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Issue No.112 Jan-Feb 2013 Edited by Ray Raser
SAR San Diego Chapter Newsletter
Col. Robert Livingstone Dodge
Memorial Service, MCAS Miramar
Former US Representative
Duncan Hunter delivers the eulogy
Memorial Service conducted by Rev. Dr. Stan De Long
SAR Color Guard William Tisch Phil Hinshaw
Ernie McCullough Robert Smith
Rev. Dr. Stan De Long And
US Army Color Guard
The taps rendered by Commander
William Tisch
SD SAR Color Guard
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Officers 2012 President
Robert Fagaly
3121 Madera Court
Carlsbad, CA 92009
760-994-9839
2nd Vice President
Ken Myers
965 W. Via Rancho Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92029
619-847-3349
Secretary
Robert Hayden
1880 Lindsley Park Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92069
760-741-6408
Treasurer
Daniel B. McLaughlin
1354 Watwood Rd
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 465-7006
Registrar
Raymond C. Raser
914 San Pasqual Rd.
Escondido, CA 92025-7623
(760) 743-2950
Chaplain
Rev. Dr. Stan W. De Long
3354 Mt. Carol Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111-4631
(858) 569-9201
Historian
Philip L. Hinshaw
1246 Australia St.
El Cajon, CA 92020-8806
(619) 448-8858
Genealogist
Ernest McCullough
3121 Plum Tree Ln.
Escondido, CA 92027-6756
760-743-0034
PLEDGE TO THE SAR
WE THE DESCENDANTS OF THE HEROES
OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, WHO,
BY THEIR SACRIFICES, ESTABLISHED
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
REAFFIRM OUR FAITH IN THE
PRINCIPLES OF LYBERTY AND OUR
CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC, AND
SOLEMNLY PLEDGE OURSELFS TO
DEFEND THEM AGAINST EVERY FOE.
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*** SAR RECESSIONAL
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, LET US
REMEMBER OUR OBLIGATION TO OUR
FOREFATHERS, WHO GAVE US OUR
CONSTITUTION, THE BILL OF RIGHTS,
AND INDEPENDENT SUPREME COURT,
AND NATION OF FREE MEN [AND
WOMAN]
General Meeting Schedule:
9:00 A.M
3rd
Saturday of
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct,
Nov.
Location: The Palms- SNCO Club 3750 Anderson Way
MCAS Miramar San Diego, CA 92145
858-566-4671
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Colonel Harvey Sanborn Walseth, USMC Retired
Colonel Harvey Sanborn Walseth, USMC retired, passed away December 21, 2012 after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. On December 10th, he and his family celebrated his 101st
birthday. Harvey, better known to his family and friends as "Wally", was born on December 10, 1911 in the farming community of Clear Lake, South Dakota, the son of the late Einer and Grace Walseth. He was the oldest of four brothers. After a year at South Dakota State College, he accepted an appointment to the United States Naval Academy graduating in 1935. Following graduation, Wally served in Shanghai China with the 4th Marine Division Expeditionary Force sent there to protect the International Community from the Japanese. It was during his return voyage from China that he met his future wife Eugenia (Billie) Bulloch. Upon arrival in San Francisco Wally went on
to assignment in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Billie went to Nogales, AZ to teach school. They would be married a year and a half later, June 14, 1941. His next assignment was at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina where he prepared for the 1st Marine Division's invasion of Guadalcanal in August 1942. He was the commanding officer for the 1st Marine Division tank battalion on Guadalcanal. Following Guadalcanal, Wally returned to Washington, D.C. to help design and build a new amphibious landing craft. In February, 1945 he helped direct the amphibious landing in the battle for Iwo Jima. Following the end of WW II, Wally commanded the Military Police Force on Okinawa. It was there that he was finally able to reunite with his wife and two sons. After Okinawa he returned to the United States for duty at Marine Corps Headquarters in Quantico, Virginia. When the Korean War broke out in the summer of 1950, Wally was involved with the monumental task of activating and training thousands of Marine reservists from across the country, almost overnight, for combat in Korea. After helping to bring the Division to full strength as assistant Chief of Staff to General Oliver P. Smith, Wally shipped out to Korea with General Douglas MacArthur and General Smith to help direct the invasion at Inchon. Later, he followed the Division north in the Chosin Reservoir campaign, one of the greatest battles in Marine Corps history.
