presented to the court by the Piedmont Chapter several years ago. The INS service is held at the federal courthouse several times each year and members of the Piedmont Color Guard usually participates in the ceremony.  On April 11 the Color Guard presented the Colors at the ceremony where 151 new citizens were sworn in from 49 different countries.

Milton City Council Meeting

After having been given a ride home from school on a City of Milton fire truck, a further presentation to Northwestern Middle School students Alex Barker, Matt Ballard, Walker Holman and Chloe Myles was made by the Mayor and City Council of Milton in recognition of their bravery for spotting and putting out a fire in their neighborhood.

Further honors were conveyed by the Piedmont Chapter in awarding to each student a Bronze Good Citizenship Medal. The first went to Matt Ballard while Paul Prescott looks on proudly. No wonder – Matt is Paul’s Grandson.

All in all, it was a good day for all, and well deserved.

April 19, 2008

Chapter Meeting

Sam Olens, Chairman of the Atlanta Regional Commission and of the Cobb County Commission, lectured our Chapter on the problems and opportunities of the Atlanta Metro Region.

Vice President Bob Shaw presented A Certificate of Appreciation to Sam at the conclusion of his talk.

New Compatriots John Warren Delvac and William Charles Lusk were inducted into membership in the Piedmont Chapter, GASSAR.

Skip Gray presented a check for $1,000 donated to our Chapter by Wal-Mart.

Bill Lusk, a member of the City Council of Milton, outlined for the Chapter steps being taken by the City of Milton to honor veterans.

President Jim McIntire presents to Treasurer Bob Shaw the Wal-Mart check for $1,000.

Piedmont Chapter Wins 2007 Poster Contest

Winning poster of Jamies Nathalie of the Mt. Bethel Elementary School. Piedmont Chapter awarded 7 Stars for Grave Marking in 2007, and Streamer for assisting other Chapters

Piedmont Chapter awarded Honorable Mention for both the Americanism and President General Awards

Bob Sapp awarded Honor Guard Award the Bronze Color Guard Award and the Silver Color Guard Metal for attending 7 national events.

Bob Sapp awarded Patriot Medal

Paul Prescott awarded Meritorious Service Medal.

Paul Prescott was presented with a Meritorious Service Medal (Oak Leaf Cluster) at the GASSAR annual meeting in Athens. National Society President General Bruce Wilcox made the presentation. Prescott was recognized for his continuous and outstanding service to the ideals of the South Atlantic District during 2005 – 2008 while serving as Commander of the Georgia Society Color Guard. The citation read: “Under his leadership, the Georgia Society Color Guard exemplified the “Spirit of the SAR” to others in the district by continuing to lead Color Guards in numerous Historic Sites programs in several states. Such support greatly enhanced the image of the SAR. His leadership skills and assistance provided to the Sons of the American Revolution clearly reflects outstanding credit upon himself, the Georgia Society, the South Atlantic District and the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.”

Grave Marking of Patriot Jeremiah Lumsden

Kelly Family Cemetery

Jasper County, GA

Long before the actual grave marking ceremony preparations

must be made, here George Thurmond is installing the SAR

symbol and cleaning up around the tombstone.

Paul Prescott shared the cleanup work.

A job well done and the workers breath a sigh of relief.

LTC Donald Gunn kneels beside the Lumsden memorial during

the grave marking ceremony.

Led by Color Guard Commander Paul Prescott a large number of members of the

Color Guard from various chapters march to start the service

Piedmont Chapter Color Guard members pose with LTC Gunn.

Descendants of Jeremiah Lumsden in period dress

March 29, 2008

A Memorial Service was held in Covington, GA. on March 29 for PG James Westlake. Color

Guard members served as Honor Guard at the church service. Piedmont members attending

were GASSAR and Piedmont Chapter Color Guard Commander Paul Prescott, Glynn Acree,

Jack Ferguson, Robert Sapp and George Thurmond.

March 26, 2008

Paul Prescott and Bob Sapp met with a Cub Scout Pack at the Integrity Bank and explained

the Revolutionary War uniform and demonstrated the musket rifle used by soldiers during

the war. Paul and Bob also discussed and told the Pack about flag etiquette including the

proper retirement of a flag and the raising and lowering of the US Flag. One of the members

of the Pack played “Taps” on the ceremonial bugle.

March 15, 2008

Chapter Meeting

Piedmont members participate in the celebration of:

The Battle Of Guilford Courthouse

Paul Prescott, Commander of the GASSAR Color Guard and the

Piedmont Chapter Color Guard (L) and Piedmont Member Bob

Sapp (R). Jack Ferguson, another Piedmont member, and dual

member Billy Templeton also attended.

Piedmont Member George Thurmond speaks to the group

assembled about the Battle of Guilford Courthouse.

Group photo of all SAR participants at Guilford Courthouse celebration.

February 9, 2008

229th Anniversary Celebration of the

Battle of Kettle Creek.

Washington-Wilkes, Georgia Revolutionary Days February 9, 2008

sponsored by the GASSAR, Athens & Samuel Elbert Chapters SAR,

Wilkes County, City of Washington, Kettle Creek Chapter DAR,

Mary Wilkes Library, Washington Historical Museum, the Chamber

of Commerce and the Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation.

Parade participants

The Boy Scouts played a prominent role

As did CAR Members

And the Greene County High School JROTC

The parade commenced at 10AM and proceeded to the Town Square

Compatriot Jack Ferguson emceed the morning ceremony

The Mayor Pro Tem gave greetings on behalf of the City of Washington

Ron and Connie Aylor as the Continental Regiment Fife & Drum

George Washington (Larry Guzy) describes war time conditions

Ben Franklin (Billy Templeton) recounts the role he played in Paris

Nancy Hart, the War Woman, describes the fatal hospitality she gave

to interloping loyalists who invaded her cabin.

The departure of the Color Guard signaled the end of the morning

ceremony

Eighty wreaths were laid at the foot of the monument on War Hill for

the afternoon ceremony

GASSAR President Charlie Newcomer presided

GASSAR Chaplain Dan Gates gave the invocation

The GASSAR Color Guard presented the Colors

The Continental Regiment Fife & Drum played “Kettle Creek”, a tune

of their own composition

Secretary General David Appleby was the key note speaker

Eighty presenters addressed the monument in solemn procession

The Col. Elijah Clarke Militia, GASSAR, fired a musket volley

Kirby Towns played taps