The following list are the various National SAR Committees and the Programs of the National Society.  Some of the Committees listed have addition information available on other web pages, which can be accessed by clicking on the Committee name.  

The information provided is designed to assist a Chapter or State Society to read, present, and help to promote the ideas of the SAR to the general public.

Any of the information provided can be used by SAR Members, Chapters and State Societies for the betterment of the NSSAR and it's programs.

Responsible for organizing and directing the National Society's efforts to promote the principles of freedom and liberty for all Americans.  Disseminates NSSAR resolutions and information relating to the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and the Bill of Rights.  Also, responsible for promoting the observance of National Allegiance Sunday.  Judges the Allene Wilson Groves award presented during the awards ceremony at the Annual National Congress.   In addition, the Committee is responsible for distributing information concerning designated resolutions passed by the Annual National Congress.

Supervises and promotes Eagle Scout Awards Program.  Maintains continuing liaison with the leadership of Boy Scouts of America organization.

Determines current budget and submits tentative budgets for several years in advance.   Reports to the Executive Committee and President General through the Treasurer General.   ByLaw No. 18, Section 1(b).

To identify and develop funding sources and to provide guidance on the development of new and existing NSSAR building facilities.

Review and analyse proposed Bylaw amendments and new Bylaws for form, content, and possible conflicts with the Constitution or other Bylaws; suggest revisions where appropriate; maintain a continuing survey of the bylaws to insure consistency with other Bylaws and the Constitution; and to make recommendations to the Annual Congress concerning proposed amendments, new Bylaws, Bylaws that may conflict with other Bylaws, and Bylaws that have become obsolete.  Also responsible for receiving resolutions from State Societies and Chapters and presenting them in the proper form to be voted upon at the National Congress.

To identify and develop funding sources for the operational and capital needs of the NSSAR.

Maintains relations with NSCAR and officers.  Strives to insure that all organizational levels of SAR support NSCAR programs.  SAR attendance at NSCAR functions should be priority.

Oversees composition, content, publication, and finances of all SAR publications and public relations.

Consider and make recommendations to the PG and the Executive Committee concerning all religious activities of SAR; play a major role in the annual Memorial Serivice, communication with wives of deceased members, contact and follow up with the progress of Compatriots suffering a serious illness or injury while attending a Trustees meeting or Annual Congress.  When disaster, such as fire, explosion, hurricane, September 11, etc., strikes a community in which there is an SAR chapter, determine whether any members has suffered severe injury or loss, and to report such findings to the PG who shall forthwith report them to the Executive Committee with recommendations.

Responsible for all coordinating and providing guidance to district, State and Chapter Color Guard groups.  This is a very large committee, and may be subdivided into geographic groups on the recommendation of the chairman.  The members of this committee may elect their own chairman annually and may re-elect their current officers as they feel appropriate.

Assists host State Societies in planning current and future Congresses.   Receives invitations from Societies fo hosting future Congresses.   Reviews guidelines and inspects Congress facilities.  Makes recommendations on future Congresses to National Trustees and Congress delegates.   Responsible for registration credentials for each Congress.

Identifies SAR members employed at all Federal Levels and works to stimulate interest and involvement in Society activities.  Seeks appropriate and approved involvement by the Society with Committee organized by Congress or the Executive Branch.

Responsible for providing advise and counsel to the President General on NSSAR matters.  The Committee membership consists of a maximum of twelve (12) active Former Presidents General.  The Chairman is appointed by the incumbent President General.

Responsible for selecting four members of the National Nominating Committee from it's membership of active State Society Presidents.  The Council consists of the Vice President, and immediate Past President of each State Society.   The Chairman is the President of the host society for the previous Congress.   The Council is adivisory and hosts the annual State and Chapter Presidents seminar that is held during the Spring National Trustee's Meeting.  The main meeting of the Council is held annually at the National Congress.  The Secretary/Treasurer are elected each year by the Council at the National Congress.

Responsible for providing advice and council to the President General and assisting the President General VPG coordinator in arranging visits to the Districts and State Societies.  Also, responsible for coordinating and arranging an incoming State and Chapter President's seminar at the Spring National Trustees meeting.

Establishes and maintains support through contact with DAR at all levels.   Promotes mutual understanding, assists with common problems and cooperates with DAR whenever and wherever possible.

