Fall Quarter Chapter Meeting, September 23, 2023

The chapter’s fall quarter meeting will be held on Saturday, September 23 at 10:30 in the Auditorium of the Ohio County Public Library, 52 Sixteenth Street.

Our guest speaker is Ohio County Clerk Michael E. Kelly who will present a workshop on how to access the newly digitized online Ohio County deeds, dating back to the 18th Century. Mike was recently honored as the Outstanding County Clerk in the state by his peers at their annual meeting.

As always, spouses, friends and potential members are welcome to attend.

Questions? Please contact chapter president Jay Frey (304) 312-1787.

Battle Days, Point Pleasant, WV, October 6 – 8, 2023

Battle Days, Point Pleasant. Oct 6–8. The parade is on Saturday and the memorial service is on
Sunday. Both are national color guard events. The Point Pleasant Chapter is coordinating
participation.

If you are interested, contact Jay Frey for registration information.

NSSAR Central District Meeting, October 20/21, 2023

You are invited to attend the annual NSSAR Central District Meeting being held in Milford, Ohio (near Cincinnati) on October 20 and 21, 2023.  All SAR Compatriot members who are chapter members in WV, OH, KY and IN are members of the Central District and eligible to attend and vote on matters requiring approval.  Dual members may attend and express opinions but may not vote. 

National Society President General John L. Dodd will be in attendance giving members the opportunity to meet and talk with our National President General.

If you would like a reservation flyer please contact Jay Frey.  Hotel rooms are available for Friday and Saturday nights.

Saturday’s events will include the annual meeting in the morning with lunch, a ladies program during the same time period, a grave marking in the afternoon for five patriots and a semi-formal dinner in the evening (black tie/jacket and tie/period clothing) .  The business meeting will include a national candidates forum where attendees will be introduced to some of the compatriots who are seeking endorsements for National Offices for presentation to the National Nominating Committee.  Central District Members will vote on endorsing a candidate from each office.

Annual Wheeling Chapter DAR/Fort Henry Chapter SAR Holiday Luncheon, Weds., December 13, 2023

This year’s luncheon will be hosted on December 13 at 11:30 by the Fort Henry Chapter at the White Palace, Wheeling Park.

Details of menu selections and fees will be forthcoming.