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PAST ACTIVITIESGRAVE MARKING CEREMONY
HOSTED BY NINIAN EDWARDS DAR CHAPTER Vaughn Cemetery, Wood River, IL October 22, 2023  Members of the GGRC Chapter served as color guard for the grave marking ceremony for Sarah Pruitt Jones, daughter of Revolutionary War Patriot Martin Pruitt. GRAVE MARKING CEREMONY HOSTED BY KASKASKIA CHAPTER, USD1812 Vaughn Cemetery, Wood River, IL October 22, 2023  Chapter members served as color guard for a grave marking for War of 1812 soldier, Captain Francis Patrick Berry, Sr. PRESENTATION TO NINIAN EDWARDS DAR CHAPTER September 16, 2023   GGRC Chapter member Dennis Lybarger presented a program on Trade Goods to the Ninian Edwards DAR Chapter. Below the chapter regent presents Lybarger with a certificate of appreciation. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE Alton, Illinois May 2023  HISTORIC FLAG PRESENTATIONS  Presentation at Evergreen Place, Alton IL  Presentation to residents of Cambridge House, O'fallon IL EAGLE SCOUT AWARD Upper Alton Baptist Church, Alton, Illinois Saturday, December 10, 2022 Congratulations to Timothy Melton of Troop 16, Greater St. Louis Area Council, Piasa Bird District, Alton, Illinois, for attaining the rank of Eagle. The new Eagle received a certificate, patch, and pocket Constitution. Shown are (l-r): Robert Ridenour, GGRC Treasurer; Timothy Melton; Andrew Gratton, Scoutmaster, and Dan Beers, Asst. Scoutmaster.  ANNUAL FLAG AWARD CEREMONY Madison County Court House Edwardsville, Illinois November 10, 2022
EAGLE SCOUT CEREMONY
VFW Post 2859, Wood River, Illinois Saturday, October 15, 2022  Congratulations to Grant Kolesa of Troop 7, Godfrey, Illinois, for attaining the rank of Eagle. The new Eagle received a certificate, patch, and pocket Constitution. Shown are (l-r): Richard Ruedin, ILSSAR President and GGRC President; Grant Kolesa, Philip Bailey, GGRC Vice President; and Robert Ridenour, GGRC Treasurer. EAGLE SCOUT CEREMONY First United Presbyterian Church, Granite City, Illinois January 23, 2021  Congratulations to Nicholas Branding and Logan Light of Troop 8046, Greater St. Louis Area Council, Cahokia Mounds District, for attaining the rank of Eagle. The new Eagles received a certificate, patch, and pocket Constitution. Shown are (l-r): Al Oleson; Robert Ridenour; Logan Light and Nicholas Branding (the new Eagle Scouts); Richard Ruedin, GGRC President and Eagle Scout Award Chairman; and Philip Bailey WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA Glen Carbon IL December 18, 2021    The Gen'l George Rogers Clark SAR Chapter was honored to participate in the Wreaths Across America observance. Thanks to Ellen Henschen for singing the National Anthem and Phil Bailey for organizing the event.  The Genl George Rogers Clark held its Flag Award ceremony at the Madison County Court House on Thursday, November 18, 2021. The following county citizens were recognized for flying the Flag of the United States of America: Shane & Krista McBride/Jarvis Township; Jerome “Blackie” Kuhl/ Helvetia Township; Linda Perry/ Nameoke Township; Wayne Glick/Edwardsville; Eric Schmidt (for Ron)/ Pin Oak Township; Kenneth Rodgers/ Granite City; and Gary Jenkins/ Collinsville. Others whose certificates will be mailed are: Gloria Simms/Venice; Greg Ireland/ St Jacob; Dan & Contrina Gibson/ Marine; Jason Heim/ Saline and Henry Lee/ Chouteau. We thank these residents for their patriotism.  Dennis Lybarger, Illinois SAR compatriot participated in a grave marking which honored 5 patriots of the American Revolution on Oct. 9, 2021 at the Upper Indiana Cemetery, 2370 Bruceville Rd., Vincennes, IN 47591 GPS Coordinates 38.70999 -87.459198. Patriots Daniel, George, John and William McClure with their brother in-law James Scott. Dennis participated in the musket salute. LADIES NIGHT OUT July 22, 2021 Julia's Banquet Center, East Alton, IL  Chapter President presented Vietnam War Veterans Corp certificate to Ronnie Hicks.  Chapter President presented the Bronze Roger Sherman Medal for service to the chapter to John Stanaton.  Barbara Kay portrayed Mary Todd Lincoln as the program for the evening. ILLINOIS SAR STATE MEETING May 2021 State Winner Knight Essay Contest  The Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution
announced Kyra Wells of Bond County Community Unit 2 High School the winner of
the chapter and Illinois State Society’s George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay
Contest. Kyra won first-place at the Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter level of
judging. She is a senior
and her essay titled ‘The Man Whose Voice Led to the United States of America’
focused on the work of Thomas Paine. Her essay also competed against other
essays at the Illinois Society of the Sons of the American Revolution level of
judging where she again won first-place. Her essay
has now been submitted for judging against winners from other states at SAR
headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky. ROTC AWARD SIU-Edwardsville April 22, 2021  Chapter president Richard Ruedin presented the SAR Silver ROTC medal to Cadet John Galinski. SAR OUTSTANDING CITIZEN AWARDS (2021) The GGRC Chapter Chairman of the Outstanding Citizen Awards Committee sent letters to the high schools in Madison, Jersey, Macoupin, Bond, Calhoun, Greene, and Montgomery counties inviting them to select one student from their senior class as a recipient of an Sons of the American Revolution Outstanding Citizen Award. Because of the restrictions on public gatherings, we could not hold the normal ceremony The seniors nominated are great high school students whose accomplishments needed to be recognized. A Certificate and an Outstanding Citizenship Lapel Pin were mailed to each of the winners. Honorees included: Clayton Dannaman Bond County Community High School Alyssa Elizabeth Annkress Brussels Community High School Ellen Kangas Carrollton High School Harper Buhs Civic Memorial High School. Tyler J. Boerner Collinsville High School Cole Joseph Frensko Gillespie High School Janan Klaffer Greenfield High School Taylor L. Bussett Highland High School Christine Wendell Jersey Community High School Lydia Reed Marquette Catholic High School Tyler Klaustermeier Metro East Lutheran High School Joshua Wooten Mississippi Valley Christian High School Miranda Matta Mt. Olive High School Ty Bauer Mulberry Grove High School Ty Knodle Nokomis High School Gracie Heberling North Greene High School Janelynn Wirth Roxana Senior High School The students were nominated by their schools based on their dependability, cooperative spirit, leadership, service to their school and community, evidence of personal values and patriotism. “The SAR has been instrumental in promoting the qualities of dependability, cooperation, leadership, and patriotism in the community and nation-wide for many years,” said GGRC Chapter John Stanton, Outstanding Citizen Award Chairman. “We are pleased to honor these outstanding students.” EAGLE SCOUT CEREMONY April 17, 2021  Chapter President Richard Ruedin presents Lucas Andrew Gratton with certificate and badge in celebration of reaching Eagle rank. CHAPTER MEETING March 17, 2021 Edwardsville, IL  Congratulations to Brian Slack on becoming a member.  Congratulations to Phil Bailey on his presentation of the Bronze Roger Sherman Award  Congratulations to Charles Dobias on his presentation of the Silver Rogetr Sherman Medal  Congratulations Walt Harris. Harris received the SAR Heroism Medal for his actions on Decembert 2, 2019 when he helped remove people from overturned semi-truck cabs. Today was the first in-person chapter meeting for a year due to Covid-19. WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CEREMONY Glen Carbon Cemetery, Glen Carbon IL December 19, 2020   The Covid-19 pandemic did not prevent the Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter from participating in the annual Wreaths Across America event on December 19th. GRAVE MARKING CEREMONY Harris Cemetery, Hurricane Township, Fayette Co., Ill. October 14 2020 Sponsored by Benjamin Mills Chapter, NSDAR  Three members of the GGRC Chapter assisted compatriots in the Ewington Chapter in providing color guard for the grave marking ceremony honoring Private Wooten Harris who served in Capt. Elliott's Company, Colonel Harrison's Regiment from Brunswick Co., VA during the Revolutionary War. OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP AWARDS May 2020 Due to the need for social distancing during the Corinavirus threat, the Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter, Illinois Society Sons of the American Revolution, cancelled its annual Outstanding Citizenship award ceremony. “These are great high school students whose accomplishments still need to be recognized,” said chapter president Robert Ridenour of Dorsey. “Certificates and an Outstanding Citizenship Lapel Pin were mailed to the winners this week.” Abbigale R. Brunk – Bond City Community HS Macie Kinder – Brussels HS Kennedy Ruyle – Carrolton HS Chance Reiniesch – Gillespie HS Lauren McCartney – Madison HS Jonathan David Botterbush – Marquette Catholic HS Kevin Jay Botterbush – Marquette Catholic HS Xavier V. Warlick – Metro East Lutheran HS Matthew Franklin – Mississippi Valley HS Alexa Cassidy – Nokomis HS Taylor Campbell – Roxana Senior HS The students were nominated by their schools based on their dependability, cooperative spirit, leadership, service to their school and community, evidence of personal values and patriotism. GGRC Chapter Chairman John Stanton said, “The SAR has been instrumental in promoting the qualities of dependability, cooperation, leadership and patriotism in the community and nation-wide for many years. We are pleased to honor these outstanding students.” The SAR Outstanding Citizenship Award is presented in recognition of the recipient’s furthering of American citizenship principles. Each year the chapter invites high schools in the Madison, Jersey, Macoupin, Bond, Calhoun, Greene, and Montgomery Counties to selected one student from their senior class. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD St. Paul's United Methodist Church East Alton, IL March 14 & 15, 2020   (Top) New Eagle Scout from Troop 777 Lucas Brown, chapter vice president Richard Ruedin, chapter president Robert Ridenour, and compatriot Philip Bailey. (Bottom) Robert Ridenour, new Eagle Scout Jayden Zebowski, Philip Baileyl and Richard Ruedin. Both new Eagle Scouts received a letter of congratulations, a certificate of recognition, a pocket-sized Declaration of Independence/Constitution of the United States of America, and a special SAR patch to wear on their uniform. ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET Julia's Banquet Center, East Alton, IL February 20, 2020     The Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter Sons of the American Revolution held its annual awards banquet on February 20th at Julia's Banquet Center in East Alton. The chapter was proud to welcome Illinois SAR Society state president Richard Chamblin to the dinner. Dr. Kelly Obernuefemann from Lewis and Clark Community College presented a very interesting program on Eliza Lucas Pinckney, a 20th Century Woman in the 18th Century. Chapter Knight's Essay Award chairman Eric Reelitz presented the chapter essay award to Kyra Wells, a junior at Greenville High School. Kyra's essay has been sent to state to compete there. Chapter vice president Richard Ruedin was presented the Sherman Medal for leadership. WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CEREMONY Glen Carbon Cemetery, Glen Carbon IL December 14, 2019  GGRC Chapter President Robert Ridenour (left) and Charles Dobias placed wreaths on the graves of two Glen Carbon men killed in World War I whose graves are 'guarded' by the Doughboy. Special thanks to GGRC Chapter past president Ronnie Hicks for his work in getting the Doughboy statue restored and to chapter chairman Phil Bailey for arranging the ceremony.   