The Mecklenburg chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, welcomes Attakullakulla, Peace Chief of the Cherokee Nation from about 1754 until his death (ca.1780-1783). He was called the "most important Indian of his day." He was trained to become a leader among the Cherokee people.

Full dinner and show begins at 6:00pm on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the Charlotte Executive Park Hilton.

Attakullakulla is portrayed magnificently by Captain Robert K. Rambo (USA, Ret.), who earned his BA (History) from the Virginia Military Institute, his teacher certification (History) at UVAWise, and his M.A. (US History Cherokee Studies Program) at Western Carolina University. His research centered on Attakullakulla during the 18th century.

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Admission is required. Adult tickets are $27 each and children are $15 each. Group tables of 8 (eight adults) can be reserved. Contact Jay Joyce at 704-526-9548 or email jay@mecklenburgsar.org for group reservations. This show will sell out. Get your tickets early!

You’re invited to attend a very special compatriot graveside service for our Society’s dear friend and leader, Tim Berly.

The honor ceremony will be held beginning at 10:30am at Raleigh Memorial Park Cemetery, 7501 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612. Tim’s site is located in the “Garden of the Four Prophets” part of the cemetery, just underneath the Veterans Section. You will see the tent and chairs. Please park on the side of the cemetery road so other cars can pass.

Tim already has a SAR marker at his headstone. Our program will focus on honoring Tim’s service to our Society, speeches from his sister, Patti, and tributes from SAR leaders.

Here is what we are planning:

1. Color Guard presentation and posting of flags
2. Highlights of Tim’s life
3. Small speeches of remembrance from family and friends
4. “Live” wreath formal presentation
5. Toasting Tim
6. Musket salute
7. Taps
8. Closing

Then, we can all travel together to a close Irish Pub for fellowship, laughter and story telling, just as Tim would want!

Please set this date on your schedule to attend, honor Tim’s life, and then a social and fun lunch following the service.

To RSVP, please email Jay Joyce at jay@mecklenburgsar.org. Let’s all join together and let Tim know that his SAR friends are there to honor his life.

It is my pleasure to invite you to the Fall Leadership Conference/Trustees Meeting which will be held at the Brown Hotel in
Louisville, Kentucky on September 28-30, 2017

National committees will meet on Thursday and Friday. It is the responsibility of each chairman to notify committee members of the time and place of their meeting, and I anticipate that the schedule of meeting times and places will be posted on the web site. The Trustees meet on Saturday morning where reports will be presented by national officers and committee chairmen.

Please note:  Officers and Committee Chairmen - your written report has to be in the office no later than close of business on September 8, 2017.   The report form can be found on the SAR website.  Send them to Debbie Smalley (dsmalley@sar.org).

Dinner banquets are scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings for your social pleasure.

For those interested in accommodations at the Brown Hotel, I recommend that reservations (Reservation Desk or  1-502-583-1234) be scheduled immediately as the space there is limited.  Other hotels, inns, and motels are available but if you plan to stay at the Brown Hotel you should identify yourself as an SAR member for a special room rate.

For additional information contact Debbie Smalley ( 502-588- 6123 or dsmalley@sar.org).

Sincerely,
Don Shaw
Executive Director

Late Registration: After the close of business on September 14, 2017.  The registration fee after this date will be $80.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: After the close of business on September 14, 2017: no refunds

The South Atlantic District meeting will be Oct 6 starting at 4 PM at the hotel.  As normal, we will have a candidate forum for any who have announced their plans to run for office in 2018-2019 and are present to make a speech.  Please share this within your state as appropriate.

I would appreciate when you send in your report for the district meeting that you include any good ideas that have worked in your state to recruit new members.  We should be able to learn from each other what works and borrowed new ideas to take back home.  If you have any specific items you would like on the agenda, please let me know.

The Courtyard by Marriott located at 110 Mobile Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29303 is the official hotel for the 2017 Kings Mountain anniversary. A room rate of $121.00 plus tax is available. The hotel can be reached at 864-585-2400. The link to the reservation site is provided:

The deadline for making a reservation at this rate is September 8th. Additional hotels are available in Gaffney, SC, Gastonia, NC or Kings Mountain, NC.

2017
Yorktown Victory Luncheon

Saturday, October 21, 11:30 am
(Guest of honor, the Ambassador of France or his representative)

Fort McNair Officers’ Club
(post entrance on 2nd Street, between P & Q Streets, SW, Washington, DC 20024)

Contact: peterdixon@comcast.net

Central District Annual Meeting
3-5 November 2017
Parkersburg, West Virginia

2017
Potowmack Ball

Saturday, November 25, 6:00 pm
Almas Temple
1315 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005

Contact: dick.patten@me.com

2017
District of Columbia SAR
Annual Holiday Party

Wednesday, December 6, 6:00 pm
(Guest of honor, Rep. Mike McCaul, Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security)

Capitol Hill Club
301 1st Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003

Contact: brock@dcssar.org

**SAR NATIONAL EVENT!**

The Mecklenburg chapter and the North Carolina SAR invite you to attend the 237th Anniversary of the historic Battle of Cowan's Ford held at Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Huntersville, NC. Our traditional "biscuit and coffee" breakfast begins at 9:00am with the actual ceremony beginning at 10:00am inside the church.

Following a brief indoors ceremony, we move outside at the new SAR historical marker to honor the Patriots buried at Hopewell Presbyterian, including Gen. William Lee Davidson, who was killed at the battle.

To present a wreath and participate in the Color Guard, please contact Cowan's Ford Chairman Stephen McKee at stephen.p.mckee@gmail.com or Jay Joyce at jay@mecklenburgsar.org. 

The official hotel will be announced soon.

Also, remember the "Night Before Cowan's Ford" dinner and presentation will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018, at the River Run Country Club in Davidson, NC. Our special guest this year is Lord Cornwallis. Please contact Jay Joyce at jay@mecklenburgsar.org for more information. We will update soon with a cost and evening itinerary. This is an exclusive event and only 150 seats are available for dinner and the presentation.

2018
District of Columbia SAR Sweethearts and Patriots Gala

Saturday, February 10, 6:00 pm

City Tavern Club
3206 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007 (place tentative)

Contact: c_bedell@yahoo.com

2018
District of Columbia General Membership Meeting

Saturday, February 17, 10:30 am

Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge
1900 Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA 22209

Contact: secretary@dcssar.org

2018
District of Columbia SAR George Washington Birthday Luncheon
(joint event with DAR & C.A.R)

Saturday, February 17, 11:30 am

Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge
1900 Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA 22209

Contact: lanedbrooks4@aol.com

Information TBA

The registration for this event is not open.

2018
District of Columbia SAR Annual Election Meeting

Tuesday, March 20, 7:00 pm

Fund for American Studies
1706 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009

Contact: brock@dcssar.org

2018
District of Columbia SAR Thomas Jefferson Birthday Commemoration

Friday, April 13, 11:00 am

Jefferson Memorial
701 East Basin Drive, SW, Washington, DC 20024

Contact: secretary@dcssar.org

2018
District of Columbia SAR Installation of Officers and Awards Dinner

Saturday, May 12, 6:30 pm

City Tavern Club
3206 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007 (place tentative)

Contact: brock@dcssar.org

2018

District of Columbia SAR

Ceremony Honoring the Signers of the Declaration of Independence

Tuesday, July 4, 10:00 am
Elbridge Gerry grave
Congressional Cemetery, Section 1, Site 11, Range 29
(cemetery entrance on E Street, between 18th & 19th Streets, SE, Washington, DC 20003)

Contact: secretary@dcssar.org