2017 SAR dues are due. Compatriots, Annual dues notices will be going out shortly for 2017 dues. Emails will be sent to those with email on record. The dues amounts are the same as they were last year, National has not increased their dues effective for beginning 2017, so if you don’t want to wait for your notice, feel free to make a check payable or go to the state website (www.azssar.org) and follow the payment button to pay by credit card. Please make check payable to “AZSSAR” and send it to Ed Steinback, AZSAR, 7760 E. State Route 69, #C5-371, Prescott Valley, AZ 85314-2201, and save us the cost of a mailing. Dues for The Saguaro Chapter are $57 for standard members and $22 for life time members. If using a credit card to pay your dues please add $1.50 to your dues for processing fees. If your dues are not paid by December 31, 2016 there is a five dollar late fee. Any questions contact Ed Steinback by email esteinbackandassociates.com or by phone at 928-772-7082. Pay your 2017 Dues Today! November Program to feature noted Civil War Expert. On November 26th we’ll host special guest Mr. David Kampf a key leader in the Arizona Civil War Council. He first became involved in Civil War history when living in Illinois and in Arizona since he moved here in 1979. Kampf is a retired newspaper commercial artist and a Veteran who participates in battle reenactments. For the past 30 years he has participated in the reenactments of the 1862 Battle of Picacho Pass. He will present his program “Newspapers and the Civil War or Bad News Sells Newspaper.” Sign up for Saguaro Chapter Salvation Army Bell Ringing December 21 or 22. Our Chapter will be responsible for the 9 am to 7 pm bell ringing shift on Wednesday, December 21, and Thursday, December 22. The location will be the Fry's Food Store at 107th and Grand Ave. in Sun City. We should have a minimum of 2 persons per 2 hour time period. There won't be a limit of 2 people. If there are 3 or 4, it will allow for more breaks and maybe a little more fun. And, our DAR sisters will be joining us again this year; perhaps, even some CAR members. If you volunteer and have American Revolution clothing, I encourage you to wear your outfits. To schedule your time contact Jan Huber at 623-975-4805 or email him at [email protected]The Saguaro Patriot A newsletter of the Saguaro Chapter, Arizona Sons of the American Revolution November 2016
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2017 SAR dues are due.Compatriots, Annual dues notices will be going out shortly for 2017 dues. Emails will be sent to those with email on record.
The dues amounts are the same as they were last year, National has not increased their dues effective for beginning 2017, so if you don’t want to wait for your notice, feel free to make a check payable or go to the state website (www.azssar.org) and follow the payment button to pay by credit card.
Please make check payable to “AZSSAR” and send it to Ed Steinback, AZSAR, 7760 E. State Route 69, #C5-371, Prescott Valley, AZ 85314-2201, and save us the cost of a mailing.
Dues for The Saguaro Chapter are $57 for standard members and $22 for life time members.
If using a credit card to pay your dues please add $1.50 to your dues for processing fees.
If your dues are not paid by December 31, 2016 there is a five dollar late fee.
Any questions contact Ed Steinback by email esteinbackandassociates.com or by phone at 928-772-7082.
Pay your 2017 Dues Today!
November Program to feature noted Civil War Expert.On November 26th we’ll host special guest Mr. David Kampf a key leader in the Arizona Civil War Council. He first became involved in Civil War history when living in Illinois and in Arizona since he moved here in 1979.
Kampf is a retired newspaper commercial artist and a Veteran who participates in battle reenactments. For the past 30 years he has participated in the reenactments of the 1862 Battle of Picacho Pass.
He will present his program “Newspapers and the Civil War or Bad News Sells Newspaper.”
Sign up for Saguaro Chapter Salvation Army Bell Ringing December 21 or 22.Our Chapter will be responsible for the 9 am to 7 pm bell ringing shift on Wednesday, December 21, and Thursday, December 22. The location will be the Fry's Food Store at 107th and Grand Ave. in Sun City. We should have a minimum of 2 persons per 2 hour time period. There won't be a limit of 2 people. If there are 3 or 4, it will allow for more breaks and maybe a little more fun. And, our DAR sisters will be joining us again this year; perhaps, even some CAR members. If you volunteer and have American Revolution clothing, I encourage you to wear your outfits.
To schedule your time contact Jan Huber at 623-975-4805 or email him at [email protected]
The Saguaro Patriot A newsletter of the Saguaro Chapter,
New Compatriots inducted at October Meeting.President Loren Littlefield presented five new members to the Chapter at the October 2016 meeting.A new member induction ceremony was conducted for Neil Davis, Tom Hebron, Harvey Johnson, and Fred Braithwaite. Neil's wife Jan was present. Harvey's wife Evinda was present. Fred was joined by his daughter, Janet Logan, his son, Don Braithwaite, Sr., his great-granddaughter, Skye Braithwaite, and family friend, Justin Jacot. These 4 new Compatriots gave a brief report on their Patriots. Tom Hebron honored his father, Dale, who also joins as a new member; however, his health would not permit his attendance at the meeting. Tom framed the membership certificate and presented it to Dale on October 23, his 92nd birthday. (See Photo Below)
Compatriot Tom Hebron found the work that his father had done prior to 2009 in his personal papers when he took over his father’s affairs in
2015. Tom completed the work that his father had begun and completed his application resulting in their induction to the Saguaro Chapter last month.