LADIES NIGHT OUT Moose Lodge, Edwardsville, IL November 7, 2019  Randy Duncan (aka Mr. Lincoln) provided interesting prospective into the life of the 16th president of the United States. ANNUAL FLAG AWARD CEREMONY Madison County Court House Edwardsville, Illinois November 7, 2019  Daughter of Gary and Linda Henson, Pin Oak Township  Robert and Dianne Parker, Collinsville Township  Gary and Pat Criley, Edwardsville Township  Jack Baker, Jarvis Township  Lucille Rakers, St. Jacob Township  Larry Goodwin, Saline Township  Recipients with members of the GGRC Chapter. Also recognized but not pictured were Monty Newberr, Chouteau Township; Stephanie Sendabaugh, Granite City Township; Bill Sullivan, Helvetia Township; Done and Louise Pendegrass, Marine Township; Carl and Sara Stratton, Nameoki Township; and Ora Leonard, Venice Township. All were honored for flying the flag of the United States of America correctly. HEROISM AWARD Jersey County Board Meeting August 13, 2019  The Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter recognized the heroic efforts of Deputy Justin Decker during a regular meeting of the Jersey County Board on August 13th. On March 31, 2019, Deputy Decker braved chest-deep water to rescue Donald Lurton, an 83-year-old man whose vehicle was partially submerged in flood water on Route 100 near the Pere Marquette Illinois Youth Center. Decker responded to the scene and observed the man splashing inside of the vehicle. The deputy entered the water and freed the trapped driver, removing his life jacket and securing it to the driver. At that point, the driver, Lurton, who had been trapped in the vehicle for approximately 40 minutes, was extremely cold and did not think he could walk without a cane for assistance. Deputy Decker transported Lurton to the shoreline and kept him warm. The QEM Fire Department and Jersey County Ambulance also responded to the scene. Lurton was taken to Jersey Community Hospital for further evaluation and has fully recovered from his harrowing experience. Photo caption: The Genl George Rogers Clark SAR Chapter presented Deputy Justin Decker with the SAR Medal and Certificate of Heroism. Shown are (l-r): GGRC Compatriots Roy Wehling, Charles Dobias, and Robert Ridenour; Deputy Justin Decker; GGRC Compatriots Phillip Bailey, and Richard Ruedin. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD Camp Warren Levis Bethalto, IL August 3, 2019  Congratulations to Derek Schley of Troop 101, Bethalto, Illinois, for attaining the rank of Eagle. The new Eagle received a certificate, patch, and pocket Constitution from members of the GGRC Chapter. Shown are (l-r): Phil Bailey, Derek Schley, and Robert Ridenour. Zion Lutheran Church, Bethalto, Illinois June 22, 2019  Congratulations to Jackson McRae of Troop 101, Bethalto, Illinois, for attaining the rank of Eagle. The new Eagle received a certificate, patch, and pocket Constitution. Shown are (l-r): Richard Ruedin, Jim DeGroff, Robert Ridenour, Jackson McRae, Wayne Eastby, Phil Bailey. FLAG DAY PROGRAM Alton Historical and Art Museum Alton, Illinois June 14, 2019  Al Oleson (l) and Phil Bailey (r) display the George Rogers Clark flag, while Jim DeGroff reads the history of the flag and Rich Ruedin looks on. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE Alton, Illinois May 2019  Seven members of the Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter participated in the Alton Memorial Day parade. (l-r) Caine Kelso, Chuck Dobias, Robert Ridenour, Jim DeGroff, Al Oleson, Maria Stanton (John’s granddaughter), John Stanton, and Wayne Eastby. This marked the 152nd year for the Alton parade. This parade is considered to be the longest running Memorial Day parade in the country. WREATH LAYING CEREMONY George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Vincennes, IN May 25, 2019   Members of the Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter were honored to participate in the Wreath Laying Ceremony celebrating the 240th anniversary of the capture of Fort Sackville. The event was held at George Rogers Clark National Historical Park in Vincennes, Indiana on Saturday, May 25th. (L) chapter president Robert Ridenour presented the chapter's wreath. (R) Chapter members who made the trip to honor the chapter namesake are Charles Dobias, Philip Bailey, Eric Reelitz, James DeGroff, and Robert Ridenour. LIFE SAVING AWARD PRESENTATION Bond County School Board Meeting Greenville, IL May 20, 2019  On May 20, 2019, at a meeting of the Bond County School Board, several members of the Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented Life Saving Award Certificates to Keeleigh Valleroy, Dominic Sanchez, Laci Hollenkamp, Amy Alderman, and Carisa Bohannon. Ms. Bohanon was unable to attend, but will receive her certificate later. Ava McCracken was presented with a large chocolate bar — it is not as easy to choke when eating chocolate. ROTC AWARD SIU-Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL May 2, 2019  Cadet James Gerace received the SAR medal and certificate from Richard Ruiden SAR OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY April 18, 2019 First Christian Church Edwardsville, Illinois   The Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter, Illinois Society Sons of the American Revolution, recognized outstanding seniors from local high schools. The awards ceremony was held on Thursday, April 19th, at the First Christian Church in Edwardsville. Each student received the Outstanding Citizenship Lapel Pin and a certificate. The SAR Outstanding Citizenship award is presented to recognize the recipient’s furthering of American citizenship principles. The student is nominated by the high school considering the student’s overall scholarship and citizenship. The following students were recognized with SAR Outstanding Citizenship Awards: They are (not all pictured): Danielle Wojcik, North Greene High School; David Mathus, Alton High School; Micheala Burrows, Greenfield High School; Ryan Croxford, Jersey Community High School; Shawn McKee, East Alton Wood River High School; Kaleb Ware, Marquette Catholic High School; Jeremy Frazier, Litchfield Senior High School; Andrew Wyatt, Metro East Lutheran High School; Keith Carlock, Nakomis High School; Jared Speer, Triad High School; Jacqueline Forys, Bond County Community Unit #2 High School; Lindsey Miller, Gillespie High School; Joshua Knight, Carrollton High School; Cole Diesen, Highland High School; Brayden Shirley, Civic Memorial High School; Victoria Tarpley, Roxana Senior High School; Jonah Schell, Mississippi Valley Christian High School; Kaleigh Taylor, Mt. Olive High School; Grace Nolte, Brussels High School; and Steven Thyer, Bunker Hill High School. Additionally, Ryan Croxford from Jersey Community High School received the chapter’s $500 scholarship. The scholarship was presented in honor of long-time member Charles Burgess who passed away in 2016. The students were nominated by their schools based on their dependability, cooperative spirit, leadership, service to their school and community, evidence of personal values and patriotism. GGRC Chapter Chairman John Stanton said, “The SAR has been instrumental in promoting the qualities of dependability, cooperation, leadership and patriotism in the community and nation-wide for many years. We are pleased to honor these outstanding students.” The SAR Outstanding Citizenship Award is presented in recognition of the recipient’s furthering of American citizenship principles. Each year the chapter invites high schools in the Madison, Jersey, Macoupin, Bond, Calhoun, Greene, and Montgomery Counties to selected one young man or woman from their senior class. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD First Christian Church, Edwardsville, Illinois April 20, 2019  Congratulations to Anthony Evans of Troop 216, Edwardsville, Illinois, for attaining the rank of Eagle. The new Eagle received a certificate, patch, and pocket Constitution. Shown are(l-r): Richard Ruedin, Jim DeGroff, Anthony Evans, Phil Bailey. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD Webster Elementary School Collinsville, IL March 31, 2019  Members of the GGRC Chapter were pleased to participate in the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Hunter Snow. Shown are Charles Dobias, Richard Ruiden, Philip Bailey, Hunter Snow, Robert Ridenour, Jim DeGroff, and Eric Reelitz EAGLE SCOUT AWARD St. Jacob United Church of Christ St. Jacob, IL March 17, 2019  Members of the GGRC Chapter were honored to participate in the Eaagle Scout Court of Honor for three members of Troop 1038. Shown are Richard Ruiden, Robert Ridenour, Blake Renken, Dennis Lybarger, Maximillian Hellrung, Phil Bailey, and Cameron Woods. ANNUAL CHAPTER AWARDS DINNER First Christian Church, Edwardsville, IL February 21, 2019   Chapter president Charles Dobias welcomed new members Ray Parker and Bob Lindberg.  The speaker for the evening was Captain Benjamin Godfrey, aka John Meehan  State President Richard Chamblin installed the new officers: Charles Dobias, secretary; Robert Ridenour, president; Jim DeGroff, registrar; Richard Ruedin, vice president; and Wayne Eastby, treasurer.  The chapter color guard looking good in their uniforms. ILLINOIS SAR BOM MEETING Mt. Vernon, IL February 2019  GGRC Chapter president Charles Dobias (right) is shown with Illinois SAR president Richard Chamblin (center) and General Grant impersonator at the state BOM meeting in February 2019. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD CEREMONY Worden American Legion Hall Worden, IL February 2, 2019  Cole Budde is Hamel Troop 91's newest Eagle Scout. Members of the GGRC Chapter were pleased to participate in his Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Shown are Richard Ruiden, Cole Budde, Charles Dobias, Philip Bailey, and Robert Ridenour. UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING SIU-E, Edwardsville, IL January 26, 2019  GGRC Chapter's Richard Ruedin participated in the University of Scouting. One of the chapter's favorite activities is recognizing Eagle Scouts and participating in their court of honor. Ruedin has been and remains active in Boy Scout activities. The GGRC Chapter has been participating in the university for several years. ANNUAL FLAG AWARD CEREMONY Madison County Court House, Edwardsville IL November 29, 2018          The Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter was proud to honor the following Madison County, Illinois families for correctly flying the flag of the United States of America correctly: Phillip and Marylyss Biason, Chouteau Township; Ron and Gerry Lentz, Collinsville Township; Evelyn Schrage, Edwardsville Township; Larry and Cheryl Hutchison, Granite City Township; Matt and Leigh Schwenk, Marine Township; Mark and Jeanne Bohnenstiel, Pin Oak Township; Buddy and Ethyl Poettker, Saline Township; Al and Anne Lagerda, Nameoki Township; Carl and Sara Stratton, Venice Township. Also recognized but not attending or sending a representative were: Todd and Susan Cange, Helvetia Township; Charles and Heather Stirling, Jarvis Township; Derek and Trish Ashoff, St. Jacob Township. This is the 22nd year that the chapter has presented flag awards at the Madison County Court House. Committee chairman David File specifically honored the veterans in the audience, many of whom were the flag award recipients. Chapter President Charles Dobias presented the awards. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wood River, IL August 26, 2018  The Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter recognized Troop 777's most recent Eagle Scout, Trenton Krocker, with the SAR Eagle Scout Award during a ceremony on August 26th. Shown is member Dennis Lybarger (second from left) presenting the SAR Eagle Scout patch as chapter president Charles Dobias (left) and chapter Eagle Scout chairman Richard Ruedin look on. Trenton is attending Lewis and Clark College majoring in mechanical engineering. GRAVE MARKING CEREMONY Providence Cemetery, Greene County, Ill. August 18, 2018  The Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter marked
the grave of Revolutionary War patriot John Wilkinson Huitt, Sr. He was
born Jan. 15 Jan 1761 in Brunswick County, Va., and died on June 6,
1848. He married Elizabeth Radcliff (also buried at Providence); they
had the following 8 children: (1) Margaret who married Josiah Vaughn
& Jacob Childers; (2) William b. 5 Nov 1790, d. Dec 1814 in
Sangamon River, War of 1812; (3) Roland b. 1792, a veteran of the War
of 1812, who married Rosanna Brewer; (4) Hiram b. 1785, a veteran of
the War of 1812, who married Nancy Herriford; (5) John Wilkinson Jr.
who married Rosanna Harriford (both buried at Providence) (6) George
who married Peggy Bishop; (7) Elizabeth who married Mathew Cowan; and
(8) Rebecca who married Thomas Carlin who was Governor of Illinois.
After the Revolutionary War, he moved to SC
and lived there for about three years, to GA about 18 yrs, to IL to
Madison Co., Abt. 16 yrs, to Greene Co. for 12 years. [From Heritage
Quest, Rev. War Pension Application and Bounty Land Warrant Files, 1848.
