Tuesday - March 12, 2024
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Attendance
39 attended the March Chapter meeting.
Richard Anderson, Kevin, Chandler & Finley Baker, John & Connie Bivins, Wheeler & Anne Bryan, Tom Chrisman, Tony Crowe, Ted & Beth Fricke, John & Peggy Galt,
Ross & Marie Glover, Larry & Karin Guzy, Shep & Montez Hammack, Tom Hewett, Sunny Lee, Ham & Judy McDonald, Chuck Olson, Bob Pile, Tom Pye,
Chuck Rann, Gene Ray, Dave Tharp, John & Beth Wassell, David & Jane Wellons, and new member Matt Cohen.
Guest: Speaker Carter Wood, Marlene and Donna Hart, Mr. Matt Ranlett and son Parker.
Opening Remarks
President John Galt welcomed our guest - prospective members Matt Ranlett and his son Parker.
He also recognized Marlene Hart and her daughter Donna. Marlene was welcomed to the podium, where she thanked everyone for the cards,
phone calls and those who attended Don Hart's funeral in December.
President Galt also made an announcement that a Chapter 'America 250 Committee' was formed to establish a plan for participating in a
decade of SAR events and programs to celebrate 250 years since the American Independence.
The Committee: Chairman VP Tom Hewett, Recording Secretary Kevin Baker, Registrar Warren McPhillips, Veterans Committee Chairman Ham McDonald, State Chancellor Chuck Olson, with Corresponding Secretary and Web Administrator Chuck Rann in a supporting role.
(Click on the America 250 logo above to see NSSAR resources.)
Also see the Presidents reference to The National Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Day and video in the Save the Date section below.
Guest Speaker - Compatriot Carter J. Wood
Topic: 'Six Rebellions Before the Revolution'
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Carter Wood is a 9th generation Veteran of the US Army with 22 years of service in uniform. He is retired from both the corporate world and the Gwinnett County Public School system.
He is currently serving his 8th term as President of the Lyman Hall Chapter in Gainesville Georgia. He was also Northeast Regional VP for the GASSAR in 2018.
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President John Galt & Carter Wood
New Chapter Member
We welcome new member Matt Cohen to our Chapter.
Matt's Patriot ancestor is his 8th great-grandfather through his mother, Anne Pirkle Cohen, whom he lost in 2013. Anne was a member of the DAR.
The Pirkle line dates back to the early years of Georgia in Hall and Walton counties. Matt's mother was from Monroe GA where the family lived for
several generations.
Matt is a descendant of John Jacob Pirkle who served under Captain Abraham Phillips in the North Carolina militia. That unit served with distinction in
five skirmishes with the Torries while assisting in the evacuation of Wilmington (NC) in 1791.
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President John S. Galt & Matt Cohen
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President John S. Galt
Vice President Tom Hewett
Marlene Hart
Marlene thanked everyone for the calls, cards and for those who attended the funeral for Don Hart.
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Image 2 - Marlene and Daughter Donna
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 Spotlight
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Tom Hewett awarded for State and National Color Guard events.
Color Guard Commander Shep Hammack presents Tom Hewett with the GASSAR "cockade" for his uniform.
David Wellons ~ 2023 President
David Wellons received his past Presidents pin for his Presidents ribbon and a Certificate of Appreciation. Huzzah David.
Streamer
John Galt presents a streamer from the Georgia Society to Sergeant at Arms Sunny Lee.
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Business
Save the Dates
- The National Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Day will be celebrated on May 29th, 2024.
Celebrations will be held at various locations including the National Veterans Cemetery in Canton.
The Atlanta Vietnam Veteran’s Business Association produced a video entitled
"Truths and Myths about the Vietnam War" .
President Galt urges you to view this video and share it with your family & friends. It reveals many truths about the Vietnam experience
from the perspective of those who served, as opposed to those who teach what they want about the war from a desktop with a tinted crystal ball.
See disclaimer below. *
- The annual Dunwoody 4th of July Parade is Thursday July 4th.
- Our Chapter Picnic is Saturday July 13th, 2024 at Lost Corners Preserve in Sandy Springs.
- Our Annual Chapter Banquet is Tuesday February 11th, 2025 at the Olde Towne Athletic Club in East Cobb County.
- The next Chapter meeting is Tuesday April 9th, 2025. See Guest Speakers tab at top of page.
- Members will receive an eMail with additional information as events near.
- See Meeting Minutes for more details.
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* Disclaimer:
Information contained in the video linked above are provided for informational purposes only.
There is no expressed or implied endorsement or any recommendation by the Mount Vernon Chapter or the SAR for products,
information or services proceeding or within the video linked above.
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