Jan. 10, 2017 Compatriot John Anderson presented the "SAR and You" video with focus on the SAR Eagle Scout Scholarship opportunities available to the BSA Cross Timbers District Roundtable.

Jan. 14, 2017 In attendance for the 23rd Anniversary of the Texas SAR Arlington Chapter meeting were:
Compatriots Dennis Walton, Nicolas Hamilton, Grant Hamilton, Ned Myers, Kevin Jorrey, Richard Coffey, Levi Walker, John Anderson, David Friels, Jerry Cope, Roger Wehr, Dick Lee and Ron Carter.

Jan. 26, 2017 Compatriot John Anderson, Compatriot Kevin Jorrey and Compatriot Mike Hutchins delivered last year's materials to the UNT Willis Library for the Texas SAR Archives.

Feb. 11, 2017 President John Anderson thanks Compatriot Gerry Gieger of the Ft. Worth Major K.M. Van Zandt chapter for his presentation on Lineage Societies with focus of eligibility requirements in the War of 1812 and Sons of the Republic of Texas.

Mar. 1, 2017 President John Anderson and Compatriot Jerry Cope presented the SAR and You Video to the Colleyville Genealogy Society

Mar. 2, 2017 Compatriots Ron Carter, John Anderson, Roger Wehr, and Jerry Cope present the SAR Law Enforcement Medal to Cpl. Damien Gary as Arlington's 2016 Officer of the Year at the E. Police Service Station, Arlington TX

Mar. 4, 2017 Compatriots Jerry Cope, John Anderson and Ron Carter manned the table at the "Arl History Stake, at the Family History Center" seeking genealogy enthusiasts

Mar. 11, 2017 Chapter President John Anderson, awards Compatriot Kevin Jorrey with the Meritorious Service Medal for his tremendous efforts over the year.

Mar. 11, 2017 Texas SAR Reg. 5 V.P. Ron Carter inducted the new 2017 Chapter Officers: Chapter President John Anderson, Chapter Registrar Kevin Jorrey, Chapter Secretary David Friels, Chapter Sgt-at-Arms Bill Covington, Chapter Chaplain Bob Wehr and Chapter Historian Mike Hutchins.
(not pictured are Chapter V.P. Roger Wehr and Chapter Treasurer Dennis Walton)

Mar. 11, 2017 Commander Bill Watts, issued Certficates of Rank to our Color Guard members Jerry Cope, Ron Carter and Bill Covington.

Mar. 14, 2017 Compatriots Ron Carter and John Anderson contributed to the Lineage Society Panel at the Arlington Genealogy Society.
Compatriot Anderson presented the SAR Society.
Compatriot Carter presented the Mayflower & Carter Societies.

Mar. 18, 2017 Compatriot Bill Covington was honored at the TX DAR Convention in Dallas as their 2017 Texas History Teacher of the Year by TX DAR Historian Zia Calaway Lowe and TX DAR Regent Judy Callaway Ostler.
Pictured l-r: June & Bill Covington, Lynda Mynar and father Dick Lee, Meg & John Anderson and Linda & Richard Martin.

Apr. 8, 2017 Compatriot Dick Lee was recognized by Regent Susan Cothran of the Sarah Maples DAR Chapter for his military service.
And was awarded the SAR Chapter Distinguished Service Medal and his SAR 5 Year Pin before celebrating his 90th Birthday. His daughter Linda Myner and family were attending.

Apr. 8, 2017 Chapter President John Anderson inducts
new Compatriot Wally Penny who descends from
Patriot Caleb Penny Sr. Provided Supplies & Grand Juror; Haun, Johnston Co. NC, Buried: Johnston Co. NC

Apr. 8, 2017 Jerry Cope and grandson Marshall Cope joined the N. Texas SAR Color Guard at the Medal of Honor Parade in Gainsville, TX

Apr. 14-15, 2017 Compatriots David Friels and Jerry Cope joined in at various Color Guard events during April.

Apr. 26 – May 12, 2017 Compatriots Roger Wehr, Gary Faletti, John Anderson, David Friels and Jerry Cope presented this year's ROTC and JROTC Awards.

Apr. 29, 2017 Compatriots Bill Covington, John Anderson and Jerry Cope attended the TX St. Historical Marker Rededication Ceremony held by the Texas SAR Edmund Terrill Chapter at the Oakwood Cemetery in Denison, TX. The grave sites of Dr. Lawrence & Martha Washington, gt nephew of George Washington, were cleaned up and rededicated.

