Minutes of the May 17, 2025 Meeting at Mel’s Diner in Auburn, CA
President Dave Gilliard called the meeting to order.
The meeting began at 8:32 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance: Dale Ross led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Sons of the American Revolution Pledge: The Sons of the American Revolution Pledge was led by Steve Hoss.
President Dave Gilliard welcomed members and guests to the October Meeting. Veda Hulbert and Coreena Ross were the guests at the October meeting.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
There were no meeting minutes to approve.
America 250 Minute/Program Report
President Dave Gilliard spoke about the Serapis Flag.
Speakers
Dave Hulbert spoke about the Sacramento Sons of the American Revolution Meeting that was held in Roseville, CA. The guest speaker was a retired fire fighter, and he spoke about the Palisades Fire.
The Sacramento Chapter will relocate to the McClellan Officers Club.
President Dave Gilliard spoke about the upcoming flag presentation that will be held on Thursday, November 20th, 2025. The time of the meeting is 1:00 p.m. and it will be held at the Kilaga Springs Meeting Hall located in Lincoln, CA.
Officer and Program Chapter Reports
President’s Report: President Dave Gilliard spoke about the upcoming America 250 Celebration that will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 2nd through July 6th, 2025. He brought a flier from the President General of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution to share with the chapter members.
First Vice President’s Report: No report was given.
Second Vice President’s Report: This position is currently vacant.
Treasurer’s Report: Dave Gilliard gave the treasurer’s report.
Secretary Report: No report was given.
Acting Registrar/Genealogist: Dave Hulbert said there was a new member application.
Chaplain Report: No report was given.
Color Guard Commander: The Gold Country Chapter will participate in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade. The date of the event is November 11th, 2025 and more information will be forthcoming.
Old Business
There was no old business to report.
New Business
Color Guard Commander: The Gold Country Chapter will participate in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade. The date of the event is November 11th, 2025, and more information will be forthcoming.
President Dave Gilliard spoke about the upcoming flag presentation that will be held on Thursday, November 20th, 2025. The time of the meeting is 1:00 p.m. and it will be held at the Kilaga Springs Meeting Hall located in Lincoln, CA.
Sons of the American Revolution Recessional: Ron Barker led the Sons of the American Revolution Recessional:
President Dave Gilliard called for the meeting to be adjourned.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dale Ross
Gold Country Chapter Secretary
President Dave Gilliard called the meeting to order.
The meeting began at 8:32 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance: Dick Fowler led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Sons of the American Revolution Pledge: The Sons of the American Revolution pledge was led by Greg Hill.
Introduction of Guests: The guests were Veda Hulbert, Jenny Hill, Coreena Ross.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
President Dave Gilliard called for the February Meeting Gold Country Chapter SAR meeting minutes to be approved as published on the website. Dave Hulbert made the motion. Greg Hill seconded the motion. The February meeting minutes were approved.
America 250 Minute/Program Report
The America 250 Report was given by Dave Hulbert. He discussed the history of Lincoln, Massachusetts, including its establishment in 1754.
Program
President Dave Gilliard did the program. The video was about the Dr. Joseph Warren Foundation: The Lost Revolutionary Hero
Officer and Program Chapter Reports
President’s Report: President Dave Gilliard spoke about the poster contest. There were over 600 posters that were submitted to the chapter for judging. The Gold Country Chapter poster took first place at the California Society Sons of the American Revolution State Meeting that was held in Orange County in April. The poster will be judged at the National Society Sons of the American Revolution Continental Congress that will be held in Uncasville, Connecticut.
President Dave Gilliard also said that Greg Hill received awards at the California Society Sons of the American Revolution that was held in Orange County in April.
President Dave Gilliard said the new California Society Sons of the American Revolution President was John Ferris.
First Vice President’s Report: No report was given.
Second Vice President’s Report: This position is currently vacant.
Treasurer’s Report: Dave Gilliard gave the treasurer’s report.
Secretary Report: No report was given.
Acting Registrar/Genealogist: Dave Hulbert gave the report.
Chaplain Report: No report was given.
Color Guard Commander: The Gold Country Chapter will participate in the Fourth of July Parade and the parade will be held in Grass Valley, CA. There will be a picnic at Dale and Coreena Ross’s house after the parade.
Old Business
President Dave Gilliard spoke about Assemblyman Joe Patterson, and he submitted a bill recognizing Lexington and Concord Day in California. The bill passed.
New Business
The Gold Country Chapter will participate in the Fourth of July Parade and the parade will be held in Grass Valley. There will be a picnic at Dale and Coreena Ross’s house after the parade.
Dale Ross will check into participating in the Auburn CA. Fourth of July Parade.
President Dave Gilliard spoke about June 14th, Flag Day.
President Dave Gilliard recognized Dick Fowler for being a 50 year member of the Sons of the American Revolution member.
President Dave Gilliard recognized Stephen Rogers for being a 30 year member of the Sons of the American Revolution member.
SAR Recessional: Dave Hulbert led the SAR Recessional.
The next meeting will be held at Mel’s Diner on June 21, 2025, at Mel’s Diner.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:17 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dale Ross
Gold Country Chapter Secretary