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Annual CASSAR Board of Managers Meeting
The annual Board of Managers meeting is for the leadership of CASSAR, NSSAR and our local Chapters to learn of actions affecting us as well as discuss topic of interest. We also have the opportunity to hear from members that are running for National Society offices. It is also the
Constitution Day Meeting
SAR and DAR members present at the September meeting. We changed our meeting location this year to the Mormon Battalion Historic Site & Museum in Old Town. While the idea of meeting in Balboa Park always has some appeal we have found that we cannot seem to schedule around Park
The Passing Of Dick Mudgett
It is with deep regret that we inform our members that Dick Mudgett, died March 11, 2025 after a short illness. He was 92. A date for his service has not be set as of this time but plans are that he will be interred at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery. For many years
Dick was a regular at our chapter activities since joining in 2014. We will update members when we get details of his service.
USS Bennington Memorial Service
The annual memorial service to honor those that died on the USS Bennington in San Diego Bay on July 21, 1905 was held on Saturday, July 19th at Ft Rosecrans National Cemetery. The event was led by Kathleen Winchester of DAR with DAR, SAR and the Sons of Union Veterans.
July 4th-Coronado Parade
Our Chapter participated in the Coronado July 4th parade today. Local news outlets reported a crowd of over 100,000 people! The lengthy route was packed on both sides of Orange Ave. from near the Ferry Landing to near the Hotel Del. Participating Color Guard members were Duncan Campbell, Peter &
July 4th Weekend Activities
July 4th weekend will be a busy time for our members with the Coronado Parade and the House of Spain display along with a stage program hosted by the House of USA on Saturday. The Coronado parade is always excellent with the entire island participating in decorations and a very large
