The WHIG that was emailed on January 11, 2020 did not show the complete caption for Compatriot John Auld’s presentation, the caption should be:
Compatriot John Auld presented detailed information regarding his direct 7th generation ancestor, Alexander Burns, Private, 1st Pennsylvania Regiment of the Continental Line under Colonel Edward Hand. The key event was the Attack on the Citadel at Quebec, December 31, 1775. The Americans, under Benedict Arnold, suffered a painful defeat with many killed and captured.
Chapter First Vice President Robert E Beasley, Sr represented the St Lucie River Chapter at the Wreaths Across America Ceremony at White City Cemetery on December 14, 2019. Fort Pierce Central JROTC sponsored the event. Compatriot LTC (Ret) Matt Saxton is the Senior Army Instructor for the program.
Four members of the St Lucie River Chapter – Sons of the American Revolution participated in two Veterans Day Ceremonies: Veterans Day Parade in Stuart, Florida and the Veterans Memorial Park Ceremony in Port St Lucie.
Stuart Parade Participants: Compatriots John Auld, Bob Eisenhart, and Hall Riediger.
Port St Lucie Ceremony Participant – Compatriot Robert E Beasley, Sr
President Chuck Berger presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Professor Walter Judd in recognition of his outstanding support of the St Lucie River Chapter—Sons of the American Revolution.
St Lucie River Chapter President Chuck Berger and Registrar and Second Vice President Bill Sander attended Steve Laster’s Memorial Service on Saturday, October 26th at Steve’s home. While at the memorial they swore in Steve’s grandson, Blaine White, as the newest member of our Chapter. Blaine was approved the day Steve died. Diane, Steve’s wife donated Steve’s Rosette which was pinned on Blaine by his mother Patricia.
There were approximately one hundred people present at the service.
Professor Walter Judd is the guest speaker for the November 2d meeting. The topic of the presentation is the Treaty of Paris and the recognition of the United States. Professor Judd will also discuss a number of individuals, in particular John Jay and Benjamin Franklin.
This will be Professor Judd’s third presentation to the St Lucie River Chapter – Sons of the American Revolution.
The St Lucie River Chapter normally meets on the first Saturday of each month, October through May. There have been exceptions this year due to reasons beyond our control.
- The October meeting was moved to the second Saturday because of the BOM meeting in Kissimmee.
- The December meeting will be on the second Saturday, December 14th. Pearl Harbor Day, December 7th falls on the first Saturday and many of our members are participating in activities honoring those that died on the “Day of Infamy” 78 years ago.
In September of each year a joint meeting with several DAR Chapters is held during Constitution Week.
The Whig page has been updated. Copies of the Whig prior to 2018 have been moved to the Whig Archive Page. Follow the link at the top of the Whig page to see the archived editions.
Annual membership dues are to be paid between October 1 and January 1. If dues are not paid by January 1, membership will be dropped and will require a reinstatement form to be signed by the member and submitted to State and National. Dues are as follows: $70 for Regular, $5 for a Junior, and $35 if you are a Life Member (Chapter and State dues).
John
Just a reminder that the October Meeting is on the 12th. Hope to see you there.