Meeting Location
Sizzler Restaurant
1151 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97301
Chapter meetings are generally held on the third Saturday of the month, at 12:00 Noon.
Schedule of Meetings & Events:
| January 17, 2004 - XXXXXXXXXXXX Our Veteran Organizations Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion A collection of videos describing aspects of these organizations |
| February 21, 2004 - Spirit of Americana Melodies Time permitting, members will enjoy a selection of original melodies, "The Spirit of Americana," collected and presented by Compatriot Norm Cockerham. |
| March 20, 2004 - What Is the SAR? What Does the SAR Do? Questions and Comments by those present, to remind ourselves of the SAR missions |
| April 17, 2004 - Discussion of a possible program based on national holidays. For consideration: Should Chapter efforts be primarily in conjunction with other local organizations? How far beyond the Salem area? How much can we support? |
| May 15, 2004 - Presentation of the Republic Chapter and ORSSAR winner of the Knight Essay Contest.
Our winner is Mr. Erik Hickman, a senior at Tigard High School. His essay title is: "The French in the American Revolution." Time permitting, we will continue with the agenda for April, concerning our Chapter’s participation in appropriate local and national celebrations. |
| June 19, 2004 - Continue consideration of an annual program for the chapter. Please note - meeting location has changed to: Sizzler Restaurant, 1151 Lancaster Dr., NE |
| August 21, 2004 - Annual Chapter Picnic This year the picnic will be held at historic Champoeg State Park |
| September 18, 2004 - Continue consideration of an annual program for the chapter. |
| October 16, 2004 - The Price of Politics, Electing Our Leaders.
A video taped from an OPB broadcast regarding our Federal elections process. We will also welcome our newest member, Compatriot John Alexander. |
| November 20, 2004 - Lewis and Clark Expedition - Corps of Discovery
A video presentation about this momentous expedition. We will also discuss the Republic Chapter Annual Program. |
| December 18, 2004 - Annual SAR Christmas Party and Election of Officers.
Bring your wife, or a guest. Annual election of officers for the 2005 SAR year. |
| January 15, 2005 - Meeting Cancelled - Freezing Rain - Dangerous Driving.
Meeting was not re-scheduled |
| February 19, 2005 - Washington, Man or Monument?
A video presentation made from material assembled by Compatriot Jim Williams. Video Program Cancelled for lack of time. |
| March 19, 2005 - "Outsourcing Jobs, a U.S. Dilemma"
A video presentation from the Foreign Policy Association. Following the video, members will discuss issues raised. |
| April 23, 2005 - Please note - Meeting Date Change.
Changed to avoid a conflict with ORSSAR Board of Managers Meeting. |
| May 21, 2005 - No planned schedule
Very poor attendance. |
| June 18, 2005 - "The U.S. and Global Poverty"
A video presentation from the Foreign Policy Association. Following the video, Compatriot Blodgett provided enlightening statistics and lead a discussion. |
| August 20, 2005 - Annual Chapter Picnic.
WHERE: Maude Williamson State Park LOCATION: 11 miles North of Salem on Wallace Road (Hwy. 221) WHEN: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. BRING: Two dishes of your choice, and your own table service. |
| September 17, 2005 - Lowell Higley will discuss his lineage back to his Patriot Ancestors.
This is the first of a series in which Republic Chapter members will share information about their patriot ancestors and their involvement in the revolutionary war. Welcome to our newest member, Compatriot Richard W. Shellito. |
| October 15, 2005 - The Revolutionary Patriot Ancestors of Compatriot Bennett A. Wight, Jr., of the Republic Chapter.
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| November 19, 2005 - The Revolutionary Patriot Ancestor of Compatriot William Blose, of the Republic Chapter.
We were pleased to welcome Robert W. "Bob" Oliver as a guest and prospective member. Bob is from Salem and is a retired lawyer and former legal advisor to Gov. Vic Atiyeh. Bob's Revolutionary Ancestor is Dionysius Oliver. |
| December 17, 2005 - The Revolutionary Patriot Ancestors of Compatriot Larry Irion, of the Republic Chapter.
This is our Annual Christmas Luncheon Bring your spouse, or a friend Bring a sack of non-perishable food for donation to the Oregon Food Bank |
| January 21, 2006 - Our Revolutionary Patriot Ancestors. Presented by
Compatriots Bob Thompson and Willis Meisenheimer, of the Republic Chapter. |
| February 18, 2006 - The Revolutionary Patriot Ancestor of Compatriot Richard Shellito, of the Republic Chapter.
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| March 18, 2006 - The Revolutionary Patriot Ancestor of Compatriot Norman Cockerham, of the Republic Chapter.
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| April 15, 2006 - The Revolutionary Patriot Ancestor of Compatriot Colin Armstrong, of the Republic Chapter.
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| May 20, 2006 - The Revolutionary Patriot Ancestor of Compatriot Lee Gentemann of the Republic Chapter.
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