GRAVE MARKING CEREMONY Greene Cemetery, Bond Co. IL July 21, 2018  Grave marking ceremony honoring James Green who was born in North Carolina, May 28, 1758. On October 30, 1777, he enlisted in Captain Robert Porter's Company under Brigadier General Rutherford. He died in Bond County on August 7, 1821. The GGRC Chapter was proud that State President Richard Chamblin attended. GRAVE MARKING CEREMONY Hagler Cemetery, Troy IL June 16, 2018   The chapter recognized the Revolutionary War service of Laban Smart during a ceremony at Hagler Cemetery. Laban Smart was born November 9, 1758 in Franklin County, N.C. He served twice: first for three months in the Company commanded by Capt William Brickle and lt. Benjamin Phillips. In the spring of 1781 he was drafted again for three months under the command of Capatain Jones in the Coloenl Linton and Major Wood's regiment. He was married to Susannah Simmons. Laban moved his family from North Carolina to Tennessee and then to Kentucky and finally to Madison County, Illinois. He died March 28, 1840 and was buried next to Susannah who had died in 1838. A subsequent owner of the Smart family homestead buried all the old Smart family gravestones so that he could farm over the area. The marker shown is a cenotaph. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD Brighton, Illinois June 10, 2018  Chapter president Charles Dobias presents a pocket Constitution to new Eagle Scout Zach Nagel. Looking on are chapter members Richard Ruedin (left) and Robert Ridenour and Dennis Lybarger FLAG DAY Greene County Courthouse Carrollton, Illinois June 9, 2018      WREATH LAYING CEREMONY George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Vincennes, Indiana May 26, 2018  C. David Betzner (left) president of the George Rogers Clark SAR Chapter in Indiana and Charles Dobias, president of the Genl George Rogers Clark in Illinois.  L-R, Philip Bailey, Robert Ridenour, Jim DeGroff, C. David Betzner, Charles Dobias, Richard Ruedin.  GGRC Chapter members Richard Ruedin, Robert Ridenour, Charles Dobias, Jim DeGroff and Philip Bailey in front of the monument to George Rogers Clark.  Jim DeGroff placed a wreath from the chapter in front of the statue of Clark. The George Rogers Clark Memorial honors the accomplishments of Clark at what was then Fort Sackville during the Revolutionary War. MEMBER RECOGNITION Chapter Meeting April & May 2018   Chapter president Charles Dobias (right in both pictures) presents the SAR Good Citizen medal to Tom Beavers (left) and the the Roger Sherman Silver Award to Jim DeGroff Chapter Field Trip Vandalia, Illinois May 5, 2018     An enjoyable time was had by all as we toured the old court house, saw the Madonna of the Trail monument on the grounds of the court house that was placed by the Illinois DAR. Thanks to Linda Hannabarger for giving us a grand tour. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD Camp Warren Levis, Godfrey, IL March 18, 2018  Congratulations to Troop 101’s newest Eagle Scout, Ethan Scott. He was honored at a Court of Honor at CAmp Warren Levis in Godfrey on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Shown are GGRC Compatriot Robert Ridenour, Ethan, and GGRC Compatriots Charles Dobias, and Jerry Oglesby. The new Eagle received a patch, a certificate, and a pocket Constitution. ANNUAL CHAPTER AWARDS DINNER First Christian Church, Edwardsville, IL February 22, 2018          It was an educational and entertaining evening as the Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter held its annual dinner meeting at the First Christian Church in Edwardsville on the birth date of George Washington. Chapter president Charles Dobias presented medals to deserving chapter members. New member Dennis Patterson was welcomed and also received a Military Service Medal. Chapter chairman Eric Reelitz presented a check and certificate to the chapter's Knights Essay Contest winner, Daniel Burns. Geoff Baggett presented an excellent program on "Revolutionary War in a Trunk" with assistance from his lovely wife, Kim. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD Tri-Township Library, Troy IL February 18, 2018  Congratulations to Troop 38's newest Eagle Scouts, Gerritt Fry and Jarod Willis. They were honored at a Court of Honor at the Tri-Township Library in Troy on Sunday, February 18th. Shown are Gerritt, Jarod, GGRC Chapter president Charles Dobias, and Jim DeGroff. Each Eagle received a badge, a certificate and a pocket Constitution. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD Meadow Heights Baptist Church, Collinsville, IL February 3, 2018  Congratulations to E. J. Kohler as he attained the rank of Eagle Scout. GGRC Eagle Scout Committee Chairman Richard Ruedin (L)and Robert Ridenour presented a patch, certificate and pocket constitution to E.J. to commemorate his accomplishments. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD St.Ambrose Catholic Church Community Center, Godfrey, IL January 21, 2018  Congratulations to Connor Mathus of Troop 7, Alton IL for attaining the rank of Eagle. Shown presenting certificate, badge and pocket Constitution are Richard Ruedin (middle) and Robert Ridenour (right) from the Genl George Rogers Clark SAR chapter. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD First Christian Church, Edwardsville, IL December 16, 2017  Members of the Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter were pleased to present the SAR Eagle Scout patch and certificate to Edger McClintock of Troop 216. Shown (L-R) Richard Ruedin, Jim DeGroff, Edger, Robert Ridenour, and Charles Dobias. WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA Glen Carbon Village Cemetery, Glen Carbon, IL December 16, 2017        Members of the Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter were pleased to sponsor a Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Glen Carbon Village Cemetery in Glen Carbon, Ill. today. Wreaths were placed on 70 veteran's graves. Many thanks to chapter chairman Philip Bailey for the planning, Ellen Henschen for singing the National Anthem, and members of Boy Scout Troop 1034 for assisting. It was great to have so many family members present. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD Mississippi Valley Christian School, Alton IL December 2, 2017  Members of the GGRC Chapter were honored to present the SAR patch, a certificate, and a pocket Constitution to Aaron Fox during his Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Shown are chapter Eagle Scout Awards chairman Richard Ruidin, Aaron, Jim DeGroff, Charles Dobias and Robert Ridenour. 21st ANNUAL FLAG AWARD CEREMONY Madison County Court House Edwardsville IL November 30, 2017  Bradford Wagner, Foster Township  John Bates, Omphghent Township  Gary and Karen Crosslin, Olive Township  Steve and Bonnie Haegele, Alton Township  F. Alan and Sharry Shook, Wood River Township  Ron and Joan Borgmann, Fort Russell Township  Bud and Jennifer Sparks, Hamel Township  Christopher Larsen, Alhambra Township  John and Pamela Grindstaff, Leef Township  The Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter Sons of the American Revolution held its 21st annual flag award ceremony at the Madison County Court House in Edwardsville on November 30, 2017. Attending the ceremony were several county judges and the Honorable Kurt Prenzler, County Board Chairman. Thirteen Madison County residents/families were honored: Brian and Rhonda Rhoads, Godfrey Township Bradford and Peggy Wagner, Foster Township David and Jennifer Haney, Moro Township John Bates, Omphghent Township Gary and Karen Crosslin, Olive Townshi Timothy and Michelle Ingram, New Douglas Township Steve and Bonnie Haegele, Alton Township F. Alan and Sharry Shook, Wood River Township Ron and Joan Borgmann, Fort Russell Township Bud and Jennifer Sparks, Hamel Township Christopher Larsen, Alhambra Township John and Pamela Grindstaff, Leek Township Dick and Chris Alford, Alton Township Chapter flag chairman David File coordinated the event. Certificates were presented by chapter president Charles Dobias and member Philip Bailey. Members of the GGRC color guard posted the colors. EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR Father William Hembrow Center Jerseyville, IL November 12, 2017  Chapter president Charles Dobias (left), Jim DeGroff and Richard Ruedin (right) presented Eagle Scout certificates, patches, and a Constitution to Cody Croxford, Gabriel Dizon, and Luke Hill of Troop 93 during a Court of Honor. EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR Zion Lutheran Church, Bethalto, IL. October 8, 2017  (L-R) John Stanton, Richard Ruedin, Eagle Scout Cory McDonald, and chapter president Charles Dobias at the Court of Honor for Cory McDonald. Cory received the SAR Eagle Scout patch, certificate, and a copy of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights. LADIES NIGHT OUT First Christian Church, Edwardsville, IL September 20, 2017  Chapter members (L-R) Ronnie Hicks, Mike Allen and Frank Arnold III received certificates honoring their service.  Donnie Barnard, Harry Redd and Ken Leach received Military Service Awards.  L-R, Receiving medals Phililp Bailey (Military Service Medal, Wayne Eastby and Mike Allen (War Servicae Medals)  John Murphy presented an excellent program on colonial medicine.  Some of the tools used in colonial times. HILL'S FORT RENDEVOUS September 16, 2017 near Greenville, IL    GGRC Chapter members presented the chapter's Historic Flag program during the Hill's Fort Rendevous near Greenville, Ill. EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR St. Paul's United Methodist Church East Alton, Illinois August 27, 2017   Congratulations to Troop 777's newest Eagle Scouts - Kaleb Smith and Caleb Hurst. GRAVEMARKING CEREMONY North Cemetery Greene County, Illinois June 25, 2017     The Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter conducted a gravemarking ceremony honoring Revolutionary War veteran Adonijah Griswold. He was born on 11 Jun 1758 at New Milford, Connecticut and died 1 Sep 1841. He served in the Vermont Militia. He entered the service in Vermont under Capt. Joshua Barnum and Major Gideon Brownson, Vermont Militia, serving as a scout until 1778. He was taken prisoner and held in Quebec until 1781. The GGRC Chapter was pleased to have members of the Apple Creek Prairie, Ninian Edwards and Silver Creek DAR Chapters attend as well as numerous descendants of the patriot attend. BOND COUNTY BICENTENNIAL PARADE Greenville, Illinois July 2, 2017  Members of the Genl George Rogers Clark color guard carried historic flags as they helped commemorate Bond County's 200th anniversary. Shown are: front row (L-R), Charles Casey, Jerry Oglesby, and Bob Kilzer. Middle row: Bill Emery, John Stanton, and Phil Bailey. Third row: Jim DeGroff, Lynn Hargus, Justin Ottolini. Fourth row: Tom Beavers, Eric Reelitz, Dennis Lybarger. Not shown is Chris Casey. FLAG DAY PROGRAM Montgomery Co. Court House Hillsboro, IL June 10, 2017        MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE Troy, IL May 29, 2017   The Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter was pleased to participate in two parades this Memorial Day. Here are some photos from the inaugural parade in Troy, Illinois. We are proud to be chosen to lead the parade. Compatriots participating in Troy were: Philip Bailey, Bob Kilzer, Anthony Robison, Richard Mantz, and Jim DeGroff. It was a great tribute to remember those who gave their all that we have the freedoms we enjoy today.  Participaating in the Memorial Day parade in Alton were Richard Ruedin, Robert Ridenour, Jerry Oglesbie, and not shown, Al Oleson. This year marked the 150th year for the Alton parade. This parade is considered to be the longest running Memorial Day parade in the country. Grave Marking Shiloh Valley Cemetery, Shiloh IL May 20, 2017   Members of the Genl George Rogers Clark and Long Knives Chapters served as color guard for the dedication in honor of Pvt Larkin Rutherford. He served in Col. George Rogers Clark's Illinois Regiment. The ceremony was sponsored by the Belleville Chapter DAR in conjunction with the O'Fallon Historical Society.    