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Northeastern Ohio Chapter #12 Activities

2008 OHSSAR Officers

Front Row: John Langlitz, Tony Robinson, Tim Ward, NSSAR Secretary General
David Appleby, John Franklin, Pat Kelly

Back Row: Hank Heckman, Paul Wilke, James Fast, Zack Hoon, Charles Edwards,
Richard Fetzer

~ February 23rd, 2008 ~

OHDAR Honorary State Regent - Marcia Seifert ~

Marica Seifert gave an interesting and informational talk about the life President George Washington. NEO Chapter #12 George Washington's Birthday was celebrated at the Edgewood Dinner and attended by Chapter Members and Guests, Members of the local DAR and DAC

~ January 26th, 2008 ~

Compatriot Tim Ward Receives Meritorious Service Award

President Troy Bailey Presenting Meritorious SAR Service Award to Compatriot Tim Ward for his diligent and dedicated service to the Chapter, SAR and promoting Patriotism

As a part of the November 10^th NEO Chapter Veterans Day program, Evan Palo was officially inducted. Compatriot Palo is the son of Vernon and Karen Palo. Compatriot Palo’s Patriot Ancestor is Nicholas Felch who served as a private in the New Hampshire line. The induction ceremony was performed by State OHSSAR Vice President Tim Ward.

Pictured: Left to right – Compatriot Vernon Palo, Evan Palo and Tim Ward.

Chops Grill and Tap House recognized for exemplary Patriotism.

On November 10^th, 2007 the Northeastern Ohio Chapter #12 Sons of the American Revolution presented Chops Grill and Tap House a Certificate of Commendation in recognition of exemplary patriotism in the display of the Flag of the United States of America. Accepting the certificate on behalf of Chops is Alecia DeRubertis, presented by Chapter President, Troy Bailey.

Gravestone Re-Dedication
Workman Cemetery, Danville Ohio
November 3rd, 2007

Robert McMillan

Left Photo: Ron Workman, Descendant of Robert McMillan and Family
Center Photo: Bag Pipe Memorial by Compatriot Jack Gordon
Left Photo: The SAR Assembly

Flag Certificate Presentation
October 17th, 2007

The Home of Clifford and Joyce Spangler
Jefferson, Ohio

Geneva Grape Jamboree
Saturday September 29th, 2007

Left: Compatriots Troy Bailey and Ron Workman
Right: Compatriots Brian Johnson and Son

Good Citizenship Day - September 17th, 2007

"The Charity Weiner Wagon"

Left Photo: Chuck Koski and Jean Regner, Compatriots McFeaters and Bailey presenting certificate

Right Photo: Jean Regner and Chuck Koski in front of their Charity Weiner Wagon

Jean and Chuck can be found in front of the Ashtabula Lowe's Thursday thru Sunday selling Hot Dogs and other snacks. Since they started four years ago they have donated over $130,000.00 to local charities!

225th
Anniversary of the Battle of Blue Licks in Kentucky on 8/18/07

Compatriot Tim Ward Laying Wreath on behalf of the NEO Chapter #12 SAR

August 22nd

Photo - Left to Right: Troy Bailey, Chapter President; Kathryn Warner, Principal of Jefferson Elementary School; Ed and Anne Ward, Father and Step-Mother; Kelly Ward, Mother, Christian Ward, Marlene Ward, Grandmother; Compatriots Dick McFeaters and Pildner.

August 11th - Chapter Picnic

Left Photo: NEO Chapter #12 Compatriots

Right Photo: Newly inducted Compatriot John Palmer, standing at the grave of Ezra Griffin, Morgan Twp.

July 28th
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Fort Laurens - Bolivar Ohio

June 14th Flag Day
The Tony Ricci Family ~ Huntsburg, Ohio

Left: Flag Day and Flag Certificate Program t the Home of Tony Ricci Family, Huntsburg, OH. SAR Chapter #12 Color Guard Members ~ Compatriots Robinson, Bailey, McFeaters, Ward and Pildner.

Right: Compatriot McFeaters presenting SAR Flag Certificate to Tony Robinson and his family.

New Member Induction
Phil Adams and Family ~ Huntsburg, Ohio
June 14th, 2007

June 9th, 2007
Sandusky, Ohio

On behalf of the Chapter, Compatriot War presented a wreath and gave remarks on Colonel Crawford and the Sandusky Campaign Crawford, OH at the OHSSAR 225th Anniversary of his death and the battles of Sandusky and Olentangy wreath laying ceremony.

