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Chartered 28 March 2009

“A chain is only as strong as the weakest link”

Summer Edition Volume 5 Number 3

The Gauntlet

In Honor of the Exploits of Simon Kenton

Summer Edition 2013

Visit the Simon Kenton Chapter Website http://www.sksar.org

President: Jesse Gordon Moore Editor: Tom Geimeier

6825 Rapid Run Webmaster: Joshua McCain

Cincinnati, Ohio 45233 Color Guard Commander: John Rogers III

Telephone: (513) 941-6352 Facebook: John Rogers III

E-Mail: jessegordonm@netscape.net

The Col. Daniel Boone Color Guard prepares to post the Harry Geimeier and Jesse Moore go over notes for the

“Colors,” at the July 15th,

Flag Day Luncheon and Flag Flag Day Luncheon, in Devou Park.

Retirement Ceremony.

The Simon Kenton Chapter

Kentucky Society

Sons of the American

Revolution

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President, Jesse Moore Simon Kenton

Simon Kenton Compatriots, Ladies, & Friends!

I hope you are enjoying a relaxing summer and are

doing well. Our Chapter has been busy. Some of our

recent activities included: an Honor Flight April 16;

Grants Lick Salt Well Marker on April 20; Mary

Bryan Boone Bryan Highway Marker; the Grassy Run

Ceremony in Williamsburg Ohio April 27; and flag

placement on the Veterans’ graves, at Highland

Cemetery, on May 25. We were represented at

the George Rogers Clark Memorial Service in

Vincennes, IN and our Chapter held their annual

Flag Day Picnic and Flag Retirement on June 15.

Vincennes, IN and our Chapter held their annual Flag Day Picnic and Flag Retirement on June 15.

I am reminding you that our next scheduled luncheon will be the Constitution Day Luncheon, on

Saturday, September 14, at the Holiday Inn in Erlanger, Kentucky. Sign up as soon as you can by E-

Mailing Steve McCain. It is important that we have you RSVPs as soon as possible in order to meet our

numbers.

At the National Congress 2013 your Simon Kenton Chapter was presented National & Chapter Awards.

Some of those awards were: USS Stark Service to Veterans, Liberty Bell Americanism Award, Partners

in Patriots Award, Flag Certificate Award, Liberty Medal to Harvey Hampton, and the Public Service

Award. Congratulations are in order to every Simon Kenton Compatriot.

Coming events include: the Korean War Memorial Dedication 10:00 AM July 27, 2013 at Linden Grove

cemetery, Covington, KY; Honor Flights on August 20, September 17 and October 15; and our biggest

event at Blue Licks, on August 17. It would be great to have over 25 in uniform. Please plan to attend.

We can display 14 flags. It would be nice to have all of them posted with SAR in uniform.

We inducted and welcomed a new Compatriot, Charles H. Pangburn III at the July meeting.

I welcome all Compatriots to join in with these activities. We can use more participation from any and

all. We need to build upon the great accomplishments of your Simon Kenton Chapter. We need to

further the Chapter’s patriotic involvement in the community. The furtherance of the SAR

mission can be accomplished with increased involvement of our Chapter’s members.

Jesse Moore, Simon Kenton President

Message from the President

Simon Kenton Chapter

Kentucky Society

President’s Message Summer Edition 2013

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Simon Kenton 2013 Youth Contests

Chapter Winners

Sons of the American Revolution

Student Contests *** Compatriots !!! I have listed below important student/youth contests the Simon Kenton Chapter promotes each year and the new

cycle will begin this fall. The Kentucky Society, Sons of the American Revolution is a prestigious organization with patriotic, historic,

and educational objectives. Promoting these contests not only implements our Society’s objectives, but provides some friendly

competition among our KYSSAR Chapters. Competition in the above listed contests adds valuable points to our President General’s

Activities & Americanism scores. Your Simon Kenton Chapter received over 235 entries last year in all contests combined. One of

the reasons for our Chapter’s success is we reward participating students with SAR certificates; medals on neck ribbons; and small

cash rewards, as incentives. Our contest judging must be completed by December 31 of each year in order to meet all State Contest

Chairman deadlines. (January 15) The State Chairmen will judge the submitted entries after January 15 and have the results ready for

submission / mailing, to the National Chairs, by February 1. Our Chapter level winners are invited to the Presidential Luncheon in

February to share their talents. In early February, invitations will be sent to the KYSSAR’s 1st place contest winners and coach or

parents to attend the KYSSAR’s Annual Meeting held each March. Additional student family members / guests are welcome, but will

be asked to pay the standard luncheon cost.

