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"Who's Carroll? 2011" Who dre our civic/service clubs? www.starnewsga.com StarNews APRIL3, 2011 Page 11 SAR: Casimir Pulaski Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution by Carole Scott Chartered by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) to serve Carroll, Douglas, Heard, and Haralson counties, the Casimir Pulaski Chapter of the SAR is the sponsor of several programs honoring individuals for outstanding and unusual patriotic achievement. Every year it presents a Bronze JROTC medal to outstanding Junior ROTC cadets. It also honors local public safety officials (law enforcement, fire, and EMS) for outstanding service and recognizes outstanding Eagle Scouts. It also assists veterans in Veterans hospitals; conducts an annual orations and essay contest; and it places markers at the grave sites of Revolutionary War patriots and conducts appropriate ceremonies at these sites. It observes patriotic anniversaries and cooperates with the local chapters of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and other hereditary and veteran organizations in promoting patriotism. About 25,000 male descendants of those patriots who, during the American Revolution rendered unwavering and loyal service to the winning of our freedom from England, are active members of The National Society of the SAR. The National Society was founded on April 30, 1889 and was incorporated by jn act of Congress on June 9, 1906. It is a non-profit, non-secret, non-political organization. The Casimir Pulaski Chapter was chartered on October 13, 2001 by the National Society SAR as a local chapter in the Georgia Society SAR. Currently there are 28 members in the Pulaski Chapter. Officers of the Chapter are: George Wheeless, President, Dr. Mike Campbell, Secretary/Treasurer, Dr. Bob Claxton, Chaplain, Greg Goggans, Historian, and Henry Dreyer, Sergeant- at-Arms. ”The objects of this Society are declared to be patriotic, historical, and educational; to unite and promote fellowship among the descendants of those who sacrificed to achieve the independence of the American people, to inspire them and the community-at-large with a more profound reverence for the principles of the government founded by our forefathers; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom.” The Casimir Pulaski Chapter meets at 7:00 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Carroll County Athletic Complex Gym at 1201 Stripling Chapel Rd. in Carrollton. In April, July, and December its meetings are held a different sites. Meetings are open to the public and visitors are always welcomed. For information on meetings or about becoming a member, contact George Wheeless (770) 836-1162. On March 19, 2010, the Chapter hosted a grave marker dedication service for Captain William Clinton at the New Hope Cemetery in Villa Rica. Captain Clinton was born in Virginia and moved with his family to the Kershaw District of South Carolina when he was a young boy. Records indicate that he enlisted with a regiment of South Carolina Regulars during the George Wheeless, president second year of the War. He served throughout the War until it ended in 1783. He rose through the ranks from private, to sergeant, to lieutenant. Around 1783 he joined the South Carolina Militia as a Captain. He fought in the battles of Stono Ferry, Hanging Rock, Camden, and Eutaw Springs. See SAR page 29 Mike Campbell, secretary/treasurer WE HAVE A GREAT SELECTION JHM OF OUTDOOR PRINTS & STRIPES ^ We JUST got a NEW LOAD of Flat Folds - come check out the variety of Patterns & Colors! GREAT SELECTIONS ON 100% COTTON ^ PRINTS FOR YOUR HOME DECORATING nts given at time of purch ‘Everyono gets - 10 yards of FREE TRIM with eacMtm purchase! M • Sarah says Join us on Facebook!” Come see Nan for easy decorating ideas! Chamber member Malnstreet member