The Ethics Committee shall have the responsibility and authority to investigate any violations of the protocols developed for the conduct of elections and operations of the Society.  Their investigations may be instituted by written complaint or by information brought to the attention of the chairman or any member of this committee.  The Ethics Committee may hold hearings and take testimony with relation to such complaints.  At the conclusion of any investigation, the committee may take such action as it deems necessary, including, but not limited to private or public admonishment by the committee and/or it may recommend other disciplinary action to the President General and/or the NSSAR Executive Committee.   In the event of public admonishment or recommendation for disciplinary action by the President General and/or the Executive Committee, the Ethics Committee shall make its findings public.

Oversees and maintains building and grounds of National Headquarters.   Monitors all alterations.  Requests funds in annual budget to keep the facilities in proper condition.  Develops long-term plans and advises on management of real property concerns.

An oversight committee concerning financial operations of NSSAR.  Evaluates all financial proposals, existing financial programs and reports findings and recommendations to the President General and the Executive Committee.  Bylaw No. 18, Section 1(c).

Encourages patriotic respect for the flag of the United States.  Promotes Flag Day Programs for the week ending June 14th each year.  Identifies resources on the history of the U.S. Flag for use by State Societies.   Judges Furlong Award for presentation at the Annual Congress.

Reviews genealogical procedures and applications for membership to insure that there is reasonable evidence that applicants are eligible for membership.   Recommends methods of search for a prospect to follow where proof is missing on any essential fact.  At Trustees Meeting, reviews all pending applications over six months old and recommends course of action for each.  Conducts Workshop on genealogical sources and Procedures at the Annual Congress.

Conducts fund raising program to provide financial support for unfunded and underfunded National Committee activities.  Reviews requests for funds and recommends allocation of available monies.

Reviews, revises and compiles SAR Handbook and Procedures Manual in accordance with policy approved by the Executive Committee for consideration prior to implementation.   Bylaw No. 18, Section 5.

Preserves, marks amd interprets historic sites and buildings.  Makes recommendations to National, State Societies and Local Chapters as appropiate.  Monitors and participates in special historic celebration events.

Directs the historical programs of the National Society through coordination with the Historian General and the Education Director. Responsible for periodically writing the History of the National Society Sons of the Revolution.

Archives of Honor. All Compatriots are encouraged to complete the Compatriots' Military Service Record, attach a copy of your separation papers (DD214 or equivalent) and any memorable accounts you may wish to include. Upon completion please forward to the Archives of Honor, NSSAR Headquarters, 1000 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40203-3208. These records will be maintained in the SAR Library and released only to the submitting Compatriot until his death. Military Records are also sought for deceased SAR members.

The Compatriots Military Service Archives were formerly named the Ira Hobart Evans Archives. The archive name was changed to "Archives of Honor" to honor the five SAR Medal of Honor recipients as well as the military service of all compatriots.

Minnesota Society Stephen Taylor Award. This award is presented at Congress to the compatriot who by research and writings has made a significant contribution to the preservation of the history of the American Revolution era, and its patriots. The National Society Historian General determines the winner. Submission of research and writings should be submitted to the Historian General no later than May 1 for consideration at the following Congress.

SAR Museum. Works in coordination with the Museum Board and Education Director in the development and acquiring of permanent and traveling exhibits.

Explores and implements ways in which all SAR functions can be more hospitable to members and guests.  Identifies music suitable for use in programs and ceremonies fo SAR at all levels, including public appearances.  Identifies musical talent within our organization for possible use at Congress and Trustees Meetings.  Researches music used during Revolutionary period.

The Independent Audit Committee shall be the oversight committee of the NSSAR in which all financial and accounting activities are subject to audit, review and monitoring.  The primary duties of the Independent Audit Committee shall be to recommend, subject to ratification by the Board of Trustees, an outside independent auditing firm composed of Certified Public Accountants which will conduct the annual independent audit for the National Society and to review the findings of said audit; to provide and present to the NSSAR Board of Trustees the results of said annual audit; and, where appropriate, make recommendations for the approval of the Board of Trustees; and to conduct specified quarterly meetings to review and evaluate the unaudited financial statements and position of the National Society and report their findings to the President General and the Executive Committee.

