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The Captain's Log
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Official Newsletter for the John Paul Jones Chapter
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January 2012 ed. 14
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Greetings!
Welcome to our chapter newsletter! I really encourage your comments and suggestions. In January, we will welcome LaMoyne Jevne from Port Ludlow to speak to us about Flag Displays. I hope you will join us! Sincerely,  Dan Weedin
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David W. Lasser Inducted
 | | John Paul Jones Chapter - SAR November 2011 |
President Doug Nelson Waxing Poetic as our November program
 | | John Paul Jones Chapter - SAR November Program |
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The President's Message
By President Doug Nelson
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The year 2012 is upon us. Kathryn and I hope all of you have had a joyous holiday season and our best wishes for the New Year for you, your families, and our nation. I am truly honored that you have entrusted in me the presidency of our chapter. A Big Thanks goes out to Conrad Plyler and David Blevins for delivering our Chapter Christmas gifts to the Retsil Veterans Home.
We proud members of SAR subscribe to beliefs that honor our patriot ancestors. We take active roles in encouraging respect for our national symbols. We work to educate our youth as to the importance of the history of our great nation and what citizenship truly is. We honor our veterans for their service to our country, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may live in a free nation.
What's the true test of a revolution's success? The Cuban Revolution of 1959 failed. Many poorer Cubans got some benefit from the radical social equality of Castro's revolution, however, such gains came at a heavy cost, in lost human freedom and in Soviet subsidies. In the 1970's the great cultural revolution in China declared its failure with the passing of Mao Zedong, and China began to stride toward capitalism. The Russian revolution of 1985, when Mikhail Gorbachev became the Soviet Union's Secretary General of the Communist Party, failed to transform into a democracy. A year ago Iran was in political upheaval. Now Iranians are wondering what became of the Internet-fueled revolution that brought thousands to the streets of Tehran. Looking at the recent Egyptian revolution, Egypt's military assigned a commission of experts, not elected representatives of the people, to draft a new constitution. Is it doomed to fail? The most successful revolution in history began 236 years ago. The American Revolution of our patriot ancestors is the only revolution still standing. Don't you just love our patriot ancestors, our founding fathers, our constitution, our bill of rights?
Fraternally yours
Doug Nelson
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Wanted Patriot Biographies
Write a short Biography on your patriot. These can be sent to the our chapter newsletter editor Dan Weedin for inclusion into our chapter newsletter. They should also be sent to our State Historian Allen Gray for our state's history. Every ten years our State Historian publishes a WASSAR Book and your Patriot Biography will then be included for future generations. The national society also periodically publishes Patriot Biographies.
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Recruitment Corner
 Become a recruiter by being a sought-after guest speaker. Our chapter has speeches prepared for you to use or you can make your own. Sons of the Confederate Veterans, Historical Societies, Veterans Groups, Church Groups - Men Breakfasts, American Legion, Genealogical Societies, Military Groups, Heritage Groups and the D.A.R. are some groups who are always looking for a speaker. Interested? We have recruitment pamphlets ready to go for you to pass out. Just ask for our speeches. John Paul Jones needs you! You'd be surprised at the number of men who never knew about their family's role in the creation of America. Making the connection and instilling the pride is one way to sell membership. The other is having a program relevant to today's world - one that spreads the word about how we came to be to be the freest country in history and a beacon to the world. Meaningful, exclusive, values, legacy, duty, honor, involvement: all these and more. Help recruit family and friends. Encourage them to honor their patriot. Chapter genealogist John Ernest at registrar@wassar.info (click on the link) will help! |
Calendar of Events
January January 1st - New Year's Day - Fly the Flag January 8th - 1815. Outnumbered and stinging from a naval loss, Andrew Jackson leads his army to a decisive victory over the British in the Battle of New Orleans. January 14th - 1784. Britain concedes with the 2nd Treaty of Paris and recognizes the 13 American colonies as new United States, bringing an end to the Revolutionary War. January 17th - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday - Fly the Flag
Also - Benjamin Franklin's birthday January 28th - John Paul Jones Chapter Regular Meeting 9:00 - 11:00 am. Place TBA January 28th - WASSAR Executive Board Meeting 11 am - 2:00 pm Location TBA
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 Welcome New Members David J. Lannholm was born in Phoenix, Arizona and now resides in Silverdale, Washington. Dave's application to join the Sons of the American Revolution was approved on November 17, 2011. His patriot ancestor is Fifer Jeremiah Hatch who served in Massachusetts and in Capt. Tisdale's Company, Col. Mellon's 3rd Regt, Massachusetts Line. He also served in Col. John Greaton's 3rd Regt and received a Revolutionary War pension.