May 7, 2017 Lead by the TX DAR Lucretia C. Council Chapter, the Arlington Historical Society and the City of Arlington was the Johnson Tate Cemetery Cleanup Kickoff project. Among those in attendance were current TX DAR Chapter Regent Marilyn Funderburk, current Arlington Major Jeff William, and Texas SAR Compatriots Bobby Greshan, Dave Davidson, Jerry Cope, Bill Covington and John Anderson

May 13, 2017 Chapter President John Anderson inducts
new Compatriot Allan Husch who descends from
Patriot Johann Adam Wise Pvt in Washington Co. PA Militia, Buried: Wise Cem, Marianna, PA

May 13, 2017 Compatriot Ron Carter received his Texas SAR V.P. Dist. 5 Certificate of Appreciation due from the Annual Convention

June 10, 2017 Junior Compatriot M. Cope was inducted. He and grandfather Jerry Cope descend from Patriot John McKinney Jr who was a Pvt. under Capt Thomas Ballard in N.C. Continenal Line.

June 23–24, 2017 The N. Texas SAR Color Guard graciously supports the Arlington possession and funeral of WW II Navy Seaman 1st Class George A. Coke, Jr.
In attendance Fri. were Compatriots Walt Thomas, Gerry Gieger, Montie Monzingo, Drake Peddie and Jerry Cope.
In attendance Sat. were Commander Ted Wilson and Compatriot BSA Gary Faletti.
(more information is available at the Star-Telegram and Dallas Morning News)

July 8, 2017 Arlington Firefighters Kevin Pittmon and Joel Lopez were recognized as Firemen of the Year 2016

July 8, 2017 Chapter President John Anderson inducts
new Compatriot John Pinkerton who descends from
Patriot John Pinkerton Pvt in Capt. John Ramsey Co. of Chester Co PA, Buried: Upper Octorara, Church Cem, Parkesburg, PA

Aug. 12, 2017 Tom Dodson of the Arlington Historical Society presented a program on the Historic Bankhead Hwy with emphasis on the historic Texas and Arlington's Division St sections.

Aug. 12, 2017 Compatriot Gary Faletti is presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for his leadership in the Youth Protection Training conducted earlier this summer. He also received the NSSAR Robert E. Burt award for his career long BSA Scouter activities.

Aug. 12, 2017 Compatriot John Pinkerton is presented with a Military Service Award

Aug. 12, 2017 Compatriot Ron Carter is presented with his 10 Year Certificate of Membership. Compatriots Roger Wehr & Bob Wehr are presented with their 5 Year Certificate of Membership.

Aug. 29, 2017 The SAR Martha Washington Medal was presented to Lorna Rankin, current and Founding Regent of the TX DAR Quanah Parker Chapter, for her several Texas SAR Arlington chapter membership referrals. Pictured with her are Compatriots David Friels, Ned Myers, Art Brucks, Ron Carter and John Anderson

Sept. 9, 2017 Chapter President John Anderson inducts
new Compatriot Frank Dawson who descends from
Patriot Orin Day Pvt in the VT Militia Levies under Capt Samuel Holden & Col. Ebenezer Thayer, Buried: Day District Cem, Sharon, Windsor Co., VT

Sept. 9, 2017 Each attendee contributed their Patriot to the Patriot Roll Call

Oct. 5-18 On five days, Arlington Compatriots John Anderson, Mike Hutchins, Richard Coffey and David Friels attended and supported the Texas SAR table at the Texas State Fair in the Jane Douglas Chapter DAR Continental House.

Oct. 22, 2017 The TX C.A.R. Three Forks of Trinity chapter invited the Texas SAR Arlington chapter for the Texas SAR Junior member induction of J. Meller. He descends from Patriot Lewis Jenkins who was a Private in the N. Carolina Militia.

Mother and Past C.A.R. Chapter Leader, Andre Meller received the SAR-C.A.R. Bronze Medal and Certificate of Appreciation.

Nov. 5, 2017 - Compatriots Joe Sogan and wife Marci and Bob Pope and wife Becky attended the Black Tie Texas SAR Dallas Chapter Fall Gala at the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison, TX

Nov. 9, 2017 - Compatriot Jerry Cope attended with others the Naturalization Ceremony in Irving, TX

Dec. 9, 2017 Chapter President John Anderson with his wife Becky and daughter Maria assisting inducts
new Compatriot Robert Pope who descends from
Patriot Meredith Collins Pvt in Capt James McDaniel's Co, Fincastle Co, VA, Buried: Pike Co, KY

Dec. 9, 2017 - attending chapter meeting

Dec. 28, 2017 - attending Chapter Board of Managers meeting are: Compatriots John Anderson, Bob Wehr, Kevin Jorrey, David Friels, Roger Wehr, Jerry Cope, Ron Carter, Alan Husch, and Dennis Walton