May 28th, 2007
Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County Ohio
Parade, Memorial Program, SAR Member Induction

NEO Chapter #12 Color Guard lead the Plymouth Township Memorial Day Parade on Monday May 28th, 2007; Awarded a SAR Flag Certificate to Plymouth Township Trustees for their continued American Patriotism by displaying the American Flag; Served as the key speaker at the Cemetery Memorial Service conducted at the Oak Grove Cemetery; and inducted new SAR Chapter member Tom Robinson.

Pictured above: Left to Right - Terry Robinson; Cindy Robinson; Dick McFeaters; Tom Robinson; Patrick Jolly; Troy Bailey and J.T. Ward.

May 27th, 2007
Burton, Ohio
Color Guard - Posting Colors for the Musical Celebration

America ~ Pilgrim's Prayer Patriot's Dream

Photo on Left: Compatriots Jim Pildner, Terry Robinson, Ryan Bailey, Dick McFeaters, Norman Swift and Tim Ward

Photo on Right: Lead by Commander Bailey followed by: Compatriots Ron Ward , Dick McFeaters, Tim Ward, Terry Robinson, Patrick Jolly

May 27th, 2007
Chagrin Falls, OH - Blossom Time Festival

Front: Banner Carriers - Kevin Ward & JT Ward
Left to Right: Ron Workman; Chip Lum; Tom Baker; Patrick Jolly
In rear, not pictured - Tim Ward

May 19th
Gravestone Dedication, New Member Inductions and Grave Markers

Photo #1: Gravestone of Ezra Griffin
Photo #2: OHSSAR President conducting Gravestone Dedication
Photo #3: Left to Right - Collette Scharf; New Members Spencer Fullerton and George Madden; Orrin Rockhold; Christian Ward ( NEO and OHSSAR Americanism Poster Contest Winner: Chapter President Troy Bailey
Photo #4: The assembly.

Marker Dedication North Cemetery - Orwell Ohio
Patriot George Smith

Left to Right: OHSSAR President - Dick Fetzer; Jim Pildner; Dick McFeaters;Orin Rockhold; Mildred Barta (descendant of Patriot George Smith); Troy Bailey; Brian and Ken Cook

SAR 2007 Americanism Poster Contest
Christian Ward took First Place of the Chapter Contest and First Place at the Ohio State Level. His entry will be competing at the National Level in July '07.

Click here for PDF Copy of article.

Chardon Maple Festival Parade Saturday April 22nd

Tim Ward, Kevin Ward, Mark Coming, and Terry Robinson of NEO #12 marched with Bob Parvin, Chris Parvin, Diane Parvin, Bill Brodie, of the Samuel Huntington Chapter.

George Washington's Birthday Observance
Saturday February 24th, 2007
Ashtabula County Court House - Jefferson, Ohio

President George Washington

Photos from Left to Right: Compatriot Dick McFeaters giving the Invocation; Several of the assembly including members of the local DAR at the Ashtabula County Court House portion of the program: Pastor Fred Grimm, St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Marine Corps League Chaplain giving a Washington Birthday message; Commissioner Dan Claypool presenting a proclamation in honor of Washington's Birthday; Allison Pildner providing a Musical Tribute.

January 20th, 2007 - Ashtabula Ohio

2007 NEO Chapter Officers:

Left to Right: Brian Cook - Secretary: Troy Bailey - President: Brian Johnson - Treasurer: Dick McFeaters - 1st VP/Genealogist: Jim Pildner - 2nd VP/Program: Tim Ward - Registrar (Not pictured: Jim Blake - Historian and Vern Palo - Chaplin)

Left: Ray Rabbett accepting a Memorial Membership for his father, Walter Francis Rabbett; and also three Supplemental Certificates for his son, David Rabbett. Center: Ryan Bailey accepting a Supplemental Certificate, presented by Chapter President Tim Ward. Right: Mark Coming, accepting his Membership Certificate, Brian Cook accepting for his son Kenneth and Terry Robinson for himself and his sons Thomas and Nathan.

November 11th - Ashtabula Ohio

Compatriot George Chambers , right, received Supplemental Certificate for proving descent from an additional Revolutionary War Patriot Ancestor - Presented by NEO Chapter President Tim Ward.

August 13th - Burton Ohio

Compatriot Edward Ward, right, receiving a Good Citizenship Medal from Chapter President, Time Ward for his many years service a Claridon Township Trustee, Claridon Congregational Church Member and Choir Member, Ruritan Membership, and many other activities.

NEO Chapter #12 Annual Chapter Picnic at the Ward's home.