The George & Stella Knight Essay Contest ( due date Dec. 30) This contest is open to any Northern Kentucky student in the 10

th, 11

th, or 12

th grades. The student can be in a public, private

(parochial), or home-school setting. The contest is an 800-1200 word original researched essay dealing with topics on the American

Revolutionary Period. The topics can deal with: an event, a person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the

Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. (KYSSAR awards $500., $200. & $100.)

Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest (due date Dec. 30)

Youth Contests and Awards

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This contest is open to 4th

and 5th

grade students on the common theme of: (changed each year) The Americanism Contest is a poster

contest utilizing any media or drawing material. Students can paste any non-commercially printed material on their 22” x 28” posters.

(this is a standard sized poster board) The poster cannot be 3-D. Posters cannot be the result of a group project, & only individual

work will be accepted. Specific information will be taped to the back of the poster …no identifying information on the front!

Contest criteria includes: adheres to theme, originality, research, creativity, accuracy, neatness & overall appearance. ($200., 100., &

$50.) This year’s theme is: Francis Marion, The Swamp Fox.

Joseph S. Rumbaugh Oration Contest (due Dec. 30) This contest is open to students in 9-12 grades in any school setting residing in the KYSSAR area. The contest consists of an original

oration of between 5-6 minutes in length. The topic must focus on an event, personality or document pertaining to the Revolutionary

War and show a relationship to America today. Notes & props may not be used!! Criteria used in judging includes: composition,

delivery, significance, & history. ($500., $200., & $100.) The overall winner must commit to attending the National Congress and

representing the KYSSAR. Up to $1000.00 in expenses are allotted for the National contest, by the KYSSAR, provided the contestant

is present at the Congress and submits receipts for expenses. This will be the only “Youth Contest’ conducted live at the March

Meeting.

Arthur M. Berdena Eagle Scout Scholarship Contest (due Dec. 30) This application consists of: a two page application form; a four generation ancestor chart; & a 500 word essay on any patriotic theme

dealing with the American Revolution. Applicants must be registered in an active unit and cannot have reached their 19th

birthday

during the year of their application. (cannot be 19 during 2013) The year that the Eagle was awarded is not restricted! Applicants can

apply more than one year, even if a winner the previous year. ($500., $200., and $100.)

Middle School Brochure Contest (due Dec. 30) The Middle School Brochure Contest was a pilot program in past years, but became an official contest at the 2013 National Congress.

The brochures must be 8 ½” x 11” tri-fold only and computer generated. The theme must pertain to an event, personality, an ideal or

philosophy, specific Revolutionary War Battle, the Declaration of Independence or the U.S. Constitution. The theme is selected

annually by the Americanism Committee and will always be the same as the Poster contest. The judging criteria includes: appearance,

originality, neatness, research, accuracy of information, incorporation of graphics & technology skills. ($200., 100, & 50.) The theme

for 2013-14 is: Francis Marion, The Swamp Fox.

JROTC Cadet Contest (due Dec. 30) The JROTC Contest is open to all Kentucky Chapters. Each Chapter is encouraged to send in an applicant by January 15. The

applicant will be selected, by the JROTC Instructor, from one of the local high schools affiliated with that Chapter. The Cadet must

submit a 500 word essay on “How JROTC Has Prepared Me To Become A Better Citizen Of The United States Of America.” The

application must also have: letters of recommendation from the JROTC Instructor and the Principal …focusing on leadership; and a

certified transcript from the school Counselor verifying the Cadet is in the top 25% of their overall Junior Class. (the Cadet must

also be a Junior) ($250., 100. & 50.)