Military service certificates given to chapter members by Chapter President Charles Dobias at meeting on May 17th - top to bottom: Bill Emery, Walt Harris, and Paul Kelso. Thank you for your service gentlemen. SAR OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY April 26, 2017 First Christian Church Edwardsville, Illinois   The following students were recognized with SAR Outstanding Citizenship Awards: They are (not all pictured): Triston A. Counts, Alton High School; Emily Klaas, Brussels High School; Cassidy N. Taylor, Bunker Hill High School; Wesley Klocke, Calhoun High School; Elizabeth Bland, Carrollton High School; Jaxsen Helmkamp, Civic Memorial High School; Zachary R. Otero, Collinsville High School; Brenden Allen, East Alton-Wood River High School; L. Max Hartman, Edwardsville High School; Hannah Doty, Gillespie High School; Johannah Comish, Highland High School; Brooke Ernst, Litchfield Senior High School; Karoline Lauritzen, Marquette Catholic High School; Braden Woolsey, Metro East Lutheran High School; Abigail Eve Labonte, Mount Olive High School; McKinzi Lyn Warnisher, Nokomis High School; Sydney Owsley, Roxana High School; Jonathan Louis McEmery, Staunton High School. Additionally, Emily Klaas from Brussels High School received the chapter’s $500 scholarship. The scholarship was presented in honor of long-time member Charles Burgess who passed away in 2016. The students were nominated by their schools based on their dependability, cooperative spirit, leadership, service to their school and community, evidence of personal values and patriotism.The following students were recognized with SAR Outstanding Citizenship Awards: They are (not all pictured): Triston A. Counts, Alton High School; Emily Klaas, Brussels High School; Cassidy N. Taylor, Bunker Hill High School; Wesley Klocke, Calhoun High School; Elizabeth Bland, Carrollton High School; Jaxsen Helmkamp, Civic Memorial High School; Zachary R. Otero, Collinsville High School; Brenden Allen, East Alton-Wood River High School; L. Max Hartman, Edwardsville High School; Hannah Doty, Gillespie High School; Johannah Comish, Highland High School; Brooke Ernst, Litchfield Senior High School; Karoline Lauritzen, Marquette Catholic High School; Braden Woolsey, Metro East Lutheran High School; Abigail Eve Labonte, Mount Olive High School; McKinzi Lyn Warnisher, Nokomis High School; Sydney Owsley, Roxana High School; Jonathan Louis McEmery, Staunton High School. Additionally, Emily Klaas from Brussels High School received the chapter’s $500 scholarship. The scholarship was presented in honor of long-time member Charles Burgess who passed away in 2016. The students were nominated by their schools based on their dependability, cooperative spirit, leadership, service to their school and community, evidence of personal values and patriotism. HERO AWARD RECOGNITION Highland, IL City Council Meeting April 18, 2017     Chapter president Charles Dobias, co-chairmen Lloyd Schwarz and Mike Featherstun, and Jim DeGroff attended the Highland, Illinois city council meeting to recognize the heroic efforts of Highland's first responders. The team was recognized with a certificate and medal, and Todd Zobrist, who risked his own life while saving a three-month old baby from a submerged car in Highland's Silver Lake on March 16th, received a medal. ANNUAL MEETING First Christian Church Edwardsville, IL February, 2017  An impressive number of chapter members have purchased uniforms that add so much authenticity and enjoyment to chapter events.  Chapter member Kevin Kaegy gave a very informative program on slavery and the underground railroad in Illinois.  A spontaneous standing ovation was given to Marvin (Joe) Hill (right) as he was presented a 30 year membership pin by outgoing chapter president Marvin Meng.  The chapter's Knights Essay Contest chairman, Eric Reelitz (right) presents Abbie Peterson with a check for $200 and a certificate recognizing her as the chapters winner in this contest. Her essay was forwarded to the state competition.  State President Toby Chamberlain (right) installed the new chapter officers. Shown from left: Lloyd Schwarz, chaplain; Jim DeGroff, registrar; Tom Beavers, treasurer; Robert Ridenour, vice president; Charles Dobias, president.  State President Toby Chamberlain congratulates newly installed chapter president Charles Dobias as outgoing president Marvin Meng looks on. UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING Collinsville High School, Collinsville IL January 28, 2017  GGRC Chapter member Jim DeGroff (left) participated for the third year in the University of Scouting. The day-long event offers a wide variety of training opportunities for scouts, leaders, and families, and allows local companies and organizations to show off their programs and items relating to scouting. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD CEREMONY Methodist Church, Pocahontas, IL January 14, 2017  Compatriot Bill Johnson (left), himself an Eagle Scout, presents the SAR Eagle Scout award certificateto Noah T. Walker.   Compatriot Eric Reelitz (left) read a letter from the chapter president with an invitation to enter the essay contest. Caine Kelso presented the SAR Eagle Scout patch.  Chapter Vice President Charles Dobias congratulates Noah on his accomplishment and presented him a pocket Constitution.  The GGRC Chapter was well represented at the Court of Honor by Caine Kelso, Philip Bailey, Eric Reelitz, Noah Walker (Eagle Scout), Bill Johnson, Charles Dobias and Jim DeGroff. WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CEREMONY Oaklawn Cemetery, Glen Carbon, IL December 17, 2016       CEMETERY MARKING Vaughn Hill Cemetery Wood River, Illinois November 13, 2016     Top to bottom: members of the color guard advance the colors; Wood River Mayor Frank Akers spoke to the group about the importance of veterans beginning with those in the Revolutionary War; those who participated in the ceremony were (L-R) Philip Bailey, Anthony Robison, Jerry Oglesby, Marvin Meng, State President Toby Chamberlain, Robert Ridenour, Jim DeGroff, John Rattan descendant, Bill Johnson, Tom Beavers, and Dave Ashbrook. Bottom photo is the stone. GLEN CARBON PRE-VETERANS DAY PROGRAM Glen Carbon, Illinois November 6, 2016  The following GGRC members participated in the parade and program: Jim DeGroff, Philip Bailey, Walt Harris, Charles Dobias, John Stanton, Justin Ottolini, and Ronnie Hicks, VFW commander and GGRC member. REAL DAUGHTER GRAVE MARKING Paddock-Flagg Cemetery October 29, 2016 Moro, Illinois   Members of the GGRC Chapter were asked to participate in a grave marking ceremony honoring Real Daughter Eveline Paddock. The St. Louis-Jefferson Chapter DAR sponsored the marking. Eveline Paddock (1803-1900) was the daughter of Patriot Gaius Paddock (VT). REVOLUTIONARY WAR PROGRAM Calhoun County Elementary and Junior High School October 19, 2016  Chaptr member Charlie Casey (right) participated in a program at the Calhoun County Elementary and Junior High School along with Colonial Williamsburg reenactor Darci Tucker (left) and Deann Koster Fester. Deann was the Illinois SAR Teacher of the Year in 2015 and used her winnings to bring the Colonial Williamsburg reenactor to the school. REMEMBERING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR September 25, 2016 Historic Belle Fountaine House Waterloo, IL    The George Rogers Clark Chapter was asked to present its historic flag program during the "Remembering the Revolutionary War" event sponsored by the Monroe Historical Society. Chapter members also served in the color guard. EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR Senior Services Plus Alton, IL September 3, 2016  The Genl George Rogers Clark SAR Chapter was pleased to participate in today's Eagle Scout Court of Honor at the Senior Services Plus Center in Alton, Illinois. The ceremony honored David Witt of Troop 7. David is a senior at Alton High School. He has earned 32 badges and his Eagle project was constructing a fitness center for senior citizens at the center. GRAVE MARKING CEREMONY Worden Luteran Cemetery Worden, IL August 28, 2016   Compatriot Jerry Oglesby readies to play Taps.  Front row: Judge John T. Roach and John Roach, descendants of Francis Roach; back row: Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter members Jerry Oglesby, Tom Beavers, Philip Bailey, Robert Ridenour, Dennis Lybarger, Bill Johnson, Bob Kilzer and Jim DeGroff. The Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter formally marked the grave of Revolutionary War Patriot Francis Roach. Roach was born in Stafford County, VA in 1739. Orphaned as a boy, he was bound to a master who removed him to North Carolina where he learned the hatter trade. He was a resident of Dobbs County NC when he entered the service under Captain Joseph Sessions and Lieutenant Stephen Pipkin. Roach later moved to Dougherty Statin near Danville, KY and was sent out several times to guard the frontiers. In 1782 he entered service under Genl George Rogers Clark. After the war, Roach eventually moved to what was then St. Clair (now Madison County) IL. He received a pension for his military service. Francis Roach died at the home of his son on July 9, 1845. GRAVE MARKING CEREMONY Gullick Cemetery Madison Co., IL July 31, 2016    GGRC member Robert Ridenour (left) looks on as local resident Elizabeth Pauk unveils the marker for Revolutionary War patriot John Gullick. Roland Harris (right) participated in the ceremony by reading a biography of John Gullick's life. EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR Eden United Church of Christ Edwardsville, IL July 30, 2016  GGRC Chapter members Robert Ridenour (left) and Jim DeGroff participated in the Court of Honor recognizing Eagle Scout Spencer Wagner. EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR Holy Family Catholic Church Parish Hall Granite City, IL July 23, 2016    Members of the Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter participated in the Court of Honor honoring new Eagle Scouts Samuel Stegemeier (top) and Louis Ybarra II (middle). Those participating in the ceremony were Dennis Lybarger, Robert Ridenour, and Jim DeGroff. Congratulations to these fine gentlemen from Troop 103. FLAG DAY PRESENTATION Jerseyville, IL June 14, 2016  Posting the colors  Chapter members who participated in the program  Charles Casey (left) holds the Bedford flag and is assisted by Sam Akeman. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE Alton, IL May 30, 2016  Harry Nelson, Robert Ridenour, Jim DeGroff, John Evans, and Jerry Oglesby represented the GGRC Chapter in the parade. EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR St. Paul Lutheran Church Wood River, IL Jume 5, 2016  Congratulations to Troop 31's newest Eagle Scout Alex Miller. Eden Church in Edwardsville sponsors the troop. Alex's Eagle Scout project was building new benches to be placed at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wood River where he is a member. CEMETERY MARKING Drake Cemetery Creal Springs, IL May 21, 2016  Member of GGRC Chapter participated in the Cemetery Marking Ceremony sponsored by the Long Knives Chapter. The marker recognizes the service of patriots John Damron and Benajah Gill. EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR Bond Christian Service Camp Mulberry Grove, IL May 1, 2016  Members of the Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter had the opportunity yesterday to recognize a chapter member with the SAR Eagle Scout award. Adam Kelso received the SAR patch and a certificate for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout. The presentation was made during a ceremony at the Bond Christian Service Camp in Mulberry Grove. Also participating in the ceremony were GGRC Chapter members Robert Ridenour and Bill Johnson (also an Eagle Scout). OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY First Christian Church Edwardsville, Illinois April 21, 2016  Committee chairman, Harry Nelson  Colin Gibbons, East Alton-Wood River H.S. was one of the Outstanding Citizenship Award winners and also was the winner of the chapter's first $500 scholarship given in memory of long-time member Charles Burgess.  Group of winners from 2016  Cadet Lily Hedgecoth, Alton H.S.  Rebecca Laesch, Bond County Community H.S.  Skye Odelehr, Brussels H.S.  Alexis LaMarsh, Calhoun H.S.  Benjamin Fry, Collinsville H.S.  Tristen Gilbert, Greenfield H.S.  Mitchell Goetten, Jersey Community H.S.  Katherine Ditman, Marquette Catholic H.S.  Maria Ramirez Clarke, Mt. Olive H.S.  Karmyn Cox, Nokomis H.S.  Sarah Williams, Staunton H.S.  Nathan Funk, Triad H.S. CERTIFICATE
