�1EXTRA EDITION— 2018 Annual Meeting Summary—February 2018

This is an EXTRA EDITION of the SARIZONA

Covering the Arizona SAR Society Annual MeetingHeld on February 17, 2018

The Hilton Phoenix Chandler, Arizona

Our new Arizona SAR President James H. Skaggs, Palo Verde SAR Chapter is presented with the President’s pendant by his wife Donna. This pendant

transitions to the new Society President at our Annual Meeting.

President: James H. Skaggs,

Palo Verde SAR ChapterVice President:

George A. Stickney, Palo Verde SAR Chapter

Secretary: William L. Baran,

Palo Verde SAR ChapterAssistant Secretary:

To be determinedTreasurer:

Richard S. Burke,Phoenix SAR ChapterAssistant Treasurer:

To be determined.Registrar:

Merwyn Hedding, Palo Verde SAR Chapter

Genealogist: Edmund Karr, Jr.,

Barry M. Goldwater SAR Chapter

Historian:David Swanson,

Barry M. Goldwater SAR ChapterChaplin:

J. Michael Jones,Barry M. Goldwater SAR Chapter

Chancellor: Richard D. Hines,

Phoenix SAR Chapter Publicist:

Michael J. Fisch,Saguaro SAR Chapter

Immediate Past President:Steven C. Monez,

Prescott SAR ChapterCompliance Officer:

(Selected by the President)Trustee 2018-19: Steven C. Monez,

Prescott SAR ChapterAlternate Trustee: Stephen J. Miller,

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The following Compatriots were elected as Arizona SAR Officers for 2018-19 at the Annual Arizona SAR Meeting

2018 Annual Arizona SAR Society Meeting Minutes. By: William L. BaranArizona SAR Secretary

We had 62 attendees at the 2018 Arizona SAR Society meeting in Chandler.

The Society Annual Meeting of the Arizona SAR was called to order by Arizona SAR President Steven Monez at 9:30 a.m.

The Arizona SAR Color Guard presented the colors, led by State Color Guard Commander Matt Scott. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Thomas Sorensen Compliance Officer, SAR Pledge and the American Creed was led by David Swanson, Society Historian. Invocation was given my J. Michael Jones. The Color Guard posted the colors and retired.

Introduction of honored guests by President Monez recognizing: Gary Pettet, Vice President General Intermountain District; Stephen J. Miller, Arizona National Trustee; Rudy Byrd III, Arizona Alternate National Trustee; Ana Monez, Arizona SAR State Society First Lady.

Secretary Dr. William Baran reported there was a quorum present, with 19 voting delegates.

Welcoming remarks were given by President Monez.

The Ladies adjourned to the Ladies Auxiliary Meeting conducted by Helen Seaton.

Minutes of the November 12th 2017 meeting were placed on the table and distributed to all members via Constant Contact and placed on our web site for comments. Minor additions were made. Minutes were approved as corrected.

Treasurers Report by Richard Burke, Treasurer was provided.

The President asked the Secretary to summarize reports received and not those that were not reported. Secretary reported receiving and publishing all reports except:

-Rim Country SAR Chapter was absent to meet and elect officers.

-Brochure Contest update was presented in the Americanism Report by Allen Nash.

-No new information for the Constitution and Bylaws Report by Tom Sorensen.

-A verbal report was made by Robert Sjolin on the Veterans Committee.

-All other reports were accepted as presented and are available online on the State web site.

A special thanks for all the early reports that allowed the members to read them prior to the meeting. The meeting ran very fast as a result of prior reading and we are reducing the number of written reports on the table. Next meeting only bring 10 copies.All Reports of Arizona Society SAR Officers are available from the State Secretary.President: Steven MonezVice President: James Skaggs Secretary: William BaranTreasurer: Richard BurkeRegistrar: George SticklerGenealogist: Edmund Karr:Historian: David SwansonChaplain: J. Michael Jones:Publicist: Michael FischChancellor: Justice Richard Hines:Compliance Officer: Thomas SorensenPast President: Stephen Miller:Reports of Chapters:(Either BOM Rep or Chapter President Reporting:) Barry M. Goldwater Chapter: Robert Rearley Colorado River Chapter:Palo Verde Chapter: Ed KoenemanPhoenix Chapter: Rick BurkePrescott Chapter: Wayne HoodRim Country: Members at Chapter Meeting to elect officers.—AbsentSaguaro Chapter: Allen NashTucson Chapter: Bill AurandReports of National Officers: -AZ Trustee: Stephen MillerState Committee Reports: -Americanism Committee: SAG Allen Nash: -American History Teacher: TUC W. Aurand-Audit TUC John Bird-Budget: vacancy no report-CAAH: SG Warren Alter: No Report-C.A .R . Liaison: PV Walter Seaton -Color Guard: PV Matt Scott-Constitution/By Laws TUC Tom Sorensen-DAR: BMG J. Michael Jones:-Eagle Scout: PV Ed Koeneman:-Education and Outreach: TUC Chris Francis-Flag- James Skaggs-

