B.O.M. REPORT
BOM REPORT
01-Jan-2016
The Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter has the pleasure of reporting on the following activities and actions since the last BOM Meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE
- The Chapter held its Semi-Annual Meeting on 08-Oct-2015. The guest speaker was Emmy-Award winning Historian Chris Haugh. Four new compatriots were inducted. The following individuals were recognized:
Linda R. Brown / Carrollton Manor DAR / Martha Washington Medal
Ruth M. Bielobocky / IonDesign / Martha Washington Medal
Lt. Eric C. Byers / Frederick County Sheriff’s Dept. / Law Enforcement Commendation Medal
Robert P. Higdon / Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter / War Service Medal (Vietnam)
Richard A. Foot / Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter / Certificate of Appreciation
George B. Delaplaine, Jr. / Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter / Certificate of Appreciation
COMMITTEES
- Flag Committee: Chair Gene Moyer, joined by compatriot Ron Harbaugh, presented the Flag Certificate of the SAR to Criswell Chevrolet in Thurmont, MD.
- Membership Committee:The chapter inducted four new compatriots at the Chapter’s Semi-Annual meeting on October 8, 2015. A fifth compatriot was inducted in a separate ceremony at his residence in Williamsport, MD.
- Color Guard Committee:On 17-Sep-2015, Chapter Color Guard Commander Gene Moyer participated in the George Washington Tomb Vigil. On 21-Nov-2015, the Chapter’s Color Guard participated in the 250th Anniversary of the Repudiation of the Stamp Act. The unit carried historical flags from the period (1765). On 11-Dec-2015, Gene Moyer and Ron Harbaugh carried the banner for the Frederick Town Fife & Drum Corps during Frederick’s Kris Kringle parade.
- Public Relations Committee:Chair Dick Foot reports the following published articles and media events:
Media / Published / Title
Frederick News Post / September 8, 2015 / Brew Day Tests Trial Batch of Twelve Immortals Ale
Frederick News Post / September 16, 2015 / Chris Haugh To Be Keynote Speaker At Oct.8th SAR Meeting
The Congressional Record / October 1, 2015 / Observing The 250th Anniversary of the Repudiation of The British Stamp Act
Frederick News Post / October 19, 2015 / Sons of Liberty Cider to Commemorate Repudiation of British Stamp Act
Frederick News Post / November 13, 2015 / Patriot Peter Baird Honored With Grave Marker
Frederick News Post / November 15, 2015 / Frederick’s Act Of Rebellion
Frederick News Post / November 15, 2015 / Sons Of Liberty Cider To Commemorate Repudiation of British Stamp Act
The Congressional Record / November 16, 2015 / Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Repudiation Act in Frederick County Maryland
Frederick News Post / November 18, 2015 / Three Members Join Sons Of The American Revolution
Frederick News Post / November 18, 2015 / Frederick Town Fife And Drum Receives $10,000 Donation
Comcast Channel / November 21, 2015 / Live broadcast of Repudiation Day Celebration events
WFMD Radio / November 21, 2015 / Live broadcast of Repudiation Day Celebration events
Frederick News Post / November 22, 2015 / Frederick Celebrates Stamp Act Repudiation 250 Years Later
The SAR Magazine / November, 2015 / “The Repudiation Act” – Article By Pat Barron and Ryan Bass
Frederick News Post / December 1, 2015 / Recognizing Bravery
Frederick News Post / December 2, 2015 / SAR Honors Robert Higdon With War Service Medal
Frederick News Post / December 2, 2015 / Linda R. Brown Receives Martha Washington Medal From Sons of the American Revolution
Frederick News Post / December 24, 2015 / SAR Inductee
Frederick News Post / December 31, 2015 / Ruth Bielobocky Receives SAR’s Martha Washington Medal
- Repudiation Act Celebration Committee:Chair Pat Barron reported that the Joint DAR/SAR Committee concluded a successful celebration of the 250th Anniversary of Repudiation Day. Events were held on 21-Nov-2015 in Frederick, MD. Activities included:
- Re-enactment of the march through Frederick Town by the citizenry carrying a coffin representing the death of the Stamp Act. Signage and slogans were based on newspaper accounts of the events from 1765. The parade included theFrederick Town Fife & Drum Corps, Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter Color Guard, and many participants from the DAR and SAR in period dress. Dozens of citizens from the community joined in the parade many with their children.
- The Committee printed a 24-page pamphlet detailing the story of Repudiation Day and the twelve justices who handed down the historic decision.
- Following the parade, Mayor Randy McClement led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Frederick Town Fife & Drum played “Yankee Doodle”.
- Many proclamations were presented by federal, state and local government officials.
- The Committee was honored to have the participation of MDSDAR Regent Carol Larkin and MDSSAR President Jim Engler.
- An interpretive panel highlighting the events of 23-Nov-1765 was dedicated at Frederick City Hall by John Fieseler, executive director of the Frederick County Tourism Council.
- The original court documents defying the Stamp Act(courtesy of the Maryland Archives) were displayed inside City Hall as was the DAR plaque honoring the Twelve Immortal justices that was unveiled in 1904.
- Educational presentations were made inside City Hall commemorating this historical period in America’s road to independence, including a role-play between current Circuit Court Judge Theresa Adams, Court Clerk Sandra Dalton, and County Sheriff Charles Jenkins.
- The A/V department of the City of Frederick recorded the day’s events.
- In the evening, a social gathering was held at Brewer’s Alley restaurant where the Twelve Immortals Ale was unveiled.
As part of this significant historical event in Frederick County, Compatriots Ryan Bass and Pat Barron submitted an article about Repudiation Day which was published in the Fall 2015 issue of the SAR Magazine.
- Frederick Town Fife & Drum Corps:Chair Don Deering continues to grow the Frederick Town Fife & Drum Corps. The new recruits are practicing diligently.The unit, outfitted in period dress, led the Repudiation Day parade through the streets of Frederick, MD. They also participated in Frederick’s annual Kris Kringle parade.
- Fund Raising Committee:Chair Don Deering is moving forward with fund raising efforts for the Frederick Town Fife & Drum Corps (FTFD). Several generous donations have been received recently from Compatriots and entities in the community enabling the purchase of uniforms and equipment.
- Essay Contest:Chair John George announced the subject of the 2016 Essay Contest will be “The Role of France in the American Revolution”.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- None
Respectfully submitted
Pat Barron
1st Vice President/Secretary
Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter
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