American History Teacher of the Year (due Dec. 30) The recipient of this award should be an 8

th grade or 11

th grade teacher currently teaching American History. The Chapter winner

competes at the State Society level with the Kentucky winner moving on to the National competition. The top National winners are

invited to a 10 day, expense free workshop, held each summer at historic locations along the east coast.(ex.Valley Forge Foundation,

Williamsburg)The application requires a one page teaching philosophy, personal information, two supervisor recommendations,

release form, and a photo. (The winner receives the Liberty Bell Trophy)

JROTC Medal Recognition Program (April –May) This medal is awarded by the local Chapters to the JROTC Cadets who has been selected by their Commanding Officer as having a

high degree of merit based on: leadership qualities, military bearing, patriotism, scholarship & general excellence. The C.O. is given

full latitude in the selection of the recipients. I would suggest contacting the participating schools, in your area, early in March, to

determine how many medals may be needed for presentation by your Chapter. The high schools normally have their JROTC Honors

& Award Programs in late April or May. The KYSSAR Chapters and Chairman sent out over 80 medals in 2012-13 and most were

personally presented.

Citizenship Awards (April-May) These awards are requested each spring (March-April), by teachers or school counselors, representing 8

th grade students in middle

school. Each school is normally allotted two awards for each 8th

grade homeroom in that building. Students can be selected by the

teachers or fellow students based on a list of good citizenship qualities that include: dependability, cooperation, leadership, patriotism,

& clean speech / habits. The Chapters ask for participation; schools send their list of students to the Chapters; Chapters print the

certificates and mail them back to each school. It is a good idea to personally present the certificates, if possible, at spring honors and

award ceremonies usually held in May.

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Col. Daniel Boone A portrait of Daniel Boone

from the Boone Tavern, in Berea

The Col. Daniel Boone Color Guard is our Chapter’s most important PR tool. The Color Guard is the most

visible aspect of our organization. A large group of men, women and children dressed in Revolutionary /

colonial uniforms (clothing) readily identifies us as an important historic and patriotic support unit. We

currently have eight women, three children, several CAR (Children of the American Revolution) and over 20

men who can be called into action. What a great sight it would be if we could muster about 30 participants in

our next event, which is Blue Licks!

Brian Schilling, Jesse Moore, Pat Berry, Harry Jesse Moore presents Deanna Beineke the

Geimeier, and Kent Marcum, at Highland Cemetery, prestigious Martha Washington Medal, in Devou

after placing flags on the graves of the veterans there. Park, for her dedicated work with the Honor Flights.

The Col. Daniel Boone

Color Guard

Commander – John Rogers III

Don Drewry (left) is the new KYSSAR Color

Guard Commander. Don will be in charge of

the Color Guard for all events designated as

KYSSAR. The photo on the right was taken

at the Sunday Memorial Service in Kansas

City. The Color Guard is made up of

volunteers from the many Societies. The

photo at left is of the Central District

Societies. (KY, OH, IN, WV) T-Rex Legler

is on the far left. (past IN President & VPG)

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The Central District Color Guard, at the National Congress, in Kansas City, MO. Harry Geimeier (far left), xxxxxx, Bill

Sharp (IN), Tom Geimeier, new PG Joe Dooley, (VA, center),Tim Ward (VPG candidate for 2014, past OH president), Paul Wilke

(past OH president, dual member KYSSAR), Michael Tomme (Nat’l Color Guard Commander, GA), back row: Jim Fast (past OH

president), Larry Perkins (past OH president, dual member KYSSAR), Lyndsey Brock (PG candidate in 2014, dual member

KYSSAR), Larry Leslie (Big Sandy Chapter), Chuck Scott (Kentucky’s Congress 2015 Chair), Tony Robinson (OH past president),

Anna xxxxxx, Lance Carter, new Central District VPG was also in attendance.

July 11 2013- July 15, 2014

#1 - President General’s Challenge State Societies donate either $400. or 750. to the CAAH

PG Dooley will add either $100. Or 250. to State contribution

Can be recorded on Tab 16 of Americanism Score Sheet

Goal is to raise one million dollars ..POC is Craig Johnson at cjohnson@sar.org

#2 – Partnering with Mt. Vernon Ladies’ Assoc.

President General’s Initiatives for 2013-14

The famous Peale Porthole portrait of Commander George

Washington is considered one of his best likenesses. Joe Dooley’s

initiatives below include a section for partnering with the Mount

Vernon Ladies Association and distributing this portrait to schools

across the country. See number 2 below for further details about

this program. The Simon Kenton Chapter has been using copies of

this portrait for special presentations the past few years.

