The Illinois PatriotIllinois SocietySons of The

American Revolutionwww.illinois-sar.org

January 2017

During the past severalmonths I have been able toattend Captain Zeally Moss,General J. Bartholomew,Kishwaukee, Piankeshaw andCaptain Elijah Smith ChapterMeetings. At the Zeally Mossmeeting, it was my pleasure topresent the Sons of TheAmerican Revolution NationalSociety Heroism Medal toJames Vernon. Vernon hadstopped a knife-weldingattacker who was attempting to

harm several children in a library. While at the General J.Bartholomew and Kishwaukee Chapter meetings, I gave the oathof office to their incoming 2017 chapter officers.

As we move into 2017 Sue and I are making plans to visit asmany chapters as possible. Chapter presidents, if you have notalready done so please send your 2017 meeting schedule to me.

The National Society Fall Leadership meeting in Louisville,KY was one of the best I have attended. I picked up informationfrom several committees that I am a member of that may be ofinterest to you.

The Public Service Committee is moving forward with thenew Life Saving Medal that should be available about July 2017.

The DAR Relations Committee is hard at work getting

information about the DAR Referral Program out to all of ourstate societies. DAR members can earn SAR medals by referringnew SAR applicants. A DAR referral form must be attached toall new applications. The form is available at the SAR Nationalweb site. If the application is approved the referring DAR mem-ber will receive a SAR Medal of Appreciation for her firstapproved referral. Subsequent approved referrals will earn aMartha Washington Medal and the Daughters of Liberty Medal.This program is only for new referrals and is not retroactive.Those earning medals could receive their awards at either theIllinois Society May annual awards dinner or at a chapter meet-ing. I urge Illinois Society chapter presidents to work with DARchapters in your area to get them involved in helping recruit newSAR members. This is a great way to build our membershipnumbers. The Georgia Society has already gained over 60 newmembers from this program.

The Newsletters and Publications Committee is in theprocess of establishing a new ranking system for newsletterssubmitted for the annual contest. The new system should berolled out in time for the 2017 contest. If you plan on submittingyour newsletter, you can pick up extra points if your newsletterhas a name (for example The Commanders Broadside viceDecatur Chapter Newsletter). You can also receive a point if theSAR logo is displayed on the first page of the newsletter.

I hope your holiday season went well. I’m looking forwardto seeing you at the Bloomington board of mangers meeting inFebruary.

The President’s Messageby President Toby Chamberlain

Toby Chamberlain

Senior Vice-President Jim DeGroff’s CommentsHaving just attended one of

National’s LeadershipWorkshops, leadership has beenuppermost in my mind. All of ushave personally experiencedgood and bad leadership through-out our careers. But leadership isjust as important or maybe evenmore so in a volunteer organiza-tion such as SAR. Our leaderscan’t fire someone for not doinga good job. We can only encour-age and train our chapter leadersso that our chapters are success-ful in the community. One thing I

believe is important to being a good leader is putting the good ofthe organization first and being responsible.

That was one of the reasons we brought forward the changesto the state constitution. For our state society to be successful,we must have a method of evaluating the health of our individ-ual chapters so that in turn we can report on the health of thestate society. Chapter quarterly reports allow the BOM to seewhich chapters are furthering the society goals and which arejust hanging on. Please send in your chapter reports. We want tohelp make your chapter successful.Many of our SAR programs feature easy ways to recognize

others in the community (an opportunity for positive media cov-erage) and toot our SAR horn! When you present Eagle Scout,Essay awards, Flag awards and Outstanding Citizen awards, takea minute to explain what the SAR stands for in our historicpreservation endeavors, our youth programs, how we recognizefirst responders. Jim DeGroff

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Changes to ILSSAR Constitution Article XI. Section 4 ChapterOperations approved at the BOM 5 Nov 2016.

Some chapters have not had elections of officers in years, causing noopportunity for those wishing to volunteer help as an officer. Some chaptershave no one to take over the president’s position if something catastrophichappens to the president. Someone should be knowledgeable, ready and ableto assume the chapter presidency, if that occurs.

Paragraph 2. Now reads “Each chapter shall be responsible for holdingelections of officers every other year prior to March 31st or yearly,(for chap-ters that determine that’s best for them) so lists of newly elected officers maybe sent to NSSAR and ILSSAR. If a chapter elects the same officers eachelection cycle, that is acceptable as long as Robert Rules of Order and nomi-nations from the floor are accepted and voted on.” See the Bylaws fordetails. For those small chapters that do not have as many members, theymay have dual positions such as Secretary and Treasurer as the same person.It is important that every chapter have someone that can take over in case ofan emergency to the president.