James A. Martin was born in Montgomery, Alabama and now resides in Seabeck, Washington. Jim's application to join the Sons of the American Revolution was approved on December 2, 2011. His patriot ancestor is Pvt. John Van Doren Jr., who served in the 2nd battalion New Jersey Militia Somerset County under Capt. Conrad Ten Eyck's Company. Patriot John Van Doren Jr. was at the battle of Monmouth, New Jersey on 28June1778 where he was taken prisoner and confined in New York City.
Charles F. Palmer was born in Hanna, Wyoming and now resides in McKinney, Texas. Chuck's application to join the Sons of the American Revolution was approved on December 15, 2011. His patriot ancestor is Pvt. Josiah Palmer who served three years in the seventh regiment, Connecticut Line, Windham Company under Captain Vine Elderkin and Sergeants John Bingham and Nathan Morgan. He enlisted January 15, 1777 and was discharged January 15, 1780.
Lyle R. Palmer was born in Portsmouth, Virginia and now resides in Louisville, Kentucky. Lyle's application to join the Sons of the American Revolution was approved on December 15, 2011. His patriot ancestor is Pvt. Josiah Palmer who served three years in the seventh regiment, Connecticut Line, Windham Company under Captain Vine Elderkin and Sergeants John Bingham and Nathan Morgan. He enlisted January 15, 1777 and was discharged January 15, 1780.
CT Palmer was born in Pensacola, Florida and now resides in Louisville, Kentucky. CT's application to join the Sons of the American Revolution was approved on December 15, 2011. His patriot ancestor is Pvt. Josiah Palmer who served three years in the seventh regiment, Connecticut Line, Windham Company under Captain Vine Elderkin and Sergeants John Bingham and Nathan Morgan. He enlisted January 15, 1777 and was discharged January 15, 1780.
Wyatt J. Palmer was born in Bremerton, Washington and now resides in Louisville, Kentucky. Chuck's application to join the Sons of the American Revolution was approved on December 15, 2011. His patriot ancestor is Pvt. Josiah Palmer who served three years in the seventh regiment, Connecticut Line, Windham Company under Captain Vine Elderkin and Sergeants John Bingham and Nathan Morgan. He enlisted January 15, 1777 and was discharged January 15, 1780. |
Kitsap Battalion Sea Cadet Corps, Keyport, WA.
On behalf of the John Paul Jones Chapter, President Nelson presented the Sons of the American Revolution Bronze Good Citizenship Medal and Certificate to Petty Officer 3rd Class Caleb Shaw and Seaman Apprentice Antonio Riojas at their Awards Ceremony and Banquet. It was held at the All Star Lanes in Silverdale, Washington on December 9, 6 to 8 PM with Commanding Officer Lt. j.g. Robert Medal presiding.
