News & Events George Washington Chapter
Chartered June 5, 1924
Pennsylvania Society ~ Sons of the American Revolution Vol. 92, No. 2 Washington, Pennsylvania APRIL CHAPTER MEETING
Saturday, April 18, 2015 @ 12:00 PM
Breezy Heights
714 Washington Pike, Avella, PA 15312
Phone: (724) 587-3461
March / April 2015 President Miller led all in reciting the Pledge of
Allegiance and pledge to the SAR Flag. Rev.
Dr. Nathaniel C. Roe gave an invocation. Also
a moment of silence was observed for the
passing of Past Chapter President Dave Gove.
DAR/SAR Members and guests welcome
Directions: From Washington, go west on
Jefferson Avenue to PA 844 West. Veer left by
Hog Father’s BBQ. Continue on PA 844 West
for approximately 11.5 miles. Breezy Heights is
on left.
Menu: Broasted chicken, broasted potatoes,
buttered mixed vegetables, rolls and butter,
brownies and coffee, tea and soft drinks
Price: $16.00 per person
Reservations MUST arrive before
Friday, April 10, 2015
Make checks to: George Washington Chapter-SAR
Send to: Larry L. Ridgway, Treasurer
Box 355 - 113 Railroad Street
Stockdale, PA. 15483-0355
Phone: (724) 938-2197
Program: Clay Kilgore from the Washington
County Historical Society and the Director of
the David Bradford House (*see attached
“President’s Corner” for more information*)
Minutes ~ Saturday, February 28, 2015
Call to Order: The meeting was rescheduled
after being canceled on the regular date due to
weather conditions the week before. President
Ronald W. Miller called the meeting to order at
the Ramada Inn, Washington, PA. at 12:05PM.
After welcoming Compatriots and guests,
Larry Ridgway presents Ron Miller with the past
president’s certificate and pin.
Attendance: Twenty-one (21) people, guests
(9) Compatriots (12): Aden Fitch; Patrick
Fitch; Kenneth E. Gorton; Beverly & George
E. Livingston; Dick Mellon; Michael D.
Merryman; Ronald E. Miller; Eugene G.
Painter & Gene Painter, Jr.; E. Ward
Reighard; Linda & Larry L. Ridgway; Rev.
Dr. Nathaniel C. Roe; Ruth & John C.
Schreiber; Joseph M. Shaffer, Sr.; Gary W.
Timmons; Thomas A. Whitefield; Cindy & Kurt
J. Winter.
Secretary Report: Gary Timmons gave a
report on the 2014 Wreaths across America
campaign.
Financial Report: Treasurer Larry Ridgway
reported the balance as of February 28, 2015
as $3,709.82
*** http://www.georgewashingtonchapter.com *** Old Business: The minutes from the October
& December 2014 meetings were approved.
New Business: Ron Miller mentioned that the
Chapter was represented in the latest SAR
National magazine with a picture from the 2014
Whiskey Rebellion and also junior member
Everitt Meer was pictured in an advertisement
for the CAR. President Miller installed new
Compatriot Michael D. Merryman into the
chapter. Past State/Chapter President Joseph
M. Shaffer made report on the Nominating
Committee. President – Larry L. Ridgway;
Vice-President Lindsay S. Morris; Secretary –
Gary W. Timmons; Treasurer – Larry L.
Ridgway. Nominations were approved and PP
Shaffer installed those present. Miller
presented Larry L. Ridgway with a Korean War
Veterans certificate. Miller brought up the idea
of a field trip, of sorts, to the Fort Pitt
blockhouse possibly in September. A show of
hands seemed to be in favor, and Ron will
explore this option.
Program: Former Secret Service Agent
Patrick Fitch presented an informative talk on
the history of the Secret Service as well as his
own experiences in joining and serving the
Secret Service and the protection of several
presidents. He also passed several pictures of
himself working on presidential details.
on the internet. You may contribute one or
more of your patriot ancestor’s bios to this
project. The bios may be short or longer
(maximum 500 words). Please submit all bios
in Microsoft word format and send to Ernie
Sutton at [email protected]. The deadline for
submissions is May 15th. More information
may be obtained by going to the Fall 2014
National SAR Magazine, page 16.
Welcome Aboard: The George Washington
Chapter is honored and delighted to extend the
warm hand of friendship to our newest
member, Michael D. Merryman. Michael lives
in the McKees Rocks area and is the Director
of the Robert W. Merryman Memorial
Genealogical Library. Michael’s Revolutionary
War ancestor is William Mitchell who served as
a Drummer in the Second Pennsylvania
Regiment. Michael is very much into genealogy
and is already working on several
supplementals as well as helping another
perspective member with his application. We
look forward to Michael taking an active role in
our George Washington Chapter. Welcome!
Patriot Bios:
Good of the Order: President Larry Ridgway
presented Ronald Miller with a Past President’s
pin and certificate and announced that the next
meeting will be at Breezy Heights on April 18,
2015 at noon. The SAR Recessional was read
and Rev. Dr. Nathaniel C. Roe gave the
Benediction
One of National PG Lindsey Brock’s goals for
his term are to share patriot bios and put them
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at
2:20PM.
*** http://www.georgewashingtonchapter.com *** President’s Corner
Happy Spring! I think that we are all looking forward to a warm spring and even warmer summer!
We have been staying warm in our homes for the last couple of months - so NOW is the time to
get out and visit with friends, enjoy a meal together, and listen to some very interesting stories of
the American Revolution in Western Pennsylvania. Join us on April 18, 2015 at 12:00 PM to
hear speaker Clay Kilgore from the Washington County Historical Society and the Director of the
David Bradford House. He will be bringing and discussing the many Revolutionary War era artifacts
that are owned by the Historical Society. We will meet at one of our favorite restaurants featuring
their famous broasted chicken: Breezy Heights Tavern and Restaurant.
See you there on April 18th.
Your humble and obedient servant,
Larry Ridgway
(LEFT): Ron Miller presents Larry Ridgway with the Korean War Veterans’ certificate.
(RIGHT): Past President Joe Shaffer installs Larry Ridgway as chapter president
and Garry Timmons as secretary.
JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2015 CROSSWORD ANSWERS
ACROSS: 4. Laurens 5. Franklin 9. Kips 12. Guilford 14. Lafayette 15. Leet 16. Brandywine 17. Stuart 18. Putnam
20. Midnight DOWN: 1. Hancock 2. Warren 3. Broadhead (misspelling of “Brodhead”) 6. Randolph 7. Betty 8. Philadelphia
10. Smallpox 11. Jefferson 13. Jersey 19. King
*** STAY TUNED FOR ANOTHER CROSSWORD PUZZLE IN THE NEXT NEWSLETTER ***
George Washington Chapter
Sons of the American Revolution
c/o Scott M. Helfrich, D.Ed.
267 California Road, Suite 613
Brownsville, PA 15417-9373
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