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-Friends of Library:BMG Ed Karr, Jr.-Brochure Contest: SAG Allen Nash Included in the Americanism report-GW Endowment Fund: BMG J. M.Jones-Knight Essay: BMG David Rodier: absent no report -Medals and Awards:TUC Warren Alter: -Members/New Chapters: PHX S. Miller:-Nominating Committee: PHX S. Miller:-ROTC/JROTC: PV Ed Boyd:-SARIZONA: SAG Michael Fisch:-Veteran’s: PV Robert Sjolin –Present verbal report-Webmaster: Robert Vint-Absent – website has been updated.-Speaker Bureau BMG J. Michael Jones-Poster Contest: PRS Ed Lipphardt absent.

Unfinished Business:—Color Guard Bylaw Change: A motion was made at the last meeting by Thomas Sorensen and seconded by Richard Burke to table the proposed change until the February 2018 meeting and the Motion Passed. The written proposal was distributed to all members for review. The proposed bylaw change was amended to remove the “he” in the last sentence to read;“The Society President shall appoint the Color Guard Commander and shall conduct a Change of Command Ceremony at the Annual Society meeting.”The bylaw motion passed.Note: There was an amendment written by David Swanson and it was withdrawn.—Insurance for the AZ SAR Board, Officers and Color Guard was discussed by Steve Miller. He suggests that a Committee be assigned to address the details. A discussion presented thefeelings of color guard members that theArizona Society should not support the proposed regulations for use of muskets. Other members expressed the feeling that insurance coverage might encourage lawsuits. To date no issues have been reported on use of muskets. —US Flag Desecration ; David Swanson presented a proposal to support the passage of the Flag Protection Amendment by supporting the Citizens Flag Alliance. Proposal passed 24 to 10.—The American Creed: David Swanson presented a proposal to that the American Creed be recited

during the opening ceremonies at all future Arizona SAR Annual and BOM meetings. The motion passed.—Princeton Battlefield Project: The project is still active as the sellers asked for an extension of the closing date to Feb. 28th. An update will be given at the leadership meeting March 1-—Nomination of 2018 Officers:Stephen Miller presented the list of officers for 2018. President Monez asked for any nominations from the floor. There were none. Request for a Corresponding Secretary candidate was asked for with no volunteers. Bill Baran described what the job would entail. New Business:—Election of new officers:The membership voted unanimously to accept the recommended 2018 officers.-Recommend additional $250/yr for CAR budgetProposal to add $250.00 to the already approved $250.00 for $500.00/annually to the Arizona State C.A.R. Passed 11Yeas 8 Nos.-SOP Manual and Succession plan wasPresented by Jim Skaggs with examples of documents. -New Prospective Member SAR Application ProcessPresented and discussed by Registrar George Stickney. It is in beta testing. -American History Teacher Winner/AwardWilliam R. Aurand, Committee Chair,Allen Nash Saguaro Chapter President. William Aurand requested a check for the AZ History Teacher Contest Award (C. Raso) of $250.00. Dr. Rudy Byrd seconded the request. Motion passed.-Eagle ScoutWinner/AwardEd Koeneman, Committee Chair Requested a check for the Arizona State Eagle Scout winner Lucas Severinghaus from Prescott Chapter of $250 be approved. Motion Passed. -Other business from the floor -Mike Fisch updated the group on the Facebook changes. We have 67 members on facebook.-Dr Byrd mentioned Congress and the importance of having our full 12 delegates attend to support the President General election. Mentioned that dual members may want to get their credentials from their primary State delegation.

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-ROTC/JROTC Committee Chair Col. Ed Boyd discussed the rejected proposal to have every state submit two candidates for the National Award. More people would be reviewed and participate. Also the Sea Scouts groups are not recognized as ROTC units and this needs to be corrected. Announcements:-Leadership in Louisville, KY starts on Thursday March 1-4 at the Brown Hotel-Congress in Houston on July 12-19 Westin Hotel Phone: 281-501-4300.Fall Leadership late Sept-Oct 2018

