We the UTAH SOCIETY, SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION are a unit of the National Society-NSSAR. The Sons of the American Revolution was first chartered in the State of Connecticut in 1880. In1906 by Act of Congress and through the assistance of one of our greatest member's, Col. Theodore Roosevelt, who at the time was President of the United States. TheUTSSAR has been a organized society of the NSSAR since 27 January 1895. We're pleased that you have an interest in joining the Utah Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. On behalf of the Utah Society, Sons of the American Revolution, I would like to extend an invitation to you to submit an application to join theSociety. The Sons of the American Revolution is an organization of men eighteen years of age or older who are descended from a man or woman who supported the American Revolution. The objectives of the Sons of the American Revolution are PATRIOTIC, EDUCATIONAL and HISTORICAL. In an effort to reach as many prospective members as possible, I ask if you have any brothers or sons eighteen years or older, if so we cordially extend this invitation to them also. If you have any sisters or daughters, we can assist them with membership in the DAR. The DAR is our sister organization and we treasure all their efforts in teaching and leading the woman in this great cause of Patriotism. There is also an organization for individuals under the age of eighteen, both boys and girls, to learn more about this great country. This organization is the CAR. The CAR is overseen by both the SAR and DAR. All three of these organizations support no political or religious affiliation. Members have locally and nationally have been a cross-section of leaders of the general leadership of the Catholic, Episcopal, and LDS Churches, as well as Civic, State, and Federal Officials for Utah. Many prominent Utahns who are or have been members of the Utah SAR include the late Gov. Scott Matheson and the late Gov.Herbert Maw, Senators Orrin Hatch, Robert Bennett, Former Congressmen Howard Nielsen, David Monson, Dan Marriott, church leaders, LDS Church President Gordon B. Hinckley and Episcopal Bishop George E.Bates (Ret) as well as many other civic leaders.

We have enjoyed the rich contributions all members have given to the Utah Society. Whether the members be everyday people or leaders of the community, we are all compatriots. There are presently two local chapters in Utah: Salt Lake and Ogden. We hope to establish chapters in Provo, Logan, Price, Vernal and St.George/Cedar City. Each chapter holds meetings from October to April. The State Society conducts three special meetings each year: Constitution Day (September), Washington's Birthday (February), and the Annual Meeting (May). The State Society awards medals to superior ROTC cadets, superior Eagle Scout, outstanding highschool seniors, civic leaders and law enforcement personnel. The SAR encourages and fosters patriotism, education and family history. We hope all would foster these goals.

The Official Pledge of the SAR is: We descendants of the heroes of the American Revolution who, by their sacrifices, established the United States of America, reaffirm our faith in the principles of liberty and of the Constitutional Republic, and solemnly pledge ourselves to defend them against every foe. New members receive an attractive membership certificate and are permitted to obtain and wear the insignia of the society. The National Society publishes a quarterly magazine which is always interesting and informative, and the Utah Society publishes a quarterly newsletter. As you're probably aware, membership in the SAR requires descent in any line from an individual who participated in the War for American Independence. Therefore, you'll need to document and to prove your direct descent from an individual who participated in the War for American Independence. This proof can take many forms; a previously approved SAR or DAR membership application for another member of your family, birth and death certificates, etc. The enclosed pamphlet explains the membership requirements in detail and provides guidelines for completing the application papers. Accordingly, please contact us for a worksheet application with instructions for it's completion. I believe that you'll find the instructions to be self explanatory, but please feel free to call us at any time if you have any questions or need any points clarified. When you've completed the worksheet application, please return it to us with copies of your supporting documentation so we can review it and type the final application. After the final has been typed, we'll return it to you for your signature. Then, it will be processed through the state and national organizations for approval. Entrance fees are $60.00, with annual dues of $35 due on January 1st. For new applicants, annual dues for the current year must accompany the entrance fee, for a total due upon application of $95. We have a family program where father, sons, uncles can all join at the same time. the cost would be $95.00 for the first application and $65.00 for any family member to join at the same time. Please accept our invitation. If we can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact James Downing the State Society Secretary at carving4@msn.com Contact Eric Richhart at 801-250-7733 or E-Mail:refoals1@msn.com if you need assistance in prepareing your application or research.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Cordially Yours, Paul Child
UTSSAR Board Member