NHSSAR Photos

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2007-2008 Photos

JUNE 14, 2008 FLAG DAY CEREMONIES, NH STATE HOUSE

NEW HAMPSHIRE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION and CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION members form the Flag Day color guard.

The New Hampshire societies SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION and CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION celebrate Flag Day June 14 on the State House lawn. From left CAR members Erin Jackson, John Stark Society President; Julia Kerr, second state CAR Vice President; Shannon Joyce, state CAR President; and Benjamin H. Hampton Jr., Past President of NHSSAR and State Senior CAR President preside over the ceremony.

Hans Jackson of the NHSSAR assists CAR members Erin Jackson, Julia Kerr and Shannon Joyce raise the Bennington 76 flag on Flag Day. In the background Benjamin Hampton Jr. salutes.

Flag Day address by CAR State Senior President Benjamin Hampton Jr. at John Stark statue.

Flag Day address by NHSSAR President Donald P. Hayes Jr.

New Hampshire DAR members at Flag Day ceremony.

NHSSAR members at Flag Day ceremony.

JUNE 6, 2008

New Hampshire chapters of the SAR, DAR, and CAR were honored to participate in MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT sponsored by the MANCHESTER WOLVES during the game June 6, 2008.

Members of New Hampshire Children of the American Revolution pose with Governor John Lynch and mascot BLITZ before the Manchester Wolves football game at the Verizon Center Friday June 6, 2008.

New Hampshire Society Sons of the American Revolution President Donald P. Hayes Jr., compatriot Bob Tarbell, Secretary Patrick Arnold, and Richard Wright portraying General John Stark seen as special guests at the Manchester Wolves game June 6, 2008.

Special guests meet before opening ceremony for Military Appreciation Night at Manchester Wolves game June 6, 2008. Left to right: New Hampshire Society Sons of the American Revolution Secretary Patrick Arnold, NHSSAR President Donald P. Hayes Jr., compatriot Richard Wright portraying General John Stark, Governor John Lynch, and compatriot Bob Tarbell.

Members of New Hampshire chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Children of the American Revolution participate in Military Appreciation Night festivities before the start of the Manchester Wolves game June 6, 2008.

APRIL 2008

Compatriot Robert Chase discussing the condition of Stark Park on behalf of the Friends of Stark Park.

Compatriots left to right, Howard Leonard and Garrett Lear.

Carleton Rand and Harvey Harkness enjoy lunch.

President Donald P. Hayes Jr. presents compatriot Garrett Lear with membership certificate.

President Donald P. Hayes Jr. presents compatriot John Moore with the Certificate of Appreciation for his skilled presentation of Eagle Scout Awards.

President Donald P. Hayes presents compatriot Carleton Rand with the Certificate of Appreciation.

Compatriots Howard Leonard with Jim Witham at the annual meeting luncheon.

New Hampshire Children of the American Revolution President Shannon Joyce and Trish Jackson of the CAR display the recently received Gold Merit Award Banner awarded by CAR National to the John Stark Society CAR.

Newly elected officers and board members take the oath of office given by Past President General Dr. Henry N. McCarl. Left to right: Benjamin Hampton Jr., James Veach, Carrett Lear, Douglas Wood, Jim Witham, Donald P. Hayes, and Henry N. McCarl.

After lunch entertainment THE ESSEX HARMONY singers; an a cappella choral group, singing in the "school style" of 18th and 19th century New England.

Glenn Mario, music historian, conducts the ESSEX HARMONY singers.

The ESSEX HARMONY choral group.

FEBRUARY 2008

New Compatriot Pastor Garrett Lear debates Liberty with Lt. Col. Paul O'Shaughnessy of His Majesty's 10th Regiment of Foot.

Luncheon speaker Lt. Col. Paul O'Shaughnessy of His Majesty's 10th Regiment of Foot. The 10th Regiment of Foot is an historically recreated unit formed to portray the service of the British Army during the American War of Independence.

Members and guests at the February 23rd NHSSAR General Washington's Birthday meeting. Left to right: Compatriot Pastor Garrett Lane; Compatriot Jim Witham; Lt. Col. Paul O'Shaughnessy of His Majesty's 10th Regiment of Foot; Major General Kenneth R. Clark, Adjutant General of New Hampshire; Donald P. Hayes, President NHSSAR; Compatriot Ray Carter; and Compatriot Kevin Stewart.

Major General Kenneth R. Clark, New Hampshire Adjutant General receives the Sons of the American Revolution Silver Good Citizenship Medal from Society President Donald P. Hayes at Washington's Birthday meeting February 23rd.

NH Society Sons of the American Revolution President Donald P. Hayes(on left) welcomes new member Pastor Garrett Lear of Wakefield during Washington's Birthday meeting held February 23rd.

Timothy John Andrew Klein received the SAR Eagle Scout Certificate recently from Compatriot Benjamin Hampton.

November 2007 Veteran's Day Meeting at the Red Blazer

Hans Jackson with Connor Jackson and Christian Getchell, prepare to hand out certificates recognizing SAR Veteran's at the luncheon, courtesy of the CAR John Stark Society.

Veteran Joseph Melville displaying his certificate from the John Stark Society CAR, recognizing his service.

Many of the SAR Veteran's gather outside of the Red Blazer in Concord with John Stark Society members Diedre Carson, Connor Jackson and Christian Getchell. The John Stark Society annually recognizes NHSSAR Veterans.

Ben Hampton presents a special NHSSAR Honor to Commander David J. Kenney USN, the Silver Good Citizenship Award for service to his community, work in promoting history and overall good patriotism.

President Don Hayes gives the oath to new member James L. Veach.

Compatriot Veach displays his New Hampshire and National Certificates of membership.

Author James L. Nelson presented a wonderful program on Benedict Arnold's Navy, based on his recent publication.

NHSCAR President Diedre Carson enjoys the program.

Connor Jackson and Christian Getchell display a certificate presented the NHSSAR from National for supporting the CAR

October 2007 New England District Meeting

Above, NED Secretary taking notes at the October Meeting in Pittsfield, MA.

Patrick Arnold addresses the NED meeting on finding ways to encourage
more younger generation members to join the SAR.

September 2007 Meeting at the Yard Restaurant

Secretary Patrick Arnold receives recognition for service as Secretary from President Donald Hayes Jr.

A certificate of appreciation presented to Trustee Finlay J. Coles of Point Pleasant, West Virigian. Pictured are his wife and NHSSAR President, Donald P. Hayes Jr.

Andrew Street receives the Eagle Scout Trophy and discussed his essay on Fort Stanwix.

Past Presidents Benjamin H. Hampton Jr. and Richard Wright at the business meeting.

April 2007 Annual Meeting at the Yard Restaurant

Rodney Stark is inducted as NHSSAR member, congratulated by Registrar/Genealogist Hans Jackson.

State CAR President Diedre Carson and NHSSAR President Donald P. Hayes Jr.

Members of the John Stark Society NSCAR with Gold Merit Awards from National in Recogintion of being first in the nation. Front Connor Jackson, Diedre Carson, Erin Jackson with Hans Jackson and Donald P. Hayes Jr.