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January Birthdays
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Dave Lannholm - January 4th
Tom Herwer - January 11th
Ken Roberts - January 17th
Dave Lasser - January 22nd
Bob Smith - January 27th
January Anniversaries
Phil Hamlin - 2007
Joe Donnick - 2010
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2012 Chapter Officers (click on their name to pull up their e-mail)
President - Doug Nelson
Vice-President - Dan Weedin
Secretary - Eric Nelson
Treasurer - Fred Gilbert
Genealogist - Phil Hamlin
Historian - Tom Herwer
Chaplain - Ken Roberts
Trustee - David de la Vergne
2012 Chapter Coordinators (click on the name to pull up their e-mail)
Eagle Scout - John Smith Webmaster - Dan Phillips Newsletter Editor - Dan Weedin Publicity - OPEN Veterans - OPEN JROTC - OPEN Flag Certificate - OPEN Photographer - OPEN C.A.R. & D.A.R. Liaison - OPEN Color Guard Captain - Doug Nelson |
Captain John Paul Jones
 In Virginia at the onset of the American Revolution, Jones sided with the Patriots and received a commission as a first lieutenant in the Continental Navy on December 7, 1775. After departing from Brest, Jones successfully executed raids on two forts in England's Whitehaven Harbor, despite a disgruntled crew more interested in gain than honor. Jones then continued to his home territory of Kirkcudbright Bay, Scotland, where he intended to abduct the earl of Selkirk and then exchange him for American sailors held captive by Britain. Although he did not find the earl at home, Jones' crew was able to steal all his silver, including his wife's teapot, still containing her breakfast tea. From Scotland, Jones sailed across the Irish Sea to Carrickfergus, where his Ranger captured the HMS Drake after delivering fatal wounds to the British ship`s captain and lieutenant. |
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News & Notes
Continental Congress creates a Continental Navy. On Friday, December 22, 1775, the Continental Congress creates a Continental Navy, naming Esek Hopkins, Esq., as commander in chief of the fleet. Congress also named four captains to the new service: Dudley Saltonstall, Abraham Whipple, Nicholas Biddle and John Burrows Hopkins. Their respective vessels, the Alfred, Columbus, Andrew Doria and Cabot, became the first ships of the Navy's fleet. Five first lieutenants, including future American hero John Paul Jones, five second lieutenants, and three third lieutenants also received their commissions.
John Paul Jones Chapter on Facebook
Visit and "click like" on our John Paul Jones Chapter Facebook page. Click Here! This page would love to hear from you. We have 16 people so far who have joined our page. Leave a message. We need someone to add periodic Revolutionary War history information and/or a history lesson on Capt. John Paul Jones once a month. Perhaps pasting in "what happened on this day during the American Revolution." Feel free to jump in and just do it.
Chapter Color Guard News -Would you like to be a part of the Chapter Color Guard? You do not have to be in regimental uniform to participate in one of our Color Guard events. Just a snappy blue blazer with the SAR Blazer patch will be enough. The SAR Blazer patch can be bought at the national society store. Email Color Guard Captain Doug Nelson to volunteer or ask questions. We want you! Songs and Poems of the American Revolution. The Revolutionary war was a monumental event that touched every person's life in the colonies. Neighbor against neighbor, friend against friend. Some colonists wanted to remain neutral, however circumstances soon dictated choosing sides between the crown and those who would break away and form a new republic. For some, those choices varied and were flexible according to the necessary sentiment and circumstances of the day. Changing allegiances and infirm commitments among some citizens and the desperate need for Patriotic support resulted in sentimental songs and poetry leading up to and during the war for American Independence.
St. John wrote an American response in the conclusion of the poem, and whose design was to rally support for the Stamp Act opposition.
"O George! You are distracted, you'll by experience find, the laws you have enacted are
of the blackest kind. I'll make a short digression and tell you the way, we fear not your
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Revolutionary War Humor
 Patriotic Toast
Here's to America, free laws and a free Church,
From their blessing may plotters be left in the lurch;
Give us pure candidates and a pure ballot box,
And our freedom shall stand as firm as the rocks.
written in the Book 10,000 jokes, toasts and stories by Faye Copeland, copyright 1939 |
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Quote of the Month
"Stability in government is essential to national character and to the advantages annexed to it, as well as to that repose and confidence in the minds of the people, which are among the chief blessings of civil society."
James Madison, Federalist No. 37, 1788
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