This months meeting had few special guests. One being Tom Haskins who is the state of Ohio 250th committee chairperson and the only SAR member on the committee giving what the new activities of this state organization will be leading up to in the coming months of our countries 250th birthday. We also presented our former President Richard Hartinger a Plaque of Appreciation for all the years of work within Camp Charlotte SAR chapter.
The meeting had additional special guests this month. The OHSSAR incoming President, Steve Kaplan and First Lady Patty Kaplan. President Kaplan would later in the evening swear in the new officers of the Camp Charlotte Chapter and in attendance the oration contestant Ms. Mercy Ann Persing which did an excellent job in her presentation of her story on Phillis Wheatley.
February’s meeting had a nice little twist to it. President Richard Hartinger received a medal for his work in promoting the history of Camp Charlotte by the DAR Vice Region Robin Kulas from the Mathias Ridenour DAR Chapter. The medal the Hannah White Arnett Award is the highest award that can be presented with in the committee. Rick has spent the last 17+ years researching Camp Charlotte and will be at National Leadership on March 1th to present his case as he continues this endeavor. We also had Sydney Lattimer who was presented an award for placing 3rd in the State OHSSAR Knight essay contest.
On 24 Feb. Camp Charlotte in attendance to celebrate with the Benjamin Franklin Chapter of the SAR. Dave Fellows of the Northeastern Ohio Chapter provided his interpretive presentation. Followed by the Heritage Fife and Drum Corps provided music of the period. The afternoon was enjoyable and quite entertaining.
January’s meeting had a number of activities in it. We added 2 new members David Driesback and Eric Driesback into the chapter. The winners and award presentations for the SAR 2023 essay contest that was held at the Circleville High School and a NSSAR Certificate of Appreciation for the assistance Camp Charlotte provided for the Veteran’s day activities at Licking Heights Elementary.
Camp Charlotte OHSSAR participating in this years Wreaths Across America at Forest Cemetery. The weather was perfect and many helping hands were in attendance. Our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach lasts all year long, far beyond the single day in December when we coordinate wreath-laying ceremonies. All throughout the year, Wreaths Across America works in a number of ways to show our veterans and their families that we will not forget—we will never forget.
November’s meeting we had a number individuals receive Certificates of Appreciation for their work helping to promote the SAR during Pumpkin show week from manning the chapter booth to participating as the pumpkin show Color guards each night.
Camp Charlotte members delivered donations to the Veterans Hospital in Chillicothe.
Camp Charlotte President Rick Hartinger and Camp Charlotte Vice President Kevin Driesback and Rich Minshall delivered and nice donation that was collected for the VA hospital in Chillicothe
Camp Charlotte Chapter #41-Sons of the American Revolution 