Chapter member Carlton Covell was presented with an enrollment
in the National Society's Life Membership Program.
Latham, February 15, 2003. The Saratoga Battle Chapter,
Sons of the American Revolution honored Compatriot Carlton
(Carl) E. Covell of Halfmoon at its Annual Meeting and
Washington's Birthday Dinner held at the Century House
Restaurant. Compatriot Covell, a former Navy veteran, will
turn 90 on February 26th is still very active in the chapter,
at the Gerald B. H. Solomon National Cemetery and the Albany VA
Hospital. Carl joined the chapter on June 23, 1975, shortly
after the chapter was organized. Compatriot Covell was instrumental
in reorganizing the chapter in 1977 and served as Chapter President
from 1977 to 1980. Carl has also served the chapter as Vice
President, Registrar and Chaplain.
Outgoing President Richard C. Saunders Jr., of Glens Falls
presented several awards and gifts to fellow members and
officers. Members and guests were treated to an interesting
presentation by Karl Crannell, Special Events/Friends Program
Coordinator of Fort Ticonderoga, about the Battles of Saratoga
and their impact on the remainder of the Revolutionary War.
The incoming chapter officers for the 2003-2005 term are
Duane Booth, President; Jonathan E. Goebel; Vice President &
Secretary and Dennis F. Marr, Registrar. Information about
the chapter and the SAR may be found at:
http://www.saratogabattle-sar.org
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