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AWARDS CEREMONY  JROTC Cadets Kyle Gutierrez and Rachel Fuller report to accept their awards. Cadet Gutierrez was awarded the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal while Cadet Fuller received the Bronze ROTC Medal as Alton’s outstanding JROTC cadet. At center is the JROTC unit leader, Air Force Colonel Wangler.  Cadet Fuller, who also placed third in the State JROTC essay contest, is congratulated by our Chapter ROTC Chairman, Charles Dobias. ANNUAL MEETING FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, EDWARDSVILLE IL February 23, 2016  Members of the chapter color guard present the colors.  We were pleased to have State President Thomas Ashby and his wife, Linda, attend.  Members of the chapter color guard presented the chapter's historic flag program. Show are Harry Nelson (left) and Steve Hyatt displaying the George Rogers Clark flag.  Robert Ridenour (left) and Steve Hyatt display the fort Moultrie flag. This flag was added to the chapter's collection in honor of chapter founder Charles B. Schweizer who was stationed at Fort Moultrie as a lieutenant.  The GGRC Chapter was pleased to present Keith Mills (right) with the SAR Hero Award. Mills noticed a woman collapse at a gas station. She was having a heart attack. Mills, a volunteer firefighter, jumped into action and performed life saving CPR, thus saving Clark’s life. Lloyd Schwarz presented the award as chapter president Marvin Meng looked on.  Many chapter members wore their Revolutionary War era uniforms to participate in the color guard and also to honor their patriot. Shown in front row from L to R: Dennis Lybarger, Robert Kilzer, Thomas Beavers, Paul Kelso, Charles Dobias, Caine Kelso, and Jim DeGroff. Back row: Ronnie Hicks, Eric Reelitz, Robert Ridenour, Harry Nelson, Steve Hyatt, Anthony Robison, Marvin Meng and William Johnson. EAGLE SCOUT CEREMONY New Bethel United Methdist Church Glen Carbon IL January 17, 2016   Great day at New Bethel United Methodist Church in Glen Carbon IL on Sunday, Jan. 17th. First a ceremony to recognize newly recognized Eagle Scout J.D. Mulvihill (top). Next was a ceremony honoring Jacob A. Mulvihill (second from right) and Wyatt Hennig (second from left). All are in Troop 1034. J.D.'s Eagle Scout project was to design and construct blue bird houses at the Yanda Log Cabin site and Schon Park and painted numbers on the Greenspace North Walking Trail. Jacob's Eagle Scout project was to design and lead the construction and staining of two storage benches for the Metro-East Humane Society's visitors room. Wyatt's Eagle Scout project was to clear a wooded area and construct wooden benches and a fire pit behind St. Cecilia's Catholic Church. Robert Ridenour and Jim DeGroff presented all the boys the SAR Eagle Scout patch and certificate. WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA Oaklawn Cemetery, Glen Carbon, IL December 12, 2015  Members of the Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter color guard who participated in Wreaths Across America on December 12th at Oaklawn Cemetery in Glen Carbon, IL. Shown (L-R) are Harry Nelson, Bob Kilzer, Robert Ridenour, Charles Dobias (committee chairman), Jim DeGroff, Eric Reelitz, Marvin Meng, Tom Beavers, John Stanton, and Ronnie Hicks. Thirty-nine wreaths were placed on veteran's graves. Thanks to the Edwardsville Rotary, State Farm, and Cassens Chrysler dealership for their generous donations. FLAG AWARD CEREMONY Madison County Court House Edwardsville, IL December 3, 2015  The Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter Sons of the American Revolution held its 20th annual flag award ceremony at the Madison County Court House in Edwardsville on December 3, 2015. Attending the ceremony were several county judges and the Honorable Alan J. Dunstan, County Board Chairman. Twelve Madison County residents/families were honored: Mr. & Mrs David Heim, Saline Township Mr. Nic Frey, Helvetia Township Mr & Mrs Edward B. Shafer, St. Jacob Township Mr. Larry Allen, Marine Township Mr. Michael T. Johnson, Chouteau Township Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Werths, Granite City Township Mr. & Mrs James Simpson, Nameoki Township Mr. & Mrs. Philip Bailey, Edwardsville Township Mrs. Phyllis Laster, Collinsville Township Mr. & Mrs. Edward Avery, Jarvis Township Mr. & Mrs. John Daniels, Pin Oak Township Mrs. Geraldine Speece, Chouteau Township Chapter flag chairman David File coordinated the event. Certificates were presented by chapter president Marvin Meng. Members of the GGRC color guard posted the colors.         EAGLE SCOUT CEREMONY Eden United Church of Christ Edwardsville, IL November 28, 2015  Chapter Vice President Charles Dobias (R) and Robert Ridenour present Eagle Scout certificates and badges to Raleigh Brazier, Danny Duncan and Kyle Walsh. LADIES NIGHT OUT November 24, 2015 Julia's Banquet Center, E. Alton IL     Lola DeGroff gave a program on the Navajo Code Talkers.  Chapter President Marvin Meng presents membership certificate to Harold Conlee.  Chapter President Marvin Meng presents membership certificates to Sharon Kilzer for her sons. Ken and Yancy Costello.  Chapter President Marvin Meng presents membership certificate to Tom Fischer. GRAVE MARKING CEREMONY Preston Cemetery, Randolph County IL November 14, 2015  Members of the General George Rogers Clark and Long Knives Chapters and the George E. Dixon Camp of Sons of Confederate Veterans march to the grave of Revolutionary War veteran Millington Couch. They fired a musket volley, which was followed by a rifle salute and "Taps" by members of the Prairie Du Rocher, Baldwin and Chester American Legion posts. The event was sponsored by the Lewis & Clark SAR Chapter and the Liberty Bell of the West DAR Chapter. VETERANS' DAY PARADES NOVEMBER 2015  Members Jim DeGroff, President Marv Meng, Vice President Charles Dobias, and Ronnie Hicks at Glen Carbon Veterans' parade.  Members also participated in the parade in Edwardsville. MEMORIAL CEREMONY HONORING CAPTAIN JOSEPH OGLE Shiloh Valley Cemetery, Shiloh, IL September 27, 2015    Members of the Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter were honored to participate in the color guard for a marking for Captain Joseph Ogle. The event was sponsored by the Ogle/Ogles Family Association, the Lewis and Clark Chapter Sons of the American Revolution, and the Belleville Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. Members of the Long Knife Chapter SAR also participated. FIELD TRIP TO HILL'S FORT GREENVILLE, ILL 16 September 2015    Good food and lots of history when members visited Hill's Fort and learned about the battle there. Plus, the historic flag program. LATZER HOMESTEAD HARVEST DAYS Highland IL September 12-13, 2015  Jim DeGroff, Caine Kelso, and Bill Wilson are shown at the Latzer homestead. Charles Dobias is not pictured but also participated in the event. GRAVE MARKING CEREMONY Smith Grove Cemetery Bond County, Illinois September 5, 2015        Members of the GGRC Chapter and family members gathered to honor the memory and service of Revolutionary War patriots James Long, Jacob Neer, and Hezekiah Row. We were pleased to have descendants of James Long available to pay tribute to their ancestor and to unveil the marker and to have descendants of Jacob Neer. GRAVE MARKING CEREMONY White Hall Cemetery, White Hall, IL Saturday, August 22, 2015    The GGRC Chapter honored the memory of Revolutionary War patriot Private Caleb Post, who served in New Jersey. Middle photo: Hearshel McKinney and his wife. Compatriot McKinney discovered the marker for Caleb Post. Bottom photo:Jim DeGroff, Hearshel McKinney, Robert Kilzer, Robert Ridenour, and Charles Casey. CHAPTER FIELD TRIP Grafton IL August 13, 2015    Chapter members and guests toured the replicas of the Nina and Pinta in Grafton. EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR First Baptist Church Edwardsville IL August 1, 2015  Chapter president Marvin Meng (L) and Charles Dobias present the SAR Eagle Scout badge and certificate to Zachary Gabel. EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR St. Nicholas Parish Hall O'Fallon IL August 1, 2015  Jim DeGroff presents the SAR Eagle Scout badge and certificate to Pietro Galante. HISTORIC FLAG PROGRAM VANDALIA, IL July 11, 2015  Members of the Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter presented their historic flag program in Vandalia during the Lincoln Heritage Festival. Shown L-R are Bill Wilson, Robert Ridenour, Eric Reelitz, Charles Dobias and Jim DeGroff FLAG RAISING CEREMONY Robert C. Stille Edwardsville Township Community Park Center Grove Road, Edwardsville IL June 15, 2015  Six members of the GGRC Chapter participated in the flag raising ceremony. From left, Robert Kilzer, Charles Dobias, Jim DeGroff, Bill Johnson, Robert Ridenour, and Tom Beavers. The other men are part of the Illinois Territorial Rangers.  Uniformed reenactors raised the American flag and the new Edwardsville Township flag which features a logo developed by a group of Edwardsville High School students.  Township Supervisor Frank Miles (Center) posed with the reenactors following the flag raising. FLAG DAY PROGRAM BOND COUNTY COURT HOUSE GREENVILLE, IL June 14, 2015     The 50 state flags were positioned close to the sidewalk all around the court house. The historic flags were posted around the circle. Thanks to all the members and guests who braved the weather to attend. EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR St. Nicholas Parish Hall O'Fallon IL June 6, 2015   Jim DeGroff presented the SAR certificate and badge to Patrick Murphy (top) and Nicholas Petty.  Thanks to the Edwardsville Rotary for inviting us to talk to them at their May 28, 2015 meeting. They were particularly interested in the SAR Cemetery Marking Project and the marker the GGRC Chapter placed at the Nix-Judy Pioneer Cemetery in Glen Carbon. Shown are Bill Wilson, Robert Ridenour and Tom Beavers. MEMORIAL DAY 2015   Tom Beavers and Robert Ridenour participated as members of the Color Guard during ceremonies held at the Dugger Cemetery near St. Jacob. IL  Robert Ridenour and Harry Nelson were part of the contigent of GGRC members in the Alton Memorial Day parade (photo from St. Louis Post Dispatch website) EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR Piasa Marina Godfrey IL May 17, 2015  Chapter President Marv Meng, Robert Ridenour, Jim DeGroff and Charles Dobias present the SAR Eagle Scout award badge, certificate and Constitution booklet to Matthew "Reed" Milnor of Troop 7. For his Eagle Scout project, Reed planned, organized and led teams to map, document and clean veterans' grave markers in Upper Alton (Oakwood) Cemetery. Pre-Memorial Day Ceremony Honoring Veterans Oak Lawn Cemetery, Glen Carbon, IL May 17, 2015   Members of the GGRC Color Guard participated in the ceremony honoring the veterans buried in the cemetery. Top: President Marv Meng, Jim DeGroff, Vice President Charles Dobias. Bottom right: Robert Ridenour. JROTC AWARDS DINNER Alton Senior High School Alton IL May 9, 2015  Chapter Vice President (and ROTC/JROTC Chairman) Charles Dobias presented the Outstanding JROTC Award to Nathan Backstrom. The SAR awards the JROTC Medal to foster the principle of the "citizen-soldier", exemplified by the Minutemen of Revolutionary War days. This award is presented to JROTC cadets who are selected for having a high degree of merit with respect to leadership qualities, military bearing and general excellence.  