January 28, 2012 - 231st Anniversary at Cowan's Ford
The Mecklenburg Chapter sponsored the 231st Anniversary of the Battle of Cowan's Ford at Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Huntersville, NC. Chapter president Tim Berly coordinated and presided over the ceremonies. Representatives from the NCSSAR, SCSSAR, NCSR, NCSCAR, and many DAR Chapters were in attendance for a total crowd of 120 who enjoyed a beautiful indoor service with a gorgeous, sunny, mild day for the outdoor wreath presentations at the gravesite of General William Lee Davidson.
Sloan Wigley Wood (pictured below with Jim Wood and Tim Berly), daughter of Jim and Shelia Wood, sang "American the Beautiful" during the indoor ceremony and led the "Star Spangled Banner" at the gravesite ceremony.
Those in attendance from our Mecklenburg Chapter included Tim Berly, Jim Wood, Shelia Wood, Paul Callanan, Keitha Callanan, Jay Joyce, Jim Prosser, Neil Hohmann, Tony Zeiss, Beth Zeiss, Doyle & Anita Campbell, Ray & Helen Maxson and Gus Succop. See all photos here.
December 14, 2011 - Fire Safety Commendation Medal Awarded
Mecklenburg Chapter officers Jim Wood, Tim Berly, Jim Prosser and Jay Joyce visited Engine Company 23 of the Charlotte Fire Department on East WT Harris Blvd. to present the SAR Fire Safety Commendation Medal to a firefighter. (In the photo below, Jim Wood, at left, presents the SAR Fire Safety Commendation Medal to Engineer Jeff Dixon of Engine Company 23, as Charlotte Fire Department Chief Hannan, at right, attends.)
"This medal is presented only to an individual and recognized dedicated citizens who have a single goal in their profession—the protection of human life and property by preventing injuries or casualties due to fire and chemicals," said Jim Wood of the Mecklenburg Chapter, SAR. "Today is it our privilege to honor Engineer Jeff Dixon who is assigned to Engine 23." (In the photo below, members of Engine Company 23, Engineer Jeff Dixon, Charlotte Fire Department Chief Hannan, and members of the Mecklenburg SAR pose for a photo.)
Engineer Dixon is a dedicated professional who has been with the Charlotte Fire Department since 1998. Engineer Dixon was part of the team that responded to a three story apartment fire where an estimated 55 residents were trapped in their apartments and awaiting rescue. His unit was assigned suppression duties with the mission of fire control, and under extreme heat and falling debris, the fire was stopped and the rescues were made because of their actions.
December 12, 2011 - Law Enforcement Commendation Awarded
Mecklenburg Chapter officers Jim Wood and Jay Joyce attended a shift command meeting today at the West Service Area Center of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) to present the SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal.
"Today it is our privilege to honor Officer Wayne Roth (above photo at left) who is assigned to Field Services in the Freedom Division and had been with the department since 2005," announced Jim Wood (above photo at right), Vice President of the Mecklenburg Chapter, NCSSAR. "Officer Roth has been a member of the Civil Emergency Unit for his entire career and has volunteered for deployments to Washington, DC for the presidential inauguration and to Pittsburgh for the G-20 Summit."
Officer Roth is a veteran and retired after 20 years of service as a 1st sergeant in the 82nd Airborne Division. He has been awarded three Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. He is an avid runner and participates in charity runs for cancer and Alzheimer’s disease research.
CMPD Chief of Police Rodney Monroe (at left in photo above) was in attendance to help honor Officer Roth (in middle in photo above) and his receipt of the SAR Law Enforcement Commendation medal.
December 5, 2011 - Mecklenburg Sheriff's Deputy Honored
Mecklenburg Chapter officers Jim Wood, Jim Prosser and Jay Joyce attended a Mecklenburg Sheriff's shift meeting this afternoon to present the SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal to Deputy Sheriff Michael Henderson, pictured below at left, with Mecklenburg SAR Chapter Vice President Jim Wood, at right.
Deputy Henderson is being honored for his extraordinary dedication to the Sheriff’s Office and his outstanding leadership. He has been with the Sheriff’s Office since 1989 and has worked in the courts division and field operations. Deputy Henderson is currently assigned to the canine unit where he works with his partner, Dax, an explosives detection dog.
Deputy Henderson is also a member of the Sheriff’s Advanced Local Emergency Response Team and has made himself indispensable to the unit for his canine experience, knowledge of weapons of mass destruction and hazardous materials. In his spare time he is a captain with the Stallings Volunteer Fire Department and spends time coaching youth baseball and football in the Indian Trail area. In the photo below, Mecklenburg Chapter members Jim Prosser, at left, and Jim Wood, at right, visit a Mecklenburg County Sheriff's shift meeting.
November 17, 2011 - Music of the Revolution at Chapter Meeting
60+ members of our Mecklenburg chapter attended the final membership meeting of the year for an evening full of socializing, a special Campfire beef stew dinner, and music from the Revolutionary War era! (The musicians perform in the photo below.)
(Above photo) Dr. Tom Hanchet from the Levine Museum of the New South, Tom Estes from the Charlotte Folk Society, Don Murray, who is a recognized song writer, and our own Tom Phlegar performed music and songs, along with humor and comedy, from the Revolutionary War period. The banjos, guitar and fiddle filled the air with songs that were familiar to songs that delivered the emotional sadness of "blood, battles, death and winter frost."
In other chapter business, another new member, Donald Boultin (at left in photo below), was inducted into the chapter by president Tim Berly and welcomed by Jim Wood, at right in the photo below.
New chapter officers were elected for the 2012-14 term. Our new chapter officers will be sworn into office during the February16th membership meeting. The new officers include Jim Wood, President; Jay Joyce, Vice President; Jim Prosser, Secretary; Tom Phlegar, Treasurer; Ray Maxson, Registrar/Genealogist; Rev. Robert Lair, Jr., Chaplain; Neil Hohmann, Board Member at Large; Pete Hubicki, Board Member at Large; Adam Zollinger, Board Member at Large; Mike Cathey, Board Member at Large; and, Tim Berly, Immediate Past President.
Past chapter president Thomas Burgess (at right in photo below) surprised the audience with a wonderful and extremely generous gift: a handmade President's gavel and case! Tom presented the gavel and case to chapter president Tim Berly (at left in photo below) and instructed him to "please pass this forward to the next presidents in line!" Tom created the wooden gavel and carrying case himself. Tom, thank you for your wonderful gift and act of generosity!
