Iowa Society, Sons of the American Revolution – Page 23 – "…perpetuating the memory of those who, by their services or sacrifices during the war of the American Revolution, achieved the independence of the American People."

January 18, 2008 0

Presidents Update #9

Jan 19th 2008 I hope everyone was able to enjoy the holidays and I hope all of you are looking forward to doing and sharing in great things in 2008. Here is what some of your fellow members and I have been doing and been made aware of since Dec 15, 2007. December 15th Received and responded to numerous e-mail comments on last President’s update 15th Sent our Chancellor E-mail request for advice. 15th Re-requested Treasurer to make sure Bob Bowen at National had received information requested. 15th Attended Wreaths across America program at the Iowa State Capital with fellow member Fran Keith, who took photos of the event, which was also covered by the Des Moines Register and a local television channel. 15th Signed, mailed and e-mailed Chaplain form as requested by John Scarpino. 16th Notified by Fran Keith of page 1 article on the Wreaths across American Program. I sent congratulations and thank you notes to Judy Mcnamara or DAR and Ken Fusion of the Des Moines Register. 17th Webmaster Scott Rowley notified me of updates he made to the IASSAR website. 17th I assisted potential new member with genealogy research. 17th Webmaster suggested that we purchase the [...]

January 1, 2008 0

State Flag

Iowa was almost 75 years old before the state banner was adopted by the Legislature. Creation of a state banner had been suggested for years by patriotic organizations, but no action was taken until World War I. The impetus for final adoption of an official state banner originated with Iowa National Guardsmen stationed along the Mexican border during World War I. The Guardsmen saw that units from other states carried official banners and the Iowa Guardsmen said regiments from other states had banners and they felt one was needed to designate their unit and identify their origins. This prompted the state’s Daughters of the American Revolution into action and to design a banner in 1917. The Legislature officially adopted the design in 1921. Iowa was never in a hurry to adopt a state banner as they felt that there was no need. Iowans, with the memory of the Civil War still fresh in their minds, had not adopted a state banner because they felt a national banner was the only one needed. Approval of the banner was aided by patriotic organizations that launched a campaign to explain that a state banner was not meant to take the place of the [...]

January 1, 2008 0

State Bio

Capital City: Des Moines Location: 41.57673 N, 093.61740 W Area: 56276 sq.mi, 26th Land 55875 sq. mi., 23rd – Water 401 sq.mi., 44th Biographies: Famous Iowans Bird: Eastern Goldfinch Border States: Illinois – Minnesota – Missouri – Nebraska – South Dakota – Wisconsin Constitution: 29th State County Profile: 99 Counties Economy: Agriculture: Hogs, corn, soybeans, oats, cattle, dairy products. Industry: Food processing, machinery, electric equipment, chemical products, printing and publishing, primary metals. Flag: Having three vertical stripes blue, white and red the Iowa flag resembles the flag of France. On the white stripe is a bald eagle carrying a blue streamer in its beak. The state motto ” Our Liberties We Prize, and Our Rights We will Maintain” is written on the streamer. The name of the state is emblazoned in red letters. Flower: Wild Prairie Rose rosa pratincola Geographic Center: Story, 5 mi northeast of Ames Governor: Chet Culver (D) Highest Point: High Point; 1670 feet, 42nd Highway Markers: Iowa Resource Manual Historic Landmarks: Search Iowa Largest Cities: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Waterloo Library: Iowa Lowest Point: Juction of Mississippi & Des Moines rivers; 480 feet, 38th Maps: Motto: Our liberties we prize and our rights [...]

January 1, 2008 0

Chaplains Page

“OUR HERITAGE IS BUILT ON PRAYER” “Remembering Their Sacrifices.” “Living In The Freedom They Purchased.” “Remember they died so we can be free” “Freedom is the most precious thing a man can possess. It is appropriate that our prayer today be George Washington’s address, “Prayer for the United States of America,” exactly as it is preserved in the Chapel at Valley Forge. Let us pray… “Almighty God; We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy Holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the Citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to Government, and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow Citizens of the United States at large. “And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that Charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the Characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed Religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. Grant [...]

October 14, 2007 0

Presidents Update #6

IASSAR President’s Update # 6October 14, 2007 With almost 6 months behind the current board of managers term we are approaching a time to reflect on what each of us have been able to do, what we hope to do, what we need to do and what our members would like us to do (or not do). The President’s activities follow after a quick review of the duties of each officer. This review may allow others to consider if they might like to fill a particular office on either a state or local level. DUTIES of. PRESIDENT- The president in addition to his general duties, shall be Chairman of the Board of Managers, and shall appoint, subject to approval of the BOM, the following standing committees viz: (1) a nominating Committee, (2) a Flag Committee, (3) a Recognition and Awards Committee, (4) an Audit Committee and such committees as may be considered necessary. The President shall present a proposed agenda and a proposed budget for the ensuing term of office. 1st VICE PRESIDENT- He shall assist the President as he may direct and in his absence shall assume the duties of presiding officer. The 1st VP shall also be the [...]

July 13, 2007 0

Presidents Update #3

June 8th got informal meeting idea from John Scarpino (see attachment #1) June 9th exchanged emails and ideas with member Tim Barada in regard to his son’s status while on active duty. I feel the IASSAR should pick up active duty members dues. Let me know your thoughts. June 9th Bill Strouse offered to take on the duties of secretary for and Eastern Iowa Chapter. Let’s get others and get this going ASAP. June 9th John Scarpino forwarded on a program on WWII submarine memorial that the Iowa Color Guard could participate in (we were unable to do so) lets get more interested in becoming members of the Color Guard. June 10th corresponded with IASSAR Historian Harold Meeeker June 10th Received JROTC report and newsletter plans for Fran Keith June 10th Corresponded with Mother of CAR member now attending college in Dubuque about local chapters in Iowa June 10th Corresponded with Bill Lees and T Sawyer regarding delays in approving grandson’s application. June 11th “Creating New Chapter Guide” Downloaded from National Website June 11th sent membership info to Don Ruffcorn June 11th Sent out agenda for Board of management Meeting June 11th Thank you emails to members, Moody, McCormick, Wolford [...]

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