While at the Awards ceremony, Dobias presented the SAR Outstanding Citizenship Medal and Certificate to Cadet Brandon Rose. He was unable to attend the chapter's award ceremony held earlier. EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR Morris University Center Bldg, SIU-E Edwardsville IL May 2, 2015  Congratulations to Troop 1031's newest Eagle Scout, Gabe Bailey. Jim DeGroff and GGRC Vice President Charles Dobias presented the award and patch to Gabe during a Court of Honor. SAR OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP AWARDS First Christian Church, Edwardsville IL April 30, 2015  Photo caption: Left to right. Front row: Chapter Outstanding Citizenship Awards Chairman Harry Nelson; Compatriot Bill Wilson; Thomas Boyer; Julie Bruns, Megan Wittich, Tristen Carroll, Katelyn Fox; Compatriot Robert Ridenour. Back row: Compatriot Jim DeGroff, Mike Stimac, Willow Ann Tolly, Anthony Stephens, Hunter Joseph Bassler, GGRC Chapter President Marv Meng; GGRC Chapter Vice President Charles Dobias. EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR United Methodist Church Godfrey, IL April 19, 2015  Gerald Henry Bemis III receives the SAR Eagle Scout certificate and badge from GGRC President Marv Meng (left) and Charles Dobias. GRAVE MARKING Wimmer Cemetery, Auburn, IL April 18, 2015  GGRC Chapter member Jim DeGroff joined the Springfield SAR Color Guard in presenting the colors at the grave marking honoring Jacob Henry Shutt. The marking was sponsored by the Captain William Penny DAR Chapter. EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR Camp Warren Levis Godfrey, IL March 29, 2015  Congratulations to David Mathus from Troop #7 for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Robert Ridenour and Jim DeGroff presented him a certificate and patch during the Eagle Scout Court of Honor. HISTORIC FLAG PROGRAM Benjamin Mills DAR Chapter Youth Awards March 21, 2015  Jim DeGroff and Robert Ridenour presented the chapter's Historic Flag Program during the Benjamin Mills Youth Awards ceremony in Greenville, IL. EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR New Bethel United Methodist Church Glen Carbon, IL March 1, 2015  Congratulations to Joseph R. Towner for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. He is a member of Troop 1034. ANNUAL MEETING AND INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, EDWARDSVILLE IL February 26, 2015  Illinois State SAR President Tom Ashby (right) administers the oath to newly elected GGRC officers: Jim DeGroff, registrar; Chuck Dobias, vice president; Tom Beavers, treasurer; Marv Meng, president; and Lloyd Schwarz, chaplain.  Frank Doughman, Superintendent of the George Rogers Clark National Historic Park in Vincennes, Indiana, was the speaker.  Silver Good Citizenship Medal Recipients, David File, Eric Reelitz, Chuck Dobias and Tom Beavers.  Past chapter president Ronnie Hicks was honored with a Veterans Service Award for his many hours of service to veterans.  Military Award Recipients were Robert Ridenour, Ed Windsor and Steve Hyatt  Owen is so proud to be a member of the SAR  One of the largest color guard contingents for a GGRC event shown retiring the colors. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD February 8, 2015 Immanuel United Church of Christ Hamel IL  Jim DeGroff & Robert Ridenour presented Kyle A. Towner of Troop 91 with the SAR's Eagle Scout badge and certificate. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD December 20, 2014 Evangelical United Church of Christ Godfrey IL  GGRC members Harry Nelson (left) and Jim DeGroff presented the SAR certificate and badge to new Eagle Scout Nathan Backstrom. WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CEREMONY OAKLAWN CEMETERY, GLEN CARBON, IL DECEMBER 13, 2014   Many thanks to Compatriot Chuck Dobias (right) for coordinating the ceremony.   Posting the colors    EAGLE SCOUT AWARD NOVEMBER 22, 2014 WJLY Servant's Hall, Ramsey IL  Compatriot Bill Johnson presented the SAR Eagle Scout award and patch to Eagle Scout William Strobel during ceremonies in Ramsey, IL. FLAG AWARD CEREMONY MADISON COUNTY COURT HOUSE NOVEMBER 20,2014  Thanks committee chairman David File and color guardsman Bob Kilzer.          VETERANS DAY 2014  Edwardsville parade  Glen Carbon parade FALL FIELD TRIP Holy Family Church Cahokia IL October 12, 2014    A large group of members came to the site of the Holy Family Church for the chapter field trip. The log church, built in 1799, is a National Historic Landmark and is the oldest church west of the Allegany Mountains. The church is constructed of black walnut timbers in the traditional French Colonial style. An archaelogist talked to the group about items found in digs around the church. Bill Wilson gave a talk on Revolutionary War patriot Joseph Ogle. LADIES NIGHT OUT Julia's Banquet Center East Alton IL October 7, 2014  Great program presented by Brad Winn of the Lewis and Clark Historic Site in Hartford about the Corp of Discovery time in Illinois. HISTORIC PLAQUE DEDICATION Nix-Judy Pioneer Cemetery Glen Carbon IL September 21, 2014   Illinois SAR State President Tom Ashby and GGRC President Jim DeGroff unveiled the plaque.  Compatriot Bill Wilson read tribute to John Nix  Bob Evans shared a tribute to Richard Randle.  Jerry Oglesby shared tributge to Josias Wright  Robert Ridenour shared a tribute to William Biggs  Compatriot Tom Beaver shared tribute to Isham Randle  Compatriot Harry Nelson read a tribute to Henry Thornhill  Revolutionary War battle flags lining both sides of the driveway for the Nix/Judy Pioneer Cemetery in Glen Carbon were blowing in the breeze as the Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter, Illinois Society Sons of the American Revolution dedicated a large, cast-aluminum plaque at the cemetery entrance. The two-sided plaque contains a short biography of six Revolutionary War patriots and recognizes their part in establishing our country’s freedom. The six are: William Biggs, John Nix, Isham Randle, Richard Randle, Henry Thornhill and Josias Wright. Members of the chapter provided the color guard and six of them read biographies of the Patriots. Granite City resident Don Bradford sang “God Bless America.” State SAR President Tom Ashby and State Chaplain Dave Ashbrook attended. GGRC Chapter President Jim DeGroff thanked Steve Ellsworth State Farm Insurance, Cassens Auto Sales, the Edwardsville Rotary, and Boilermakers Union Local 482 for their generous donations. Additional funding for the purchase of the plaque was provided by the National and State SAR Societies. The Village of Glen Carbon helped clear the site for the marker. CONSTITUTION DAY CEREMONY ALTON, ILLINOIS September 17, 2014 SPONSORED BY NINIAN EDWARDS DAR CHAPTER   LATZER HOMESTEAD HARVEST DAYS Highland IL September 5, 2014  Bill Johnson, Chuck Dobias and Jim DeGroff were members of the color guard to raise the Flag of the United States of America at the Latzer Homestead in rural Highland.  Chuck Dobias and Jim DeGroff talk to area third graders about Genl George Rogers Clark journey through Illinois. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD CEREMONY HOLY FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTER August 23, 2014  (L to R) Salvadore Ybarra and Corey Stegemeier received their Eagle ranks during a ceremony held by Troop 103 at the Holy Family Community Center. Shown with them are Jim DeGroff and Bob Stegemeier from the GGRC Chapter. Corey is Bob's grandson. PLAQUE DEDICATION JAMES McROBERTS Moore Cemetery, Waterloo IL July 19, 2014  Members of the Whieside Station Chapter, NSDAR, pose with Color Guard members from the Genl George Rogers Clark and Lewis and Clark SAR Chapters EAGLE SCOUT AWARD Holy Cross Lutheran Church Vandalia, Illinois June 22, 2014  Congratulations Jarod Maske on reaching the rank of Eagle Scout. Jarod is in Troop 121 and is a recent graduate of Ramsey High School. Jim DeGroff presented Jarod the SAR Eagle patch and certificate. GRAVE MARKING CEREMONY SHILOH CEMETERY SHILOH, ILLINOIS May 24, 2014   (Top photo) Compatriot Chuck Dobias carries the George Rogers Clark flag as he and chapter president Jim DeGroff served as part of the color guard at the grave marking ceremony sponsored by the Belleville DAR Chapter. The ceremony recognized the service of Colonel John Thomas. JROTC AWARDS DINNER Alton Senior High School Alton IL May 3, 2014  Congratulations to Cadet Brandon Rose, recipient of SAR's Bronze Medal. Shown presenting the certificate and medal are GGRC president Jim DeGroff (left) and ROTC/JROTC Chairman Charles Dobias (right). ROTC AWARDS CEREMONY SIU-Edwardsville April 24, 2014  Congratulations to Cadet Jon D. Thompson from Troy who is the 2014 recipient of the SAR Silver ROTC Medal. The medal was presented by GGRC Chapter JROTC/ROTC Chairman Charles Dobias. OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP AWARD CEREMONY First Christian Church Edwardsville IL April 24, 2014  Chapter members, speaker Col. Peter Wangler, and students. Those receiving awards (not all pictured) were: Taylor S. Boodooram, Alton H.S.; Katie Carson, Brownstown H.S.; Mallory McCune, Civic Memorial H.S.; Daniel Sims, Collinsville Senior H.S.; Colton Evans, Cowden-Herrick H.S.; Alexandra Hachmeister, E. Alton-Wood River H.S.; Aaron Wilkinson, Edwardsville H.S.; Mirena K. Pebley, Gillespie H.S.; Jacob B. Sparks, Granite City H.S.; Aaron Mattix-Wand, Marquette H.S.; Chad Carter, Metro East Lutheran H.S.; Nicholas Schneider, Mt. Olive H.S.; Nathan Early, North Greene H.S.; Hannah McEnery, Staunton H.S.; Hannah Ditter, Triad H.S.; and David Zimmerman, Vandalia H.S. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD March 30, 2014 Julia's Banquet Center Alton IL  Jonathan Andrew Turner achieved Eagle rank during a Court of Honor at Julia's Banquet Center in Alton. He is in Troop 7. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD March 29, 2014 Eden Church Edwardsville IL  Jim and Ronnie Hicks congratulate Thomas Johnson after presenting him the SAR award for Eagle scouts. Thomas is a member of Troop 1031. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD March 23, 2014 Knights of Columbus Hall Highland IL  Jim DeGroff presented the SAR award to Philip LaFrance.  Jim DeGroff presented the SAR award to Grant Thole as GGRC members Chuck Dobias and Bill Johnson (at left) look on. Grant is a Junior member of the GGRC Chapter. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD March 18, 2014 Camp Warren Levis Godfrey IL  Ethan Kercher was presented the SAR Eagle Scout patch and certificate during a Court of Honor at Camp Warren Levis.  Thanks Benjamin Mills DAR Chapter for inviting the Genl George Rogers Clark SAR Chapter color guard to post the colors at your DAR Awards Day celebration in Greenville IL on March 15, 2014. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD February 16, 2014 KC Hall Highland IL  Congratulations to Eagle Scout Ben Leman from Troop 1040 who was presented the Eagle Scout award during a Court of Honor today in Highland IL. For his Eagle Scout project, Ben installed a new bench, flagpole and memorial blocks at the Veterans Tree Forest near the boat ramp at Silver Lake Park. CHAPTER ANNUAL DINNER February 13, 2014 Sunset Hills Country Club, Edwardsville, IL  Seth Graves gave a first person account of the life of chapter namesake, George Rogers Clark.  Chapter Wreaths Across America chairman Chuck Dobias presents a certificate for the chapter's participation.  David File and Jimmie Hicks were two Compatriots recognized with awards.  Lloyd Schwarz describes actions of Sharily Lylerla (right) who received a Good Citizenship Award from the chapter. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD December 21, 2013 SIU-E Center for Spirituality and Sustainability Edwardsville IL  Congratulations to Eagle Scout Sean Mulligan, Troop 1031. WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA OAKLAWN CEMETERY GLEN CARBON IL DECEMBER 14, 2013    Thanks to Compatriot Charles Dobias for making all the arrangements for the ceremony. The graves of 39 veterans were marked at the Oaklawn Cemetery. The veterans wre from the War of 1812, the Indian Wars, War Between the States, World War I, World War II, and Korean War. Additionally, wreaths were placed on the graves of War of 1812 and Revolutionary War soldiers at the Nix-Judy Cemetery. SAR HERO AWARDS NOVEMBER 20, 2013 MADISON COUNTY BOARD MEETING EDWARDSVILLE IL  The Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter presented SAR Hero Awards to seven men during a county board meeting at the Madison County Court House on November 20th. All the individuals helped rescue Paul Wanda after his car careened off a road and overturned in a water-filled ditch. The car was upside down in the water and the driver’s window was down. They tried to pull him from the car, but his feet were wedged under the dashboard. As some rescuers lifted the car high enough to keep Wanda's head above water, another held Wanda's head. Rescuers used a Res-Q-Jack to prevent the car from sliding back into the water and were finally able to partially cut the seatbelt, remove the rear driver's side door and pull Wanda to safety. County Sheriff Robert Hertz said It was a textbook case of first responders and citizens working together to save a life. Those recognized were: Steven Slemer, Timothy Lawrence, Dennis Laboray, Tony Copper, Ryan Staicoff, George Miller, and Albert Forrester. FLAG AWARD CEREMONY NOVEMBER 20, 2013 MADISON COUNTY COURT HOUSE EDWARDSVILLE IL          The following families were recognized for flying the United States of America flag correctly every day: Bill and Kay Butler, Saline Township; Ken and JoAnn Dalton, Collinsville; Richard and Pam Evans, Nameoki Township; Curtis and Penny Kinnick, St. Jacob; Richard and Heather Mantz, Jarvis Township; Johnnie and Lori Maples, Edwardsville; Jack and Connie Monson, Chouteau Township; Louis and Karen Simpson, Pin Oak Township; David Tanner, Marine; Lawrence Watson, Granite City; Mike, Megan and Mitchel Widman, Helvetia Township. CHAPTER FIELD TRIP EVERSGERD FORT, GERMANTOWN IL October 9, 2013   LATZER HOMESTEAD HARVEST DAYS September 6-7, 2013 Highland IL  Third grade students from local schools learned more about George Rogers Clark and his troops trip from Cahokia to Fort Sackville during the Revolutionary War. At left you can see Clark's red and green flag. In the center is chapter member portraying Madame Goderre who made the red and green striped flag for Clark. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD August 17, 2013 Eden Church Edwardsville IL  Congratulations to Bryan McPherson, Drew Tomo, and Aaron Wilkinson on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD July 28, 2013 St. Ambrose Community Center, Godfrey IL  Jim DeGroff presents the SAR Eagle Scout award to John Alexander Cousley at a ceremony held at St. Ambrose Community Center. FLAG DAY CELEBRATION Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower Hartford IL June 14, 2013   The chapter's historic flags are in the front and at the back are flags of each of the 50 states.  Compatriot Bill Johnson helps a Boy Scout from Troop 1031 display one of the chapter's historic flags. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD May 19, 2013 Esic Baptist Church, Edwardsville IL   GGRC chapter president Jim DeGroff presented Eagle Scout awards to Jai Kansal and Benjamin Gabel during ceremonies at the Esic Baptist Church. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD April 21, 2013 Maryville Baptist Church, Maryville IL  GGRC Vice President Jim DeGroff presented an Eagle Scout certificate and badge to Colton Higgerson during the Eagle Scout Court of Honor on April 21, 2013.  Congratulations Cadet Gage Counts from Alton High School who received the SAR medal from GGRC President Jim DeGroff during ceremonies at the school on April 20, 2013.  Chapter members and Outstanding Citizenship Award winners at the First Christian Church, Edwardsville IL on April 4, 2013. Students recognized wer: Hannah Warnecke, Alton Senior H.S.; Allison Wadsworth, Bunker Hill Community H.S.; Jonathan Woelfel, Civic Memorial H.S.; Travis Dunnette, Collinsville Senior H.S.; Rebecca Billings, East Alton-Wood River H.S.; Rachel Wiesehan, Edwardsville H.S.; Aaron Peach, Granite City H.S.; David McIntire, Madison H.S.; Mallory Stevens, Marquette H.S.; Taylor Pile, Roxana Senior H.S.; Philip Reedy, Southwestern H.S.; Nathaniel Brown, Staunton H.S.; and Joe Mersinger, Triad H.S.            Outstanding Citizenship Awards Chairman Robert Stegemeier CHAPTER FIELD TRIP TO HILL'S FORT GREENVILLE, ILLINOIS April 17, 2013    On April 17th, chapter members went to Greenville, Illinois to learn more about War of 1812 Hill's Fort. Chapter members enjoyed lunch, learned more about weapons from Revolutionary War and War of 1812-era. Thanks to Compatriots John Coleman and Bill Johnson for arranging the visit and Chuck Dobias for taking photos. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD March 10, 2013 Grantfork Elementary School, Grantfork IL  GGRC members Tom Lawrence, Bill Johnson, and Jim DeGroff presented an Eagle Scout certificate and badge to Daniel Deibert during the Eagle Scout Court of Honor on March 10, 2013. CHAPTER ANNUAL DINNER February 7, 2013 Sunset Hills Country Club, Edwardsville, IL  Betsy Ross (aka Highland H.S. teacher Barbara Kay) presented the program.  State President Bruce Talbot  State President Bruce Talbot installs new chapter officers. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD January 13, 2013 St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Glen Carbon IL  GGRC Vice President Jim DeGroff presented an Eagle Scout certificate and badge to John Douglas Schoeberle during the Eagle Scout Court of Honor on January 13, 2013. WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA Nix-Judy Cemetery, Glen Carbon IL December 15, 2012   Members of the Genl George Rogers Clark SAR Chapter, the Edwardsville DAR chapter, the Illinois Society of the War of 1812 and the Colonel Benjamin Stephenson C.A.R. Society placed wreaths on the graves of patriots of the American Revolution and the War of 1812 on December 15, 2012. The ceremony was held at the Nix-Judy Cemetery in Glen Carbon. Those honored were Revolutionary War soldiers John Nix, William Biggs, Henry Thornhill, Richard Randle, Isham Randle and Josias Wright; and War of 1812 soldiers Captain Samuel Judy, Ambrose Nix and David Nix. Chuck Dobias coordinated the event. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD Eden Church, Edwardsville IL November 17, 2012  Christopher Nicholas McLaughlin received a certificate and patch honoring his achievement of Eagle Scout. Shown are GGRC president Ron Hicks and vice president Jim DeGroff. GLEN CARBON VETERANS MONUMENT VETERANS DAY SERVICE Honor Roll Park, Glen Carbon IL November 4, 2012   (Left) VFW Post Commander and GGRC President, Ronnie Hicks, leads the program honoring veterans added to the Glen Carbon Veterans Monument. (Right) Members Roger Myers, Bill Wilson, Jim Hicks, Jim DeGroff, and Robert Ridenour participated in the parade and ceremony. FLAG AWARD CEREMONY November 2012 Edwardsville IL  Chapter president Ronnie Hicks presents a Flag Award Certificate to one of the 12 families being honored for flying The Flag of the United States of America. The ceremony was held in the Madison County Court House on November 1, 2012. GGRC Chapter chairman William Feeney is shown at the podium.  Jim DeGroff (right) presents SAR Eagle Scout Certificate to Lucas Taylor. Al Oleson (left) presented the patch. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD June 24, 2012 Cornerstone Church, Godfrey IL  Al Oleson, Ron Hicks and Jim DeGroff honored Zachary Boren (second from left) with a certificate and patch during his Eagle Scout recognition ceremony FLAG DAY CELEBRATION CONFLUENCE TOWER, HARTFORD IL JUNE 14, 2012  The Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter brought out 86 flags to celebrate Flag Day. What an impressive sight they were blowing in the breeze in front of the Confluence Tower. ALTON ILLINOIS MEMORIAL DAY PARADE MAY 28, 2012  Members of the GGRC Chapter and the Illinois Society of the War of 1812 gathered before the beginning of the parade. GGRC members shown are Bill Johnson,Roger Myers, Jim DeGroff, Al Oleson and Grant Thole. GRAVE MARKING WOODLAWN CEMETERY, EDWARDSVILLE IL MAY 20, 2012  Pam Smith, regent of the Edwardsville-Drusillia Andrews DAR Chapter looks on as GGRC members Grant Thole and Jim DeGroff present the colors. The ceremony honored past DAR members Mary Whiteside Blixen, Leigh Sills, and Dorothy Ann Sumner. JROTC AWARDS CEREMONY APRIL 28, 2012 ALTON HIGH SCHOOL, ALTON, ILL.    GGRC Chapter President Ron Hicks presents a certificate to Cadet Evan Buenger. Cadet Buenger placed third in the State SAR Outstanding Cadet competition. OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP AWARDS First Christian Church, Edwardsville, Illinois April 11, 2012  This year's winners were Zachary Logan, Gillespie H.S.; Samuel Holdeman, Highland Sr. H.S.; Aliyah Brooks, Roxana Sr. H.S., Corey Hardin, Jr., Madison H.S.; Johnny Wilson, Marquette H.S.; Eian McClure, Alton Sr. H.S.; Irene Zollars, Civic Memorial H.S.; Jordan Bruns, East Alton-Wood River H.S.; Hannah Thomas, Triad H.S.; Seger Laures, Granite City H.S.; Kelly McLaughlin, Bunker Hill Community H.S.; Danelle Garner, Mt. Olive H.S., Marissa Zirges, Staunton H.S.; Michael Bednara, Collinsville Sr. H.S.; Michael Babcock, Metro-East Lutheran H.S.; Matthew Agustin, Edwardsville High School (not all shown). HERO AWARD April 9, 2012 City Hall, Collinsville, IL  It was a packed room when the GGRC presented a Heroism Award to Austin Roberts (second from left) at the Collinsville City Council meeting. Austin used the Heimlich maneuver he had seen on a cafeteria room poster to save the life of his friend, Jordan Durbin who was choking on a piece of corn dog. From left, Lloyd Schwarz, GGRC Committee Chairman, Austin Roberts, Austin's parents and siblings, Ron Hicks, Jim DeGroff, Jim Hicks, and Bill Nix from the GGRC chapter. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD April 1, 2012 Knights of Columbus Hall, Highland IL  Jim DeGroff (left) and Ron Hicks presented a certificate and badge to Eagle Scout Joshua Case. ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING February 8, 2012 Sunset Hills Country Club Edwardsville, Ill  Charles Schweizer received the Lifetime Achievement Award.  Chief Judge Ann Callis and Circuit Judge Charles Romani spoke about Veteran's Court EAGLE SCOUT AWARD January 15, 2012 Knights of Columbus Hall, Highland IL  Jim DeGroff (left) looks on as GGRC president Ronnie Hicks presents a certificate and badge to Eagle Scout Ian McGlasson.  GGRC
President Ronnie Hicks congratulates Eagle Scout
Christian Schuepbach (right) EAGLE SCOUT AWARD January 8, 2012 First Christian Church, Greenville IL  Jim DeGroff (left) and Eric Reelitz (center) presented the SAR award to Adam Michael Runyon on his achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout. WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA December 10, 2011 Nix-Judy Cemetery, Glen Carbon IL  From left to right Ryan Zinke ( Herr Funeral Homes), Ronnie Hicks, President GGRC Chapter & Color Guard member, Jim DeGroff—Vice President GGRC & Color Guard member, Eric Reelitz, GGRC Chapter & Color Guard member, Tim Raymer—Past President GGRC & Color Guard member, Robert “Bob” Shaak—Past President GGRC & Color Guard member, William “Bill” Nix—GGRC Chapter member and relative of John Nix (Revolutionary War Soldier interned at Nix-Judy Cemetery) and Robert “Bob” Herr — Herr Funeral Homes—Sunset Hill Funeral Home. Robert Herr —Sunset Hill Funeral Home donated the wreaths/grave blankets for the ceremony and provided transportation to the cemetery location atop Sunset Hill. Not pictured Lee Swallows— Sunset Hill Funeral Home, Hank Boss, Jim Hicks, Kevin Kagey GGRC Chapter (Photo—Kevin Raymer) VETERANS DAY PARADE November 11, 2011 Edwardsville IL   Jim DeGroff, Ron Hicks, Bill Wilson, Al Oleson, prospective member Roger Meyers, and Tim Raymer participated in the Edwardsville Veterans Day parade. HERO AWARD November 7, 2011 Bethalto IL  Ross Eldridge (front) received a Hero Award from the GGRC chapter. Back row is Lloyd Schwarz, Jim DeGroff, Ross' mother and father, and Al Oleson 16th ANNUAL FLAG AWARD CEREMONY November 3, 2011 Madison Co. Court House Edwardsville, Ill.    Awards were presented to Gerald Affeldt, Roland & June Ahlmeyer, Jeffery Bridick, C. Raymond Carlton, Fred & Nancy Decker, Rudy & Josie Diak, Kenneth & Carol Klocke, Terry & Virginia Lancey, George & Norma Opolka, Dean & Sue Saathoff, Byron & Sarah Skalisius, and Rita Smith. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD October 20, 2011  Jim DeGroff congratulates Harrison McLaughlin on his achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout at ceremonies held at Eden church. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD October 2, 2011 Edwardsville IL  Joey Duncan received the Eagle Scout award from GGRC President Ronnie Hicks (middle) and Jim DeGroff at ceremonies held at Eden church. LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARD September 21, 2011 Edwardsville IL  Madison County Circuit Judge Charles Romani (left) received the annual Law Enforcement Award of the Genl. George Rogers Clark Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. Conferring the award was GGRCC President Ronnie D. Hicks, assisted by Jim DeGroff and award chairperson Lloyd E. Schwarz. Judge Romani was recogized for his leadership since 2009 of the Veterans Court Service, which provides special services for non-violent offenders. LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM August, 2011  GGRC chapter president Ronnie Hicks (right) presents a certificate to Team 607 Manager Mike Montgomery. The GGRC chapter again sponsored the team which was 11-2-0 and also won first place in the 6th & 7th Grade tournament. ILLINOIS STATE FAIR PARADE AUGUST 11, 2011 Springfield, Illinois  GGRC member Jim DeGroff (far right) carried the replica of Genl George Rogers Clark's flag during the Illinois State Fair Parade on August 11, 2011. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD JULY 31, 2011 Edwardsville, Illinois  Thomas Pauk (L) receives the Eagle Scout patch and certificate from GGRC President Ronnie Hicks and Jim DeGroff. JUNE 18, 2011  GGRC chapter member Jim DeGroff spoke about George Rogers Clark campaign during grave marking ceremonies honoring Revolutionary War patriot Robert Kidd. Kidd served under Clark . The grave marking was conducted by the Whiteside Station DAR Chapter at St. John's Cemetery, Fults IL. DEDICATION OF STATUE HONORING WOMEN VETERANS MOUNT VERNON, ILL. JUNE 18, 2011  A member of the GGRC Chapter participated with the Illinois SAR color guard in a parade in Mt. Vernon on June 18. 2011 prior to dedication of a DAR statue honoring women veterans. SPRING TRIP 2011 VANDALIA'S OLD STATE CAPITOL BUILDING JUNE 9, 2011  ALTON MEMORIAL DAY PARADE MAY 31, 2011  EAGLE SCOUT AWARD May 27, 2011 Edwardsville, Illinois  Jim DeGroff (R) and Ron Hicks presented
