Patriot Cause Evoked

• 2025-05-29

The following article was provided in Representative Perry Stambaugh’s Capitol Report issued on May 28, 2025. Rep. Stambaugh can be contact through his website at https://www.repperrystambaugh.com/ During the May 23 ceremony honoring the service of Revolutionary War patriot Jacob Stambaugh, I learned about Jacob’s Continental Army uniform from Dale Leppard, genealogist and registrar and past

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Americanism Can Be Delivered To Our Young People

• 2025-02-10

Dr. Steven Messner When I joined the Pennsylvania Washingtonburg Chapter of SAR, President Dale Leppard suggested that I consider helping young people gain a better understanding of Americanism. I had been a school superintendent for quite a few years and I realized that there would be many challenges that one would face just trying to

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The Ordnance – Fall 2024

• 2025-01-01

The Fall 2024 Edition of The Ordnance is now available! This is the official newsletter of the Washingtonburg Chapter, Pennsylvania Society, Sons of the American Revolution and includes highlights of the news and activities for the chapter. Download your copy below.

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Washingtonburg Chapter Holiday Dinner at Two Mile House in Carlisle

• 2024-12-23

Despite a few last-minute cancellations due to inclement weather and illness, approximately 50 members and guests of Washingtonburg Chapter gathered at historic Two Mile House in Carlisle on the 15th of December 2024 for the annual Holiday Dinner. The annual event encourages 18th century attire, which was worn by nearly half of those attending. The

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First Annual Washingtonburg Wreaths Across America Ceremony

• 2024-12-20

Saturday, December 14th, 2024 Marked the Inaugural Washingtonburg Wreaths Across America Ceremony. The ceremony was held at the Middle Spring Presbyterian Church in Shippensburg, PA. In attendance were several local veterans, PA District 193 Representative Torren Ecker, Colonel Park Bierbower, Girl Scout Troop 80063, Washingtonburg compatriots Raymond Mowery, Captain Dennis Dyckman, Steven Messner, Douglas Cubbison,

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Washingtonburg Chapter Displays at the Army Expo ‘24

• 2024-09-14

Stop by our booth! The Washingtonburg Chapter, SAR is present this weekend at this year’s Army Expo ‘24 at the United States Army Heritage and Education Center. Come visit us today or tomorrow (September 14th and 15th) between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. each day. Past President Dale Leppard and President Jeff La Marca are

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Highlights from Washingtonburg Chapter Meeting on 8/17/24

• 2024-08-25

As previously reported, the Washingtonburg Chapter held elections at our recent meeting; our new board consists of: President Jeffry Peter La Marca, Ph.D. 1st Vice President Most Rev. William Martin Sloane, Ph.D., J.D., Ed.D. 2nd Vice President TSgt. Eric Nolan “Dutch” DeVries, USAF (Ret.) 3rd Vice President Steven Pearson Messner, Ed.D. Secretary/Treasurer Steven Scott Burd

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Washingtonburg Chapter Meeting and Elections

• 2024-08-18

Washingtonburg Chapter conducted its Quarterly Meeting and Annual Elections August 17th, 2024 at the USAHEC in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Officers elected were President Dr. Jeffry Peter La Marca, 1st Vice President and Chaplain The Most Rev. William Martin Sloane, 2nd Vice President TSgt Eric Nolan “Dutch” DeVries, USAF (Ret.), 3rd Vice President Dr. Steven Pearson Messner,

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Washingtonburg Chapter Earns Gold Level America 250th Anniversary Streamer for 2023

• 2024-08-15

Washingtonburg Chapter earned the prestigious Gold Level Chapter Streamer for the America 250th Anniversary Program. As originally presented, the program provided for Chapters to receive Bronze, Silver, or Gold Level Streamers for each year of the America 250th Anniversary Cycle. The original criteria were based on the average percentage of the membership who attended America

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Lafayette Fairwell Tour Cruise

• 2024-08-14

1st Vice President of Washingtonburg Chapter, Dr. Jeffry Peter La Marca, represented the Chapter at the opening segment of the Lafayette Farewell Tour at Sandy Hook, New Jersey, which reenacted the view that the Marquis had of America as he landed upon his return. The view was afforded through a dinner cruise attended by Dr.

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