Our last meeting of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution was held on Wednesday November 6th.

The event was held at the Montgomery Inn in downtown Montgomery.

At 5:30 – 7:00 members met to catch up and enjoy an optional meal.  Great opportunity to socialize with other members, catch up on upcoming activities, get to know each other better.

At 7:00 – 9:00 the official meeting took place.  This is more of a business meeting with the activities and plans for the chapter are discussed.  If you want to know more about what our chapter is doing, this is the place to learn.

It was a busy meeting!  The highlights are below:

Awards

•  A number of awards were given to the chapter and individual members including:
  • National Congress
    • Chapter
      • Presidents General’s Education Streamer – recognizing the CCSAR for its robust Youth Education program
      • Partners in Patriotism – certificate & streamer for participation in Honor Flights and Wreaths Across America.
      • Streamer for participation in the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant
      • Streamer for participation in the Camp Charlotte Treaty Celebration
    • Individual Awards
      • Multi-Sheet Newsletter – Carl F. Bessent award – Honorable Mention – Tim Madden

Individual awards presented to CCSAR leaders

2025 Officers

• The new 2025 slate of Officers for the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution were voted on.
• These new officers will be officially sworn in at the Gala Awards Banquet on Friday December 13th at Receptions Conference Center in Fairfield, OH.
• The agreed upon slate of 2025 officers is as follows:
  • President – Scott Freeman
  • First VP – Mike Blum
  • Second VP – Nathan Chester
  • Secretary – Bob Bowers
  • Treasurer – Tim Madden
  • Chaplain – Clay Crandall
  • Historian – Larry Collins
  • Webmaster – Tim Madden
  • Registrar – Franz Ott
  • Board of Management
    • Jesse Moore
    • Philip Carver
    • Doug Carver
    • Carl Cooper
    • Mark Fields

Color Guard Commander – transition

• Brad Jarard who has held the CCSAR Color Guard Commander role for the past 7 years passed the sword to our new Color Guard Commander Jason Bourgeois.
• Brad was given a “Certificate of Appreciation” award for his contributions.
• Huzzah!

Brad Jarard displays his “Certificate of Achievement” for his seven years of dedicated service as CCSAR Color Guard Commander

New Color Guard Commander Jason Bourgeois shares his new rank structure with the CCSAR members

Larry Collins shared with us his lapel button collection of the presidential races going back over 100 years.

Larry Collins display of Presidential Election buttons going back over 100 years

We welcome any and all members to participate and join our regular monthly meetings.

Get a chance to talk with other members who have a common interest.

No reservations are required!

Looking forward to meeting you at a future meeting. 

Plan for your next visit – typically the first Wednesday of every month, with a summer recess for July and August.