Eagle Scout awards to
Zachary Watt  Jim DeGroff and Bill
Feeney presented Eagle Scout awards to
Zachary Blaisdell EAGLE SCOUT AWARD
May 1, 2011 Edwardsville, Illinois  Jim DeGroff (L) and Bill Feeney (R) presented Eagle Scout awards to Zachary Tojo SAR SILVER ROTC MEDAL PRESENTATION APRIL 28, 2011 SIU-E, EDWARDSVILLE, IL  Chapter founder Charles B. Schweizer presented the medal to Cadet Brandon Michalke EAGLE SCOUT AWARD April 20, 2011 Alton, Illinois  Al Oleson (L) and Timothy Raymer (R) presented Eagle Scout awards to Cory Ostendorph and Andrew McKinney JROTC BRONZE MEDAL PRESENTATION APRIL 16, 2011 ALTON HIGH SCHOOL, ALTON, ILL.  GGRC Chapter President Ronnie Hicks presents AFJROTC Cadet Andrew Berry the Bronze R.O.T.C. Medal at Alton High School Dining Out Awards Ceremony. OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP AWARDS First Christian Church, Edwardsville, Illinois April 6, 2011  L-R, first row: Lindsey Taylor (Triad H.S.); Kathryn Randolph Lutheran H.S.); Daniel Wendell (Jersey Community H.S.); Joseph Dragovich (Mt. Olive H.S.); Micah Strebel (Civic Memorial H.S.); Kaitlyn Carter (Highland Sr. H.S.); Stephanie Clark (Roxana Sr. H.S.); Shalecia Oliver (Madison H.S.). Second row: Ronnie Hicks, Wm. Feeney, Troy Huddle, Bob Shaak, Jim DeGroff, Al Oleson, (GGRC Chapter SAR); James Stevens (Edwardsville H.S.) EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR March 20, 2011 Highland, Illinois   Left: Jim DeGroff and Ron Hicks present Eagle Scout award to Jordan Dahm. Right: Ron Hicks presents Eagle Scout award to Trent Gnaedinger ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING February 16, 2011 Sunset Hills Country Club Edwardsville, Ill  ILSSAR President Franz Herder installed the new officers of the GGRC Chapter shown here (L-R), President Ron Hicks; Vice President Jim DeGroff; Secretary Marv Meng; Treasurer Jim Hicks; Registrar Jerry Maas. 15th ANNUAL FLAG AWARD CEREMONY November 4, 2010 Madison Co. Court House Edwardsville, Ill.   SAR HERO AWARD PRESENTATION to Tony Sparks Bethalto City Hall August 2, 2010  The GGRC Chapter presented a Hero Award to Tony Sparks. On June 27, 2010, a 65-year old woman from Grafton was driving on the Great River Roada when her vehicle hit debris littering the roadway after a heavy rain. One of her tires blew and her car went into the flooded Mississippi River about 30 feet off the roadway. Disregarding his own safety, 26-year-old Tony Sparks of Cottage Hills saw the car enter the water, swam to the woman's car and pulled her from the sinking vehicle through the driver's side window. He managed to ger her safely back to the shoreline just before her vehicle sank into the flooded Mississippi River. Photo, from left: Sparks, Jim DeGroff, Tim Raymer, Jim James, and Ron Hicks. GGRC-SPONSORED LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM  GRAVE MARKINGS Bethalto IL, June 19, 2010 
FLAG DAY PROGRAM
Schneider Park, Brighton, Illinois June 14, 2010    Boy Scout Troop 1031 assisted with the program. Hope Birch sang the National anthem & America the Beautiful PRESENTING FLAG PROGRAM AT HILL'S FORT YOUTH ACTIVITIES DAYS JUNE 11 & 12, 2010 GREENVILLE, ILLINOIS  DEDICATION OF SECOND PLAQUE FOR REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIERS BURIED IN MADISON COUNTY, ILL COUNTY COURT HOUSE, JUNE 1, 2010 GGRC provided color guard   ALTON MEMORIAL DAY PARADE MAY 31, 2010   JROTC BRONZE MEDAL PRESENTATION MAY 8, 2010 ALTON HIGH SCHOOL, ALTON, ILL.  Jim DeGroff (left) and Ron Hicks (right) present the JROTC Bronze Medal to Cadet Tevin Rose SAR SILVER ROTC MEDAL PRESENTATION
APRIL 29, 2010 SIU-E, EDWARDSVILLE, IL  Jim DeGroff, ROTC Committee present the SAR ROTC Medal to Jordan Downey. The award recognizes superior leadership abilities & accomplishments, military bearing and overall academic excellence. SAR OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP AWARD CEREMONY, APRIL 7, 2010 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, EDWARDSVILLE, IL  Front row left to right: James T. Nippert, Alton High School; David N. Wilkins, Bunker Hill High School; Thomas Woelfel, Civic Memorial High School; Lakeisha S. Cox, Madison High School; Philip Carter, Collinsville High School; Abigail Harmon, East Alton-Wood River High School; Thomas Dannenberg, Edwardsville High School; Mikayla Seeber, Triad High School Second row: Tyler J. Burns, Gillespie High School; Alex Dilday, Granite City High School; Jason M. Scott, Highland High School; Kyle E. Foutch, Metro-East Lutheran High School; John Hoefert, Marquette Catholic High School; Kaitlin C. Scheller, Mt. Olive High School; Matt Miller, Staunton High School Not pictured was Zachary Payne, Roxana High School. Back row: Jim DeGroff, Ronnie Hicks and Dr. Jim James, President GGRC Chapter FEBRUARY 2010 ANNUAL MEETING & AWARDS PRESENTATION February 10, 2010 Sunset Hills Country Club Edwardsville, Ill
14th ANNUAL FLAG AWARD CEREMONY November 12, 2009 Madison Co. Court House Edwardsville, Ill
VETERAN'S DAY PARADE
November 11, 2009 Edwardsville, Ill.
SAR FIRE SAFETY COMMENDATION AWARD SIU-Edwardsville October 28, 2009
EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR October 11, 2009 Highland, IL
 Adam Edward Rose, Jacob William Rose, and Timothy Gardner Rose were recognized by the GGRC for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. The boys are seniors at Highland High School. LEWIS AND CLARK STATE SITE October 11, 2009 Hartford, IL
REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIER GRAVE MARKING October 4, 2009 Dugger Cemetery, Highand, IL
HILLS FORT SOCIETY LIVING HISTORY DAYS September 19-20, 2009 Greenville, IL
LATZER HOMESTEAD HARVEST DAYS September 11-13, 2009 Highland, Illinois
their collection. The GGRC were part of the living history area of the event. LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARD PRESENTATION TO DEPUTY KYLE DOOLEN June 17, 2009 Madison County Court House, Edwardsville, Illinois  Standing
(L-R) Madison County Chairman the Honorable Alan J. Dunstan, Harry
Windland, Deputy Kyle Doolen,
Joe Hill, Tim Raymor, Jim James, Lloyd Swartz, Hank Boss and Jim DeGroff. On July 7, 2008 while on patrol, Deputy Doolen spotted a stolen car from Ohio on Interstate 70 near Highland just after a suspect shot at an Effingham County police officer. The three suspects were wanted in Ohio for burglary and robbery. Doolen followed them. They fired an assault rifle at Doolen, his car was hit five times with two rounds going through the windshield. Doolen was hit in the right forearm but still pursued. The suspects stopped their car and fled on foot. Doolen and other officers set up a perimeter and all three suspects were apprehended and arrested. FLAG DAY CEREMONY
June 14, 2009 Hartford, Illinois
JROTC BRONZE MEDAL PRESENTATION MAY 9, 2009 ALTON HIGH SCHOOL, ALTON, ILL.  (L) Jim DeGroff, ROTC Committee, (R) Gaylord (Jim) James, President GGRC, present the Bronze SAR JROTC medal to Levante Womack. SAR SILVER ROTC MEDAL PRESENTATION APRIL 23, 2009 SIU-E, EDWARDSVILLE, IL  L-R: Gaylord (Jim) James, President GGRC, Jim DeGroff, ROTC Committee present the SAR ROTC Medal to Bradley Craycraft. The award recognizes superior leadership abilities & accomplishments, military bearing and overall academic excellence. JOINT DAR/SAR/C.A.R. Meeting Belleville IL Chapter April 2009  GGRC members presented their flag ceremony at the joint Belleville Chapter DAR/Six Mile Prairie Chapter C.A.R. meeting. SAR OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP AWARD CEREMONY, APRIL 15, 2009 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, EDWARDSVILLE, IL  Front row: L-R: Katherine L. Henricks, Highland High School, Clay M. Moran, Granite City High School, Ryan Huber, Alton High School, Matt Alexander, East Alton-Wood River High School Middle row: L-R: Joe Hill, SAR Color Guard member, Jeffrey Bruns, Civic Memorial High School, Zachary T. Hinkle, Edwardsville High School, Lance Taylor, Triad High School Back row: L-R: Jim James, President, Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter, Tim Raymer, Bill Feeney, Troy Huddle, SAR Color Guard members. Not present: Cameron Wiggerhorn, Metro-East Lutheran High School, Zachary Mezards, Roxana High School
As seen in the Madision County Journal, November 30, 2008 SHOWING LOVE OF COUNTRY
On Wednesday morning, the local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held its 13th annual Flag Award Ceremony in the lobby of the Madison County courthouse - an event held each November, right around Veterans Day. Members of the group, dressed in traditional garb from the Revolutionary War period, handed out certificates and thanked each honoree for constantly displaying "Old Glory" at their homes. "It goes without saying that since Sept. 11, 2001, this ceremony has taken on a special meaning," said William Feeney, Edwardsville resident and chairman of SAR's General George Rogers Clark Chapter. "It's especially important during this time of war that citizens fly their flags regularly." Recipient Jack Reeves, of Alhambra, said he began flying his flag after those terrorist attacks more than seven years ago. "Whatever patriotism I had, it really magnified it at that point," he said. "It's nice when I walk out of my house to look up and see it flying." The annual event, which was created to promote patriotism, alternates each year between northern and southern homes in Madison County. "It's certainly nice to pay tribute to people who fly their flags 24, 7, 365," said SAR member Ronnie Hicks, of Glen Carbon. "As a Vietnam veteran, I'm proud to see people flying the flag and honoring our country." The Sons of the American Revolution are currently looking for new members. Individuals must be at least 18 years old, male and able to prove direct lineage (through documentation) to a patriot of the American Revolution. 2008 SAR Flag Award Recipients Mark Armstrong and Christine Monroe, Wood River Township Jim and Shirley Augustine, Olive Township Laverne Bloemker, Hamel Township Ted and Nina Carnahan, Foster Township Gary and Alice Grubb, Fort Russell Township Stephen and Joyce Grummel, Godfrey Township Dennis and Mary Harris, New Douglas Township Edmund and Patricia Morrissey, Alton Township Jack and Cathy Reeves, Alhambra Township Alan and Karen Riedisser, Moro Township Christ and Emily Schwarz, Leef Township William White, Omphghent Township Commemoration of John Nix, Patriot of the American Revolution, Oct. 11, 2008
One of many Eagle Scout Award Ceremonies  Naturalization Ceremony with SAR Members Presenting Flags  Flag Day Ceremony, June 2008, Tri-Township Park, Troy IL
Ceremony Renaming Veterans Memorial Park
Glen Carbon, IL November 2007
Presentation of ROTC Award at Southern
Illinois University Edwardsville in April 2007
 L-R, Don Campbell, Charles
Schweizer, Joseph Dement, Harry Windland
 L-R, Joe Hill and Charles Schweizer are shown with the marker honoring George Rogers Clark placed at Fort Gage, Kaskaskia, Ill., during ceremony on July 13, 1996
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