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George Washington picture by Peale at $250. Each

NSSAR Streamers to Chapters and Societies for one & stars for each additional

Remit $250. To MVLA

Designate school and your Chapter or State Society; send info to:

Andy Morse, Development Program, GW Portrait Program

Mount Vernon Ladies’ Assoc. P.O. Box 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121

Letter requesting portrait must be signed by the school principal on school letterhead

& referring to the contribution.

POC is Colleen Wilson at cwilson@sar.org

Can be recorded on Tab 3, 7E, or 16

#2 b – National History Day projects on Geo. Washington – SAR Streamer

#3 - Memorials, Markers, & Monuments Erecting permanent monuments to honor a person, place, event, or doc.

Chapters can collaborate with Streamers for each

Metal or carved stone with SAR emblem & wording related to Amer. Revolution

Society and or Chapter name included

Send photo, statement of significance and any press clippings to POC:

Mark Anthony at mcgt90@bellsouth.net

Record on Score Sheet Tab 10 (monument) or Tab 11 (grave marker)

#4 – USO Donations

NSSAR Streamers for $250. In cash, goods, or time

POC is Dan McMurray at sfcmcm@sbcglobal.net

Send copies to: Lisa Ferrari, USO Headquarters, 2111 Wilson Blvd., #1200

Arlington, VA 22201, 703 740-4938 or lferrari@uso.org

#5 – Retention Challenge

Maintain 96% of membership by Jan. 31, 2014 as determined by Dec. 31, 2013 numbers

NSSAR Streamer awarded based on Annual Report in Jan.

POC Mike Tomme at mtomme@bellsouth.net Record on Tab 14 Sec. E (Rein) and /or Sec. A for (new Compatriots)

Kentucky Society & Chapter Awards

113th

National Congress

Kansas City, Missouri July 20

th, 2013

Lamplighter Awards – State met 20% membership donations to the SAR

Report from the National Congress

in Kansas City, Missouri

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Kentucky Society – Streamer

Liberty Awards (1st line signers)

Harvey Hampton – Simon Kenton Chapter

Streamer for the 225th

signing of the Declaration of Independence – Philadelphia –

Kentucky Society

Youth Awards

David Huck, Simon Kenton, 3rd

place JROTC Contest

Partners in Patriotism

Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter

Simon Kenton Chapter

General William C. Westmoreland Award

Phillip Yenowine, Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter

USS Stark Award

Kentucky Society

Simon Kenton Chapter

Liberty Bell Americanism Award

Simon Kenton Chapter

Gov. Isaac Shelby (Hon. Mention)

Col. Stewart Boone McCarthy Award

Don Root, $350.00 Capt. Charles Gatliff Chapter

CAR Activity Award & Streamer

Kentucky Society

Public Service Awards

Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter

Simon Kenton Chapter

Admiral William Furlong Award

Re: Flag Certificates – Simon Kenton met the requirement

Allene Wilson Groves Award

No State Society applied …Kentucky won in 2012

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Photo (1) and Newsletter Competitions (2)

The 2014 Congress will be in Greenville, South Carolina and the 2015 in Louisville. The Congress is usually in

Kentucky every 6-7 years because the National Headquarters is located in Louisville. The success of the event

requires at least three years of planning. Congress 2015 Chairman, Chuck Scott, is relying on each KYSSAR

Chapter for their support to assist with registration, ambassadors, table decorations, optional excursions, Color

Guard, credentials, medals /coins, and a strong physical presence. Chuck ‘s goal is to have everything planned

and ready to go by the South Carolina congress next year.

Calendar of Chapter Events

*** President Jesse Moore and Secretary Steve McCain have developed a long range planning calendar

that will be E-mailed shortly. This tool will help Compatriots plan for the numerous events of the Simon

Kenton Chapter and your Kentucky Society.

The following are the Chapter and State Events coming up:

July 27, 2013 Ft. Laurens, Bolivar, OH and Korean War Memorial, Covington, KY

August 17, 2013 Blue Licks, Robertson County, Blue Licks State Park

August 20, 2013 Honor Flight CVG

September 14, 2013 Constitution Day Luncheon Receptions Erlanger, KY

September 17, 2013 Honor Flight CVG

October 5-6, 2013 Point Pleasant Battle Days, West Virginia

October 15, 2013 Honor Flight CVG

October 25-26 Central District Meeting, Huntington, WV

November 2, 2013

November 1, 2, 2013 KYSSAR Fall Meeting, Williamsburg, KY

November 3, 2013 Purple Heart Monument & Ceremony, Walton 2:00PM

November 9, 2013 Veterans Day Ceremonies, Lloyd High School, Turkey Foot Middle

November 10, 2013 Highland Cemetery, Veterans Ceremony

November 11, 2013 Florence Veterans Day Parade, 10:00AM

November 16, 2013 Thanksgiving Day Luncheon/Silent Auction site TBD

The National Congress selects the top

patriotic picture each year with a cash

prize of $1000.00 going to the winner. I’m

sure we have a number of camera buffs

who have the eye for that special shot and

who can also create that special shot for

the annual competition.