November 12, 2011 - Old Flag Retirement Ceremony with VFW
The old flag retirement ceremony gathered about 500 flags that had completed their service to our country and were retired with honor. The Mint Hill VFW hosted the program for about 40 who had gathered and brought Old Flags for the ceremony. The Color Guard was led by the Mecklenburg Sons of the American Revolution. These represent about 100 local descendents of those who fought for their freedom during the American Revolution (1776-1783). (In the photo below, Tom Phlegar (to the left outside of the photo), Jim Wood, Tim Berly and Ray Maxson of the Mecklenburg SAR participate in the ceremony.)
(In the photo below, members of the CAR and the Mecklenburg Chapter
NCSSAR family participate in the ceremonies.)
The SAR was followed by the Knights of Columbus Assembly 780 (who promote Patriotism). The VFW had an Armed Color Guard of 8 who made 3 volleys to honor the American Flags and the Country that they have served. They also had a bugler who played taps.
In the Attendance were members of the Children of the American Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution. Also attending were representatives of the Churches in the area who donated Flags, The Ladies Auxiliary for the VFW, and at least one Veteran - who was serving in Afghanistan.
November 11, 2011 - House of Flags Grand Opening Ceremonies
There were over 100 attending the opening of the House of Flags Museum in Columbus, NC on Veteran's Day. The program started with the entry of the VFW Color Guard. Then after the American Flag and the NC State Flags were posted, The Mecklenburg SAR Color Guard posted the third Flag - the Hornets Nest from Mecklenburg, NC. (Pictured below, left to right, are Robert Williamson, Chairman of The House of Flags, Mecklenburg Chapter president Tim Berly, Ray Maxson, Paul Callanan, Jim Wood, Rev. Robert Lair, and kneeling with his drum is Tom Phlegar.)
After several inspiring and Patriotic speeches, The House of Flags Museum was dedicated and opened to the public. The Museum has hundreds of Unique Flags - all the flags of the colonies and the United States from 1776 to 2000. All the Military Flags and those used at each major War from 1812 - Spanish American Mexican - Texas War, WWI & WWII through Afghanistan. Mecklenburg Chapter member and past president Ray Maxson donated a Flag for the Founders & Patriots and will donate a Mayflower Flag in the future.
The House of Flags Museum in Columbus is the only House of Flags Museum in America and possibly one of three in the world! The collection begins with US military service and Veteran’s flags, religious flags, pre-Colonial and Colonial flags. From there the tour continues through the Revolutionary and Civil War eras to the birth of the “Stars and Stripes” of the U.S. The centerpiece of the collection is the display of all 27 official flags of our Nation from 13 to 50 stars. Each state’s and territory’s flags are also on display along with a number of unique flags associated with historical events.
The House of Flags Museum is located at 33 Gibson Street, Columbus, NC 28722. You can call them at 828-894-5640 or email info@houseofflags.org.
November 5, 2011 - Charlotte Veteran's Day Parade
Mecklenburg Chapter members Jim Wood, Tom Phlegar, Paul Callanan, Tim Berly, Jim Prosser and Ray Maxson participated in the 2011 US Airways Salute to Veterans Parade on Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte. The photo below (courtesy of the Charlotte Observer) shows Jim Wood with Tom Phlegar in the background ready to join the parade route.
October 10, 2011 - Ray & Helen Maxson Teach 5th Graders
Mecklenburg chapter Past President Ray Maxson and his wife Helen, a member of the North Carolina SAR Ladies Auxiliary, recently completed another year of sharing the Patriotic history of our country with all 100 5th-grade students at St. James Elementary School in Denver, NC!
"We are thrilled to be back again this year at St. James to share with the students the exciting and very important highlights of the Revolutionary War," said Ray Maxson. "The students are always interested to hear about history and always have questions about our Revolutionary War-period clothing."
October 7, 2011 - Mecklenburg Attends Kings Mountain for 231st
Several members of our Mecklenburg Chapter were in attendance at the 231st Anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain, including Jim Wood, Ray Maxson, Jim Prosser, Doyle Campbell, Robin Lattimore, and Russell Davis!
The Battle of Kings Mountain was a decisive battle between the Patriot and Loyalist militias in the Southern campaign of the American Revolutionary War. The actual battle took place on 7 October 1780 nine miles south of the present-day town of Kings Mountain, North Carolina in rural York County, South Carolina, where the Patriot militia defeated the Loyalist forces commanded by British Major Patrick Ferguson of the 71st Foot.
The battle was a pivotal moment in the Southern campaign; the surprising victory over the Loyalist American militia came after a string of rebel defeats at the hands of Lord Cornwallis, and greatly raised morale among the Patriots. With Ferguson dead and his militia destroyed, Cornwallis was forced to abandon plans to invade North Carolina and retreated into South Carolina.
September 8, 2011 - Gen. Thomas Sumter "Invades" Mecklenburg
A great group of members and guests gathered at the Hilton Executive Hotel in Charlotte for 
our September membership meeting on September 8th. The hotel chef and dining staff had prepared a new and delicious Southern Pork BBQ dinner complete with homemade cole slaw, roasted potatoes, corn on the cob and pecan pie!
After enjoying a great Southern BBQ dinner, the group was treated to an "invasion" of sort from the famous, outspoken, humorous and somewhat quirky Revolutionary War General Thomas Sumter (portrayed by English actor and historian Howard Burnham in photo at right).
The "Carolina Gamecock", a nickname given to Sumter for his fierce fighting tactics, wasted no time yelling and shouting at the audience as he recounted his military service and ultimate embarrassments (according to his accounts).
Sumter was born in Virginia but settled in South Carolina is what today is known as Sumter County. He married a "wealthy and not very good looking" gal and they eventually became very successful plantation owners.
After the Revolutionary War, Sumter served as a State Representative and Senator from South Carolina. He died in 1832 at the age of 98 in Stateville, SC.
In other Chapter business, several members received their SAR Military Service Certificates and Medals. These members included Doyle Campbell, Thomas Burgess, Darrell Ussery, and Charles Morgan.