Richard McFeaters, Russell Ward, Ronald Workman, Edward Ward, Patrick Jolly,
Jeffrey Fritinger, Timothy Ward, George Chambers, Thomas Baker, Mark Coming,
James Blake, Thomas Blair

Compatriot Tim Ward's family portrayed a 1806 family for an entire week under 1806 living conditions at the Century Village in Burton, OH in honor of the Bicentennial of Geauga County. (Sponsored by the Geauga County Historical Society)

J.T., Kevin, Sarah, Beth and Tim

Compatriot Troy Bailey - Rome Township, Ashtabula County

200th Bicentennial August 5th, 2006

June 14th Flag Day Program

Left Photo:

Center: NEO Chapter #12 SAR President Tim Ward presenting SAR Flag Certificate to Sheriff McCellan. Observing the activities were compatriots from the NEO Chapter #12 SAR Compatriots: Troy Bailey; Jim Pildner, Vernon Palo and Samuel Huntington SAR Chapter Compatriots John Brindo and Robert Parvin and Geauga Sheriff Department staff.

Right Photo:

SAR NEO Chapter #12 President Tim Ward, presented Certificate and Law Enforcement Commendation Medal to Sheriff McCellan.

Flag Day Program conducted in conjunction with the Flag Day Luncheon sponsored by the Ashtabula County Stanley-Redmond-Harper DAR Chapter

Luncheon hosted by the Villa at the Lake

Left to Right

Joyce Williams, Regent ~ Compatriot Dick McFeaters ~ Willa Hummer, Owner accepting Flag Certificate ~ Compatriot Jim Pildner, Flag Chair

County Commissioners Robert Boggs (left) and Joe Moroski present a proclamation to Troy Bailey (center), treasurer/registrar of the Northeastern Ohio, Chapter #12 of the Sons of the American Revolution.

~ 2006 New Chapter Members ~

Welcome New Members

Left: Kevin and J.T. Ward sons of Compatriot Tim Ward

Right: Kevin, J.T. and Tim Ward

May 28th, Blossom Festival Parade - Chagrin Falls, Ohio

NEO Chapter #12 Color Guard

April 23rd, Maple Festival - Chardon Ohio

NEO Chapter #12 and Samuel Huntington Chapter

Color Guard

March 18th Chapter Meeting - Geneva Ohio

John King First Person Portrayal of President Abraham Lincoln

Left: Compatriot Ward presenting white Century Club shield to Compatriot Rabbett

Right: Compatriots Rabbett and Lum receiving Ohio Life Membership Certificates

NEO Chapter #12 and Samuel Huntington Joint Chapter Meeting

February 18th, 2006 - Rider Inn, Painesville, Ohio

Left: Compatriot Dick Fetzer - Program Speaker on the Western Reserve.

Right: Samuel Huntington and State OHSSAR Presdient, Bob Parvin presenting Compatriot Troy Bailey with a Supplemental Application for his Patriot Ancestor Samuel Comstock of NY.

~ Welcome New Chapter Members ~

Left: Brian Cook - Ancestor Mathias Button - Right: Ryan Bailey - Ancestor Elisha Barnes

~ 2006 Chapter Officers ~

Left to right: Chip Lum - Secretrary; Dick McFeaters - Executive Committee; Linc Jerome Second VP; Tim Ward - President; Bob Parvin - OHSSAR President; Jim Blake - Historian; Vernon Palo - Chaplin. Not pictured: Troy Bailey - Registrar/Treasurer; Jim Pildner - First VP; Genealogist - Ron Workman; Ryan Bailey, Ed Ward, and Terry Watts - Executive Committee

~ Welcome New Chapter Members ~

Left: NEO Chapter #12 President, Tim Ward conducting induction of New Chapter Member Ron Workman. Right: Ron with his family

January 12th Chapter Meeting

and Wine Tasting \ Tour

Laleure Vineyards operated by Compatriot Richard Hill.

~ Welcome New Chapter Members ~

Left: NEO Chapter #12 President, Tim Ward conducting induction:

Center Thomas Blair: Left Gage Geogreff

NEO #12 SAR Chapter Member, Dick McFeaters was presented a "Good Citizen" Certificate and medal at the October 15th Chapter meeting

~ Austinburg County Days Parade ~

September 10th, 2005

Banner: Spencer and Brian Johnson - Guardsmen: Chip Lum, Dick McFeaters, Troy Bailey, Tim Ward, Patrick Jolly

~Welcome New Chapter Members ~

Roy Ray, David Ray, Tom Moss, and Jimmy Moss holding their certificates. In back are from left to right: Tim Ward, Tom Blair, OHSSAR Pres. Bob Parvin, Russ Ward, Tom Baker, Ed Ward, Jeff Fritinger, Jim Pildner, Dick McFeaters, George Chambers, and Ron Workman. Missing from the photo were Garth Wadleigh and Vernon Palo.

