Even without a scheduled meeting in December members of our Chapter were busy representing SAR and local events around the county. The month began with Chapter President speaking to a group of 90 5thgrade students about the American Revolution. We the program always starts with an introduction to SAR and to the uniform it moves quickly to a question and answer program. The students were prepared with a lot of questions. We also presented the Principal with a Flag Certificate after the program.
On Saturday Compatriot McAdory also represented the San Diego Chapter at a 90thanniversary celebration for the Linars Chapter of DAR held at the Green Dragon in Carlsbad. Linars Chapter Regent, Brenda Kaesler, and the chapter members put together an excellent program with Brenda reading from the Chapters well documented history. Members put on a “fashion” show of the period dress for each decade.
On December 9th our members participated in two Christmas Parades. Our Color Guard was at the La Jolla parade again this year where they were greeted by a large crown along the parade route. Members of DAR marched with them as well. At the same time the La Jolla parade began, Jim McAdory participated with the Rancho Buena Vista (RBV) Chapter of DAR at the San Marcos Christmas parade. This parade was unusual in that each group was to use a “theme” and the RVB Chapter chose a military theme which complements their extensive support the Marines at Camp Pendleton. Most of the ladies are in camo including face paint and those not are leaving for another project at Camp Pendleton!
Our final activity of the month was the annual Wreaths Across America laying of the Wreaths at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery. Our musket team along with a firing team from the U.S. Marines fired the traditional volley.
Thank You Jenni Jouan for the great parade & Wreaths photos.
Above- Group photo at La Jolla Christmas Parade. Right- Color Guard steps off for the start of the Parade.
2024 Wreaths Across America at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
