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Fall BOM Meeting & Genealogy Seminar
Muchas GraciasWe are grateful for the considerable assistance provided by the officers and members of the Mexico State Society, NSDAR, as we established the Mexico Society of the SAR. The MXSDAR has chapters in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Chapala, and Baja. Please visit their Web site at geocities.com/mexicodar/.Why Did We Start an SAR Society in Mexico?Mexico and the United States share a common heritage. Our pasts are intertwined.The Mexico Society of the SAR was instituted on February 17, 2002, with Judge Edward F. Butler, Sr., as president. Judge Butler will also serve as the National Trustee for Mexico until the election at the next Annual Congress of the SAR in July 2002. There are now over seventy members in the MXSSAR. Many live and work in Mexico, travel there often for business, or are retired and live all or part of the year in Mexico. Others are dual members who have strong ties to Mexico but have primary membership in another State Society. On the same day as the MXSSAR was instituted, the members approved a petition to form our first chapter, located in Ajijic. We also hope to have chapters in Monterrey, Nuevo Laredo and Matamoros, Mexico; and in Central and South America We will form chapters wherever the members wish. The DAR has chapters in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Ajijic, and Baja, California.
Marshall Bernardo de Gálvez We Are Seeking Mexican Nationals for MembersWe hope to form a Spanish-speaking chapter, which will conduct meetings in Spanish and say a pledge to the Mexican flag. Many Mexican nationals are eligible to join the SAR because they are descended from Carlos III -- King of Spain in 1775, from General Bernardo de Gálvez, or from donors or members of the Spanish armed forces in New Spain. See the recently-established![[starball]](../gifs/starball.gif){kind=small}
New Spain eligibility guidelines
for patriot ancestors and the list of
New Spain reference materials
to help find your patriot ancestor from New Spain, developed by MXSSAR founding president Ed Butler. What is the SAR?The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) is a non-profit corporation within the meaning of Sec. 501 (C) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. It's home office is at 1000 So. 4th St., Louisville, KY, USA, 40203. The SAR is a patriotic society of men who can trace their ancestors back to those who fought in the American Revolutionary War or provided assistance to that cause. Sixteen of the last 24 U.S. Presidents -- including George W. Bush and George H. W. Bush -- were eligible for and joined the SAR. Extensive information about the SAR is available through
the main SAR Web site.
As an example of typical state society activities the Texas SAR annually recognizes outstanding American history teachers around the state, and sponsors Americanism essay, oration, and poster contests in our schools. It also recognizes outstanding R.O.T.C. cadets, and provides colonial uniformed color guards at schools and in parades. The SAR awards medals to outstanding members of law enforcement and fire protection communities; to everyday heroes and to outstanding civic leaders. It's veteran's program is widespread. The Texas SAR sponsors genealogical seminars to help document one's ancestry. For further information about the Texas Society, Sons of the
American Revolution, see it's Web site at
Mexico Society Newsletter Vol. 4, No.1 Nov. 1, 2005Mexico Society Sponsors A Hit Genealogy Seminar During BOM Afloat A Major Success. ...
Genealogy Workshop Group Photo More photos coming soon!! On November 1, 2004, some 48 SAR members and their families embarked on the Carnival Cruise Line ship MS Ecstasy in Galveston, Texas for a five day cruise. More in MXSSAR Newsletter Vol. 4, Number 1
PLAN NOW TO ATTEND THEMXSSAR CONVENTIONAJIJIC, MEXICOJANUARY 13-15, 2006There is also an optional guided tour around Lake Chapala Details in Newsletter Mexico Society Newsletter Vol. 4, No.2 Nov. 1, 2005FALL 2006 EXCURSION “Resident Member” Claim Form Theses are only a few of the articles in the Nov. edition Fall BOM Meeting & Genealogy Seminar The Mexico Society cordially invites all SAR Compatriots and their guests to the Fall Meeting, October 6th to October 11th, being held in conjunction with a Genealogy Seminar led by former Genealogist General Ed Butler. This meeting and workshop will be in beautiful MAZATLAN, MEXICO, at the all-inclusive 4-Star beach resort Faro Mazatlan. A special SAR rate of $360 per person includes 5 nights lodging, all meals, and all drinks inclusive has been negotiated. Optional boat tours of the island and area will also be available at modest fee.
Our schedule includes a Meeting and Genealogy Seminar on Saturday, Oct. 7th, followed by dinner on Saturday evening. Sunday will be a day to relax at the beach, play a round of golf, take an optional historic city tour of the nearby area, or enjoy the sites touring by boat to a neighboring small island. Monday we will hold our BOM Meeting for the Mexico Society and a Genealogy Seminar. This trip promises to offer a BIG helping of friendly smiles and time well spent with your fellow compatriots and wives. A BROCHURE to view the trip details is online at: http://www.sar.org/mxssar/MXSSAR%202006%20Fall%20Trip.pdf and you may view the website of this fantastic beach resort at: www.faromazatlan.com. PLEASE PLAN TO JOIN US FOR A LOVELY TRIP!!! Simply send $50 payable to the Mexico Society, SAR to reserve your space and send the BALANCE by SEPTEMBER 1st. Please contact Douglas Stansberry or Ed Butler (address on brochure) with any questions whatsoever regarding the trip. Articles by Judge Butler
Spain's Involvement in the American Revolutionary War:
Other Articles of Interest
Mexico Society Founder -- Judge Edward Butler
Judge Edward F. Butler, Sr., is the founding President of the Mexico Society SAR and is also Chancellor General of the National Society. He is a retired U.S. Administrative Law Judge and has served as Genealogist for the Texas Society, Vice President of the Texas Society, Genealogical Editor of The Texas Compatriot (the magazine of the Texas Society), Vice President of the San Antonio Chapter, and SAR Ambassador to Mexico and Central America. . . . . |
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