Special Jockey Hollow Promotion

For Our June 1, 2024 Luncheon

The Jockey Hollow Chapter, SAR is proud to announce a special promotion designed to:

  • Promote our Chapter within our community,
  • Show off our “Jockey Hollow Pride” (yes, we’re the greatest chapter of all time!),
  • Increase awareness of our Chapter’s activities,
  • Encourage attendance at our luncheons/meetings and
  • Build some espirit du corps!

So, what exactly does this entail? Specifically, Jockey Hollow now has an Official Chapter Baseball Cap! This cap is made by the same company that produces those for the National Society, Sons of the American Revolution and is shown below.

The cost for this cap is the same that National SAR charges for theirs – $25. However, we realize that this is such an incredible bargain that our members will want two – one to wear to our meetings and one for everyday wear in the community! So, if you would like to purchase a second cap, you’ll not only be able to purchase the second one for $20, but you’ll also receive another bonus at no additional cost! Specifically, members purchasing the second cap will also receive (if they are eligible), the appropriate SAR Service Label Pin that demonstrates how many years (in five-year increments) they have belonged to SAR. While members may purchase these pins on their own directly from National (at a cost of $20 each), those purchasing a second cap from us will receive their appropriate pin at no additional cost.

What about Chapter members who have belonged to SAR for less than five years? Instead of receiving a service pin honoring their years of service to SAR, they will receive a “challenge coin” (or similar item).

How many years of service do I have?

The SAR service pin is awarded in five-year increments (e.g., 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 years etc.). Based on our latest statistics, you may look up what our records indicated by clicking here:

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IMPORTANT!

In order to participate in the promotion, members must RSVP and register no later than Thursday, May 9, 2024, so that we may order everything in time for you to receive your items at our luncheon on June 1, 2024 (all caps, pins, etc. will be distributed at the meeting so that you will need to attend).

Don’t Want to Participate in our Special Promotion?

No problem! Merely register for our luncheon as usual.

Use the Attached RSVP Form & Select Your Option.

Hope to see you on June 1, 2024!

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! ANOTHER PHONEOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH XIOMARO. WITH NEW MATERIAL!!!


Want to learn how to take better pictures with your cell phone?

Our friends from the Morristown Chapter, DAR has invited Jockey Hollow Chapter, SAR to attend their next workshop featuring Ximaro (who recently presented for us). This will be a hands-on workshop!


Nationally-exhibited photographer and published author, Xiomaro, is offering a special “Art of Phoneography” workshop for on Saturday June 22 from 9:30 am to noon in the chapel at the Presbyterian Church in Morristown at 57 E. Park Place in Morristown (rain or shine). The workshop is open to members and friends of the Morristown Chapter DAR, Jockey Hollow SAR, and the Presbyterian Church in Morristown.


They say the best camera is the one you have with you, and these days that’s your cell phone camera. Xio says the secret to better photographs is less about the camera, and more about applying the principles of seeing used by artists for centuries.


Xio will use photographs and paintings to introduce key artistic principles and show us simple ways to capture outstanding photos on our cell phones with minimal technical know-how. He’ll also show how to use some of your phone’s features to get the most out of your photos. Then we will practice our new-found skills to take pictures of the church and its grounds and the Morristown Green.


Xio will review his first workshop from 9:30-10:00, for those who missed it or want a refresher. Then he will delve into new material starting at 10.

Participants should bring their fully-charged smart phone (any brand) or camera with plenty of available storage space for the new photos that they will create. A portable USB phone charger or spare battery also will be helpful. There is limited handicapped parking at the church, and plenty of public parking for a fee around Morristown and in the garage under Headquarters Plaza (next door to the church).

The cost is $25 per person. We can accommodate 20 workshop participants, first-come-first-serve, and will maintain a wait list and are considering possible additional sessions if interest is high.

You can visit Xio’s website at www.xiomaro.com to learn more about him and his photography. Please contact me at baileysr@gmail.com or 201-738-6539 to register or if you have questions.
Bobbi Bailey, Registrar, Morristown Chapter, DAR

Jockey Hollow Chapter Luncheon – December 2, 2023

Our December luncheon featured a presentation by Dr. Lewis Baratz and was presided over by Jockey Hollow President Jeff La Marca.

Our luncheon was honored by the presence of the New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution President Rob Meyer. Jockey Hollow President Jeff La Marca presented President Meyer with a Certificate of Appreciation.

Jockey Hollow Chapter Luncheon – March 4, 2023

President Roger Loomis presided over the meeting and luncheon; Jeffrey E. Finegan was our featured speaker.

President Loomis honored Jockey Hollow’s Board of Directors with the Chapter Distinguished Service Medal – the highest honor that can be bestowed on members at the chapter level. While a President may usually issue only once per year, these compatriots had all served over a period spanning many years. From left to right: President Loomis, Secretary Phil Oddo, Vice President Jeff La Marca, Genealogist, John Kieser, Registrar David Jones, and sergeant-at-arms Richard Perry.
Sergeant-at-arms Richard Perry displays his Chapter Distinguished Service Certificate.
Vice President Jeff La Marca displays his Chapter Distinguished Service Certificate.
Guest speaker, Jeffrey E. Finegan.

Patriot Grave Marking at the Vail Memorial Cemetery

Jockey Hollow President Roger Loomis and Jockey Hollow Compatriots, Patrick Reilly JHC, Larrison Jackson, and Richard Perry conducted a Patriot Grave Marking at the Vail Memorial Cemetery in Parsippany, NJ. Pvt. Jasper Righter (b. 1739 d. 1794) served in two Morris County Militias between 1776 and 1778. The marker dedication was requested and provided by Compatriot Ken Zeliff of the Atlanta Chapter GASSAR, descendant of Pvt. Righter.

(Left to Right: Patrick Reilly JHC; Larrison Jackson JHC; Roger Loomis JHC; Reverend Donald Bragg, Pastor of the Parsippany Presbyterian Church; Richard Perry JHC (masks off for photo).

Jockey Hollow Chapter, SAR at Plaque Dedication

A bronze memorial plaque that was was dedicated in honor of Brigadier General Robert Erskine, geographer and surveyor to General George Washington and presented by the SAR in 1952, was stolen from its stone mount at Ringwood Manor State Park, Ringwood, NJ. Compatriot NJSSAR President Robert Meyer immediately agreed to replace the plaque and had an epoxy replica fabricated and delivered to the park, the former home of General Erskine. Because of the outdoor nature of the stone and its year-round exposure to the elements, stone preparation and mounting of the plaque was delayed until late summer. On Saturday, October 5, 2019, a re-dedication ceremony was held at the family cemetery with full honors provided by members of the NJSSAR Color Guard and members of Heard’s Brigade reenactment group (see photos below) More than twenty people were in attendance. Susan Shutte, Ringwood State Park Historian did a great job of organizing the event and Jockey Hollow President, Roger Loomis, was honored to assist where he could and to speak on behalf of President Meyer and the NJSSAR.

(Left to Right) Front row: JHC Secretary, Phillip Oddo; JHC Sergeant-at-Arms, Richard Perry; NJSSAR Color Guardsmen, South Jersey Chapter, James Howard; and JHC, Larrison Jackson; JHC Compatriot, David Peretti; Piper, JHC Chaplain, James Naisby. Back row: members of Heard’s Brigade, and Jockey Hollow Chapter President, Roger Loomis (hiding behind David Peretti).
Unveiling: Ringwood State Park Historian, Susan Shutte and Jockey Hollow Chapter President, Roger Loomis.