President’s Message
Dear Compatriots,
First and foremost, it was great to see those of you who attended our January dinner meeting and I extend my appreciation to John Ferris and Brandon Villardi for attending the meeting.
2026 will be a year of opportunities to spread the awareness of SAR as we continue toward America’s 250th anniversary. Please take advantage of this milestone to spread awareness of our chapter throughout the communities we serve. An easy way to do that is through the presentation of flag certificates to those neighbors who proudly and regularly display the American Flag. If someone comes to mind please contact Jim Hernandez who keeps our inventory of certificates.
Reflecting on events leading to the Revolutionary War that occurred in February, most notably the Stamp Act (passed Feb. 17, 1765) comes to mind. The act imposed a direct tax on the colonies, leading to the rallying cry of “no taxation without representation”. The subsequent boycott against British goods lead to the repeal of the Act a year later.
Those February events highlighted the growing tensions between American colonies and Great Britain, setting the stage for further conflict that would eventually lead to the Revolutionary War. The Stamp Act and its repeal were pivotal moments that galvanized colonial resistance and unity against British policies.
I hope you join your fellow chapter compatriots for dinner at our February meeting, although I regret I won’t be able to join you due to out-of-state travel at that time. I’ll see you again in March, but in the interim wish you all good health and much joy.
In patriotism,
Barry Michaels