Arizona Society

The Palo Verde Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution was chartered on January 11, 1969.  We serve the East Valley Communities of Ahwatukee, Apache Junction, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Sun Lakes, Tempe, and the southern portion of Scottsdale.  

Two immediate past  SAR National Society Officers, Surgeon General Dr. Dan Heller, MD, ans Librarian General J. Michael Jones, are members of our Palo Verde Chapter. 

Chapter member J. Michael Jones receives the Sons of the American Revolution's highest award!
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All SAR members, spouses, prospective members and guests are welcome to attend our chapter meetings.   Meetings are held monthly from September to May.   With the exception of our September dinner meeting, our meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month at 8:30 AM at the Ranch House Restaurant, located at 2155 S. Dobson Road in Mesa, Arizona, about two blocks south of Baseline Road.  We have interesting speakers each month on varied topics.  Some speakers in the past have informed us about the workings of the Palo Verde Nuclear Energy Plant and the history of the bagpipe.  Some of our planned programs for this fall include the “Toughest Sheriff in the Country”—Joe Arpaio and Christmas Carols by a local high school choir.
To make reservations, call Art Cantrall, phone number (480) 966-9837

Our activities include awarding individuals and groups for outstanding community services, such as the Fire Safety Awards in September, Law Enforcement Awards in October, and JROTC and ROTC awards in April – May.  Our Palo Verde Chapter’s 2005 outstanding cadet, Michael Calkins, also won the outstanding JROTC Cadet national award of a golden medallion and $1,000. at the SAR National Society Convention last July.

If you are interested in membership in the Palo Verde Chapter SAR, please contact Wes Edgar at 602-952-9721.