Saratoga Battle Chapter SAR
Saratoga Battle Chapter

2014 Annual Meeting and
Washington's Birthday Dinner


Century House, Latham, NY

Submitted by: Duane Booth

All photos courtesy of Duane Booth
and Douglas Gallant

The Chapter, held its Annual Meeting and Washington's Birthday Dinner, at the Century House in Latham on February 22nd, with 31 members and guests in attendance.

Chapter President Tom Dunne called the meeting to order with a roll call of officers. Chaplain Charles Wheeler gave the invocation and then we all enjoyed a delicious meal.

Following dinner, Chapter President Dunne asked Past Chapter President Jonathan Goebel to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance and Past President Col. Peter K. Goebel led us in the Pledge to the SAR. Secretary David Marsh read the minutes; Treasurer Gallant gave the Treasurer's report; Past President Duane Booth gave the Membership/Registrar's Report and Dennis Marr reported on a recent audit of the chapter finances.

President Dunne acknowledged Schoharie-Leatherstocking President Joseph Fitzpatrick and Walloomsac Battle President John H. Sheaff, who reminded us that this was George Washington's birthday, and who brought several pictures from his collection that he displayed, and Schuyler Society Senior President Mary Oxaal and Empire State Society President Richard W. Sage, who gave greetings from the State Society.

New Member Ford Oxaal receives certificate from President Dunne

New Member Ford Oxaal receives certificate from President Dunne

New Member Michael Skelly receives certificate from President Dunne

New Member Michael Skelly receives certificate from President Dunne

1st VP George Malinoski receives certificate for supplemental application from President Dunne

1st VP George Malinoski receives certificate for supplemental application from President Dunne

Peter Hormell receives Color Guard medal

Peter Hormell receives Color Guard medal

The following members received the recently created Chapter Distinguished Service Award. This award may be given by a chapter president to a chapter member for conspicuous service performed during his term. A chapter president may give only one award for each year of his term. A chapter member may receive the award only once. No Oak Leaf clusters are allowed. As this was the first year of the award up to five living past chapter were allowed to present the award.

Dennis Marr is President Tom Dunne's recipient for the first year of his two year term

Dennis Marr (L) is President Tom Dunne's recipient for the first year of his two year term

Mike Companion is Past President Rich Fullam's choice for the award

Mike Companion (L) is Past President Rich Fullam's choice for the award

Duane Booth is Past President Jonathan Goebel's choice for the award

Duane Booth (L) is Past President Jonathan Goebel's choice for the award

Dennis Booth is Past President Duane Booth's choice for the award

Dennis Booth (L) is Past President Duane Booth's choice for the award

The Empire State Society has three members who have earned National Society's Minuteman Award, the highest award in the SAR. We proudly salute our current State Society President Richard W. Sage; Past State Society President and Past Chapter President Col. Peter K. Goebel and our current State Secretary and Past Chapter President Jonathan E. Goebel

The Empire State Society has three members who have earned National Society's Minuteman Award, the highest award in the SAR. We proudly salute our current State Society President Richard W. Sage; Past State Society President and Past Chapter President Col. Peter K. Goebel and our current State Secretary and Past Chapter President Jonathan E. Goebel

The following received SAR Years of Service Certificates & Pins:

45 Years

CDR William G Loveday Jr (Ret.)

35 Years

Kurt H Kilmer

30 Years

Lewis O Slocum
MAJ G William "Bill" Glidden USA (Ret)

25 Years

Charles W King
Daniel J Mead
Douglas "Tim" Mabee
Dr. Garrett A Wirth
Stanley A Ransom Jr

20 Years

A Parks Honeywell
Albert J Goodwin Jr
Carl D Wirth
CDR Charles R "Chuck" Lampman USN (Ret)
COL Peter K Goebel
Dennis F Marr
Dennis G Booth
Duane Booth
Harry G Taylor Jr
John T Manning M Ed
Jonathan E Goebel
Kevin M Marr
Paul H Goebel
William E Davidson
William T Markham

Those present earning their 20-year service awards: Kevin M. Marr (Mom Sandra stands-in); Dennis F. Marr; Duane Booth; Peter K. Goebel; Paul H. Goebel (Mom Alice stands-in) and Jonathan E. Goebel

Those present earning their 20-year service awards: Kevin M. Marr (Mom Sandra stands-in); Dennis F. Marr; Duane Booth; Peter K. Goebel; Paul H. Goebel (Mom Alice stands-in) and Jonathan E. Goebel

Jim Hughto a volunteer and guide at the Saratoga National Historical Park gave presentation on the Battles of Saratoga. His talk centered around the four men who are honored in the niches of the Saratoga Monument in Schuylerville and how they contributed to the battles.

Jim Hughto is about to receive a Certificate of Appreciation from President Dunne

Jim Hughto is about to receive a Certificate of Appreciation from President Dunne

Chaplin Wheeler gave the Benediction; 1st VP George Malinoski led us in the American's Creed and 2nd VP led us in the SAR Recessional. The meeting was adjourned to Sunday, September 21, 2014.

 

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