Report of the 3rd Vice President, MDSSAR
October 2016
Timothy D. Mallory
3rd Vice President, MDSSAR (2016 – 2017)
This report is submitted in preparation for the Semi-Annual Board of Managers meeting on 22 October 2016 in Chestertown, MD. It is both an honor and a pleasure serving as the MDSSAR 3rdVP, which thus far has been a highly successful term in office.
Chapter Visitations – Southern Maryland and Chesapeake Bay Region
My primary focus as the 3rd VP pertains to the Maryland 400 Patriots’ Fund, and chairman of the Board of Trustees. I am planning and organizing MDSSAR observances, ceremonies, and entertainment to include community involvement by the DAR and CAR when the venue is appropriate. I have contacted the Chapter Presidents, but have yet visited the five 3rd VP regional Chapters: John Paul Jones, Col. Tench Tilghman, John Hanson, Capt. John Smoot, and Thomas Stone. These Chapters are widely dispersed along the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, and in southern Maryland. I plan to partake in as many Chapter activities and events as can be reasonably achieved, since I am working full-time. Visitations are a high priority to me.
I am developing calendar plans to partake in the regional Chapter events, and am scheduling dates to participate in meetings and events. Possible events include: John Paul Jones wreath laying at the French Monument, Annapolis, and tour of St. Mary’s City with Colonial celebrations. Specific dates, times, and locations will be announced.
Maryland 400 Patriots Fund Committee – Commemorating the 240th Yearof 1776
I coordinated and led the bus trip to Brooklyn, NY to attend the Maryland 400’s Commemoration Ceremony held at the Vechte-Cortelyou House, or the Old Stone House (OSH). On Saturday 20 August 2016, the MDSSAR, MDSDAR, and the 175th MD Infantry Regiment, traveled to Brooklyn, NY. To honor this historic event, which was led by Col. Wm. Smallwood, the MD 400 became famous by their heroic performance at the Battle of Brooklyn Heights, or the Battle at Long Island, and the loss of 256 men in battle. I was one of the readers of the Honorary Roll Call during the OSH ceremony. A complete report about this trip and photographs was posted in the society’s fall newsletter.
Bus Trip After Action Review
There was tremendous participation by the Chapters and DAR for the symbolic Wreath Laying ceremonies at the Old Stone House and MD400 Monument. This activity earns points towards the Americanism Scorecard. I provided a summary of participating Chapters, and members attending the bus trip to Jim Engler for the scorecard. I assessed the condition of the MD400 Monument located in Prospect Park, and noted a few potential project ideas for repairs, and/or preservation. The last time major repairs were done was in 2006, when lettering was redone, the fence repainted, and granite blocks leveled and repaired. Replacing the missing letters again needs to be done. In the adjacent woods, the large tree limbs could snap and fall onto the monument, or walkway.
Annual George Washington Birthday Luncheon
I coordinated and organized the annual George Washington Birthday Luncheon, which will be held on Saturday, 18 February 2017 at the Eagle’s Nest Country Club in Phoenix, MD. I obtained the guest speaker, Owen Lourie, which is the Project Director for “Finding the Maryland 400” at the Maryland State Archives, and principal investigator of the MD400 Biographies Project. The topic for his talk is about the Marylanders that traveled to Brooklyn in 1776, and retreated in 1777. He will also provide an update on the MD400 Biographies Project. DAR and CAR participation in this event is highly encouraged as a historic and significant patriotic event. Rather than paying an honorarium to the speaker, the society will provide a $200 contribution to the Friends of the MD State Archives towards future Revolutionary War research. Centerpieces for the tables need to be organized, and each Chapter may be requested to provide a centerpiece. The silent auction fundraiser is another possible activity, but needs further planning. The attached luncheon flyer is to be posted to the society’s website, and distributed by the Corresponding Secretary to the MDSSAR Chapters, DAR and CAR.
MD400 Fundraising
Published the new MD400 Patriots Fund Regimental Honorary program in the fall newsletter. This program is supported by the MD400 Board of Trustees, and was originally introduced by previous 3rd VP Jim Adkins. This program is recognition based; e.g., donors receive certificates and pins as their monetary contributions accumulate over the years. The monetary scaled schedule of the honorary ranks (highest is Honorary Commander of the Regiment, which requires a $5,000 contribution, and the lowest is Honorary Private, which requires only a $50 contribution) is designed to resemble a Continental Army’s military ranking system. The dues form includes an option for members to submit a MD400 contribution.
Respectfully submitted,
Timothy D. Mallory
The Maryland Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
invites you to our
Annual George Washington Birthday Luncheon
PLACE:Eagle’s Nest Country Club, 12801 Stone Hill Road, Phoenix, MD 21131
DATE/TIME:Saturday, February 18, 2017. Social Time at 11:30 am and Lunch at 12:30 pm
COST:$40.00 with a choice of Roasted Pork Loin or Chicken Piccata with tossed salad, green beans almandine, and Red Bliss potatoes. Dessert is ice cream with fudge topping and chocolate cookie. Rolls & butter.Coffee & tea. Optional cash bar.
DIRECTIONS:Take Exit 27B off Baltimore Beltway 695. Stay on Dulaney Valley Road past Loch Raven Reservoir cross Loch Raven Bridge, bear right to Stone Hill Road approximately 1 mile on left. There are two stone pillars at the driveway.
CASH BAR:Cash Bar starts at 11:30 am. Cheese display appetizers.
Colonial Uniform, Business or Military Attire welcomed.
Donors to the MD 400 Patriots Fund will be recognized by induction into the Honorary Regiment. A silent auction will be held at this event. If you have items you wish to donate, please contact Bill Batton at 410-804-4247 or .
** THIS IS THE SAME LOCATION AS LAST YEAR’S LUNCHEON **
*** INCLEMENT WEATHER SNOW DATE IS THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH ***
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RSVP by February 2nd to Gary R. Neal and send check to:
MDSSAR Treasurer Gary R. Neal
Post Office Box #1
Cockeysville, MD 21030-0001
Email:
I will be attending the GW Luncheon: ______(name)
I will be bringing ____ guests. Names of guests: ______
Please indicate your preference Pork Loin or Chicken Piccata
Check enclosed for $40.00 PER PERSON for a total of $______made payable to MDSSAR.