Paragraph 3. Now reads “Each chapter must file a quarterly report con-sisting of events of the past quarter in free form to the Illinois StateRecording Secretary prior to each BOM and a pre-formatted form file to theRecording Secretary, and in turn to the Historian, for the February meetingfor the previous year to include lists of new members, awards given andfinancial information to include balances of checking and savings and endow-ment accounts. The ILSSAR State president is responsible for the funds ineach Illinois state chapter and therefore must be reported yearly by eachchapter.”

The following are the new Bylaws approved at the same BOM.Paragraph 1. Chapter Operation and Development. Each chapter will

elect a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and registrar as a mini-mum. Any chapter not having enough active participating members for thesepositions should consider merging with another active chapter. If a registrar isunobtainable, the chapter will use the state genealogist for help in assistancewith applications. Each vp must be read in by the chapter president andknowledgeable enough to take over if the president cannot perform.

Membership: The life blood of the SAR at every level is membership.Each chapter must have an active membership program. Chapters shouldseek out places to tell the SAR story. Work with the DAR to give programs,the Rotary in the local area, historic events and attempt to get a table andhand out brochures. Participate in Veterans Day and Memorial Day parades.

Programs: Every chapter should to their best effort, assign chairmen ofthe ILSSAR Outreach award programs for their chapter, such asOutstanding Citizen, Eagle Scouts, History Teacher, Flag Awards, ROTC

ILLINOIS SOCIETY SONS OF

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONOFFICERS 2016-2018

President ——–––——–——Toby ChamberlainSr. Vice Pres. ——–––––––––––— Jim DeGroffVice Pres. N. Region —–––– Mike CampagnoloVice Pres. C. Region ——— Louis (Lou) MyersVice Pres. S. Region ————– Dan CraftonSecretary ————––––––––– Drew RobinsonTreasurer ———————–— Dick ChamblinRecording Secretary ——–——–—— Gary ListRegistrar ————–––––––––— Garry GruganGenealogist ———–——––––––––– Ron PeckChancellor ——————–—––— Kevin BabbHistorian ————––––– Michael CampagnoloChaplain ————–——– David K. AshbrookSgt.-at-Arms —–———————– Ken GriffinNSSAR Natl. Trustee –––––– Thomas D. AshbyNSSAR Alt. Trustee ––– Martinus (John) Dyrud

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and JROTC, along with any other youth programs that are creat-ed by National. All these programs are a great way to honor citi-zens in the community and it attracts new membership.

Dues: A chapter should attempt to have its chapter dues lowenough to attract new members without driving them away andhigh enough to sustain operation. Ideally, the chapter dues shouldnot be higher than the state yearly fee.

Meetings: Meeting locations should also be at a reasonable rateso as not to drive away membership. Many places do not chargefor meeting rooms such as the Moose and other fraternal organiza-tions or churches, and lunches can be catered reasonably. Eachchapter, as a minimum, should have at least one chapter represen-tative attend the Board of Management (BOM) Awards meeting inMay of each year. Preferably, each chapter should have a represen-tative at each quarterly BOM where there is a lot to be learnedfrom what other chapters are doing.

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The Illinois Society Sons of the American RevolutionIllinois Society Board of Managers Meeting February 3 & 4, 2017Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel, 201 Broadway, Normal, Illinois

The Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel room discount rate is $139.00 plus tax andincludes free parking and breakfast. The cut off date for discount reservations isJanuary 13, 2017. Call 888.236.2427 and ask for the Sons of the AmericanRevolution group rate. Dress is business suit, business dress or uniform.

Friday, Feb 3 Dinner The dinner begins at 7 p.m. in the Beaufort Room.

We will have a cash bar and social hour from 6 to 7 p.m. Following dinner, our speaker is Lola DeGroff, DAR State Vice Regent speaking on

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Saturday, Feb 4 Board Meeting The meeting will start at 8:30 a.m. in Fell C room.

The Ladies Auxiliary meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Broadway room and lunch begins at 12 noon in the Beaufort room.

I will attend the BOM meeting but not any meal events: ___________________

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Friday and Saturday Meal Requests

Friday Dinner: Seared Salmon, Salad and Tiramisu: $40 eachSaturday Luncheon: Braised Short Ribs and Key Lime pie; $35 each

Member name: ________________________________________ Friday _____ Saturday ____Spouse name: ________________________________________ Friday _____ Saturday ____Guest name: __________________________________________ Friday _____ Saturday _____Special Diet Needs: ____________________________________________________________

NOTE: Meal payment is due not later than January 20, 2017. Meal requests received after that will cost $45.00 for Friday dinner

and $40.00 for Saturday lunch.

