Delta Chapter News

Above: Mel receiving a certificate of appreciation for his presentation to our chapter.

November Meeting Moved!!!

Our November chapter meeting will be moved to November 30th due to a scheduling conflict with the restaurant. We will meet 9:30 AM at Mimi’s Cafe located at 3401 Dale Rd. Modesto, CA 95356.

Veterans Day Event

This year’s Veterans Day parade, ceremony and celebration in Modesto has been transformed into a car show and ceremony. 

Join us Monday, November 11th, 2024 for a Car Show, flag ceremony, presentation of colors, key speakers and much more.

Come take great photos and enjoy local veterans.

For those with Revolutionary War Uniforms we will have the opportunity to be there and take pictures with people. The reverse parade starts at 10:30. I will be there at 9:00. The event will take place at 3500 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355.

The Wreaths Across America event will take the place of our regular monthly meeting. We will meet at the San Joaquin National Cemetery at 10:00 AM on December 14th. There will be a brief ceremony at 10:00. After laying our wreaths we will have lunch at Pea Soup Anderson’s. 

Buying Wreaths

For every $17 wreath a member or friend donates, using our WAA Sponsorship code CA0112P, our chapter receives $5.  In this way a deceased veteran receives a wreath in remembrance and our chapter receives a donation to help fund our patriotic programs.  The WAA program for the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery will start at 9 am on December 14, 2024.  

The following is a step by step instruction on donating a wreath(s) on behalf of our chapter:

In your search engine locate the Wreaths Across America homepage.  Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on “Locations & Groups”.

Mark “Search By Group” and then enter CA0112P & click on. “CA0112P – Delta Chapter California Society SAR” will appear. Click on.

“CA0112P – Delta Chapter California Society SAR CASJNG San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery” will appear.  Click the “sponsor” box on.

On this page you can order the number of wreaths you wish to donate. When you are done, click the “next” box.

Confirmation on the group you are supporting. Click next.

Confirmation of Cemetery data and the time & date of the WAA event (9 am December 14, 2024). Click next.

Wreath confirmation page. Press “confirm and add to the cart”.

Next page highlight the “proceed to checkout” prompt and click enter.

Follow the prompts in the checkout process.

At the end print your receipt page for your records. Remember, your wreath donation is tax deductible.   THANK YOU!

Above: Andrew receiving a certificate of appreciation for his presentation to our chapter.

New Member Training

As members of the SAR it’s easy to get overwhelmed by how much there is. We are a big organization with a lot of things going on. To make things easier there is a series of videos to help you get started:

Video 1: History, Goals and Resources

Video 2: Organizational Structure

Video 3: Programs

Video 4: Medals, Awards & Insignia

Education Center

The SAR Education Center and Museum will house galleries and exhibits that highlight the ideals of our patriot ancestors and tell the story of the American Revolution on the world stage. To see the latest update on the plans for this once-in-a-lifetime project see the video below. Gifts of all levels have an impact, and there are still legacy naming opportunities available.

We need your help to make the SAR Education Center and Museum a reality in time to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of American Independence in 2026! What a legacy to leave to future generations within an 8-hour drive of 2/3s of all American citizens. Please consider making a gift to this once-in-a-lifetime project.

A walk through tour of the SAR Education Center and Museum plans.

SAR Aloha Shirt

A limited edition patriotic design celebrating America's Sons of the American Revolution. It features iconic scenes, flags and documents  from the formation of this great country. This print includes the Sons of the American Revolution logo, George Washington crossing the Delaware, the Surrender at Yorktown, Paul Revere, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Liberty Bell, Gadsden flag, the Join or Die Flag, the 13 star and the 76' flag. 

   A portion of the proceeds goes to the Sons of the American Revolution Foundation for its Education Center and Museum, presently under construction in Louisville, KY.  The Sons of the American Revolution honors our Revolutionary War patriot ancestors, fosters patriotism, serves our communities, and educates and inspires future generations about the founding principles of our Nation.