Regional Archaeologist US Army IMCOM NE Region Fort Eustis, VA Since July 2009 to current BA from the University of Denver in Colorado MA from the College of William and Mary PhD Philosophy, Archaeology from the University of Leicester Program: The Material Culture of Taverns and Tavern Keepers in 18th century Hampton, Virginia Our Next Meeting March 11 th, 2014, Social 6:30pm – Cash Bar Meeting 7:00pm Fiorello’s Restaurant 943 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, Virginia Meal Cost: $25.00 Per Person RSVP By: Friday, March 9 th, 2014 Rick Elofson at or Ladies Encouraged To Attend The joint meeting of Williamsburg Chapter and Thomas Nelson, Jr. Chapter was held at Fort Magruder Inn with induction of Officers of both chapters. Call to Order was by Williamsburg President Bob Spencer, Invocation was given by Rev. Dr. Jim Henry, US Pledge of Allegiance by President Ken Wood, and SAR pledge by Vice President Bruce Meyer. Guests were presented and then dinner was served. VASSAR Vice President Ed Truslow inducted new compatriots Matthew Ray Ruckman (Patriot John Ruckman) and Robert Macnider Davis III(Patriot Sanders Bush) from the Williamsburg Chapter, Williamsburg Chapter President, Bob Spencer presented Supplementals to Paul Snyder (5) and John Moseley (1), and Forgotten Patriot Award to John Moseley(Patriot Elizabeth Marriott). President Ken Wood of Thomas Nelson, Jr. Chapter presented Everett Guest Speaker: Everett Feldt a Certificate of Appreciation for volunteering at the Raymond Bottom USO at PHF. President Bob Spencer Williamsburg Chapter presented the VASSAR Chapter Service Medal to Ron Lossi, Registrar, Rev. Jim Henry, Chaplain, and the NSSAR Distinguished Service Medal to VASSAR 3rd Vice-President Ed Truslow. Guest Speaker, Ed Truslow spoke on “State of the Sons of the American Revolution”. Mr. Truslow spoke on past happenings of VASSR, 32,000+ members, various committees – youth, veterans, patriot outreach, memorials, helping USO (53 years support to Hampton Veterans Administration). Ed Truslow, 3 rd Vice President VASSAR installed the 2014 officers of Thomas Nelson, Jr. Chapter and Williamsburg Chapter. Benediction was given by Chaplain Gary Hodges, Thomas Nelson, JR. Chapter. Minutes submitted by Secretary, Mason Ware Page One March 2014 Edition Minutes of Our Last Meeting January 8, 2013 March 2014 Edition Governor’sChronicle The A Newsletter Offering of the Chapter, Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution Christopher L. McDaid

The SAR Afield Upcoming Events in Our Region & Beyond February 27 Th and 28 th 2014 Spring Leadership Conference MARCH 15 th 2014 Battle of Guilford Courthouse – Greensboro, NC APRIL 12 th, th Anniversary of the adoption of the Halifax Resolves – Halifax, NC APRIL 7 th, 2013 Bingo at the VA hospital – Hampton, VA For more information: Check out our new calendar which includes all the years scheduled events located on the website html html 2014 Chapter Officers PresidentKen Wood 1 st Vice-President Bruce Meyer 2 nd Vice PresidentJoe Shipes SecretaryMason Ware TreasurerRick Elofson RegistrarJim Sample ChaplainGary Hodges SurgeonWilliam Old, III M.D Committee Chairmen CitizenshipVacant Eagle ScoutBruce Meyer FlagVacant GravesVacant NewsletterMark Carroll Public SafetyJeff Brown ROTC/JROTCKen Wood Veteran’s AffairsKen Wood Board of Managers Joe Shipes Jim Sample Gerald Runyan Page Two The Governor’s Chronicle March 2014 Edition Thomas Nelson, Jr. Chapter, SAR Announcements All Things in the Thomas Nelson, Jr. Chapter BINGO! VA Hospital, Hampton, Building 148 April 7 th, 2014, 7:00pm *Still Need Help* Meet at the Domiciliary at 6:30pm to set up for the games and refreshments. Bingo starts at 7:00pm and plays for one hour or until our money ($50) is gone, whichever comes first. We clean up and leave by 8:15pm. To do a respectable job takes a minimum crew of four, but the more volunteers, the higher our Stark score. If you can arrive earlier and/or stay later to visit with the long-term patients in Bldg. 146, that’s even better! Vacant Committees need your help. Interested in Pitching In? Contact any of the Chapter Officers, Committee Chairmen, or Board of Mangers to see how you can make a difference. If those receiving a copy of this newsletter by USPS have an account, please reply via to: Mark Carroll at or Rick Elofson at President Ken Wood, Treasurer Rick Elofson, NSSAR President General Joe Dooley and VASSAR Good Citizenship Committee Chairman Walt Neville in the old Virginia State Capitol Building during the VASSAR Awards Program. NSSAR Thomas Nelson Jr. SAR VSSAR Like us on Facebook VSSAR