Dale and Tom Hebron’s Patriot was Alexander McClean a soldier who in 1780 became part of the Westmorland County Rangers in Pennsylvania.
Dale enlisted in the Navy in November 1942 and in July 1946 received an Honorable Discharge. In 1951 Dale took the oath of office as an Ensign in the United States Coast Guard Reserve. His career with he Coast Guard lasted for 33 years until 1984 when he retired as Commander.
We welcome Tom and Dale Hebron, Neil Davis, Harvey Johnson,and Fred Braithwaite as new Compatriots of the Saguaro Chapter.
Nominees for 2017 Board of Managers named.President Littlefield gave the names of Saguaro Chapter members nominated as officers for 2017, listed as follows:
President - Allen Nash; 1st VP Whit Revell; 2nd VP Tod Hamilton; Secretary Jan Huber; Treasurer Bob Wixon; Registrar Jan Huber; Genealogist Mike Fisch; Historian Allen Nash; Parliamentarian Peter Zuleger; Sgt.-at-Arms Manuel Rodriguez; Chaplain Jim Heller; Member-at-Large, term to expire 2017 Ray Barkhaus; Member-at-Large, term to expire 2018 Hal Knowlton; Member-at-Large, term to expire 2019 Stan Hughes; Chapter representative to the AZSAR BOM Loren Littlefield; Alternate Chapter representative to the AZSAR BOM Whit Revell. Nominations remain open. It would be especially helpful if we could get an additional nominee for Historian. Allen will be quite busy as President. Mike Fisch will continue as editor and publisher of The Saguaro Patriot. Bob Archibald will continue as chairman of the JROTC Awards Program.
This event successfully connected with 28 teachers and they were provided with educational materials.
Above, Saguaro Compatriots Jan Huber, Peter Zuleger and Witt Revel participated in the 12th Annual Daisy Mountain Veterans Day Parade November 5th. Compatriots Bill Hearter, Steve Miller, Bill Baran, Manuel Rodriquez, and former Compatriot Charles Maxwell drove. Below and to the right Jan Huber, Steve Miller and Barbara Cook of the Anasazi DAR Chapter participated in the Rebels and Redcoats event at The Pioneer Living Museum on Friday, November 4th.
Halle Orme Thomas Society Events for the holidays are set and you can participate.A H.O.T. Society favorite holiday event is to assist at Wreaths Across America. The Phoenix event will be at the National Cemetery on Cave Creek Rd, Saturday, Dec. 17. Services are 10-11am - parking gets tight quickly, so arriving early is helpful. We'll meet at the big flag at the entry (somewhere in that area) and point you to where the group is standing/sitting. We linger AFTER the always-moving services to help place wreaths on graves in collaboration with Paradise Valley Chapter DAR who finds graves specifically requested to have a wreath laid. They've gotten to the point of having wreaths set aside for this important task.
Another favorite group we enjoy supporting and last year's State Project organization, Military Assistance Mission, will be holding their Operation Holiday Open House (OHOH) the week of Dec. 12-17. Donations will need to be sorted the entire week as they're delivered from $1 Stores and others. The culminating event is Saturday, Dec. 17. Advance notice to volunteer for this will be needed as you'll need clearance at the Luke AFB gate. Head to www.azmam.org, look for Events and you'll find it. If you have an interest in supporting any of these projects please contact Mrs. Alexander at 602-885-2939.
In Memoriam:
William Donald “Don” CastlemanBorn: 15 September 1934 Olney, TXDied: 19 September 2016 Payson, AZThe Compatriots of the Arizona Sons of the American Revolution were saddened at the death of Compatriot Don Castleman. Don joined SAR on 16 May 2007 in the Saguaro Chapter. His Patriot was David Castleman who furnished supplies to the Continental Army.In the Saguaro Chapter he has served on the Board of Managers and as Chapter Parliamentarian.
In 2008 the state society began forming a new chapter in Payson. Don was a driving force in helping the Rim Country Chapter to organize on September 12, 2009. He led the way to meet with the local police & Fire Departments to award their top performers. He also sought out businesses to award flag certificates. Don was Chapter President in 2011 and 2012.When the National Societies Annual Congress was held in Phoenix in 2012 both Don and Marilyn were very active to make it a success. They gave many volunteer hours and were always there to help.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Marilyn and the Castelman family and we thank them for their leadership in SAR over the years.
Sun City Grand Acoustic Instrument Group to present Hootenanny for Heroes for the holidays.David Durham and several members of the Sun City Grand Acoustic Instrument Group are reprising their recent sold out and very well received “Hootenanny for Heroes” with a holiday version of the same. The first half of the show will feature many of your favorite 50’s and 60’s sing-a-longs – folk, western and rock & roll.
