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NEWSLETTER OF THE COL. STEPHEN TRIGG CHAPTER - SAR JULY 2014

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Compatriots!Stay Informed! Check the

Web Site Every Day!

Trigg Compatriots - The best way to stay informed about chapter events is to be a regular visitor to our Facebook page and web site. If you do not check regularly, you will MISS OUT!

Please pass the word along and invite your Facebook friends to like our Facebook page, which serves as a portal into our main web site. Let’s work hard and get past the 100 “likes” mark.

Welcome New “Recruits!

Three men have “officially” made application for membership in the month of June! Connor McCloud, Ryan McCloud, and Dilly Anderson all filed their paperwork in early June. We should have all of their

paperwork “cleared” by the end of July.

Connor and Ryan share the same ancestor as their brother and father, Dallas and Travis McCloud. Dilly descends from Virginia Patriot Samuel Wilkes.

HONOR A VETERAN FOR ONLY $5That’s all it costs to provide a certificate,

folder, and medal for a veteran that you want to honor! Simply email the name of your veteran to [email protected], and bring your $5 to the next chapter meeting.

You can honor as many veterans as you like! Just be sure to try and get a good picture!

The Trigg Patriot

mailto:[email protected]



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COMPATRIOTS ATTEND OHIO COUNTY GRAVE MARKINGSThree compatriots from the Col. Stephen Trigg

Chapter attended a multiple grave marking ceremony in rural Ohio County, Kentucky, this afternoon. Participants marked the graves of John Bennett, Chesley Calloway, and Joshua Chapman. Bennett’s grave was in the actual cemetery where the ceremony was held. Calloway and Chapman are buried in family plots on nearby farms.

Representatives of the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter were chapter President Geoff Baggett, chapter Vice-President Steve Mallory, and Compatriot Jerry Burlingame. All three served in the color guard. Steve fired his Pennsylvania rifle in the rifle salute. Geoff and Jerry presented the chapter flag during the floral salute. Each earned credit for three marked graves toward the 15 required for the Patriot Grave Marking Medal.


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VENDORS OF THE MONTH

Cooperstown Trading Post has a vast array of affordable uniform items! One of their best values is the men’s hat blank for only $24. You can purchase a plain round blank, and Geoff Baggett will be happy to mold and tie the hat to your specifications. Start your uniform today, or add a new hat to your wardrobe today!

http://cooperstowntradingpost.com

Virginia Parkerhttps://www.etsy.com/listing/167940204/caped-frock-coat-longhunter-mountain-man?ref=listing-shop-header-1

Virginia is a seamstress in Wyoming who creates incredible wrap-around hunting frocks and shirts. Her prices are incredible. A Large frock is only $51. Her hunter’s shirt is only $22! These are the only two men’s items she makes, but her workmanship is impeccable.

Giver her a call at 307-321-3933 or email her at [email protected] .



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FLAG DAY - JUNE 14, 2014


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IN THE PACHEK HOMESCHOOLERS YEARBOOK!


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COL. STEPHEN TRIGG AND WKDZ RADIO!

Chapter President Geoff Baggett made a recent on-air appearance at the WKDZ Radio studios in Cadiz. He spent a few minutes with on-air personality Kim Allen promoting the chapters upcoming Independence Day event. While there, he presented the station and it’s parent company, Ham Radio Broadcasting, with a heartfelt “Certificate of Appreciation.” The radio network has gone above and beyond in helping the chapter promote patriotism and history throughout the entire region.

While visiting the station he presented two other certificates. One was to Kyle Rader (left) a Sales and Marketing Assistant who works hard to get our chapter “air time.” The other was to Robin Stevens (right), a News Producer who prepares great stories and “spots” for the radio, as well as Facebook stories and pictures and links on the station’s web site.


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CURRENT FUNDRAISING EFFORTS

Your gifts to our chapter treasury are 100% tax deductible. The SAR is a recognized 503c charitable organization. Consider including our chapter in your “Regular Giving” or donating to the above-mentioned special causes.

We believe that we have recruited a DRUMMER for future ceremonies and events. This gentleman in Cadiz is an accomplished percussionist and is qualified for membership in the SAR through several different Patriot ancestors.

Now we need to raise the funds to purchase a Grenadier Drum for our chapter! We have located one through Spencer’s Mercantile that is period authentic and the most affordable one we ca find. The total cost for drum and strap is $400.