Considers, plans, impliments, assist and trains as needed to satisfy NSSAR needs related to information technology so as to provide and maintain efficient and cost effective internal and external information acquisition, processing and dissemination operations.  The Board consists of two committees:  the Internal Systems Committee and the Internet/intranet (world-wide-web) Committee.   The Board reports all findings and recomendations to the Secretary-General.

Works with Headquarters staff to develop and optimize the information technology systems at National Headquarters and the flow of information between National Headquarters and other SAR entities (officers, Committees, State Societies and Chapters).

Annually analyze the insurance needs of the Society, and existing coverage, and to make recommendations on insurance coverage; to provide insurance counsel to the Society.

Special Committee which serves the President General upon request and reports directly to the President General upon completion of assignment.

This committee will continue to serve in an advisory capacity to the President General, Treasurer General, SAR Foundation, SAR Executive Committee, and NSSAR Finance Committee on matters concerning the investment of all NSSAR Endowment Funds.

Plans, promotes, supervises, and conducts the Annual NSSAR Oration Contest at Congress.

Promotes, supervises, and conducts Annual NSSAR Essay Contest.

Provide forum for discussion of legal problems/issues affecting the Society as well as assistance to the Chancellor General in his serivce to the Society, also advisor to Bylaws Committee:  Resolutions subcommittee is responsible for receiving resolutions from State Societies, Chapters and National Committees, editing them and presenting them in proper form for consideration by the delegates at the annual National Congress, as well as consideration by the Trustees at a regular meeting when requested.

Take a leading role in the Society's capital campaign to fund expansion of the facililties.  Serves as the advisory body to Librarian General in the performance of the duties imposed upon him by the bylaws; develops long-range plans for the library; recommends procedures and policies governing the library; recommends an operating budget to the Budget Committee; coordinates the development and approval of the current year's operational activities, including the acquistion of books and materials, physical assets.

Prepares instructional material and conducts lineage research classes where appropriate.   Supplies lesson plans and handout material to instructors for use in conducting classes in family history and requirements for membership in hereditary and patriotic organizations.

Gives dignity, elegance and wit to major events of Society's ceremonies.

Periodically review medals, certificates and other awards and makes recommendations to the appropriate body for improvements.  Considers and recommends new medals or awards when appropriate.  Reviews recommendations for Gold Good Citizenship Medals and reports to the Executive Committee.  Judges the following awards to be presented at Congress:  President General's Cup, Tarbox and Pryor Awards.

Sponsors, recommends, and provides reports on health care ass related to SAR members.   Current health conditions and health care programs are presented at the Annual Congress.

Combines new member applications, member retention and member reinstatement in its work plan.  Increasing membership is its primary goal.  A manual for finding, enrolling and keeping members has been developed as a work product.   Goals (TBD) will be set for Chapters, States, Districts and areas outside of the Continental United States.  (CONUS) Vice-Presidents General and State Presidents will be members, ex-officio, of this committee.  A final report will enumerate how each Chapter, State and District and area outside of CONUS met the goals.  Certificates will be awarded to those who meet or exceed goals.

Supervises operations of Merchandise Department, evaluating quality, price, and inventory.  Promotes and publicizes merchandise offered and regularly monitors distribution of goods to other levels of the Society.  Should be overall profitable operation.

Reviews applications for Minuteman Award and selects up to six recipients each year.   Announce selections to the National Trustees at the February/March Meeting.

Supervises operation of the Museum at National Headquarters.  Responsible for acquiring and displaying Revolutionary War Period artifacts in the Museum.   Promotes docent program and visitations to National Headquarters.  Bylaw No. 18, Section 6.

Responsible for supporting the National Park Service's efforts to maintain the historical integrity of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 sites.  Also, participate in future historic preservation study strategy meetings called by the National Park Service.  The purpose of this effort is to encourage historical research in relation to the American Revolution; to acquire and preserve records of the individual services of the patriots of the war, as well as documents, relics and landmarks; to mark the scenes of the Revolution by appropriate memorials and to celebrate the anniversaries of prominent events of the war and of the Revolutionary period.

Creates, maintains and communicates to State Societies and Chapters programs for upgrading and improving newsletters and periodic publications.  Holds a workshop at each Annual Congress.  Judges the following awards to be presented at Congress:  Bessent, Flathers, Woodward, and Smallwood.

Meets, considers candidates, and makes selections selections for General Offices within the Society.  Meets at February/March National Trustees Meeting.   ByLaw No. 18, Section 3.