Mail personal check payable to ILSSAR for meal total to:Compatriot Jim DeGroff Phone: (H) 618 667-8660

6 Ridgefield Drive, Troy, IL 62294-1925 e-mail: jimdegroff@charter.net

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SAR 2016 - 2017 Calendar of Upcoming EventsFebruary 3 & 4

2017 Illinois SAR Board of Managersmeeting, Bloomington-Normal MarriottHotel, $139.00 plus tax. Sons of the AmericanRevolution rate includes free self-parking andtwo free breakfast buffet coupons per room.Cutoff date for reservations is January 13,2017. Call 888 236-2427 for reservations.

March 1 & 5National SAR Spring Leadership Meeting,

Louisville, Ky, Brown Hotel 335 WestBroadway. Call 888 888-5252 and ask for theSons of the American Revolution rate of $150per night.

May 12 & 13 Illinois SAR Annual Awards Dinner,

Board of Managers meeting and AwardsLuncheon, Abraham Lincoln Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton, 701 East Adams, Springfield,IL. $105.00 plus tax. Does not include park-ing $7 or breakfast. A continental breakfast isprovided in the meeting room. Cutoff date isApril 21, 2017, call (866) 788-1860 and ask forSons of the American Revolution for reserva-tions.

July 6 to 13 National SAR 127th Congress, Knoxville,

TN. The Hilton Hotel is the only one avail-able within walking distance of the

Convention Center call (865) 523-2300 forSAR rate of $129 per night.

August 11 & 12Illinois SAR Board of Managers meeting

dates are Thursday August 10 for the fair,and Friday August 11 at the Wyndham,Springfield, IL. We have rooms at $110 eachnight at the SAR rate, with free breakfast andfree parking and for those staying Saturday,August 12. Wyndham Springfield City Centre700 E Adams Street, Springfield, IL 62701Ph: (217) 789-1530

September National SAR Fall Leadership Meeting,

Louisville, KY, Brown Hotel. Call (888) 888-5252 and ask for the Sons of the AmericanRevolution rate.

October 27 & 28Great Lakes District Meeting, No other

info at this time.November 3 & 4

Illinois Society Board of Managers meet-ing at the Springfield Wyndham Hotel.Rooms at $119 each night for the SAR ratewith free breakfast and free parking.Wyndham Springfield City Centre 700 EAdams Street, Springfield, IL 62701 Ph:217.789.1530

I encourage all potential members andregistrars to start using the new on-lineapplication system accessed at mem-bers.sar.org. Bill Marrs of Texassartechtx@gmail.com, who is Chairmanof the National Society SAR ITCommittee, has given the State ITChairman, State President, StateGenealogist, State Registrar & StateSecretary the authority to see all applica-tions in progress in the state. Also, hehas given all chapter registrars theauthority to see all applications in yourchapters.I encourage all new potential mem-

bers to access the site, register, and startfilling out their applications. Chapter

registrars will be able to see applicationsstarted by applicants once they selecttheir state & chapters when filling outtheir applications. Registrars can thenstep in at any time and make correctionsor assist as necessary.Also, it is suggested that any applica-

tions that a registrar receives should beentered into the on-line application sys-tem and not on a fillable .pdf form, asthis saves the genealogists at nationalfrom having to do so. They can beprinted from the on-line system ontowatermarked paper as before. If you runinto any problems, please contact BillMarrs at the above e-mail address or callhim at (254) 289-6232.

The .pdf application form fromnational is no longer available andregistrars and new members should usethe new on-line application, althoughnational will continue to accept the old.pdf forms.A decision will be made at an upcom-

ing national meeting when the on-linesystem will be the only one allowed inthe future. Get familiar with it now sowe don’t have a problem when/if it is theonly one allowed. Respectfully submitted,Tom AshbyIT Chairman, Illinois SAR

Not so New On-line SAR Application procedure

The October 2016 chapter meeting of theAmerican Bicentennial Chapter included aninduction ceremony for two new members,Paul Fleer and Bill Hess. In addition to theinduction and welcoming of our new mem-bers, establishment of a color guard of at leastfour members for marching in parades andother activities was discussed. Also discussedwas that for those members that have servedin the military and can show a form DD214 orhonorable discharge certificate, the chaptercan arrange for a certificate and medalthrough the SAR.