Mecklenburg Chapter President Tim Berly inducted new member Neil Hohmann (in photo at left), who has been extremely active through volunteering at Chapter events and the recent SAR National Congress in Winston-Salem.
NCSSAR Foothills Regional Vice President Paul Callanan addressed the group and reported that all five (5) of the Chapters in the Foothills District were in attendance at the recent Locke Grave Markings held on August 13 in Statesville and Charlotte. This is the first time that all Chapters within one State region have all been in attendance at one event.
Paul Callanan also announced the proposed slate of Mecklenburg Chapter Officers who will serve the Chapter from 2012-2014. The proposed officers include Jim Wood, President, Jay Joyce, Vice President, Jim Prosser, Secretary, Tom Phlegar, Treasurer, Ray Maxson, Genealogist, and Bob Lair, Chaplain. The election of Chapter officers will take place during the next membership meeting on November 17, 2011.
August 20, 2011 - Salisbury & Charlotte Patriot Grave Markings
The Mecklenburg and Salisbury Chapters co-hosted four (4) Patriot Grave Markings for the Locke Family in both Salisbury and Charlotte, NC. Past NCSSAR President F. Grady Hall and current Mecklenburg Chapter President Tim Berly (in photo at left) co-hosted the full day's activities.
Events started in Salisbury on Saturday morning at the Thyatira Presbyterian Church Cemetery outside of Salisbury with the marking of three graves for Col. Francis Locke (1722-1796), Brigadier General Matthew Locke (1730-1801), and Major John Locke (1751-1833). During the ceremony in Charlotte, NCSSAR President Steve Pittard presented the Martha Washington Medal & Certificate to Ms. Beth Grice, Regent, Mecklenburg Chapter DAR (in photo at bottom right). 
Following these services and a SAR social lunch in Charlotte, the gathering moved to mark the 100th Anniversary of the DAR marking of the site where Lt. Col. George Locked was shot and killed in the Battle of Charlotte (1752-1780). This site is located off North Tryon Street in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County.
Two descendents of the Locke Patriots were in attendance: Jonathan Underwood, President of the Colson's Mill Chapter, NCSSAR, and Dr. Clint Lawrence.
July 30, 2011 - Locke Patriots Grave Markings on August 20th
The Salisbury and Mecklenburg Chapters invite you to the Locke Patriots Grave Markings to be conducted in Salisbury and Charlotte for a total of four grave markings. The first three grave markings will be in Salisbury beginning at 10:00am (includes Col. Francis Locke, Patriot Leader at the Battle of Ramsour's Mill) at Thyatira Presbyterian in Salisbury.
Following the morning ceremony, everybody will gather for a combined SAR/DAR/CAR/SR social lunch at 12:30pm at Golden Corral at 7701 North Tryon Street in Charlotte.
After lunch, we will proceed by car caravan 0.8 miles south of the Golden Corral Restaurant on North Tryon Street with the last grave marking at 2:00pm in Charlotte for Lt. George Locke, killed at the Battle of Charlotte. There is an existing Monument that was erected in 1911 by the Mecklenburg Daughters of the American Revolution. This is the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of the Locke Monument in Charlotte.
Download the full event flyer here. Directions to Thyatira Presbyterian Church here. For event information, please contact Tim Berly at tberly@carolina.rr.com or (704) 849-7886.
July 18, 2011 - 121st SAR Congress a Tremendous Success
The 121st SAR National Congress was held July 8-13, 2011 in Winston-Salem as the North Carolina Society played host for Compatriots and their spouses from around the country. National Congress Chairman Sam Powell, past NCSSAR State President and good friend of our Mecklenburg Chapter, performed a fantastic job as Chairman and led an army of volunteers from around the state, including Mecklenburg Chapter members Paul Callanan, Neil Hohmann, Jim Wood, Ray Maxson, Tim Berly, Jay Joyce, Keitha Callanan, Shelia Wood, and Helen Maxson.
Our own Paul Callanan was in command of the daily operations and team of volunteers as meetings, luncheons, offsite tours, formal dinners and more meetings were coordinated. Paul was in his element and did a fantastic job in coordinating the volunteers and tight schedules of the Congress.
SAR Executive Director Joe Harris, at left, poses with Mecklenburg Chapter
past president Ray Maxson during the North Carolina Society Host Party.
Paul and Keitha Callanan pose for a photo during the Tuesday night
Formal Banquet at the 121st SAR Congress in Winston-Salem.
Mecklenburg Chapter member Tony Zeiss and his wife Beth are seated
at the head table during the Formal Banquet just moments
before Tony transforms into Captain Jack for his rousing presentation
on the Mecklenburg Declaration!
July 15, 2011 - Mecklenburg Website Wins "Best in the Nation"
The Mecklenburg Chapter website was voted the "Best Local Chapter Website" in the nation for 2011 by the Sons of the American Revolution national website committee. The Robert B. Vance Award was announced during the 121st SAR Congress held July 8-13, 2011 in Winston-Salem.
"We are very proud of our Chapter website in that it meets all of the SAR national criteria for serving as a role model website," said Mecklenburg Chapter President Tim Berly. "Our members rely on our website to keep them up-to-date with events, news, photos and information they need to continue to get the most from their SAR membership." The North Carolina Society, SAR, website also won Best State website.
June 13, 2011 - Our Own Tony Zeiss to Address the SAR Congress
Mecklenburg Chapter member Tony Zeiss, who happens to also be the President at Centra
l Piedmont Community College, will be the keynote speaker during the July 12th President's Dinner at the NSSAR Congress in Winston-Salem, NC.
Compatriot Zeiss will appear as "Captain Jack" to discuss the Revolutionary War history and key battles and stories found in North Carolina, including the famed Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence and Captain Jack's famous ride!
This is an incredible honor for Compatriot Zeiss, our Mecklenburg Chapter, and our North Carolina Society to have the opportunity to address the national SAR audience of 500+ in attendance at Congress. Most of the attendees will be visiting from outside of our North Carolina region and will be most enlightened about all of the history, stories and facts surrounding Compatriot Zeiss' presentation!
If you can make the short drive to attend the President's Dinner on July 12th to watch and support Compatriot Zeiss, please do so. Congratulations, Compatriot Zeiss, we're happy for you and proud of you!
