DEVELOPING OUTREACH SUPPORT

July 2005 to July 2006

Agenda

• Task Force for Outreach Support• Program Descriptions• Center for Advancing America’s Heritage• Summary

Task Force for Outreach Support

• Objectives– Educate members about

SAR programs– Encourage more program

participation– Convert “certificate

members” to active members

– Obtain written statements of support for programs – supports grant requests

• Scope – one year, nationwide

Task Force Members• Bruce Wilcox Chairman• David Hockensmith New England District• Charles Carl North Atlantic District• Steve Leishman Middle Atlantic District less Pennsylvania• Darryl Jeffries Pennsylvania• Bob Galer South Atlantic District less Florida• Harry Hollien Florida• John Wallace Southern District• David Sympson Central District• David Boring Great Lakes District• Billy Cox South Central District less Texas• Ed Butler Texas• John Scarpino North Central/ Inter-Mountain District• Mike Jones, Vice Chairman Rocky Mountain District• John Ellingson Pacific District• Larry Majerkurth Western District• Bob Bowen At Large

NSSAR Programs

• Youth Programs• Color Guard• Commemorations and

Celebrations• Education Support• Veterans• Community Support• Grave Marking

Youth Programs

• Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest

• George & Stella Knight Historical Essay Contest

• Eagle Scout of the Year Award

• ROTC/JROTC Award• Americanism Poster

Contest• CAR

Letter from Mother of Oration Contestant

Dear Sons of the American Revolution, As the parent of a contestant in your youth Joseph S.

Rumbaugh Oratorical Contest I would like to thank you for many things. First, I would like to thank you for sponsoring the contest and inspiring young people to learn about history. My son, Eddie, has grown from the experience. Thank you also for your wonderful hospitality to the students and families in Louisville. From the little extras like the 115th commemorative bag to the elegant awards luncheon we felt welcome and special! Thank you very, very much. Finally, thank you for the work you do to remind us of the sacrifices made to make this country great!

Sincerely,Mary Seage

Color Guard• History

– Constant growth since initiation at national level in 1989

• Functions– Chapter, State, National,

Community Events• Benefits

– Educate public – Draw attention to SAR

• Organization– Chapter, State, National

• Recent Events– Super Bowl 2002– Cherry Blossom Parade– Washington DC Memorial Day

Parade 2005

Commemorations and Celebrations

• Commemorate any event relative to Revolutionary War

• Where no Revolutionary War activity, commemorate any significant local event

• Be creative– California Presidios– Frederica Naval Action in

Georgia– Virginia GW Chapter Liberty

Sites Project

• Participate with color guard and wreath laying

Education Support• Teacher of the Year

program– Chapter or State

• CD teaching aid– Available for distribution

from HQ• History Fair

– Use Florida Program as model

• Valley Forge Teacher Seminar– Several states now

participate• History Website• Public service spots for

radio and TV

Veterans

• Partnership with American Legion– WWII Memorial dedication– Blue Star Salute

• Visits to veterans hospitals

• Present War Service medal to members

• Submit service records to SAR Library

Community Support

• Law Enforcement Award– Chapter and State

• Fire and Emergency Response Award– Chapter and State

• Good Citizenship Medals for High School Students

Grave Marking

• Honor Revolutionary War Ancestors

• Can be combined with local historical commemoration– Frederica Naval Action– South Carolina event

Center for Advancing America’s Heritage

• Genealogical Library

• Outreach Program Development

• Content Development for Outreach Web Site

• Enhanced Museum

Summary

• The SAR has a fine array of existing outreach programs.

• The Center for Advancing America’s Heritage will expand the opportunities for educational outreach.

• Every member, chapter, and state society should look for opportunities to increase participation.

• Please sign and return the card expressing approval of our programs so that we may show grass roots support to potential foundation donors.

Celebrating Our Heritage