Our speaker for the meeting was JuliaMorrissey, President of the Illinois Children ofthe American Revolution. Julia spoke aboutthe benefits of membership in the CAR,including opportunities to enhance publicspeaking skills, and opportunities to mentoryounger children and express patriotism. Juliaalso gave chapter members an opportunity topurchase CAR items, proceeds of which helpto support CAR efforts to raise $5,000 forFisher House. The Chapter is growing andseveral opportunities to assist are open if anymember would like to volunteer.

There is an immediate need for a replace-ment registrar in the chapter.

AmericanBicentennialChapter

February 2 & 3, 2018Illinois Society Board of Managers Meeting

at the Springfield Wyndham Hotel. Rooms at$110 each night for the SAR rate with freebreakfast and free parking. WyndhamSpringfield City Centre 700 E Adams Street,Springfield, IL 62701 Ph: 217.789.1530

You can now reserve your room for the February Bloomington Board of ManagersMeeting at the Bloomington Marriott. Call 309-862-9000 and ask for the Sons of TheAmerican Revolution rate. The group rate is $139.00. Rooms are limited so if you plan onattending you should not delay in your reservation. The meeting is Friday, February 3 &Saturday, February 4, 2017. Chapter Presidents, talk to your members and work at gettingthem to attend. Remind your members they can attend the Saturday business meeting with-out attending either meal. It is important that each of our chapters be represented at allevents on Friday and Saturday.

Toby ChamberlainPresident Illinois Society

Remember the upcoming BOM meeting!

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Ewington Chapter

Representatives of theEwington SAR Chapter partici-pated in an Eagle Scout Courtof Honor on November 6 at theFirst Christian Church in Flora,Illinois.

The honoree was LucasBehnke who was presented witha certificate, badge, and apocket constitution.

The Ewington Chapter premiered its Historic Flag Program at a joint chapter meeting onNovember 17 with the Ann Crooker St. Clair DAR Chapter where the presenter was JimDeGroff. It then was taken on the road with presentations at the Centralia Illinois HistoricalSociety on the evening of November 17 and again on November 20 at the Coles CountyGenealogical Society in Charleston. These two presentations were made by Joe Harris,Ewington President, and Bob Lybarger, Ewington registrar. This is proving to be an excellentway to explain SAR programs and to promote membership.

Two new chapter members were offi-cially recognized at a recent event: Dr.Don Sandercock and Bill Woods. NormAyers received a Life Membership certifi-cate. Larry Smith, not pictured, wasawarded an Oak Leaf Cluster to theGood Citizenship medal. CompatriotGlen Bower presented an outstandingprogram on "A Journey to Runnymede:800 Years of the Magna Carta."

From left: Bob Lybarger and Joe Harris stand with two historic flags from their presenta-tion. Photo by Judith Joy Centralia Centennial.

Glen Bower and Joe Harris

Norm Ayers and Joe Harris

From left are Bob Lybarger, Joe Harris, Eagle Scout LucasBehnke, and Ron Harris, Eagle Scout Chair.

Bill Woods and Joe Harris

President Joe Harris, left, and Ron Wood

Dr. Don Sandercock and Joe Harris

Historic flag program hits the road

Eagle ScoutPresentation

Ron Wood honored

Chapter Recognitions

Ron Wood, Ewington Eagle Scout Chairreceived the Robert C. Burt Boy ScoutVolunteer Award at the November 17 meet-ing of the Ewington Chapter Sons of theAmerican Revolution.

This national SAR award recognizes aSAR member who has displayed outstandingwork accomplishment and dedication to theScouting Program.

Compatriot Wood has actively supportedthe scouting program since his cubmastertraining in 2000.

He has served on the National YouthLeader Staff, Black Gold Roundtable Boy

Scout Commissioner, Black Gold CampingChairman, and has served as a scoutmastersince 2012.

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Fox Valley Chapter

Spring dinner introduces new members, new officers

Fox Valley members in uniform Jon Fixmer, Chip Dawes, and DonParrish joined descendents of Ebenezer Collins at the grave sight.

Chapter President Mike Campagnolo, left, inducts RalphHarkison, Todd Blincoe, Jerome Smith, and Anthony Cook intothe Fox Valley Chapter as new members.

Above, Chapter PresidentMike Campagnolo inductsnew officers from left;Daniel Smith, Sargent atArms, Harry Reineke IV,President, Eric Ingersoll,Treasurer, Kevin Alcott,Secretary, Ted Miller,Registrar, and Jon Fixmer,Color Guard Commander.