Please give, designating your gift to the “Drum Fund.”

DRUM FUND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn November we will be selecting winners

for our Eagle Scout award (we have at least one applicant already) and the High School Essay Contest. Our chapter winners will be forwarded on for competition at the State level.

However ... it is most appropriate that we provide suitable scholarship awards for the winners of these two high school Americanism events. We will notify the students of these awards in November/December.

Please considering giving a financial donation toward these scholarship awards. All donations to the “Scholarship Fund” will be applied to these two awards.

If you have students currently in high school this year, you should encourage them to participate in the Essay Contest.

Proceeds from the Hunting Knife raffle at the Ham Festival will be applied to these funds.


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VETERANS HONORED

Compatriots Dennis Adams and Geoff Baggett recently made their monthly visit and delivered items collected by Crossroads Fellowship to the Pennyroyal Veterans Center. These items included 15 blankets, 12 sets of sheets, two pair of work boots, six towel and washcloth sets, and approximately 50 miscellaneous toiletry items for use by residents.

While visiting the center they awarded Veterans Appreciation certificates to three veterans. Robert Mason and Dewitt Poindexter are program residents and veterans of the U.S. Army. The pair also made a surprise presentation ... to Jeff Broadbent of Cerulean ... Center Administration and veteran of the U.S. Army.

(l to r) Compatriot Dennis Adams, Robert Mason, Jeff Broadbent, Dewitt Poindexter, and Compatriot Geoff Baggett

RECRUIT A RELATIVE!Compatriots! All male relatives in your bloodline are

eligible for SAR membership! This includes your sons, grandsons, brothers, nephews ... even your uncles! If they share your patriot blood, they are eligible!

The most responsive recruits will be the young boys. They have an interest in history, uniforms, and many of the things that we are doing. Capture their attention early! Invite them to join. Pay their fees! The fees for Junior Members are minimal on a Patriot line that is already proven. Recruit a relative in June!


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LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMENDATION MEDAL PAYS OFF WITH A NEW MEMBER!

Mr. Randle Cruse, recent recipient of the Law Enforcement Commendation Medal, has completed the document discovery process and submitted his prepared application to the Kentucky State SAR genealogist for examination.

We anticipate his application will be approved in late July and we will be able to “officially” welcome him as a Compatriot at our regular chapter meeting in August.

Welcome, Mr. Randle Cruse!

JULY 2014 CHAPTER SERVICE AWARD HONOREE

JERRY BURLINGAME

Jerry was involved in every single event our chapter was involved in during the month of June! He is well on his way to earning the Patriot Grave Marking Medal and is extremely active in our Color Guard.

Great work, Jerry!


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JULY 2014 - A BUSY MONTH!!•3rd (Thursday) - 4:00 PM - Flag Proclamation and Certificate -

Wildcat Chevrolet (Color Guard/Uniform)•4th (Friday) - Independence Day Holiday - 10:00 AM - Reading of

the Declaration of Independence in Front of the Courthouse (Color Guard/Uniform)

•5th (Saturday) - “Star Spangled Event” - 10:00 AM - Adsmore Museum Princeton (Flags and Historic Display at the Adsmore Museum (Color Guard/Uniform) - Departing Crossroads Parking Lot at 8:30

•12th (Saturday) - “Field of Flags” Retirement Ceremony 9:00 AM (Color Guard/Uniform)

•15th (Tuesday) - 6:30 PM - Regular Chapter Meeting•19th (Saturday) - 10:00 AM James Thomas Grave Marking (In

conjunction with the Thomas-Bridges Association Reunion (Color Guard/Uniform)


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NEWSLETTER OF THE COL. STEPHEN TRIGG CHAPTER - SAR APRIL 2014

Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter1969 Kings Chapel Rd.Cadiz, KY 42211

TIME TO START!The year is half-way over, and we are only

five months away from Wreaths Across America in Hopkinsville.

Please remember our commitment to sell 100 wreaths in our community for the cost of $15 each.

You can print either of the two previous pages in this newsletter and make copies to distribute as you see fit. Give them out to your friends and family members, at church, anywhere!

Let’s start now pursuing our 100-wreath goal as we honor the Veterans buried in KentuckyVeterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville on December 13, 2014.

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