May 28, 2011 - The 231st Anniversary of Buford's Massacre
Mecklenburg Chapter members Jim Wood and Tim Berly gathered with the NCSSAR to mark the 231st anniversary of the Battle of Waxhaws/Buford's Massacre outside of Lancaster, SC. Buford's Massacre took place on May 29, 1780, in the Waxhaws region of South Carolina, when Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton's legion overtook Lt. Col. Abraham Buford's retreating Virginia Continentals, who had arrived too late to aid in the defense of Charleston. The battle was an impressive display of Tarleton's tactical ability, but the Patriots chiefly remember it for the brutal slaughter of Buford's defeated troops. This tragedy aroused a spirit of vengeance among the Patriots, and "Tarleton's Quarter" became the byword for no quarter. (In the photo below, the combined NCSSAR Color Guard honors the anniversary.)
May 20, 2011 - "Meck Dec" Day Brings Out the City of Charlotte
Mecklenburg Chapter members gained spotlight status during this year's annual celebration of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Our Mecklenburg Chapter Color Guard provided the Color Guard presentation and member Tom Phlegar spearheaded the coordination of installing and unveiling two (2) historical markers in the middle of Uptown Charlotte on South Tryon Street.
(Above, Mecklenburg Chapter members (l-r Jim Prosser, Director of Veteran’s Services
for Mecklenburg County, Tim Berly, Ray Maxson,
Mike Cathey and Jim Wood), along with Mecklenburg County Commission Chair
Jennifer Roberts, attend Meck Dec ceremonies on May 20, 2011 in Uptown Charlotte, NC.)
(Above, Mecklenburg Chapter member Tom Phlegar unveils the historical marker noting
the Battle of Charlotte on South Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte during Meck Dec ceremonies on May 20, 2011.)
(Above, Mecklenburg Chapter member Jay Joyce unveils a historical marker noting the site where Major General Nathanael Greene, Jay's Patriot ancestor, assumed command in Charlotte on December 3, 1780.)
Mecklenburg Chapter members Tom Phlegar, Ray Maxson, Jim Wood, Tim Berly, Jay Joyce, Neil Hohmann, Mike Cathey and Jim Prosser joined forces to assist in all of the Meck Dec day pageantry and ceremony.
Tom Phlegar has been working for almost three years to assist in getting the two (2) historical markers re-erected and properly located. The first historical marker notes the site of the historic Battle of Charlotte, and the second historical marker notes the site where Major General Nathanael Greene assumed command of the Southern Army 3 Dec 1780.
May 19, 2011 - Revolutionary War Historian Addresses Meeting
Revolutionary War and Mecklenburg County local historian and author Bill Anderson was our very special guest presenter during our May membership meeting. Mr. Anderson shared many revelations and historical stories about Camp New Providence and Clem's Branch, both important geographic locations during Mecklenburg County's Revolutionary War history.
(In photo above, Revolutionary War & Mecklenburg County author and historian Bill Anderson addresses the May 19 2011 Mecklenburg SAR membership meeting.)
The May membership meeting also welcomed another new member to our Chapter, John Ellis, who was inducted by Chapter president Tim Berly. Awards from the NCSSAR State Convention held in April were also presented to the Chapter. The awards included Chapter of the Year for the 2nd year in a row, as well as a Bronze Good Citizenship medal and certificate for chapter member Tom Phlegar. The Mecklenburg Chapter and NCSSAR Americanism Poster winner for 2011 was again from Charlotte, a 5th grade student who painted a scene on the theme of the Battle of Cowpens. The poster will be entered into the national contest in July during the SAR National Congress in Winston-Salem, NC.
(Above, Mecklenburg chapter members enjoy the historical presentation from
Bill Anderson during the May 19 2011 membership meeting.)
(Above, new Mecklenburg chapter member John Ellis, at right, is inducted into the chapter by Chapter President Tim Berly, at left, during the May 19 2011 membership meeting.)
(Above, the 2011 Americanism Poster winner for both our Mecklenburg Chapter
and the NCSSAR is once again a 5th grade student from Charlotte.)
May 18, 2011 - Mecklenburg Member Publishes Plantation Book
Our very own Mecklenburg Chapter member, Robin Lattimore, has recently published a new
book on Plantation Houses of the Carolinas! As you may not yet be aware, Robin, of Rutherfordton, is an award-winning author of more than 15 books of local and regional history that celebrate the heritage and culture of the Carolinas.
He is a past recipient of the North Carolina History Book Award, the D.T. Smithwick Award for Historical Journalism, and the Old North State Award for History. He was named the 2009-2010 North Carolina Historian of the Year by the N.C. Society of Historians.
Lattimore currently serves as an official Rutherford County Historian. He is president of the Rutherford County Historical Society, chairman of the Rutherford County Library
board of trustees, founding chairman of the Rutherford County Historic Preservation Commission, and a member of several other organizations.
In Robin's latest book, Rural Splendor: Plantation Houses of the Carolinas, he offers a visual journey through sixty antebellum homes. Taking readers on a room-by-room tour Lattimore comments on the architecture, symbolism and lore of each property. He places each plantation in its historical context and explains its design and decoration, as well as its transformation or preservation through the years. Lattimore also tells stories of the families who played significant roles in the building, maintenance or restoration of these architectural treasures. You can order this book on Robin's website here. Congratulations, Robin!
May 12, 2011 - JROTC Medal Presentations Blanket Charlotte Schools
May is traditionally the time of the year that the Mecklenburg Chapter makes dozens of JROTC medal presentations to select cadets at high schools across the Greater Charlotte area. And 2011 has been another strong year for active JROTC units highlighting their best cadets. In the photo below, Mecklenburg Chapter member Pete Hubicki, at left, presents a JROTC medal and certificate to Cadet Martin Garcia, in middle, along with his father, at right, during awards ceremonies at Grainger High School on May 12, 2011.
April 30, 2011 - God and Country Scout Jamboree a Huge Success
On Saturday, April 30th, NCSSAR Eagle Scout Chairman and Mecklenburg Chapter VP James Wood (photo, middle), assisted by Halifax Resolves President Ken Wilson (photo, left) and Sec.-Treas. Steve Avent (photo, right), participated in the East Carolina Council God & Country Jamboree held at Camp Bonner North, near 
Washington, NC.
Approximately 2,000 Boy Scouts were in attendance and a large majority visited the SAR tent, attracted in some cases by the colonial attire. The scouts were taught the meaning of the two dates on the North Carolina flag and about some of North Carolina’s many contributions to the American Revolution.