Page Three The Governor’s Chronicle March 2014 Edition Thomas Nelson, Jr. Chapter, SAR 2014 Thomas Nelson Jr. Chapter Officers being inducted by VASSAR 3rd Vice- President Ed Truslow during a joint dinner meeting with the Williamsburg Chapter on January 11th. L-R Secretary Mason Ware, 1st Vice- President Bruce Meyer, President Ken Wood,Chaplain Gary Hodges, Registrar Jim Sample, and Surgeon Bill Old, 111 M.D. He was presented a trophy and a $500 check during the 124th VASSAR Annual Meeting Awards Program in the Virginia State Capitol Building. Col. Charles A. Wynder, Thomas Nelson Jr. Chapter's Best Citizen of the Year, won VASSAR's 2013 Best Citizen of the Year Contest. This is the 3rd year in a row that the Thomas Nelson Jr. Chapter's nominee has won this award. He will now compete in the NSSAR Best Citizen of the Year Contest He is pictured with Mr. Roscoe Roberts and his niece Judge Angela Roberts. VASSAR Good Citizenship Committee Chairman Walt Neville and President Ken Wood with Col. Charles A. Wynder after he was awarded the VASSAR Best Citizen of the Year trophy. Congrats

The Governor’s ChronicleThomas Nelson, Jr. Chapter, SAR Page Four March 2014 Edition VASSAR President Kent Webber presented President Ken Wood with The Best Medium Chapter Streamer for This is the 3rd year in a row that the Thomas Nelson,Jr. Chapter has won this award. Thomas Nelson,Jr. Chapter Treasurer Rick Elofson was inducted as the 2014 VASSAR Treasurer along with other VASSAR Officers during the 124th VASSAR Annual Meeting in Richmond on the 15th of February. Rick is 5th from the left. President Ken Wood holding one of the many 2013 streamer awards that was presented to the Thomas Nelson Jr. Chapter during VASSAR Awards ceremony.

The Governor’s ChronicleThomas Nelson, Jr. Chapter, SAR Page Five March 2014 Edition President Ken Wood participated in a wreath laying ceremony at the Observance of the 233rd Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens on January 18th in Chessne, SC. NSSAR President General Joe Dooley attended the Observance of the 233rd Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens. November’s Trivia Question: February 4, 1776, Who arrived in New York City on the same day as British General Henry Clinton? Answer Major General Charles Lee Have you liked us on Facebook?Facebook March’s Trivia Question: Betsy Ross sewed the first American Flag, but who designed it is still a mystery. Who billed the United States for creating the design but was denied payment? What trivia question would you put here? Send a note via to and your question can be in a future issue. Robert Allen Raup, who was a member of the Thomas Nelson,Jr. Chapter. Compatriot Raup passed away Thursday, February 20, A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 1,2014 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 828 King's Hwy, Suffolk, VA Following the service the family will receive friends at St, John's Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Robert's name to St. John's Episcopal Church. Obituary

