State Recognitions - Chapter

Outstanding Chapter in the State of Texas

Awarded to Chapters that excelled in all programs, activities, and outreach to non-SAR institutions and groups as reflected in the 12 sections of the Chapter Annual Report.  The award is given to Chapters in four categories for their participation in the majority of programs contained in the Annual Report.  These include meetings and programs, Media relations for articles, radio and TV coverage, publication of a Chapter Newsletter and operating a chapter web site, observing patriotic holidays, dedication of graves, conducting flag programs, awarding medals and certificates to SAR, DAR, and CAR members and recognizing outstanding non-SAR people who support the goals of the SAR.  Monetary contributions to the Patriots Fund, National Society projects, and the C.A.R. are important as well as the participation in Youth Programs.  Also included is work to maintain a viable membership base - retaining members.  Bringing in C.A.R. members aging out into SAR is essential as is the participation in state meetings.  Chapters are encouraged to establish and maintain a Color Guard with appropriate activities in parades, schools, and flag programs.  There are Veteran activities and finally participation and recognition of the C.A.R. and its members at chapter meetings and attending TSCAR events.

The bottom line is to promote the ideals of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Americanism Award

This was formerly the Louis J. Rumaggi Trophy and is given to a chapter that develops an exceptional program to recognize patriotic activities of the youth of the state, supports institutions and adults that promote patriotic education, recognizes observance of national holidays, and recognizes outstanding citizenship during the past year.

Partners in Patriotism

Outstanding Yearbook

Presented to the Chapter submitting the best YEARBOOK as judged by the Year Book Committee. The Year Book is the historical record of the chapter activities for the past TXSSAR year.

Ross Shipman Award

Best Newsletters published during the past year in two categories selected by the Newsletter Committee.

Karl Wallace Membership Award

Given by TXSSAR in honor of Past President Karl E. Wallace to the Chapter having the highest percentage of membership increase during the past year.

E.A. Limmer Award

Created by the Heart Of Texas Chapter and is given to the Chapter having the highest percentage of approved Supplemental applications approved during the past year.

Excellence in Children of the American Revolution Activities

John K. Harrell Activities Award

This award recognizes Compatriot John Harrell’s dedication and support of the national, state, and local programs, activities, and recognition of the strong relationship between the two societies of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Children of the American Revolution.  Compatriot Harrell believed that building and supporting C.A.R. Societies at all levels strengthens relationships for the common good of NSSAR and NSCAR and enhances the promise of new members to SAR and DAR.  This award is presented to any chapter who participates in 7 of the 9 elements outlined by the NSSAR CAR Committee.

John K. Harrell Competition Award

This award is presented to three TXSSAR Chapters that conduct the C.A.R. activities based on the Chapter Annual Report submitted for the calendar year.  The Award is established in memory of Compatriot John K. Harrell for his outstanding work and active participation on CAR programs and activities at the Chapter, State, and National levels.

Galveston Award-Patriot Fund Donations

Awarded annually to each Chapter that has total contributions that exceed the total of the previous year.

TXSSAR Flag Presentations

Given to Chapters having recognized an Individual, Company, or Organization for the proper display, maintenance, and care for flying the Flag of the United States during the past year.