It was at Chosin where Wally was wounded in action receiving the Purple Heart and also receiving
the Legion of Merit for meritorious leadership of the Division's G-I section. After returning from
Korea, he assumed command of the 13th Marine Corps Reserve District in Seattle, Washington. His
final three assignments were at the Amphibious Training Center in Coronado, Comptroller of the
Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, and Camp Pendleton, where he retired after 25 years of
service. Wally and his loving wife, Billie, who predeceased him in 2005, were married 64 years. Like
many of the Greatest Generation, their love and loyalty endured years of multiple separations during
WW II and the Korean War. Following their years of Marine Corps duty assignments, Wally entered
the banking business residing in Rancho Santa Fe and La Jolla, California. Wally and Billie enjoyed
sailing in San Diego Bay during their retirement years, and then moved to Santa Barbara in 1989 to
be closer to their family. Harvey's legacy to all of us was his strength of character, honesty, integrity,
It sense of fairness, and understanding. His "always" very strong eye contact and warm hand shake
communicated his inner strength and confidence throughout his life. His judgment, discipline and
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calmness under the most difficult of circumstances inspired many. Harvey's life was a testimony to
the Marine Corps motto, "Semper Fidelis", always loyal. Harvey is survived by his brother Curtis
Walseth of Portland, Oregon, sons Harvey S. Walseth Jr. and wife Becky of Austin Texas and Dr.
George R. Walseth and wife Sue of Santa Barbara, six grandchildren, Monique Thompson, Tyler
Walseth, Doug Walseth, Michael Walseth, Justin Walseth and Tara Walseth and, six great
grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers Erling S. Walseth and Tracy S. Walseth. A
family memorial service was held December 27, 2012 at El Camino Memorial Park in San Diego,
California with full military honors provided by the U.S. Marine Corps, San Diego. The Walseth
family wishes to extend gratitude to Visiting Nurses and Hospice Care of Santa Barbara for their
very professional and dedicated care. It was Wally's wish that any donations be made to
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Colonel Harvey S. Walseth Memories
Eugenia &
Harvey
Walseth
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Rev. Dr. Stan De Long,
President Bob Fagaly & wife P.J.
Bob Fagaly & Wife P.J.
SAR San Diego Chapter January 19, 2013 Meeting
Inductions of SD Chapter 2013 Officers
Bob Fagaly President, Ken Myers 2nd Vice President, Ray Raser Registrar, Bob Hayden Secretary,
Ray Skinner receives 25 yr Pin
New member Jeffrey May
Fay Grover 15yr Pin
Rev Dr. Stan De Long swears in new
President Bob Fagaly
Bob Fagaly, Fay Grover & Stan De Long
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SAR Color Guard
Cmdr. William Tisch
Rev. Dr. Stan De Long
SAR Color Guard
SAR Color Guard
DAR De Anza Chapter Essay Awards
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Welcome New Members!
Gordon Brooks Kelly, Jr
Gordon Kelly was raised in Fort Worth Texas. He earned his undergraduate degree from Austin College and his Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Texas A&M. After graduate
school Gordon worked for General Dynamics on the F-16 program in Fort Worth. From there he joined the management consulting practice of Price Waterhouse which later merged with Coopers & Lybrand to form PwC. In 2002 IBM purchased the PwC Management Consulting practice and Gordon joined IBM Business Consulting Services. After 28 years Gordon retired from IBM in 2009. In 2010 Gordon and his wife started eiPi10, LLC; an independent computer systems consulting company. Gordon has been working with a client in San Diego for the past three years.
Gordon has held leadership positions in multiple civic and cultural organizations including Leadership Fort Worth, The Arts Organization, Fort Worth Sector Planning Council, Arlington Heights Neighbor Association, Fort Worth Academy, and Fort Worth Country Day
School. Gordon’s wife is a sustaining member of the Junior League of San Diego and an active supporter of Cygnet Theatre Company in Old Town.
Gordon and his wife, Jean Kelly, will celebrate their 39th wedding anniversary this year. They have two adult children. His son lives and works in New York City. His daughter and son-in-law live and work in London, UK. With this geographic distribution it is good that Gordon and Jean enjoy travel along with photography, theater, music, and (of course) genealogy and history.
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More Approved Members to Date
Gordon Kelly & wife
Jean
Regular Membership Richard C. Bailey Russell A. Barck
Richard L. Cameron Dudley C. Dabbs Jr.
Robert E. Fisher Frederick R. Galloway
Gordon B. Kelly Jr.
