Saratoga Battle Chapter SAR
Saratoga Battle Chapter

News From the 2014
Empire State Society
Annual Meeting


Rome, NY
May 17, 2014


Submitted by: Duane Booth

All photos courtesy of Duane Booth

Several chapter members traveled to Rome, NY on Saturday, May 17, 2014 to attend the Empire State Society's Annual Meeting which was held at the Franklin Hotel.

The chapter claimed the Society's Addams Cup for registering the most new members in 2013 (twenty-five).

Chapter President and Registrar Thomas L. Dunne (l) receives the Addams Cup from Society Registrar William J. Woodworth

Chapter President and Registrar Thomas L. Dunne (l) receives the Addams Cup
from Society Registrar William J. Woodworth

Mrs. Katherine "Kitty" Fitzpatrick, wife of dual chapter member Joseph B. Fitzpatrick received the Daughters of Liberty Award from outgoing President Richard W. Sage. Kitty was instrumental to the success of the November 2013 State Board of Mangers meeting and can be found taking and sharing her photos. Thanks Kitty - we all appreciate you!

Kitty receives the Daughters of Liberty Award from President Sage

Kitty receives the Daughters of Liberty Award from President Sage

Dual chapter member Joseph B. Fitzpatrick and President of the Schoharie-Leatherstocking Chapter received the Silver Good Citizenship award from President Sage for the effort he put forth for the Society during his term. Joe is a very dedicated SAR and a willing volunteer. Congratulations on your award Joe.

President Sage presents Joe with the Silver Good Citizenship Award

President Sage presents Joe with the Silver Good Citizenship Award

Past Society President Col. Peter K. Goebel (Ret.) was presented with the Distinguished Service Award by President Sage. Peter is a 20 year member of the SAR and is active at all levels and was a great help to President Sage during his term. Congrats, Peter - very well deserved.

President Sage presents Peter with the Distinguished Service Award

President Sage presents Peter with the Distinguished Service Award

Several chapter members were elected to the State Board of Managers for the 2014-2015 term: Primitivo Africa, Manager; Duane Booth, President; Michael S. Companion, Manager; Joseph B. Fitzpatrick, Vice President-Capital Region; Douglas M. Gallant, Manager; Jonathan E. Goebel, Secretary and Historian; Peter K. Goebel, Chaplain and George F. Malinoski, Manager.

Past President Col. Peter K. Goebel installs newly elected officers and Managers

Past President Col. Peter K. Goebel installs newly elected officers and Managers

The Empire State Society's President Medallion was passed to dual chapter member and Past President of the Saratoga Battle Chapter, Duane Booth by Empire State Society Past President Richard W. Sage.

Past President Richard W. Sage congratulates dual chapter member President Duane Booth after presenting him with the Society's State President Medallion

Past President Richard W. Sage congratulates dual chapter member President Duane Booth
after presenting him with the Society's State President Medallion

V-P Capital Joe Fitzpatrick and President Duane Booth

V-P Capital Joe Fitzpatrick and President Duane Booth

 

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