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2010-2011 State President Bruce Pickette

Dear Visitors, Potential Members and Compatriots,

Welcome to the Alabama Society of the Sons of the American Revolution website. The Alabama Society has over 850 members in 17 chapters located throughout the State. If you want to locate an SAR chapter near you, click on Chapter Map and then come back to this home page to click on the chapter name. Many chapters have their own websites.

Our Society is an organization with patriotic, historical, and educational objectives, including the perpetuation of the memory of the men and women who, by their sacrifices during the American Revolution, achieved the independence of the American people. We seek not only to preserve the memory of our forebears, but to instill in all citizens an appreciation of our national heritage and a greater Understanding of our national identity. Whether you are already a member of the SAR or someone interested in becoming a member, you will find that the Alabama Society is an ideal organization through which you can express your enthusiasm for patriotism and freedom, and to promote the ideals of our founding fathers.

Programs and activities by our Society are many and varied. In the area of education, we sponsor poster contests for elementary school students, and oration contests and essay contests for high school students and Eagle Scouts. Medals and awards are given in recognition of law enforcement officers and first responders, and for JROTC and ROTC cadets. Our Color Guard participates in patriotic observances and grave markings of Revolutionary War soldiers and patriots. Our Chapters proudly recognize deserving schools, businesses, and organizations with a Flag Certificate.

TEACHERS, YOUTH, SCOUTS, AND YOUTH PROGRAM

COMMITTEE CHAIRS CLICK HERE

ROTC/JROTC STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTIORS CLICK HERE

If you are a Youth or ROTC/JROTC Military Science Instructor interested in participating in one of the patriotic programs (orations, essay, Elementary School Poster, ROTC/JROTC awards), click on one of the links above to find out more about them. Find further details or contest forms to download by clicking on additional links provided. Many of these programs include contests with cash awards at the chapter, state, and national level. Thank you for visiting our website. We look forward to hearing from you. If there is no chapter near you to contact, please email me at “pickette@att.net.”

CHAPTER PRESIDENTS: Please insure your current officers and committee chairmen are listed with name and e-mail address, or with another way to contact the individual. The dates and times of your chapter meetings should also be listed. See Updating Your Chapter Website Information.

COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN: Please ensure your contact information and any program requirements are correct. Click on State Committees. That may save you from having to mail this information to the chapter committee chairmen or chapter presidents.

MEMBERS: Members are specifically invited to click on SAR Calendar to view upcoming events. Click on State Committees to find out more about them and the programs and activities of our Society.

Please visit the National Society at www.sar.org for more information. Thank you for your interest in the Sons of the American Revolution.

C. Bruce Pickette

President, Alabama Society, SAR