At left: The AmericanRevolutionary Soldierour Guest Speaker,Compatriot Alex Atkinson,put on an outstanding talkand demonstration about the ordinary AmericanRevolutionary War Soldier.Enjoying the presentationare Eric Ingersoll, JonFixmer, and MikeCampagnolo.

The Fox Valley SAR Color Guard participated in the DAR's GraveMarking Ceremony for Ebenezer Collins, a Revolutionary War Veteranon Saturday at the Lockport Cemetery. They battled the elements, butcame together and put on a great presentation. A few of EbenezerCollins' living descendants were in attendance. One of them, EdgarHiestand, 4th from left in the photo at right, wrote the following:

It was such a meaningful event to me and our family to honorEbenezer Collins and his wife Anna last Saturday at Lockport cemetery.I'm so grateful that Darlene Schoepski's connections between familyand your Louis Joliet Chapter D.A.R. brought us together. I know thatson John and wife Claudia, and daughter Cindy Krebaum joined meand Nancy in this, as well as out-of-state daughters Amy and Sarah.I have shared with them some pictures and links below and wanted topass them on to you for whatever use you may derive from them.

I want to add that I was impressed by the thorough research onEbenezer and Anna Stowe that Bobbi did which was evident in thereport, slide show, and book with documentation. I also appreciatedthe email with SAR links that Don sent regarding the present patriotpage of Henry Collins on the internet. Making the narratives of the

Chapter assists the DAR in markinggrave of Revolutionary War veteran

past come alive is what makes all of us more committed to our owncomposing an on-going narrative of the American Dream for all. I willbe glad to see any follow-up on Ebenezer that you do.

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Veterans honored on Veterans’ Day

First Responders honoredat Constitution Week meeting

General Joseph Bartholomew Chapter

By Virgil D. Short MDThe GJB SAR Chapter meeting of Nov. 11, 2016

was held at the Michaels Restaurant in downtownBloomington at 12:30 pm. This was our AnnualMeeting and coincided with Veterans’ Day. There were13 members in attendance, nine of whom were veter-ans. In addition, there were five wives and two veteranguests, the speaker, Lt. Col. William L. Warren andILSSAR President Toby Chamberlain, in attendance.

After lunch and a business meeting, J. GordonBidner recognized individually the 11 attending veteranmembers and guests, and expressed gratitude for theirservice to our country. The GJB SAR Chapter has 20members who have served during WW II, Korea,Vietnam, Dessert Storm, or Afghanistan Wars, and onemember who is currently serving. Two members arerecipients of the Bronze Star. A pictorial recognitionwith pictures of all 20 member veterans along with thebranch and war period served on a flag backgroundwith a text statement commemorating their service andthe chapter’s gratitude for their service has been madeand an electronic copy provided each veteran, as well asall GJB SAR Chapter members. As a show of apprecia-tion for their service, the meal expense for each veteranwas provided by the GJB SAR chapter.

The program speaker, introduced by DaveEdwards, was Lt. Col. William L. Warren, a veteranwith 25 years’ service in both the navy and army inWWII, Korea, and Vietnam. His remarks included ahistory of Veterans’ Day, his own military experience,and things which are shared by all vets but not easilyunderstood or explained to others. These include sacri-fices our vets make while their countrymen are merrilygoing about their daily lives; time and opportunities lostwhile serving; injuries both physical and mental; andthe terror of combat are mostly not apparent.

Veterans in attendance from left were from left: Toby Chamberlain, Al Abbott Jr.,Fraklin Lewis, Virgil Short MD, Dave Ashbrook, Alan Washburn, William Miller,Ltc. Col. William L. Warren, Lance McCormick, Dave Edwards, and Warren White.

The annual meeting was a commemoration of theratification of the US Constitution, as well as anexpression of gratitude to our First Responders for theirservice and dedication in keeping us safe and maintain-ing an orderly society.

The GJB SAR chapter presented the 2016 GJB SARPublic Service Awards to outstanding members of ourlocal first responders in the departments of LawEnforcement and Fire Safety/EMS.

The outstanding recipients of this year’s recognitionswere: Law Enforcement– Detective Michael Johnson,Bloomington Police Dept., Deputy Jon Albee, McLeanCounty Sheriff’s Dept., Deputy Cody R. Fosdick,Livingston County Sheriff’s Dept., and Trooper JasonPignon, Illinois State Police.

Fire Safety/EMS-EMS Shift Supervisor Jesse Munk,Bloomington Fire Dept.

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General George Rogers Clark Chapter

Sunday, November 13, 2016 -- TheGeneral George Rogers Clark Chapter Sonsof the American Revolution dedicated an his-toric marker at the Vaughn Hill Cemetery inWood River.