Scout Masters were given information about the Eagle Scout Recognition Certificates and the Eagle Scout Scholarship Program. The East Carolina Council leadership was impressed with the SAR program and informed the SAR members present that they will be working on making the SAR participation a permanent part of this annual event.
April 16, 2011 - Mecklenburg Chapter Wins Awards from NCSSAR
Members of the Mecklenburg Chapter were on-hand during the 100th Anniversary of the North Carolina Society SAR during the State's annual convention in Raleigh. Despite the awful storms and tornados that ravaged the area around our convention hotel, all of the activities of the annual convention remained intact and on schedule.
Our Mecklenburg Chapter received the First Place Award for Large Chapter Achievement for 2010 and the First Place Award for submitting the very first Electronic Chapter Scrapbook in 2010. Chapter members Tom Phlegar, Jim Wood and Paul Callanan received numerous awards for personal achievement as noted below in the photographs.
(In the photo above, Mecklenburg Chapter member Pete Hubicki talks with a
member of the Raleigh chapter during the Youth Awards Luncheon on April 16, 2011
at the NCSSAR Annual Convention in Raleigh.)
(In the photo above, Jim Wood receives the Silver Good Citizenship Award
from NCSSAR President John Thornhill during the formal dinner and awards
festivities during the NCSSAR Annual Convention in Raleigh April 16, 2011.)
(In the photo above, Paul Callanan receives his Oak Leaf Cluster Meritorious
Service Award from NCSSAR President John Thornhill during the
NCSSAR Annual Convention April 16, 2011 in Raleigh.)
(In the photo above, Shelia Wood, at left, and Keitha Callanan, at right,
are inducted as officers for the second year in the North Carolina Society's
Ladies Auxiliary on April 16, 2011 at the NCSSAR Annual Convention in Raleigh.)
March 6, 2011 - Sea Cadet Receives SAR Bronze Citizenship Medal
Mecklenburg Chapter President Tim Berly attended the U.S. Naval Operations Support & Marine Reserve Center this evening for the 6th Annual Charlotte Division Sea Cadet Banquet to present a Bronze Good Citizenship medal to Sea Cadet Daniel Joseph Michael Byrd.
Unfortunately Sea Cadet Byrd was not able to attend the event as he had traveled to Norfolk, VA over the weekend for an interview as part of the acceptance process for entry into the U.S. Navy’s Special Warfare (S.E.A.L.) training program.
The Sea Cadets Corps is designed for youth ages 13 – 17 and is sponsored by the U.S. Navy and the Navy League. They wear official Navy or Marine issue uniforms with Sea Cadet insignia. Their objective is to “encourage and aid American youth to develop, train them in sea-going skills, and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance and kindred values. They develop leadership skills, build character and become better citizens.” Charlotte has the second largest Sea Cadet contingent in the U.S. after Norfolk, VA.
February 17, 2011 - Holocaust Survivor Addresses Membership
More than 80 attendees, including NCSSAR Society President John O. Thornhill and dignitaries from the DAR, came together for the Winter 2011 Mecklenburg Chapter membership meeting to see and hear Holocaust survivor Dr. Susan Cernyak-Spatz speak (photo at left).
Dr. Cernyak-Spatz recounted her and her family's awful plight in the concentration camps of Nazi Germany during WWII. She spoke of the gas chambers, the dirty tricks that the Nazis played on the concentration camp prisoners, and the final feeling of actual freedom as the war closed. Dr. Cernyak-Spatz minced no words about her recollection and personal experiences while in the camps. All in attendance were moved by her candidness and stories of horror and torture. We are honored and extremely appreciative to have had the opportunity for Dr. Cernyak-Spatz share her time and experiences with our members.
During the meeting, we also awarded the Chapter's first SAR Medal of Heroism to Charlotte Fire Chief Shane Nantz for his unselfish acts of heroism in saving a young child from a burning house. And we also honored our Chapter's selection for Eagle Scout of the Year, Christopher Lawing, with the SAR Eagle Scout Medal and Scholarship check. Plus we installed a new member to our chapter, Michael Spainhour.
(In photo above, Charlotte Battalion Fire Chief Shane Nantz (in middle) accepts the
SAR Medal of Heroism from Mecklenburg Chapter Vice President Jim Wood (at right)
as Charlotte Fire Chief Jon Hannan (at left)attends.
Eagle Scout Christopher Lawing (at left) receives the 2011 Mecklenburg Chapter SAR Eagle Scout Medal and Scholarship from Mecklenburg Chapter Vice President Jim Wood (at right). He earned his Eagle in April 2008 and to date has earned 69 merit badges.
New Mecklenburg Chapter member Michael Spainhour (at right) receives his
SAR Membership Certificate from chapter president Tim Berly (at left).
NCSSAR State Society President John O. Thornhill addresses the attendees during the February 17, 2011 Mecklenburg Chapter membership meeting. President Thornhill invited chapter members to get involved with the SAR National Congress to be held in July 2011 in Winston-Salem.
Mecklenburg chapter members honored the 100th Anniversary of the NCSSAR and the national birthday of President George Washington during the February 17, 2011 membership meeting with a special birthday cake.
Dec. 15, 2010 - Mecklenburg Sheriff's Officer Receives SAR Award
Captain Joseph Moffitt was honored today for his extraordinary dedication to the Mecklenburg Sheriff’s Office and his outstanding leadership in the Agency. Mecklenburg Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, Vice President Jim Wood awarded the SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal to Captain Moffitt, who has been with the Sheriff’s Office since 1980 and has worked in and or supervised almost every area of the operation. The SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal & Certificate is only presented to an individual and recognizes their exceptional service in the field of law enforcement.
Captain Moffitt is well versed in fugitive extradition and prisoner transport matters. He is highly respected by his staff as a leader that expects a lot from his people, but is always willing to guide and teach those who will benefit from his leadership and experience. He has frequently been called on due to his expertise in training new 
deputy sheriffs in the procedures of the agency and making sure they are prepared to handle their assignments. (In photo at right, Mecklenburg SAR Chapter Vice President Jim Wood (left), Captain Joseph Moffitt (middle), and Mecklenburg Sheriff Chip Bailey (right).)