Compatriot Jim Pildner receiving a Meritorious Service Medal, presented by Chapter President, Tim Ward

~ Welcome New Chapter Members ~

Ft. Laurens, Bolivar, Ohio ~July 30, 2005

Back Row: Vern Palo, Dick McFeaters, George Chambers, Tim Ward, Troy Bailey, Jim Pildner

Front Row: New Member - Robert Smith, Youth Members: Cooper Miller and Steven Miller, Compatriot Ray Rabbett accepting Supplemental Ancestor Certificates

~ Flag Day Program and Flag Certificate ~

Ashtabula County School Employees Credit Union

June 14, 2005

Left to Right

Compatriots: Gage Georgeff, Vernon Palo, Jim Pildner, Dick McFeaters ~ Credit Union Representatives: Pat Haines - CEO, Mark DeGeroge, Dave McHahon, Mike Fitch: Cody Bartone - Soloist, and Chapter President Tim Ward

~ Welcome New Chapter Member ~

George Chambers

Left Photo: Compatriot Baker and Chambers receiving SAR Member Rosette.

Right Photo: Compatriot Baker, Chambers and Chapter President Ward.

NEO Chapter #12 Color Guard

April 29th Chagrin Valley Jaycees Blossom time Festival, Chagrin Falls Ohio

"Salute the Troops"

Left to Right

Pildner; Chambers; Ward; Lum; Baker; Bailey; Jolly

Front

JT and Kevin Ward

~ Welcome New Chapter Members ~

David & Ray Rabbett

David Rabbett (left) Chapter President, Tim Ward, Chapter President (center)

Ray Rabbett (right)

Robert Parvin, OHSSAR President ~ District Representative, Dick Fetzer

NEO Chapter #12

"Partners in Patriotism ~ Blue Star Salute"

May 21, 2005

First Covenant Church

Ashtabula, Ohio

Conducted in conjunction with NEO Chapter #12 SAR and Ashtabula County American Legions

~ Proclamations ~

Top Left: The Ohio House of Representatives (Speaker Jon A. Husted and Representative L. George Distel)

Top Right: Office of the City Manager City of Ashtabula (Philip J. Varckette, Ashtabula City Manager)

Bottom Left: Ashtabula County Commissioners (President Joe Moroski, Deborah A. Newcomb & Robert J. Boggs)

Bottom Right: U. S. House of Representatives (Steven C. LaTourette)

Representatives from Local SAR and American Legion

(Left): Chapter Chaplin Vernon Palo ~ (Center/Left American Legion Riffle Squad (Center/Right) Shelly Meister (Right) Sharon Kovalesky - Special Music

~ Presentations ~

Troy Bailey ~ NEO Chapter #12 - Presented a Gorget, symbolizing him as Chapter Color Guard Commander and displaying the Chapter's recently award 6% Membership ribbon.

~ Welcome New Chapter Member ~

Jeff Fritinger (right) Presenting Certificate Chapter President Tim Ward

~ Welcome New Chapter Youth Member ~

Spencer Johnson (left) Presenting Certificate Chapter President Tim Ward

April 2nd

Past President's Ribbons Awarded to: Left - Jim Pildner, Right - Dick McFeaters by Chapter President Tim Ward (Center)

April 2nd Program Presenter Sandra Zikursh with Chapter President Tim Ward

~ NEO Chapter #12 2005 Officers ~

Left To Right

Tom Baker - Historian ~ Chip Lum - Secretary ~Jim Pildner - 2nd VP ~ Tim Ward - President

Dick McFeaters - 1St VP ~ Brian Johnson - Genealogist ~ Troy Bailey - Treasurer/Registrar

~Welcome New Members~

Standing: Chip Lum and Jim Pildner - Chapter President

Seated: Dick Metcalf

~Welcome New Members~

Left to right....

Chapter President - James Pildner; Ed Ward; Russell Ward; Richard Hill

~ SAR Memorial Marker Dedication~

Nathan Warner - Alexander Harper Cemetery

Harpersfield Twp. Ashtabula County, OH September 18th, 2004

LEFT: Nathan Warner Descendants pictured with NEO Chapter #12 VP Tim Ward.

RIGHT: Headstone of Nathan Warner and his second wife Amy.

~ Welcome New Member ~

Stephen Adaway

Left to Right: Bob Parvin - OHSSAR VP, Jim Pildner, Steve Adaway, Tim Ward

~ Flag Certificate Presentation~

Avalon Lakes and Country Club

Warren Ohio

NEO Chapter #12 Color Guard and Members Presented a Flag Certificate to the Management of the Avalon Lake and Country Club - Warren Ohio June 6th 2004

~ 2004 Memorial Day Activities ~

Jefferson Village Memorial - Jefferson, Ohio