The marker indicates to cemetery visitorsthat this historic ceremony is the final restingplace for three Revolutionary War patriots:John Cornelison, Anthony Harrison, andJohn Rattan.

Frank Akers, Mayor of Wood River, partic-ipated in the program and commended theSAR for its work in honoring veterans.

Jeanette Lawrence, a descendant of JohnRattan, helped to unveil the marker.

This is the second historic cemetery mark-er dedicated by the GGRC Chapter. Theother marks the Nix-Judy Pioneer Cemeteryin Glen Carbon IL. That marker was dedicat-ed on September 21, 2014.

Participating in the ceremony were from left: Phillip Bailey, Anthony Robison, Jerry Oglesby,Marvin Meng, State President Toby Chamberlain, Robert Ridenour, Jim DeGroff, John Rattandescendant, Bill Johnson, Tom Beavers, and Dave Ashbrook.

Bringing in the Colors in Highland, IL are from left: Dennis Lybarger, BobRidenour, Bob Kilzer, and Jim DeGroff.

When Deann Koster Fester, center, won the Illinois SARTeacher of the Year contest, she promised to use her win-nings to bring the colonial period to life for students in theCalhoun, Illinois, school district. She did just that onOctober 19th when Colonial Williamsburg reenactor DarciTucker, left, spent the day at the Calhoun Elementary andJunior High School. General George Rogers Clark Chaptermember Charlie Casey, right, assisted, dressed in hisRevolutionary War uniform.

Marker dedicated incemetery with threeRevolutionary Patriots

North Carolina Patriot honored inHighland cemetery

Teacher of the Year sponsorsColonial Williamsburg speaker

On July 31, 2016, the General George Rogers Clark Chapter formallymarked the grave of Revolutionary War Patriot John Gullick, Jr. at the GullickCemetery near Highland, in Madison County, Illinois. Gullick was born about1750 in Tyron County, North Carolina. He was married twice; first to RebeccaDavidson and the second time to Hannah Ramsey.

Gullick had seven children: Jonathon, Elizabeth, John, Benjamin Davidson,Ira, Jane, and Beniah. John Gullick Jr died March 15, 1832, in MadisonCounty, Illinois, at the age of 82 years.

The pioneer homestead of John Gullick Jr. lies about a quarter of a milefrom the cemetery where he is buried.

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Springfield Chapter

The Springfield Sons of the AmericanRevolution Chapter was founded on February22, 1897 and holds Illinois Chapter CharterNumber One. Springfield is the oldest contin-uously active chapter in Illinois and one of theoldest continuously active chapters in theUnited States.

Illinois Society President Toby Chamberlain,Illinois Treasurer Dick Chamblin, and NationalTrustee Tom Ashby took part in a Wreath LayingCeremony at the grave of US President Gerald Fordduring the October Great Lakes District meeting.Both Chamberlain and Chamblin were presentedSilver Roger Sherman Medals and Ashby was present-ed the Meritorious Service Medal by National SocietyPresident General Mike Toomy.

Springfield Chapter member “Chef”Stephen Bradley mans the grill,above. At left, Dick Chamblin andDrew Robinson share a joke together.

Springfield Eagle Scout Committeechairman George Tinkham issued a challengeto Springfield Chapter members and theyresponded. Tinkham pledged $250 to thechapter Eagle Scout Program if chapter com-patriots would match his $250 pledge. In acouple of days after Tinkham issued his chal-lenge members pledged $259 in matchingfunds.

At far left in photo at right, Dick Chamblin partici-pates in a Sword Salute at the President GeraldFord grave site.

Chapter membershonor Gerald Ford

Eagle ScoutChallenge

The SAR has adopted a DAR FinderProgram that gives DAR members the oppor-tunity to be awarded SAR medals for refer-ring new SAR members.

The DAR Finder Report Form, availableat the SAR National Society web site, must beattached and submitted with new applica-tions. With one new approved SAR applica-tion, DAR members will receive the SARMedal of Appreciation.

With subsequent approved SAR applica-tions, DAR members will receive the MarthaWashington and Daughters of LibertyMedals..

DAR referral program

Did you know?Springfield and Decatur chapters unitefor fall fun at Dawson farm

Alice and Cletis Underwood enjoy the Family Day Picnic October 22 hosted byCompatriot Bob Dennison’s farm in Dawson.