Captain Moffitt is known as the “go to” guy in the office and is the one who is always sought out for his advice based on his years of experience. The nick name often used for him is “Rock of Gibraltar” because his solid credentials.
He has worked diligently each Halloween to provide a program to protect the children of Mecklenburg County. He learned his service orientation from his father and uncle and continues their legacy today. Captain Moffitt truly cares about his officers and goes out of his way to promote their training and professional standards.
Mecklenburg Chapter Compatriot Nattie L. Snuggs, Jr., 1916-2010
Compatriot Nattie Lee "N.L." Snuggs, Jr., 94, peacefully passed away on December 11, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born on August 14, 1916 and raised in Stanly County, North Carolina, Mr. Snuggs was the last surviving child of the late Nattie Lee Snuggs, Sr., and Cornelia Craven Snuggs having been preceded in death by his three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of over 57 years, Bernice Church Snuggs; two daughters, Elizabeth "Libby" Snuggs McAteer and her husband, Porter, and Janet Snuggs Noblett and her husband, Jerry, all of Gastonia; his beloved two granddaughters, Elizabeth Garland Noblett of Raleigh and Sarah Spencer Noblett of Gastonia. Funeral services were held December 14, 2010 
at Founders Chapel of McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia. Compatriot Snuggs will be entombed at Gaston Memorial Park with military rites performed by the World War II Last Man Club of Gaston County. In July 1941, he joined the U.S. Army and served until his honorable discharge in June 1945 serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and Battles at New Guinea and Northern Solomons during World War II. For his service, he received the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars, and the World War II Victory Medal. Compatriot Snuggs was a member of our Mecklenburg Chapter and was presented with the SAR War Service Medal at our September 2010 membership meeting for his service during World War II.
Nov. 29, 2010 - CMPD Detective Receives SAR Commendation
CMPD Detective Garry L. McFadden was honored today with the presentation of the SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal from the Mecklenburg Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, as part of our Chapter Community Public Service Recognition Program.
(Photo, above left, Mecklenburg Chapter Vice President Jim Wood addresses the CMPD Command Meeting. Photo, above right, CMPD Command officers, including CMPD Chief Rodney Monroe, far right, listens to the presentation.)
"Detective McFadden has worked with the community he serves better than any other detective in the history of the CMPD Homicide Unit," said Mecklenburg Chapter Vice President Jim Wood. "He has committed a large portion of his off-duty time to public speaking engagements with students about his job and the lessons that can be learned by his experiences."
(Photo above, left to right,
Mrs. McFadden, Detective McFadden, CMPD Chief Rodney Monroe, and Mecklenburg Chapter Vice President Jim Wood.)
Detective McFadden has been with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department for 28 years and has served the last 18 years as a Detective in the Homicide unit. As part of his outreach efforts, Detective McFadden has served as a mentor to several inmates at the Camp Green Correctional Facility by motivating them to obtain their High School equivalency and assisting with employment upon their release. He speaks with college age students about the criminal justice system and careers in Law Enforcement.
Nov. 18, 2010 - Historical Artist Visits Chapter Member Meeting
Famous historical artist Dan Nance, above in photo, was our special guest at the November Chapter membership meeting. Dan had many of his famous paintings with him to display and tell background stories on each one, including the "Battle of Charlotte" and "Sumter's Clems Branch Camp".
You can visit Dan's website here.
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Three new members were were initiated and received their certificates of membership to the Mecklenburg Chapter. In the photo above, new members, from left to right, are Charles Morgan, Ryan Morgan, and Andrew Epperson. These members are grandfather, son and grandson, respectively! See more meeting photos!
Chapter member Peter Hubicki received a supplemental lineage certificate for his successful qualification under a new and separate ancestor! (In the photo below, Peter Hubicki, on left, receives his supplemental lineage certificate from Mecklenburg Chapter President Tim Berly, at right in photo.) See more meeting photos!
Nov. 16, 2010 - Gastonia Cub Scouts Learn about Revolutionary War
Mecklenburg Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, Vice President Jim Wood (in uniform in above photo) went back 240 years in time to address Cub Scout Pack 4 in Gastonia. "The talk that I gave to these young men was about life as a young boy living 240 years ago," said Jim Wood. "These young Cub Scouts could relate to the discussion because it was told from their point of view 240 years ago." The discussion included talk about how the meals were prepared and what food they would be eating, how they would travel and the toys they would have had. "The Cub Scouts helped me in the talk by naming as many items as they could that exist today that did not exist during the Revolution," said Wood. "Some of the items named were cars, paved roads, television, computers, electricity, game boys, grocery stories and cell phones." After the meeting, the Pack celebrated their recent successful pop corn sale with ice cream!
Nov. 10, 2010 - Chapter Shares Revolutionary War with Students
Mecklenburg Chapter Past President and current Registrar/Genealogist Ray Maxson, along with his wife and NCSSAR Ladies Auxiliary officer, Helen Maxson, visited the 5th grade class at the Denver St. James Elementary School to discuss the events of the Revolutionary War.
"We talked with over 100 fifth graders about key battles and turning points throughout the Revolutionary War," said Ray Maxson. "We had 50 slides in the slide show presentation to highlight the discussion with photos and maps."
Key events that the 5th graders enjoyed hearing and discussing included the French & Indian War, the Alamance Battle of 1771, the Mecklenburg Declaration and the ride of Capt. Jack, the Battle of Kings Mountain, the Crossing of the Dan, and Yorktown.
"The students were amazed at how the colonists were treated by the British Empire," added Maxson. "One of their favorite things was to see and ask me and Helen about our Period clothes!"
Nov. 9, 2010 - Chapter Honors Airport Battalion Fire Chief
Battalion Chief Shane Nantz, Charlotte Fire Department, was honored by the Mecklenburg Chapter, North Carolina Society, Sons of The American Revolution, today. Chief Nantz oversees the Charlotte Airport Division fire stations in Battalion 8 for all three shifts at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
(Jim Wood, on left, presents Chief Nantz with his SAR Fire Safety Commendation.)
"Chief Nantz is being honored for his extraordinary dedication to the fire department and his outstanding leadership of the Airport Division Fire Stations at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport," said Jim Wood, Vice President of the Mecklenburg Chapter. "Through his skills and leadership, his command has been noted for their service and professionalism in a most difficult environment involving the constant arrival and departure of both domestic and international flights."
