Wreaths across America Matches Your Sponsorship

Please take advantage of this offer by WAA. Order your wreaths through our chapter on our website www.orlcsar.org and click on the WAA logo at the bottom of the pages.

Or click here. 

The wreaths will be laid by us next December at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, OR.

Thank you.

Wreaths across America Ceremony at Willamette National Cemetery

 

 It was cold and rainy at Willamette National Cemetery this morning. In spite of the weather, Oregonians turned out for the holiday tradition of laying wreaths on veterans’ graves.

The Lewis & Clark Color Guard was honored to provide a musket volley at today’s event. In addition, the Color Guard was privileged to escort the Grand Ronde Honor Guard (Veterans' Board of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community), who posted the colors at today’s wreath-laying ceremony. Native Americans serve in the United States’ armed forces in greater numbers per capita than anyone else. The Oneida Indian Nation was the United States’ first ally in the War for Independence — playing a key role in the battles of Oriskany and Saratoga.

   

Chapter Officer Election Results

First, thanks to all of our members who filled out their ballots to vote on our new officers for 2020/2021.

Our new officers are:

President - Eugene Foley, 

Vice President - Eric Salbeda, 

Secretary - Bob Simpson, 

Treasurer - Tom Akers,

Registrar - David Witter, 

Sgt at Arms - Michael Tieman, 

Historian - Rob Greene, 

Chaplain - Eugene Foley

 

Congratulations to all.

Wreaths across America Dec 14

Join us Dec 14, 2019 at Willamette National Cemetery to lay wreaths on the graves of our veterans.

Ceremony starts at Noon at the main flagpole as the Lewis & Clark  Color Guard and the Grand Ronde Color Guard will post the Colors at the beginning of the Ceremony, and we will present our musket volley salute at the end of the ceremony. Volunteers will then lay the wreaths.

Election of Officers

At the December 7, 2019 Lewis & Clark Chapter meeting we will be voting on the new chapter officers for 2020/2021.

Mailed in ballots will be counted and those present at the meeting who did not mail their ballots can also vote.

Please come to this meeting from 10-11:30 and support our new officers.

Veterans Day Parade, Hollywood District

“Honoring All Who Served.” Lewis & Clark SAR and Portland DAR turned out today for the 45th edition of Portland’s Veterans Day Parade. Thank you veterans!

 

 

November 2 Chapter Meeting

 

SAT, NOV 2

November Chapter Meeting

Beaverton Community Center, 12350 SW 5th St

Wreaths across America

Help us again this year to place wreaths on the graves of the veterans at Willamette National Cemetery. You have until Nov 30 to purchase your wreath for $15 ea. Our Color Guard will again fire a musket volley and help lay wreaths. Saturday Dec 14 to honor our veterans.
To purchase wreaths go to our website www.orwm.org and click on the Donate button.
We all thank you.

October 5 Chapter Meeting

Multnomah Days Street Fair and Parade Aug 17

Lewis & Clark SAR and the Multnomah Days Parade — the tradition continues. (Pictured: Fred Heiserman and Michael Tieman) and Rob Greene (taking the picture).

SAR National Silver Color Guard Medal Presentation

Today at the BOM meeting, Oregon Color Guard Commander Mark Robertson (on right) is presented the SAR National Silver Color Guard Medal from John Berg the Oregon SAR President. Thanks Mark for many years of service.

New Pacific District VPG

Our fellow Lewis & Clark Chapter member, Ken Roberts, is looking sharp at the 129th Annual SAR Congress. Ken is the incoming District Vice President General. He also serves as the Treasurer and Chaplain for the Oregon State Society of SAR.

Oregon Revolutionary War Memorial Life-sized Sculptures

Starting one of three the life-sized bronze bas-relief sculptures for the Oregon Revolutionary War Orwm Memorial. These are the Rifleman/Militia soldier initial and life size drawings.