The second half will be holiday themed songs, some traditional and some humorous. This will be a spirited sing-a-long with lyrics shown on the three overhead screens.
Net proceeds from the show will go to Soldiers Best Friend, a Peoria AZ based charity whose mission is to train rescued dogs to become service companions for returning veterans with PTSD. This will be the perfect venue to have some great fun, raise some much needed money for a wonderful cause and put you smack dab in the Holiday Spirit!!For more information, contact David Durham at623-251-5301. Tickets may be purchased online at www.scgrandmusicclub.com.
December and January Programs SetJan Huber announced that at the December 10th meeting AZSAR President, Steve Miller will present his State of the State Message and he will lead the induction of 2017 Chapter Officers.
On January 22nd Andrea Fries will present a program discussing the mission of the SOLDIER’S BEST FRIEND program. Pet’s helping Veterans with PTSD and TBI.Mark your calendars for these important programs.
Surprise Veterans Parade is a show of Patriotism.On Friday, November 11th 5 Compatriots of the SAR participated in the Surprise Parade.
Compatriots Manuel Rodriquez, Bill Baran, Jan Huber, Edmund Zuleger, Loren Littlefield and Loren’s grand daughter Oneida marched in this event. The Group presented the State SAR Banner and this group was followed by representatives of the DAR and the CAR. This was another great outing honoring the Veterans of The United States of America.
Eddie Zule President Littlefield’s grand daughter Oneida, President Littlefield and Jan Huber lined up for the Surprise, AZ Veterans Parade.
The Saguaro Patriot is the official newsletter for the
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The cover art of the newsletter this month commemorates this important event.
The Battle of Brandywine, also known as the Battle of Brandywine Creek, was fought between the American army of General George Washington and the British army of General Sir William Howe on September 11, 1777.
The British Army defeated the American Army and forced them to withdraw toward the American capital of Philadelphia. The engagement occurred near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania during Howe's campaign to take Philadelphia, part of the American Revolutionary War. More troops fought at Brandywine than any other battle of the American Revolution. It was also the longest single-day battle of the war, with continuous fighting for 11 hours.
Howe's army departed from Sandy Hook, New Jersey on July 23, 1777 and landed near Elkton, Maryland in northern Chesapeake Bay. Marching north, the British Army brushed aside American light forces in a few skirmishes. Washington offered battle with his army posted behind Brandywine Creek. While part of his army demonstrated in front of Chadds Ford, Howe took the bulk of his troops on a long march that crossed the Brandywine beyond Washington's right flank. Due to poor scouting, the Americans did not detect Howe's column until it reached a position in rear of their right flank. Belatedly, three divisions were shifted to block the British flanking force near a Quaker meeting house.
After a stiff fight, Howe's wing broke through the newly formed American right wing which was deployed on several hills. At this point Lieutenant General Wilhelm von Knyphausen attacked Chadds Ford and crumpled the American left wing. As Washington's army streamed away in retreat, he brought up elements of Nathanael Greene's division which held off Howe's column long enough for his army to escape to the northeast. Polish General Casimir Pulaski defended Washington's rear assisting in his escape.
The defeat and subsequent maneuvers left Philadelphia vulnerable. The British captured the city on September 26, beginning an occupation that would last until June 1778.The official British casualty list detailed 587 casualties: 93 killed (eight officers, seven sergeants and 78 rank and file); 488 wounded (49 officers, 40 sergeants, four drummers and 395 rank and file); and six rank and file missing unaccounted for.Only 40 of the British Army's casualties were Hessians. Historian Thomas J. McGuire writes that, "American estimates of British losses run as high as 2,000, based on distant observation and sketchy, unreliable reports".
Losses:Most accounts of the American loss were from the British. One initial report by a British officer recorded American casualties at over 200 killed, around 750 wounded, and 400 prisoners taken, many of them wounded. A member of General Howe's staff claimed that 400 rebels were buried on the field by the victors. Another British officer wrote that, "The Enemy had 502 dead in the field". General Howe's report to the British colonial secretary, Lord George Germain, said that the Americans, "had about 300 men killed, 600 wounded, and near 400 made prisoners".
No casualty return for the American army at Brandywine survives and no figures, official or otherwise, were ever released. The nearest thing to a hard figure from the American side was by Major General Nathanael Greene, who estimated that Washington's army had lost between 1,200 and 1,300 men. On September 14, 350 wounded Americans were taken from the British camp at Dilworth to a newly established hospital at Wilmington, Delaware. This would suggest that of the "near 400" prisoners reported by Howe, only about 50 had surrendered unwounded. If General Greene's estimate of the total American loss was accurate, then they had between 1,160 and 1,260 killed, wounded or deserted during the battle. The British also captured 11 out of 14 of the American artillery pieces. Among the American wounded was the Marquis de Lafayette.
In addition to losses in battle, 315 men were posted as deserters from Washington's camp during this stage of the campaign.
