All compatriots should have received their renewal forms for 2025 from our state organization. It is very important that you renew your membership now. The form is attached here, just in case you didn’t receive yours in the mail or have misplaced it. Don’t forget and renew today!
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Help Us Participate in the 2024 Wreaths Across America.
The Jockey Hollow Chapter, SAR is participating in its first Wreaths across America program in 2024. The program’s mission is to:
- remember the fallen,
- honor those who serve, and
- teach the next generation the value of freedom.
For 2024, the Chapter is supporting the
Your help in sponsoring wreaths for this wonderful event is greatly appreciated, and can be easily done at http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/NJ0293 . Just click the red “SPONSOR WREATHS” button and follow the simple instructions.
THANK YOU for any support you can give!
Jockey Hollow Represented at NSSAR 2024 Congress
If you’re attending this year’s Congress in Lancaster, be sure to stop by my (Jeff La Marca’s) table where you may obtain the OFFICIAL Jockey Hollow Chaper, SAR ball cap (like the one I’m wearing) – it’s a fundraiser for us. Of course, if you are interested in genealogy, you can also view (and purchase) a copy of my new book, “Simple Citations for Genealogical Sources!” — at Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.
Jockey Hollow Chapter – On the Move!
Our June 1, 2024 Luncheon Offered Much to Our Community!
Our Chapter is expanding its community presence. Our June 1st luncheon underscored our commitment to highlighting the significant influence our region exerted during the American Revolution.
- He has contributed greatly to our Chapter’s participation in the Wreaths Across America program (he also gave a fine presentation on this topic during the luncheon). His presentation will soon be available on this site.
- Compatriot Baily with PR, created a flyer, and participated in an event sponsored by the Morristown Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the Friends of Lafayette.
- A special ceremony was held on May 5, 2024 as part of an Equal Scout project. Compatriot Bailey stepped up to represent Jockey Hollow and our state organization, the NJSSAR. SAR Vice President General William Baran, of the Rockey Mountain District, was present and was extremely complimentary of Ellis’ work.
- Compatriot Ellis has done great work promoting Chapter goodwill with DAR, including their upcoming hands-on photography workshop with Xiomáro.
- On June 23, 2024, Ellis has been & will be playing an integral role in the rededication of the grave marker for William Connet.
- Grave Marking Program – Compatriot Bailey has already done great work in helping to lay the foundation for our Chapter’s new grave marking program – he has already helped open communications with a church (that is believed to have approximate 50 graves of patriots buried in the cemetery that have not yet been recognized by SAR), is coordinating with DAR, has help make connections with the cemetery’s sexton, etc.
Thank you, Compatriot Ellis Bailey!
Treasurer Mcquire jumped in last year after the passing of our last treasurer, Patrick Reilly, and has done an exemplary job! Some of his achievements include:
- Has done great work in keeping our books and monitoring our finances,
- Manages and presents Jockey Hollow’s ROTC and Sea Cadet recognition programs,
- Identified and initiated contact with the work will have begun our grave marking program. Treasurer Mcquire is also working to make this important project a reality.
Thank you, Treasurer Mcguire – your assistance and support is greatly appreciated!
“The SAR Medal of Appreciation may be presented to a member of the DAR in good standing in recognition of and in appreciation for outstanding services rendered to the SAR. The award may recognize assistance in . . . significantly aiding the SAR programs.” Thank you Regent Hoban and Historian Paretti for your support and great work!
Jockey Hollow Chapter Luncheon – March 4, 2023
President Roger Loomis presided over the meeting and luncheon; Jeffrey E. Finegan was our featured speaker.