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A chilly butpatriotic paradein WoodstockThe SAR and DAR joined forcesSaturday, November 27 for the annualWoodstock Christmas Parade.Members of the Fox Valley Chapter,Mike Campagnolo, Jon Fixmer, andChip Dawes joined Ray Beets andRich Stabenow from the Kishwaukeechapter marched in the parade.Rounding out the marchers weremembers of the Kishwaukee TrailChapter DAR.

Kishwaukee Chapter

Revolutionary Intelligence, Patriot spies in the War By Lola DeGroff (excerpted)

George Washington. Commander andChief of the Continental Army; Father of ourCountry; and super sleuth?

Spying isn't a description normally used todescribe Washington, but it is true that he wasa skilled manager of intelligence, adept atdeception operations and a skilled propagan-dist.

Much earlier than the Revolutionary War,the British colonial government sent then 21-year-old Washington into Ohio Territory tofind out about the strength of French militaryand how the French might respond if theBritish expanded into the region. Evidently,Washington used his socializing with Frenchofficers to gain useful intelligence.

Consequently, George Washington wasquite a believer in the importance of intelli-gence and used ten percent of his militaryfunds on such activities. He recruited bothTories and Patriots, interrogated travelers togather intelligence information and sent scoresof agents on intelligence and counterintelli-gence missions.

He took a very hands-on approach tointelligence gathering, even going so far ascomposing letters of instruction to his agents.Instructing his generals, Washington said to"leave no stone unturned, nor do not stick toexpense" in gathering intelligence.

Women, children and African Americanswere often recruited as spies. At that time,they were not considered as smart as whitemen so if caught, might not understand whatthe messages they were carrying meant andwould not add more info if interrogated.

During the Revolutionary War period, thespying efforts pretty much fell under threemain methods, invisible ink, codes & ciphers,and other methods.

Dr. James Jay, the brother of John Jay,

developed synthetic stains that used one stainfor writing a message and a second stain todevelop it. This was considered to be muchmore secure. In fact, George Washington sug-gested that reports could be written in theinvisible ink "on the blank leaves of a pam-phlet ... or book of small value." His recom-mendation was to "write a letter ... with somemixture of family matters and between thelines and on the remaining part of the sheetcommunicate with the stain the intendedintelligence."

John Jay and Arthur Lee also devised dic-tionary codes where numbers referred to thepage and line in an agreed� upon dictionaryedition where the unencrypted message wouldbe found.

The first recorded Patriot intelligence net-work was a secret group of about 30 in Bostonas early as 1774 known as the “mechanics.”The name meant skilled laborers and artisans.They organized resistance to British authorityand gathered intelligence. One of the group’smembers was Paul Revere. He arranged forthe warning lanterns to be hung in the OldNorth Church to alert Patriot forces atCharleston. He then set off on his famous ride.

The Culper spy ring used a numerical sub-stitution code developed by Major BenjaminTallmadge. He took several hundred wordsfrom a dictionary and several dozen names ofpeople or places and assigned each a numberfrom 1 to 763. For example, 38 meant attack,192 stood for fort, George Washington wasidentified as 711 and New York was known as727.

One female member of the Culper Ringwas known only by her code name 355. Shewas arrested shortly after Benedict Arnold'sdefection in 1780 and evidently died in captivi-ty. The number 355 meant "lady" in the

Culper code. It is thought that she may havecome from a prominent Tory family withaccess to British commanders. 355's recruiterpraised her espionage work, calling her "Onewho hath been ever serviceable to this corre-spondence." 355 was one of several femaleswho hung around Major Andre. BenedictArnold questioned all of Andre's associatesafter Andre was executed and was suspiciouswhen the 355 who was with child refused toidentify her lover. Did you know that there is aDAR chapter in Illinois named Culper RingAgent 355? Additionally, the TV show “Turn”is based on this ring.

Other methods included political actions,covert actions, counterintelligence, deception,propaganda. One example was known as a"blind drop" a hollow tree, or other placeagreed to ahead of time. One person wouldleave a message and it would be picked up bysomeone else later. Many British communica-tions were intercepted as well.

You may remember a few years ago whenRichard Reid was arrested for trying to blowup a plane with explosives hidden in the heelof his shoe. Back in Revolutionary War times,spies also used special boots made with a fakeheel to hide messages.

Another agent, Anna Strong, signalled themessages’ location with a code involving laun-dry hung out to dry. A black petticoat indicat-ed that a message was ready to be picked upand the number of handkerchiefs identifiedthe cove on Long Island Sound where theagents would meet.

Historians believe that Washington’s ambi-tious use of gathering and analyzing data andhis use of spies and other actions played amajor role in securing our freedom from theBritish.