The Governor’s ChronicleThomas Nelson, Jr. Chapter, SAR Page Five March 2014 Edition Source: National Archives Compatriots, Thank you again for the opportunity to serve the Thomas Nelson, Jr. Chapter during the 2014 year. Thanks, also, to those compatriots who are continuing their invaluable service in their respective offices. On January 11 at the joint meeting of the Thomas Nelson, Jr. and Williamsburg Chapters, the 2014 officers were inducted by Third Vice President Ed Truslow. After the induction of the officers Vice President Truslow spoke on the state of the SAR at the national, state and chapter levels. Compatriots Walt Neville, Rick Elofson and myself represented our chapter at the 124 th VASSAR Annual Meeting in Richmond in which Rick, our chapter treasurer was installed again as the Virginia Society Treasurer. Please join me in congratulating Compatriot Elofson. Also, Col. Charles A. Wynder of Williamsburg, our chapter's nominee for Good Citizen of the Year, was selected as the VASSAR Best Citizen of the Year for He was presented with a certificate, trophy and a $500 award. During the VASSAR Annual Meeting Awards Program our chapter received the following awards. Chapter Excellence Award for the third consecutive year Best Medium Chapter for the third consecutive year Sponsor of the Best Citizen of the Year Award for the third consecutive year. History Day Support Award for the third consecutive year Support of the NSSAR Essay Contest Participant in St. George Tucker Grave Marking Participant in Joint Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Plaque Dedication 100% Participation in the Flag Program for the third consecutive year Star for the Grave Marking Streamer. The chapter also received streamer awards for participating in wreath layings at the following events during nd Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens Chesnee, SC 232nd Anniversary of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse Greensboro, NC 237th Anniversary of the Halifax Resolves Halifax, NC NSSAR and NSDAR Celebration of the Battle of Great Bridge Chesapeake, VA I would like to see more members involved in our programs and events in Please contact any of our officers if you would like to be involved in any of the chapter committees. Our chapter is only as good as you make it. Respectfully yours, Ken Wood President’s Message

The Governor’s ChronicleThomas Nelson, Jr. Chapter, SAR Page Three March 2014 Edition New Members Past Presidents President Ed Truslow, Williamsburg Chapter and President Joe Shipes were presented their Past President Certificates by VASSAR President Dr. Phil Williams. President Ken Wood (right) with new compatriot members Richard C. Yates (left) and Everett R. Feldt (center). Thomas Nelson, Jr. Chapter Officers inducted by VASSAR President Dr. Phil Williams. Left to right Joe Shipes, Ken Wood, Rick Elofson, Gary Hodges, Mason Ware, and Bill Old. New Officers Inducted Changing of the Guard Joe Shipes congratulating Ken Wood on being inducted as the new Chapter President. President’s Neck Ribbon Past President Joe Shipes passing on the traditional President's Neck Ribbon and Medal to Ken Wood. Thomas Nelson Jr. Chapter and the Williamsburg Chapter Officers after being inducted by VASSAR President Dr. Phil Williams. Joint Chapter Officers New Members and Wives after Induction New members and wives after being inducted by VASSAR President Dr. Phil Williams. Left to right Williamsburg Chapter President Ed Truslow, Mrs Everett Feldt, Compatriot Everett Feldt, Compatriot Richard Yates, VASSAR President Dr. Phil Williams, Williams burg Chapter Compatriot Robert Holland, Mrs Holland and President Joe Shipes in the rear. VASSAR President Dr. Phil Williams and Thomas Nelson Jr, President Ken Wood. NSSAR Thomas Nelson Jr. SAR VSSAR Like us on Facebook Many thanks to our Guest Speaker, James S. Holloway Visit the Yorktown- Jamestown foundation website or facebook page for more information. websitefacebook

An annual event to mark the 232nd anniversary of the 1781 Revolutionary War Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Features a lecture series, a commemorative observance, military encampments, music and programs. March 15 Weekend Program and reenactments are FREE. Located at the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, Colonial Heritage Center and the Greensboro Country Park. January’s Trivia Question: Who said "Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master." Answer President, George Washington The Governor’s ChronicleThomas Nelson, Jr. Chapter, SAR Page Four March 2013 Edition March’s Trivia Question: Which president was the first American Citizen to be elected to the office? VASSAR Awards the Thomas Nelson Jr. Chapter Click here for more information Upcoming Event Gary Minehardt and family after being presented the Good Citizen of the Year Award during the VASSAR Awards Ceremony. VASSAR Citizen of the Year President Ken Wood being presented his VASSAR First Virginia Regiment Sergeant's Pin by NSSAR Secretary General Joe Dooley. VASSAR First Virginia Regiment Sergeant's Pin President Ken Wood with one of the many awards presented to the Thomas Nelson, Jr. Chapter during the VASSAR Annual Meeting in Richmond. Battle of Guilford Courthouse Upcoming Event 237th Anniversary of the adoption of the Halifax Resolves The Thomas Nelson, Jr. Chapter participated in the 236th Anniversary Ceremony in Walt Neville (left) pictured with then Vice President Ken Wood (right). Click here for more information 5. Betsy Ross sewed the first American Flag, but who designed it is still a mystery. Who billed the United States for creating the design but was denied payment? Your Answer: Francis Hopkinson