Through his leadership and training, the units under his command have met the challenges presented by this most complex environment, especially given the increased concern from international terrorism. His command has been a leader in protecting human life and property. He is receiving the Fire Safety Commendation Medal in recognition of his service and accomplishments.
Nov. 1, 2010 - Beautiful Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Fall is a great time of year to visit area cemeteries with Revolutionary War ties. Steele Creek Cemetery comprises a remarkable collection of basically intact (though sometimes moss-covered) headstones, dating from 1763 to the present. There are approximately 1,700 headstones in the cemetery to date; and about 200 date between 1763 and ca. 1820. All of the gravestones in the cemetery are arranged in parallel rows running north-south, and they face east. The early stone markers are located primarily in the south half of the burial ground (south of the site of the first four churches) and were made from soapstone, granite, and marble. Thirteen veterans of the Revolutionary War are buried here, including General Robert Irwin, a signer of the Mecklenburg Declaration. The cemetery is located at 7407 Steele Creek Road in Charlotte.
Oct. 24, 2010 - Chapter Color Guard at Panthers NFL Game!
Members of the Mecklenburg Chapter, North Carolina Society, pose for a photo (below) prior to participating in the pre-game ceremonies at the Carolina Panthers vs. San Francisco 49ers NFL game in Charlotte on October 24, 2010. Participating in the photo from left to right are Tom Phlegar, past Chapter president and Color Guard unit commander, Jim Wood, chapter vice president, Paul Callanan, past president and current Foothills District Vice President, Mark Anthony, Ray Maxson, past Chapter president and current Chapter genealogist and registrar,and Tim Berly, current Mecklenburg Chapter President. The Panthers did win the game 23-20. See more photos here.
Sept. 16, 2010 - Chapter Membership Meeting Largest to Date!
More than 80 Compatriots and their guests were in attendance at the September 16th membership meeting at the Hilton Executive Park Hotel. The Chapter's new "casual dress" and socializing theme, along with a riveting and humorous presentation from our guest speaker Ms. Mary Lee, daughter of General Robert E. Lee, induction ceremony of 9 new members, plus a SAR Military Service Award to a WWII veteran and Chapter member, made for a fantastic evening! Click to see all of the photos.
In the photo at the right, Ms. Mary Lee, the youngest daughter of General Robert E. Lee, takes the audience back to 1860 to give an insight into what it was like having Robert E. Lee as her father.
The factual stories were educational, humorous and fact-filled as Ms. Lee delivered candid details about living with the General and her father during his rise and fall as one of history's most well-known figures.
"I have been up to see the Congress and they do not seem to be able to do anything except to eat peanuts and chew tobacco, while my army is starving."
- General
Robert E. Lee
We also had nine (9) compatriots take the membership oath delivered by Mecklenburg Chapter president Tim Berly. These nine new members include (left to right in photo below) Adam Zollinger, Darrell Ussery, Carey Herdman, Hardison McConnell, Claude McConnell, Luis Chamarro, Michael Cathey, Steve Benson and Luke Snyder, with Chapter President Tim Berly delivering the membership oath.
(In photo below) Nattie Lee (N.L.) Snuggs, Jr. was awarded the SAR War Service Medal for his heroic service in WWII. In the photo below, Compatriot Snuggs (at left) receives his award with his wife, Bernice Snuggs (in middle), from Mecklenburg Chapter Vice President, Jim Wood (at right).
(In photo below) Mary Claudia McConnell Killian, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, was in attendance and received a special Medal of Appreciation from Mecklenburg Chapter Past President Paul Callanan for her work in bringing three new members to the Mecklenburg Chapter.
(In photo below) Anne Marie Noblitt (in middle), Vice President of the Mecklenburg Hornet's Nest Society, N.C.S.C.A.R., and her mother, Frances Noblitt (at right), Senior President of the Mecklenburg Hornet's Nest Society, N.C.S.C.A.R., and a DAR member, stand with Mecklenburg Chapter President Tim Berly (at left) following their speaking presentation. The two ladies spoke to chapter members about the important services and opportunities that the CAR offers young adults.
(In photo below) Keitha Callanan with the Ladies Auxiliary, North Carolina Society, SAR, spoke about the opportunities that the ladies have to join the Ladies Auxiliary and "officially" assist in NCSSAR chapter activities. Dues are $10 per year. If you would like to join, please click here to download an application for the Ladies Auxiliary.
Sept. 11, 2010 - Misenheimer Grave Marking Ceremony
Our Mecklenburg Chapter participated with the Lt. Col. John Phifer Chapter and NCSSAR officials to mark the graves of two Revolutionary War Patriots, Abraham Misenheimer (Continental Line) and Jacob Misenheimer (Continental Militia). Despite the rain, a small assembly of guests were in attendance to honor these Patriots. The ceremony was held at the cemetery at St. John's Lutheran Church in Concord. Participating from our Mecklenburg Chapter were members Paul Callanan, Jay Joyce, Jim Wood, and Tim Berly.
August 14, 2010 - Chapter Social Event at Hezekiah Alexander
Our Mecklenburg Chapter sponsored a member's-only tour with special docent Tom Phlegar, Past Chapter President and current Treasurer. 22 chapter members attended the tour and enjoyed an in-depth personal tour from Tom Phlegar. Hezekiah Alexander was one of the signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Three new members took their membership oath following the tour. These new members include Tony Zeiss, Mike Maxson, and Chris Hall. The entire group then went together for a special dinner at the Olive Garden. The next chapter social event is being planned!
(In the photo below, Mecklenburg Chapter President Tim Berly inducts three new members at the Charlotte Museum of History during the Hezekiah Alexander homestead tour. From left to right in the photo, Tim Berly, Tony Zeiss, Chris Hall, and Mike Maxson.)
August 10, 2010 - We Welcome the Capt. George Dickey Chapter!
What started in September 2009 culminated with great success on the evening of August 10, 2010, in Forest City, NC, as the Captain George Dickey Chapter held their new chapter induction ceremony! Our Mecklenburg Chapter has been working with James E. Brewer, new chapter president, and several other charter members to assist their effort to bring a new SAR chapter to Rutherford County, NC. Fourteen new members signed the petition for the new chapter's charter during the ceremonies. The new chapter's charter will be voted on during the Fall BOM meeting in October. More than 65 guests attended the ceremony.