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Story and photos by Allan C. Campbell, M.D.On October 29, 2016, Dale Bottom and I

had the honor of representing the IllinoisSociety of the Sons of the AmericanRevolution at the official commissioning ofthe Virginia-class nuclear powered fast attacksubmarine USS Illinois (SSN-786).

As the christening in 2015 and the commis-sioning are funded privately, I had become asponsor following a presentation in Peoria bythe Chief of the Boat - Master Chief PettyOfficer David DiPietro, USN. In our partywas Patrick Daniels and his wife. He hadserved on the nuclear powered submarineUSS Pargo (SSN-650), a Sturgeon-class attacksubmarine (1968-1995 commission). Alsoattending was Mayor Michael C. "Mickey"Straub of Burr Ridge, Illinois, a strong patriot.

The festivities began on Friday, October 28with a tour of the Submarine Force Museumincluding a tour of the original nuclear pow-ered submarine, the Nautilus. That was fol-lowed by a tour of the USS Illinois and a clamand lobster bake.

That evening was the Chairman'sReception during which Christopher Durdleof Roseville, Illinois was honored for hisdesign of the Crest. He was a high school stu-dent at the time and won the competition. Onthe Crest is the motto in Latin "Nemo MagisFortiter" which translates to "None morebrave", which is a line from the fourth stanzaof the Illinois State Song. On the shield is animage of the State of Illinois, the 21st state tojoin the Union. At the reception, HowardWright portrayed Abraham Lincoln and gavea stirring speech. Many awards were present-ed and traditions followed.

On Saturday, the official CommissioningCeremony was conducted at 11 a.m. withmuch pomp and ceremony. The officialsponsor of the boat, First Lady MichelleObama, made remarks, followed by thekeynote speaker, Chief of Naval Operations,Admiral John M. Richardson, USN. Thecommand to "bring the boat alive" was givenand the sailors all marched aboard. Theensign and the commissioning pennant werehoisted. The periscopes and snorkels wereraised. Very dramatic!! The CommandingOfficer is CDR Jesse Porter, USN.

The design and technology of the USSIllinois is a wonder! She is 377 feet long anddisplaces 7,800 tons. Her speed is in excess of25 knots and can dive to depths greater than800 feet. Her functions include covert intelli-gence, surveillance and reconnaissance. She iscapable of special warfare operations, anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare.With her two Virginia Payload Tubes, eachcapable of carrying six tomahawk cruise mis-siles and four torpedo tubes, she can conductcovert precision strikes in support of forces

ashore. The sub is very quiet and state of theart in regard to electronics. Due to the latter,she can carry a smaller crew than in priorversions. Much more could be said about thisfine crew! Of local interest is the fact that theback up generator system is by Caterpillar.

The Commissioning Committee, based atthe Chicago Club, will dissolve, to bereplaced by the 786 Club, which will supportthe crew and their families. For more infor-mation about the 786 Club, go towww.ussillinois.org.

Many thanks to Leonard R. WassCaptain, USN (Ret.) Chairman, USS ILLI-NOIS Commissioning Committee.

Compatriots attend commissioning of USS Illinois attack submarine

After commissioning, the periscopes and snorkels are raised as the boat “comes alive.”

Compatriot Allan C. Campbell and Chief of the Boat,Master Chief Petty Officer David DiPietro, USN.

ChristopherDurdle ofRoseville, Ilwon thecontest fordesigningthe officialcrest,below.

Compatriot Dale Bottom,Howard Wright as Abe Lincoln,and Burr Ridge Mayor MichaelC. “Mickey” Straub.

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On Saturday, October 29,LtoR Tom Ashby (Capt.Zeally Moss Chapter andNSSAR Trustee), TobyChamberlain (SpringfieldChapter and Illinois SocietyPresident) and Dick Chamblin(Springfield Chapter andIllinois Society Treasurer) par-ticipated in the Great LakesDistrict Combined ColorGuard and the Presentation ofColors at the grave of UnitedStates President Gerald Fordin Grand Rapids, MI. DickChamblin was a member ofthe unit that presented aSword Salute at the grave site.Toby Chamberlain presenteda wreath from Illinois Society.

During the Friday nightformal dinner National SocietyPresident General MikeTomme presented Ashby witha Meritorious Service Medaland both Chamberlain andChamblin with Silver RogerSherman Medals for their ser-vice to the Great LakesDistrict and the IllinoisSociety.

Combined Great Lakes Color Guard honorsGerald Ford at Great Lakes District meeting.