To foster cooperative arrangements and programs of common interest of the American Legion.

Responsible for the development of programs to preserve the traditional teaching of U.S. History in textbooks and in the classroom as well as for providing guidance and counsel to State Societies and Chapters in the implememtation fo these programs.

The purpose of the committee is to prepare information for publication of the SAR Patriots records in books, compact disk (CD-Rom), and other media.

Keeps Congress Planning Committee and others advised on proper protocol for National meetings.

Responsible for the preparation of press relations, announcements and the like describing NSSAR programs and ceremonies for distribution to newspapers, magazines, radio and television.  Also, responsible for providing guidance and assistance to State Societies in publicizing their events.  Also, responsible for seeking a creative means of conveying the aims, purposes and benefits of NSSAR to the American public.

Responsible for promoting and conducting fire,safety and law enforcement programs designed to protect human life and property.  Also, responsible for oversight of a commendation program designed to recognize those engaged in fire,safety and police work and who risk their lives to preserve and protect the general public.

This committee shall elevate awareness that Americans of all races and genders supported our Nation's struggle for liberty and independence.  The committee shall endeavor to maintain a roster of Black, Indian or female Patriots and a roster of SAR Compatriots who descended from same.  The committee will also endeavor to identify and recruit notable new members who would enhance the reputation of the SAR by their membership.  The committee will assist with the genealogy.   The committee shall serve as the SAR's liaison with other organizations that are dedicated to honoring and remembering the Revolutionary War contributions of Black, Indian and female Patriots.

To coordinate and act liasion to it's Revolutionary War enactment community.

Receives Resolutions from Chapters and State Societies, edits them and presents them in proper form for vote to the delegates at the Annual Congress.

This committee will facilitate and coordinate all activities of the SAR with respect to the commemoration and recognition of the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution.

Continues to register final resting places of patriot forefathers.  Makes plans for NSSAR to publish listings of the graves of the patriots.

Responsible for the oversight of State Society ROTC/JROTC programs, stressing SAR support for every ROTC and JROTC unit in existence.  Also, responsible for conducting the National Society's ROTC/JROTC program and selecting the winner of the National Society's award to the most outstanding ROTC Cadet and JROTC Cadet.

The mission of this committee is to provide a pool of qualified writers and speakers that are available to promote the goals of the National Society through the written and spoken word.

Collect the Military Service Records and obituaries of deceased Compatriots for Library Archives.

Responsible for reviewing NSSAR programs, evaluating National Society needs and makes recommendations to the Executive Committee on its findings.  This committee has no responsibility for National Society financial programs.

This task force will create a completely new membership induction process that will teach the prospective member the value of lifelong SAR membership.

To solicit ideas from members on ways to "revitalize", "rejuvinate", or "redefine" The Sons of the American Revolution.

This task force is charged with contacting every member and sharing information about the value of SAR membership to the nation and asking his support for current and future educational outreach programs targeting the general public.

This ad hoc task force will function during 2005-06 and submit its work product to the NSSAR after the Dallas Congress and before fall Trustees meeting in 2006.   Our Constitution and Bylaws have become an inconsistent patchwork since the last rewrite.  The task force's goal is to create self-consistent documents having less ambiguous language and improved format.  The task force must consult with the Bylaws and Legal Advisory Committees whenever it thinks their new language may change meaning of a provision as opposed to clarifying or removing conflicts.  Proposing changes in law is the function of this effort.

To keep American and French SAR advised concerning the Celebration of the Treaty of Paris this February.

Promote issuance of commemorative stamps relating to Revolutionary War history, events and patriots.

Encourages Chapters and State Societies to conduct formal veterans program, making visitations to patients in VA hospitals, and rendering beneficial services.   Judges USS Stark Award for presentation at Congress.

Develop education website to improve public understanding of the American Revolution with reliable and comprehensive historical information and with positive and constructive elements.

To promote interest in sites along the Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route.

Responsible for providing growth opportunities for future leaders of SAR.   Also, responsible for acquiring books from all periods of literature by donation from SAR members and their friends.  Committee members will review the books donated for possible retention by the library.  Those books not selected will be sold to SAR members at the Spring and Fall National Trustees meetings.   The money derived from the sale of the books will be retained by the Committee to underwrite Committee projects.

To oversee the coordination of the youth scholarship programs.