[Minutes for the TXSSAR Arlington Chapter meeting: October 10, 2020] Page: 3 of 3
3 p. ; 28 cm.View a full description of this text.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
I. Speaker's Bureau Chairman Bill Covington reported the following:
" A presentation to Fort Worth Costumes Guild. He and his wife both attended in their
Revolutionary War period uniform (dress). Each contributor gave a brief discussion on the
period dress (uniform).
" Compatriot Covington has four more presentations scheduled prior to our next meeting.
J. ROTC/JROTC Liaison David Friels had no additional information to report.
IX. Ongoing Chapter Business - Past, Present and Future
A. Protection of our Heritage and National Monuments - no new information or activity was
discussed.
B. Participation in Wreaths Across America - Checks to support the two local DAR Chapters
efforts have been distributed. Additionally, Color Guard Members will also participate.
X. New Business
A. TXSSAR BOM November 14 - The BOM will conflict with our scheduled Chapter meeting
and a discussion was held regarding either meeting as usual or cancelling the meeting.
Compatriot Anderson will attend the BOM and will not be able to host the ZOOM meeting for
our Chapter. Compatriot Wehr proposed that we meet as usual to keep continuity. He
indicated that with the assistance of his son, Daniel he could setup and host our ZOOM
meeting. Compatriot Anderson will give Compatriot Wehr information on setting up and
hosting the ZOOM, and we will have a trial run with the officers later this month.
XI. Programs
A. Compatriot Bill Covington gave a very informative presentation about the Hessians and their
background, roll in fighting for the British, and life as a prisoner of war. He noted that about
4,000 Hessians were prisoners near Lancaster Pennsylvania where many worked during the
day on farms. Some of the Hessians served as marines on a Colonial Frigate (including one of
Compatriot Roger Wehr's Patriot ancestors. Many of the Hessians preferred to stay in the U.S.
after the war.
B. Compatriot Anderson presented a YouTube video by The History Guy about the use and
history of Challenge Coins.
XII. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by President Pope and 2"d by Compatriot Friels.
XIII. Compatriot Roger Wehr gave the Closing Benediction.
XIV. Sergeant-at-Arms Dan Hamilton led the SAR Closing Admonition.
XV. Next chapter meeting - November 14, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. via conference call/ZOOM.
Attendance: 13 Chapter members and 2 guests were present on the call
Respectfully Submitted,
David Friels, Secretary www.texassar.org/ArlingtonOctober 10, 2020
3 of 3
Search Inside
This text can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Text.
Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7. [Minutes for the TXSSAR Arlington Chapter meeting: October 10, 2020], text, October 10, 2020; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1828117/m1/3/: accessed May 22, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.