Next I start the clay original sculpture. Good thing I have 8' ceilings. - Michael Tieman, Artist

129th SAR National Congress July 5 through 11

Traditionally, approximately every 10 years, the SAR holds the National Congress in California. Many of you will remember the 2008 Congress in Sacramento and the great time we had there.

In 2019 California again is hosting the National Congress, this time in Orange County at the spacious Orange County Hilton at Costa Mesa, a stone’s throw from the famous South Coast Plaza, and “next door” to Newport Beach. The Congress Planning Committee chose this location after a comprehensive search, working with representatives of the California society to find a hotel which met the requirements regarding both budget and amenities.

The hotel is just minutes away from Orange County’s John Wayne Airport, served by all major airlines.

Day 1 Harbor Cruise on the "Hornblower"

July 4th in Canby

The Lewis & Clark Color Guard leads the way at the Canby Independence Day Parade! Huzzah!

Lewis & Clark Chapter 2019 Annual Awards

At our June 2019 Awards Ceremony, we recognized Compatriots for their years of service and outstanding contributions to the Lewis & Clark Chapter and SAR. Thank you, gentlemen!

New Oregon State Society SAR Officers for 2019

Congratulations to John Berg, Michael Tieman, Pete Miles, and Ken Roberts! At today’s Annual Meeting of the Oregon State Society of SAR, John was elected President, Michael VP & Registrar, Ken the Treasurer & Chaplain, and Pete the Secretary. Here’s a photo of our new officers being sworn in. From left to right: Ken, Pete, Michael, and John.

The 2019 Annual Membership Meeting of the Oregon Society SAR

The 2019 Annual Membership Meeting of the Oregon Society SAR will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Guest House Inn & Suites in Wilsonville, OR. The Board of Managers Meeting will convene at 10, followed by the Annual Membership Meeting. Election of Officers will take place at the Membership Meeting. Lewis & Clark Chapter members, please plan to attend and vote. SAR and the State Society need your support. (The election will not be held by mail as was done in the previous years.)

Ken Roberts To Be the Pacific District’s Vice President General for 2019-2020

Lewis & Clark Chapter President and Oregon SAR Vice President Michael Tieman (right), congratulates Chapter member Ken Roberts, Oregon SAR Treasurer and Chaplain.

At today’s Pacific District Meeting In Olympia, WA Ken was selected to be the District’s Vice President General for 2019-2020. Ken’s selection will be confirmed at the 129th Annual SAR Congress in Costa Mesa, CA this July. 

The Pacific District includes all chapters of the Alaska, Washington and Oregon State SAR Societies.
 
Best wishes, Ken!

Festivities included a formal dinner and ceremonies. The ladies were escorted into dinner by members of the Washington SAR Color Guard. Here Compatriot Ken Roberts escorts Nancy Tieman to her table. We do know how to party.   

 

Lewis & Clark Chapter Inducts Witter Family

At our April Chapter Meeting today, we inducted three of the four members of the Witter Family. When completed, there will be 3 generations. Inducted are:  Terry Witter, Steven Witter and David Witter, Jr. by Chapter President Michael Tieman.

Next month Steven's son Blaine Witter will be inducted. Congrats to our new Compatriots.

Our Newest Compatriot, Eugene Foley

In our March Chapter Meeting today we inducted our newest Compatriot Eugene Foley. Eugene is also our Chapter Chaplain and has been working on his final application for shall we say over several years. A man of true patience. Congrats!

Lewis & Clark Chapter, Oregon SAR Color Guard is at Monarch Hotel & Conference Center.

Our Color Guard in action today posting the colors at the Sons & Daughters of Oregon Pioneers Oregon Statehood Banquet.

Posthumously Honoring Our Newest Member

At today’s Chapter Meeting, President Michael Tieman presented Compatriot Lawrence Kingsella’s membership certificate to Lawrence‘s son, Larry, and brother Compatriot Dave Kingsella. 

Lawrence passed away in December shortly after becoming a member of SAR. Our condolences and respects to the Kingsella family.