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A 6th of June 2020 Reboot for the Cincinnati Chapter as we Hopefully Begin to See a Light at the End of the Covid-19 Tunnel

Posted on June 9, 2020 by lee503

A bunch of us got together in the Blue Ash Room of the quality Inn in Blue Ash to welcome four brand new Compatriots to our Chapter: Compatriot Alton Jackson Wallin Jr. Compatriot Timothy Jackson Wallin (Jack’s son) Colin Andrew … Continue reading →

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Wrapping Up 2020 & Kicking Off the 2021 Contest Year

Posted on June 1, 2020 by lee503

The COVID-19 has sidelined the Youth Education Committee in terms of making pre-sentations.  But that doesn’t mean we have been sitting on out thumbs! The photo on the right shows Ed presenting Jackson Torrans with his certificates and awards for … Continue reading →

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JROTC/ROTC Recognition Awards

Posted on June 1, 2020 by lee503

The JROTC/ROTC Recognition Awards Chairman, Compatriot Gary Duffield has diligently led the successful recognition of Cadet performance in 9 High School JROTC and 5 University ROTC Units for the past 3 years.  Gary recently received a letter of gratitude from … Continue reading →

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31 May 2020 – The Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard Marches Once Again!

Posted on June 1, 2020 by lee503

This past Sunday afternoon marked the first gathering of members of the Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard since the COVID-19 Shutdown.  Drill practice began with instruction on marching in expanded formation – keeping the requisite 6 feet between each of … Continue reading →

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131st Annual Meeting of the Ohio Society and the Election of New Officers

Posted on May 17, 2020 by lee503

On Saturday morning, 9 May at 10:00 AM the Ohio Society convened its 131st Annual Meeting.  This was a precedent setting meeting for the Ohio Society in that it was the first time a virtual meeting of its membership was … Continue reading →

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Compatriot Jim Halls Celebrates 100 Years

Posted on March 3, 2020 by lee503

Compatriot James Russell Halls of The Cincinnati Chapter of the Ohio Society and the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Is hereby celebrated on the 100th Anniversary of His Birth. On this, the 3rd day of March, … Continue reading →

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Planning for the Cincinnati Chapter’s 2020 Year Kicked off on 4 January…

Posted on January 11, 2020 by lee503

Members of the chapter’s leadership met at the President’s House on Saturday 4 January to reflect on the year just completed and to focus on themes for the coming year.  Attendance for the meeting was as follows: Lee Wilkerson President … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day 2019 Remembered

Posted on November 12, 2019 by lee503

It was just 101 years ago the War to End All Wars ended. And while we continue to remember our veterans of the past—we are unceasingly aware that the list of veterans having willingly served our nation is unending! The … Continue reading →

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16th Supplemental Certificate and Star awarded to Compatriot Bob Bowers

Posted on November 7, 2019 by lee503

Compatriot Bowers, known in supplemental ancestor research circles as an overachiever, received his 16th award at the BOM Meeting of 6 November. Bob is gaining on Compatriot Shaun Smith, who continues to hold the lead in Cincinnati with 24 supplemental … Continue reading →

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Will Chelman is Inducted into the Cincinnati Chapter during the 6 November Board of Management Meeting

Posted on November 7, 2019 by lee503

Kicking off our monthly BOM meeting, we had the privilege of inducting a new member into our fellowship. Will Chelman, took the induction oath from Chapter President Lee Wilkerson while his dad, Jeff Chelman and his Chapter Mentor, Compatriot Larry … Continue reading →

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