Members & Guest
We had a great turnout for the evening. 34 attended, including 18 members, 16 spouses & 4 guest.
A few missed the event.
Our group for the night was dressed in Tuxedos, Business Suits, or in Kilts.
The women dressed in formal wear.
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Kevin & Chandler Baker, John & Connie Bivins, Tom Chrisman & Vicki (his guest), Matt Cohen (guest), Bill & Carey Floyd,
John & Peggy Galt with daughter Anna & son in law Eric (guest), Larry Guzy (we missed Karin),
Shep & Montez Hammack, Tom & Brenda Hewett, Richard & Catherine McCrary, Ham & Judy McDonald,
Warren McPhillips (we missed Susan), Chuck & Ann Olson, Tom Pye (we missed Leslie), Chuck & Patsy Rann,
Gene Ray, Bob Sapp, Lyman & Becky Smith, and David & Jane Wellons.
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Chapter Business
Presidents Annual Report
Chapter President Wellons opened his remarks with the contributions to the Chapter by past Presidents.
He followed with the accomplishments during 2023.
- Flag Certificates: 1) Sunny Side Beach & Tennis Resort 2) Semper Fi Grill (Now Rally Point Grill) 3) City of Sandy Springs (at City Hall) 4) City of Sandy Springs (at Veterans Park) 5) Sandy Spring Fire Sta.on #2
- The Liberty Tree at Veterans Park. Mount Vernon co-sponsored a tree donation with the Sandy Springs DAR to the city of Sandy Springs.
- The Traveling Trunk. Shep Hammack, Bill Floyd and Bob Sapp all conducted at least one Traveling Trunk at a grade school this past year. (Macedonia Elementary School + )
- Speakers Bureau. Mount Vernon Chapter has registered 6 speakers with the State Societies Speaker's Bureau page.
- C.A.R Liaison Kevin Baker: Helping recruit dual youth memberships (C.A.R. & SAR) and coordinated parent/grandparent memberships into the SAR.
- Chapter Color Guard: 1) 2023 Memorial Day Celebrations (Shep Hammack & John Wassell) 2) Curtis Eugene McWaters Grave Marking (Shep Hammack) 3) NS Naturalization Ceremony (Aug 11th - Bill Floyd) 4) Color Guard at DAR Constitution Week Luncheon (Sept 16th) 5) Color Guard at MSB DAR Meeting (Nov 13th) 6) INS Naturalization Ceremony (Dec 8th) 7) Served as the Cordon at the Funeral of member Don Hart (Dec 9th)
- Veterans Committee: 1) 2023 Vietnam Veteran's Day (March 29th) 2) Vietnam War Memorial - Groundbreaking Ceremony (Sept 12th) 3) USO
2024 Member Awards & Certificates of Appreciation
- Certificate of Appreciation for Bill Floyd for service as Treasurer and Budget Development
- Certificate of Appreciation for Hamilton McDonald as Sgt at Arms
- Certificate of Appreciation for Warren McPhillips as Recording Secretary
- Certificate of Appreciation for Tom Hewett as Registrar
- Chapter Meritorious Service Medal (Bronze) - Shep Hammack for his service to the Chapter
- Lydia Darragh Medal- Jane Wellons for her support to the President
- Distinguished Service Medal – John Galt for his service as VP (Speaker Scheduling and Americanism Report)
- Jospeh Plum Outstanding Youth Member Medal – Kevin Baker C.A.R. Liaison
- Henry Knox Achievement Medal – Chuck Rann (Website Admin and Bylaws Revision Chairman)
Installation of 2024 Officers
2017 President General SAR Larry Guzy inducted the following.
Note: Sergeant at Arms Sunny Lee was not present at this meeting and will be induced at the next regular meeting
- President – John S. Galt
- Vice President – Tom Hewett
- Treasurer – Bill Floyd
- Recording Secretary Kevin Baker
- Genealogist- Tom Chrisman
- Registrar – Warren McPhillips
- Chaplain – Gene Ray
- Historian – Shep Hammack
- Chancellor – Tom Pye
- Corresponding Secretary – Chuck Rann
2024 Chapter Officers
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2024 President John Galt & PG Larry Guzy
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President to President
2024 Chapter President John Galt was given the Chapter Gavel by GP Larry Guzy. He was also given the Presidents ribbon to wear for the next year.
2023 Chapter President David Wellons was given his own Presidents ribbon, which was placed by Jane Wellons around David's neck. Huzzah David!
Remarks by Incoming President John S. Galt
John thanked everyone for their attendance and support during his term as VP, and looked forward to his new role.
He briefly outlined his priorities and goals of the 2024 year, which includes an emphasis on each members Patriot Ancestor and our Revolutionary War History.
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