Jeffrey L. May Alfred L. Riedel
Jonathan D. Riedel Joseph N. Riedel Neil F. Riedel
Joshua C. Sanders William B. Sayer
Junior Membership Colin T. Barck Silas M. Raser
James Josephson Riedel Brandon Matusiak Riedel Justin Matusiak Riedel
Matthew Matusiak Riedel Christopher N. Riedel
Memorial Membership Jacob L. Raser
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The San Diego Chapter Executive Committee adopted two policies in April 2011 that
all of the members may not be aware of. Policy A-1 below addresses the meal costs
for Chapter meetings and other events. Policy A-2 (see page 12) addresses a Member
Reinstatement Fee. Each policy includes a statement of purpose, background
explaining why the policy was established, definition of terms and the text of the
policy.
SAN DIEGO CHAPTER HANDBOOK POLICIES
SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Chapter Event Meal Cost Structure
Purpose The purpose of this Executive Committee Policy is to establish an equitable meal cost structure that includes the cost of the meal, taxes, gratuity, room and equipment charges, guest meals, and a reserve for unforeseen circumstances. This policy will apply to the normal monthly meetings held throughout the year as well and special events such as the George Washington Birthday Dinner, USS Bennington Memorial Program meal and the annual San Diego Presidio Commemoration Program.
Background The Executive Committee arranges for the routine monthly meetings to be held in a restaurant facility that serves meals in a room setting conducive to the normal activities of the monthly meeting. The primary goal has been to offer an appealing meal selection for the attendees and at a cost that is acceptable to the majority of the Chapter members. Throughout the year a number of complimentary meals will be provided to speakers and guests that have been invited to receive SAR awards. Definitions 1. A Chapter Member is a person that pays annual dues to the San Diego Chapter, including dual
members.
2. A Guest is any person attending the meeting other than a Chapter member.
3. A Guest Speaker is person invited to present a program at the meeting. The Guest Speak may or may not be a Chapter Member.
4. The Americanism Elementary School Poster Winner is the student that is selected as the winner of the 1st place Chapter award in the annual Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest.
5. The Americanism Middle School Brochure Winner is the student that is selected as the winner of the 1st place Chapter Award in the annual Americanism Middle School Brochure Program.
6. The George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Winner is the student that is selected as the winner of 1st place Chapter award in the annual Knight Essay Contest.
7. The Outstanding JROTC Cadet is the cadet that is selected as the Chapter recipient of the annual Outstanding JROTC Cadet award.
8. The Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship Winner is the Eagle Scout that is selected as the winner of the 1st place Chapter award in the annual Eagle Scout Scholarship.
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9. The Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Winner is the teacher that is nominated by the Chapter for entry in the annual NSSAR American History Teacher Scholarship Program.
10. The CASSAR Valley Forge Teacher Scholarship Winner is the teacher that is nominated by the Chapter for entry in the annual CASSAR Valley Forge Teacher Scholarship Program.
11. An Award Recipient is a non-SAR member that has been selected to receive an SAR award such as medal, certificate, or other SAR recognition.
Policy It is the policy of the Executive Committee that:
1. Every Chapter member will pay for their meal and any guests they invite to the meeting.
2. Every Chapter member and guest making a reservation for a meal is obligated to pay the meal cost unless the reservation is cancelled prior to the time the final meal count is given to the restaurant (normally 24 to 48 hours in advance of the meeting date). Chapter members must pay for any meal charges that are in arrears prior to renewing their annual membership, although the Executive Committee shall have the prerogative to waive these payments.
3. The Chapter will pay for the meal of guest speaker(s) and spouse invited to present the meeting program.
4. The Chapter will pay for the following meals:
a. Annual Chapter Americanism Elementary School Poster Winner and parents.
b. Annual Chapter Americanism Middle School Brochure Winner and parents.
c. Three Chapter Annual Knight Essay Winners and parents.
d. Annual Chapter Outstanding JROTC Cadet and parents.
e. Annual Chapter Eagle Scout Scholarship Winner and parents.
f. Annual Chapter American History Teacher Winner and spouse.
g. Annual Chapter CASSAR Valley Forge Teacher and spouse.
h. Annual Chapter Police, Fire Safety, and Emergency Medical Service Award Recipients and the supervisors of the recipients (e.g., Chief of Police attends to introduce the recipient and explain why the individual was chosen).
i. The Executive Committee shall have the prerogative to authorize meal payments on a case-by-case basis in addition to those eligible persons listed above.
5. The Member meal cost will be established as follows:
a. The cost will include the meal cost charged by the restaurant including tax and gratuity.
b. The cost will include the meeting room cost divided by (1) the average number of meeting attendees, or (2) the estimated number of attendees at an event meeting.
c. The cost will be rounded to the next highest dollar.
d. An additional amount that is calculated to cover the anticipated cost of all annual complimentary meals.