Recess was called at 12: 00 P M. Lunch was served at 12:30 PM

Posting of Colors by Color Guard under direction of Commander Matt ScottPledge of Allegiance by State Compliance Officer Tom SorensenSAR Pledge and American Creed: led by State Historian David SwansonChange of Command Ceremony of the Arizona SAR Color Guard; Commander Scott to Commander Keith Hugus.Blessing of Meal: Chaplain J. Michael JonesWelcome Remarks by President Steve C. MonezIntroductions of National OfficersGary Pettett,VPG Intermountain District Stephen Miller, Arizona SAR TrusteeDr.Rudy Byrd III, Arizona SAR Alternate TrusteeIntroduction of Dignitaries/Guests1. Dr. Louis Newton (87th Arizona SAR President 2008-9l2.Tricia Alexander, State President C.A.R.3.Tami Turner, Sr. State President C.A.R.4.Lezlee Alexander, Hallie Orme Thomas, Sr. Society President C.A.R.5.AZ SAR First Lady – Mrs. Ana Monez6. J.C. Reese Potentate of El Zaribah Temple, AZ7. Recognized First Time Attendees (2)8, Jr. Members (none present)LUNCH ConcludedGuest Speaker: Introduced by Stephen MillerCompatriot Barry Welch “Northeast Indians During the Revolution and After. Greetings from Guests: C.A.R. President Tricia AlexanderC.A.R. Sr. State President Mrs. Tami Turner

Awards and Presentations 32 Award presentations were made byPresident Steve Monez and State Secretary Bill BaranThere were three presentations from other presenters:Shriner Award to Tricia Alexander for her State Project to help the Shriner Hospitals. Belt Buckle to President Monez from Veteran Committee Chair Robert Sjolin.Arizona Meritorious Service Medal to President Monez Presented by Gary Pettett VPGWrite ups for awards see Medals and Awards report

Installation of New State Officers:By VPG Intermountain District Gary Pettett, MDRemarks: Past President Steven C. Monez and President James H. Skaggs.

Announcements: President James H. Skaggs

-Arizona SAR BOM Meeting Holiday Inn Casa Grande May 5, 2018

—-Arizona SAR BOM Meeting Oro Valley

Country Club Tucson November 17, 2018-—

Arizona Society Annual Meeting Hilton Chandler, AZ

Feb 16, 2019

Recessional: George Stickney Vice PresidentBenediction:J. Michael JonesRetire Colors:Color Guard Commander Keith HugusAdjournment: President James Skaggs3:45pm

Respectfully submitted,William L BaranArizona SAR Secretary

If you would like to read the reports presented at this meeting please sendSecretary Bill Baran an email asking for access to the reports.

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(Above)The Arizona SAR Color Guard celebrates the year of service of their color guard Compatriot Arizona SAR President Steven C. Monez.

(Left) President Monez opens the 2018Annual meeting of the Arizona Society SAR.

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Photo Gallery of Arizona Society SAR Annual MeetingAll Photos taken by Al Niemeyer, Tucson SAR Chapter

(Above) The Arizona SAR Color Guard posts colors at the opening of the 2018 annual meeting.

(Right) President Monez places thegorget over the neck of incoming Arizona SAR Color Guard Commander Compatriot Keith Hugus.Compatriot Hugus takes over from Compatriot Matt Scott.

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(Above) Compatriot Matt Scott departs during the Change of Command ceremony. He is to be congratulated for his service as Commander of the Arizona SAR Color Guard.

(Left) President Monez presents an Arizona SAR challenge coin to luncheon speaker Compatriot Barry Welch.

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(Above) With back to camera,Compatriot Gary Pettett, VPGIntermountain District swears in the 2018-19 slate of Arizona SAR Officers. Behind Gary is President elect James H. Skaggs, VP George Stickney, Secretary Bill Baran, Treasurer Richard Burke, RegistrarMerwyn Hedding, Genealogist Ed Karr, Historian David Swanson,Chaplin J. Michael Jones, Immediate Past President Steve Monez, Arizona Alternative Trustee Stephen Miller. Not pictured, Chancellor Richard Hines, and Publicist Michael Fisch.

(Right) President Steve Monez presents incoming President James H. Skaggs a certificate of appreciation and a special 125th SAR Medal.

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(Above) Dysart School History Teacher Christopher Raso, receives the American History Teacher of the Year Award from Saguaro SAR Chapter President Allen Nash and Arizona State History Chairman, Tucson SAR Chapter President Bill Aurand. Raso, was also presented with a Silver Good Citizenship medal for his work with Arizona SAR.

(Above) Arizona SAR President Steve Monez presents a SAR Medal of Appreciation to Lezlee Alexander a member of DAR for her outstanding contributions to C.A.R. and helping SAR advance their goals.

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Arizona SAR Award Presentations

(Above) President Monez presents Tricia Alexander the Silver Medal of Appreciation for her leadership of Arizona C.A.R., (Middle) Shriners J.C. Reece, 2018 Potentate of the El Zaribah Shrine presents Tricia a Certificate of Appreciation for donations made by the Arizona C.A.R. to the Shriners Children’s Hospital.