(Pictured left to right, Tim Berly, President, Mecklenburg Chapter; G. Steven Pittard, Sr. Vice President, NCSSAR; Jim Wood, Vice President, Mecklenburg Chapter; Jim Brewer, new President, Capt. George Dickey Chapter; Paul Callanan, Foothills District Vice President, NCSSAR, and Past President, Mecklenburg Chapter; John Thornhill, President, NCSSAR; and, Dr. Samuel L. Powell, PhD, National Trustee, NCSSAR.)
July 5, 2010 - Chapter Social Event on August 14th!
On August 14, 2010 the Mecklenburg Chapter will hold a Social Event for Chapter members and NCSSAR Chapters - A Group tour of the 1774 Hezekiah Alexander Homesite in Charlotte at the Charlotte Museum of History at 2:00pm, and an early social dinner afterward! Admission is only $4 per person and you pay for your dinner at a restaurant afterward. Our own Mecklenburg Chapter Past President Tom Phlegar will be our personal docent! Dinner will be at the Olive Garden restaurant on Independence Blvd. immediately following the tour!
June 19, 2010 - 230th Anniversary of the Battle of Ramsour's Mill
Several of our Mecklenburg Chapter members participated in the NCSSAR State Color Guard for the 230th Anniversary of the Battle of Ramsour's Mill near Lincolnton, NC today. The Catawba Valley Chapter, North Carolina Society, Sons of the American Revolution, hosted the annual tribute. Participating from our Chapter were Ray Maxson, Paul Callanan, Tim Berly, and Jim Wood. (Photo courtesy of LCDR Bob Yankle, USN, retired)
May 14, 2010 - 34 New Member Applications are Processing!
Mecklenburg Chapter President Tim Berly announced at the May membership meeting that "we have 34 new membership applications completed and at National awaiting approval." The new membership committee has been working very hard in recruiting and assisting new members with their application completion and submission. Our new membership committee includes Tim Berly, president, Paul Callanan, past president and VP of the State Foothills District, Jim Wood, vice president, Tom Phlegar, treasurer, and Ray Maxson, genealogist and past chapter president.
Pictured below are three new members who were inducted into our chapter by Tim Berly during the May 13 membership meeting. Pictured below are Jim Prosser (left), Randy Davis (middle), and Doyle Campbell (right). Welcome to the Mecklenburg Chapter!
May 6, 2010 - Charlotte JROTC High School Students Honored
Members of the Mecklenburg Chapter fanned out across the Mecklenburg County area to present SAR medals and awards to outstanding high school students. Below, Mecklenburg Chapter Genealogist and Past President Ray Maxson awards a SAR Medal to a JROTC Cadet at E.E. Waddell High School in Charlotte.
2010 NCSSAR State Meeting in Charlotte a Big Success!
The North Carolina Society, Sons of the American Revolution, gathered in Charlotte April 23-25 for the 2010 Annual Meeting and Convention. The theme this year was the "235th Anniversary of the Year 1775."
Approximately 100 people attended events during the weekend, including the inspirational "Spirit of 1775" Breakfast featuring Travis Bowman as "Peter Francisco: Hercules of the Revolution," the Youth Awards Luncheon, and an incredible formal dinner with special guest speaker Daniel Barefoot, who spoke about Revolutionary War events around Charlotte!
(Above, Mecklenburg Chapter members of the NCSSAR Ladies Auxiliary help to register convention attendees: (Left) Helen Maxson, Janice Kistler, and Keitha Callanan.)
(Above, Mecklenburg Chapter member Paul Callanan, at left, assists NSSAR Chaplain General Rev. Clark Wiser with his registration during the 2010 NCSSAR State Meeting in Charlotte.)
A big "thank you" to Mecklenburg Chapter members Janice Kistler, Helen Maxson, Keitha Callanan, Shelia Wood, Charles and Betty Crain, Thomas Older, Ray Maxson, and Tom Phlegar for volunteering their time to help during convention registration! Mecklenburg Chapter members Paul Callanan, Jim Wood, Tim Berly, Ray Maxson, Jay Joyce and Tom Phlegar organized and managed this year's annual meeting! Thank you to our members for helping make the NCSSAR meeting a big success.
The 2011 NCSSAR Annual Meeting will be held April 15-17, 2011 in Raleigh.
New Chapter Officers Elected to Serve 2010-2012
New officers were elected during the business part of the Chapter membership meeting held on November 19, 2009. The new officers will serve 2-year terms from 2010-2012. These men include:
President - Tim Berly
Vice President - Jim Wood
Secretary - Jay Joyce
Treasurer - Tom Phlegar
Registrar & Genealogist - Ray Maxson
Chaplain - Rev. Dr. Ed Lair
Public Information & Website Officer - Jay Joyce
Immediate Past President - Paul Callanan
Board Members at Large - Col. Charles Crain, Bill Davis, David O'Neal, Ray Maxson
Chapter Committee Chairmen:
Color Guard - Tim Berly
Eagle Scouts - Jim Wood
Chapter Meetings - Tom Phlegar
Membership - David O'Neal
ROTC - Paul Callanan
Join the Ladies Auxiliary, North Carolina State Society, SAR!
Several of us wives have faithfully supported our men as they have attended SAR functions. Attending local, state and national functions helps us know the men and enjoy the event more.
There is a supporting Auxiliary to the SAR which makes both the SAR member and their ladies more connected and comfortable when at the functions. Being a member of the SAR Auxiliary will also make your travel and expenses tax deductible as with the SAR member!
The National Auxiliary has been in existence since 2003, started by the California Society, which has had a ladies auxiliary since 1983. North Carolina SAR elected to allow a Ladies Auxiliary on October 10, 2009, and we are the 17th state with an auxiliary! We are excited to get to know other ladies of North Carolina and work with them. The Auxiliary meets only when the men meet. Dues will be $10 annually.
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We invite all ladies in our Mecklenburg Chapter and from all NCSSAR Chapters to join! Please contact Sheila Wood via email or call 704-846-7323. Jo Thornhill via email.
NCSSAR Color Guard at Kings Mountain - October 7, 2009
Mecklenburg SAR Chapter members Tim Berly, Ray Maxson and Jim Wood help present the official colors during ceremonies at Kings Mountain.