Adopted on April 17, 2011
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Membership Reinstatement Fee Policy No. A-2
Purpose The purpose of this Executive Committee Policy is to establish a Membership Reinstatement Fee to be charged to members who do not pay the annual NSSAR, CASSAR and Chapter dues by the established date each year.
Background
The Executive Committee has determined that non-payment of NSSAR, CASSAR and Chapter dues by the due date each year, and subsequent late payment after the due date results in additional expenses to the Chapter and additional administrative actions for the Chapter Secretary and Treasurer. In addition, a late payment of dues results in increased expenses and administrative actions for the CASSAR Secretary, Treasurer and Vice President for Membership as well as the NSSAR administrative staff at National Headquarters. In 2010, twenty-four individual reinstatements were processed between January and August. This pattern of reinstatements is typical of the reinstatements that have been processed since 2001. When dues are not paid by the due date, the following administrative actions occur:
1. The Chapter Secretary adjusts the Annual Chapter Dues Reconciliation Report to reflect that the member’s dues have not been paid, and the Chapter Roster and Monthly Membership Status Report are revised to delete the member’s name.
2. The CASSAR Secretary adjusts the Annual CASSAR Dues Reconciliation Report to reflect that the member’s dues have not been paid and the CASSAR Roster is revised to delete the member’s name.
3. The NSSAR administrative staff removes the individual from the NSSAR roster when the CASSAR Reconciliation Report shows the member is has not paid the annual NSSAR dues.
4. The Chapter Secretary institutes a series of follow up telephone, email and mailed contacts with the member to encourage the member to reinstate his SAR membership.
When dues are received after the due date, the following administrative actions occur:
1. The Chapter Secretary adjusts the subsequent year’s Chapter Annual Dues Reconciliation Report, file a Reinstatement Form with the CASSAR Secretary, mail dues payments to the CASSAR Secretary, and update the Chapter Roster and Membership Status Report.
2. The Chapter Treasurer makes an individual bank deposit in addition to the Chapter level membership deposit of dues paid in a timely manner.
3. The CASSAR Vice President for Membership prepares and mails a personalized letter to the member that is delinquent in dues payments.
4. The CASSAR Secretary adjusts the subsequent year’s CASSAR Annual Dues Reconciliation Report, file a Reinstatement Notice with NSSAR Headquarters, mail the NSSAR dues payment to NSSAR Headquarters, mail the CASSAR dues payment to the CASSAR Treasurer and update the CASSAR Roster.
5. The CASSAR Treasurer makes an individual bank deposit in addition to the CASSAR level membership deposit of dues paid in a timely manner.
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6. When a Reinstatement Form is received the NSSAR staff adjusts the subsequent year’s NSSAR Annual Dues Reconciliation Report, updates the NSSAR roster and processes an additional bank deposit.
Definitions 1. NSSAR dues are the annual dues established by the Annual Congress of the National
Society.
2. CASSAR dues are the annual dues established by the CASSAR Board of Managers
3. Chapter dues are the annual dues established by the Chapter Executive Committee by May of the preceding year.
4. Annual NSSAR, CASSAR, and Chapter Reconciliation Reports are a database structure established by NSSAR for the reporting of annual State Society and Chapter dues at the end of each annual dues cycle. These reports are maintained continuously throughout the year to show the current status of dues payments.
5. Reinstatement Forms are dues payment processing forms to track the submission of, and forwarding of, dues paid subsequent to the annual dues payment date.
6. NSSAR, CASSAR, and Chapter Rosters list the NSSAR, CASSAR, and Chapter membership on any given date, including name, membership numbers, address, telephone number, email address, etc.
Policy It is the policy of the Executive Committee that:
1. A Membership Reinstatement Fee will be charged to each member paying dues after the due date for each annual dues cycle.