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Willie Baker

Charles Pangburn

Report by Chapter Registrar, Harvey Hampton

Applications being processed at SAR Headquarters include:

Andrew James Sanders and Wesley Brian Sanders

The success of many SAR Chapters can be directly correlated to their collaboration with the local DAR

Chapters. There are 84 DAR Chapters in the Commonwealth and just 18 SAR. The Kentucky membership of

the DAR is 4400, as compared to 1000 SAR Compatriots. I feel we have been lax with this needed

collaboration. Both Societies have exactly the same objectives and I think a combined effort will be beneficial

to both.

Boone County Chapter Regent – Susie Stough

Mary Ingles Chapter Regent (Campbell County) – Deanna Beineke, Beth Healy, 1st VR; Eliz. Evans, 2

nd

Rebecca Bryan Boone Chapter Regent (Kenton County)– Zella Brooker Rahe

Congratulations to Harvey Hampton for receiving his Service to Veterans Medal at the July 15

th Flag Day

Luncheon and Retirement ceremony. The award is presented when a Compatriot accumulates 5000 points of

donations, time, or cash contributions. Our Chapter has focused on personal care and comfort items for the Vets

at various VA Medical centers and hospitals. We have also been involved in a joint project with Boone County

Libraries to donate books and CDs to the VA. This is actually one of our most satisfying and ongoing Chapter

activities. I am certain we could provide a more comprehensive effort if everyone could get their church or

other fraternal groups involved just one time per year. The Capt. William Arnold Chapter has secured $8400.00,

from the City of Walton, to add a Purple Heart Monument to their Veterans Park behind the City Building in

Walton. The dedication of this statewide event is scheduled for sometime in September. Remember our Color

Guard duties for the Honor Flights that arrive at CVG each month to honor our WW II and Korean Veterans.

Vietnam Vets will eventually be added. The Honor Flights do not operate in July and August due to the heat.

Service to Veterans Programs

DAR Contacts and Regents

Welcome

New Compatriots

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Harvey Hampton (Korea, Porkchop Hill) and Paul Tipton (WW II rifleman) are scheduled for an upcoming

flight. Let’s make sure we are out in force for their welcome home.

The welcoming committee at CVG for a recent Don Drewry receiving a Simon Honor Flight arrival. Local VFW and American Kenton Chapter Award at the recent

Legions Posts work with the Simon Kenton Color KYSSAR fall meeting in Bardstown.

Guard to welcome the WW II and Korean veterans.

Korean War Memorial service at Linden Grove Cemetery Color Guard at Linden Grove Cemetery for the Korean War

on July 27th

. John Rogers III, Steve Arlinghaus, Kenton Memorial service on the 27th

. John Rogers, Steve McCain,

County Judge Executive, Steve McCain, Deanna Beineke, Kent Marcum, John Ziegler, Pat Berry, & Harry Geimeier.

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, John Ziegler, Pat Berry & Harry

Geimeier.

Jesse Moore, Tom Geimeier, Esther Drewry and Don

Drewry at Ft. Laurens, in Bolivar, Ohio on July 27th

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Ft. Laurens is the main event held in Ohio by the

OHSSAR.

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From:

The Gauntlet

Editor: Thomas E. Geimeier

5936 Vice Lane

Burlington, Kentucky 41005

tgeimeier@insightbb.com

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Harvey Hampton, far right, and other Korean War

Veterans unveil a statue of Clofus Farris donated by his

brother, Oakley Farris. Sgt. Farris was killed in Korea

and the monument was commemorated in honor of

every Korean Veteran who served and those who made

the ultimate sacrifice. Harvey Hampton received the

Purple Heart and numerous other medals for his Korean

War service.