(Left) J. Michael Jones presents Tricia a special statue symbolizing the adult Shriner holding a childs hand.

(Right) Arizona SAR President Steve Monez presents Mrs. Tami Turner, Arizona Senior State President of C. A. R. with a Certificate of Appreciation for her leadership with Arizona C.A.R. Chapters and a check for $500 from the Arizona SAR to support C.A.R. activities.

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Prescott SAR Chapter Compatriot Wayne Hood (left-above) and Palo Verde SAR Chapter Compatriot Bill Baran (right-above) receive Bronze Color Guard Medals

Arizona SAR President Steve Monez for their active service in the Arizona SAR Color Guard.

Tucson SAR Chapter Compatriot John Bird receiveda Military Service Medal for hisservice in Vietnam.

A Military Service Medal was alsopresented to Prescott SAR Chapter Compatriot Jack Smith who was not at the meeting. Compatriot Bill Smith received the medal for Compatriot Smith.

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Prescott SAR Chapter Compatriot Bill Smith (above-left) and Tucson SAR Chapter Compatriot Bill Aurand (above-right) received Silver Color Guard Medals from Arizona SAR President Steve Monez. Compatriot Aurand, received the award for Tucson SAR Compatriot Gerald Lawford who was not at the State meeting. They were recognized

for their service to the Arizona SAR Color Guard.

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Arizona SAR First Lady Ana Monez was presented theLydia Darragh Medal in appreciation for her support and participation of Arizona SAR

activities during the past year.Her support of President Steven C. Monez in his

efforts to move the Arizona Society forward are greatly appreciated by all Arizona Compatriots.

Thank you Ana.

(Right) President Monez presents Compatriot and State Secretary Bill Baran the Silver Good Citizenship Medal for his tremendous contributions to many organizations and his professional accomplishments. His support to Arizona SAR has been tremendous.

(Left) President Monez presented Compatriot Stephen J. Miller with the Patriot Medal for his many avenues of service and leadership to the Arizona Society.

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Compatriot Gary Pettett, VPG Intermountain District presents President Steve Monez with the Arizona SAR Meritorious Service Medal for his service this past year as well as his work on portraying General Washington, and for his leadership in all areas of SAR activities.

Compatriot Allen Nash, President of the Saguaro SAR Chapter is presented with the Arizona Silver Meritorious Medal for his work on education programs associates with SAR and American history.

Compatriot George Stickney, Palo Verde SAR Chapter is presented with the Arizona Silver Roger Sherman Medal for his work as State Registrar the past two years. George has processed over 100 applications in the past year alone.

Compatriot Matt Scott, Palo Verde SAR Chapter is presented the Arizona Silver Roger Sherman Medal for his leadership of the Arizona SAR Color Guard and his many other contributions to SAR.

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Compatriot Michael Fisch, Saguaro SAR Chapter was presented the Arizona Silver Roger Sherman Medal for his constributions as editor of the SARIZONA and for his service as State Publicist. In addition he also does the newsletter the Saguaro Patriot for his chapter and offers his assistance by administering the Facebook page for Arizona SAR.

Compatriot Jan D. Huber, Saguaro SAR Chapter is presented the Arizona Silver Roger Sherman Medal for his musical contributions tot he Arizona SAR Color Guard and his many other leadership contributions to the Arizona SAR and Saguaro Chapter activities. His leadership has resulted in growth for the Saguaro SAR Chapter.

Compatriot Col. Edward Hascal Boyd, Palo Verde SAR Chapter was awarded the Arizona Silver Roger Sherman Medal for his many years of Chapter and State SAR service. He is the Arizona SAR Chairman for the JROTC -ROTC and has personally presented over 100 JROTC-ROTC medals during his years of service to the SAR.

Compatriot Abraham “Rudy” Byrd III, MD was presented with the Oak Leaf Cluster for the Roger Sherman Award for his long service to the Arizona SAR. He serves both his local Chapter, State Society and National SAR in a host of ways. He is a great ambassador for SAR and a mentor to many others.

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Compatriot Bill Aurand, Tucson SAR Chapter President accepts the award for Compatriot Richard Collins for his service as Color Guard Adjutant from 2015-1018 and for his development of the Arizona SAR Color Guard Handbook.

(Left) Compatriot Robert Sjolin, Palo Verde SAR Chapter and State Veterans Chairman persented President Steve Monez with a special gift for his service as President of the Arizona Society. He presented him with a belt buckle with a General Washington design.

Compatriot Bill Baran, Phoenix SAR Chapter and State Secretary receives the Distinguished Service Medal from President Monez for his continued enhancement of the Secretarial duties, development of the Constant Contact process for Arizona SAR and his handling all activities for the Society.

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