2. The Membership Reinstatement Fee must be paid in additional to the annual NSSAR, CASSAR and Chapter dues.
3. CASSAR and NSSAR dues will not be forwarded to the CASSAR Secretary until the Membership Reinstatement Fee is paid.
4. The Membership Reinstatement is established as $15.00.
Adopted on April 17, 2011
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George Washington’s Birthday Party
Friday 22nd February 2013 7-9 PM
Ramada Inn & Conference Center Lisbon Room
5550 Kearny Mesa Road San Diego, CA 92111
“The Lisbon” Buffet $37.00* per person Tax and gratuity included
Entrees: Atlantic Salmon or Roast Pork Loin with orange honey sauce
Dessert: Birthday Cake
Speaker: Mrs. Izella Dickey “George Washington and the Miracles”
• Reservations including check due by the 15th to Rev. Dr. Stan De Long 3354 Mt. Carol Dr. SD, CA 92111
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Toasts to George Washington
In the 18th - 19th Century Researched by James R. Heintze
Drinking patriotic toasts on the Fourth was an important celebratory activity during the nineteenth century. This ritual was practiced by men only and typically observed at dinners following the official ceremonies of the day. Toasts were carefully prepared beforehand by a designated group, set to paper, and copies were submitted both to the celebration committee for its approval and a representative of the local newspaper for public dissemination. The reading was usually brief and some were set in verse. The range of topics for toasts was extensive and included symbolic metaphors, such as the Goddess of Liberty and eagle, dignitaries, both national and local, patriots, the nation's charters [e.g. the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, other countries, the military ... and partisan political perspectives. Each toast was followed by a outburst of cheering, often in multiples of three ..., and the singing of a patriotic song. Toasts to George Washington were most popular and rarely did a dinner pass without a sentiment offered to the patriot. Toasts to Washington following his death in 1799 were given standing, in silence, and usually music was played in the background.... Samples of the toasts follow below. 1. To George Washington, President of the United States of America: - May the Supreme Executive of every nation, be, like him, the friend, as well as the Magistrate of the People.
2. To George Washington, the Savior of his country.
3. To the memory of George Washington - The Father of his country, dear to every American; let his Farewell Address sinks deep into our hearts.
4. To the immortal memory of George Washington. - In the field he taught us to acquire liberty; in the Cabinet how to preserve it; and in private life how to enjoy it.
5. To the memory of George Washington, Greater than Caesar - he would wear no crown, but that of the people's love.
6. To the memory of George Washington, and the remembrance of the scenes which have rendered his glory immortal.
7. To the memory of George Washington: soldier, statesman, patriot.
America My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing; land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrims' pride, From every mountain side, let freedom ring! My native country, thee, land of the noble free, Thy name I love, I love thy rocks and rills, Thy woods and templed hills; My heart with rapture thrills, like that above.
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San Diego Chapter Sons of the American Revolution
www.sandiegosar.org
PROGRAM February 22nd 2013
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Celebration of the
Birthday of George Washington
Speaker:
Mrs. Izella Dickey
George Washington
The American’s Creed
I believe in the United States of America, as a government of the people, by the
people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the
governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign nation of many sovereign
states; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those
principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity for which American patriots
sacrificed their lives and fortunes.
I therefore believe it is my duty to my
country to love it, to support its
Constitution, to obey its laws, to respects
its Flag, and to defend it against all
enemies.
Announcements
Recessional -
Benediction – Dr. [Rev.] Stan De Long
Retirement of the Colors
Meeting Adjourned
Announcements
1. March 16th Meeting Dr. David Peck, “Or Perish in the Attempt: The Hardship
and Medicine of the Lewis & Clark Expedition”. Breakfast @ The Palms.
Pledge to the SAR We the descendents of the American Revolution who, by their sacrifices, established the United
States of America, reaffirm our faith in the principles of liberty and our Constitutional
Republic, and do solemnly pledge ourselves to defend them against every foe.
Recessional Until we meet again, let us remember our
obligation to our forefathers, who gave us our Constitution, the Bill of Rights, an independent
Supreme Court, and a nation of free men and women.
General Meetings 08:30 Gathering
09:00 Call to Order 3rd Saturday of
January, February, March April, May, August
Annual Joint Meeting – September October & November
Location The Palms
MCAS Miramar
(858) 566-4671
Meeting Agenda 7:00 pm – Assembly
7:30 pm Call to Order
Call to Order – VP Ken Myers Invocation – Dr. [Rev.] Stan De Long
Presentation of the Colors Pledge of Allegiance – Bob Hayden, Secretary
American’s Creed – Mrs. Beverlee Stuart-Borok Pledge to the SAR – Dr. Clem Hoffman
Introduction of Head Table
Introduction of Members & Guests
Dinner Buffet
Roll Call of New Member & Induction Corey and Kort Gibson, & Jeffery L. May
Service Pin Recognitions
Edwin L. Willson - 35 years Richard B. Hodgmen – 20 years
Introduction of Speaker
“George Washington and the Miracles” By
Mrs. Izella Dickey
A toast* to George Washington Serving of the cake