2011 Calendar of Events

Last Revised: 08 Oct 2013

January

1st – Happy New Year!
6th – Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter Meeting – 7:00 PM – Community Room, Shelby County Public Library, Washington St. (between 7th & 8th Streets), Shelbyville, KY – Contact: Rev. Forrest Bond Chilton, President, Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter – Phone: 502-245-8718 or 502-645-1810
13th – RESCHEDULED to January 20th) – Capt. Charles Gatliff Chapter Meeting – 6:00PM – Hutton School of Business, University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY at – Contact: President Michael Colegrove.
15th – Louisville Thruston Chapter Board of Governors Meeting – 9:00 AM – Demolay Commandery Building, 1410 Gardner Lane (next to the main Post Office), Louisville, KY – Contact: Chapter President, Henry Head.
17th – Lafayette Chapter Board of Managers Meeting – 6:30 PM ~ 8:00 PM – Turf Room, Crown Plaza Hotel, 1375 S. Broadway, Lexington, KY – Contact: Del White e-Mail
20th –

      • Capt. Charles Gatliff Chapter Meeting – 6:00PM (EST) – Hutton School of Business, University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY at – Contact: President Michael Colegrove.
      • John Manire Chapter Meeting – 6:00 PM (CST) – Oakland Manor, 9210 Newstead Road, Hopkinsville, KY – Contact: David C. Smith, Secretary

February

3rd – Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter Meeting – 7:00 PM – Community Room, Shelby County Public Library, Washington St. (between 7th & 8th Streets), Shelbyville, KY – Contact: Rev. Forrest Bond Chilton, President, Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter – Phone: 502-245-8718 or 502-645-1810
7th – Capt. Charles Duncan Chapter Meeting – 6:30PM CDT – Mariah’s Restaurant, 801 State Street, Bowling Green, KY – Contact: Don Merideth, Secretary/Treasurer.
10th – Capt. Charles Gatliff Chapter Meeting – 6:00PM – Hutton School of Business, University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY at – Contact: President Michael Colegrove.
11th – Lafayette Chapter Quarterly Meeting/Oration & Essay Contest – 6:30 PM ~ 8:00 PM – Turf Room, Crown Plaza Hotel, 1375 S. Broadway, Lexington, KY – Contact: Del White e-Mail
19th –

      • Louisville Thruston Chapter’s Annual Washington’s Birthday Luncheon Meeting – Registration: 11:00 a.m., Call to Order: 11:30 a.m., & Luncheon: 12:00 p.m. – Owl Creek Country Club, 12400 Osage Road, Anchorage, KY – Contact: Joseph L. Shields Phone: 502-452-6942 – Note: Program will be the Kentucky Rifle, presented by Compatriot Mel Hankla and the Chapter’s winning Knight Essay contestant will present the winning essay.
      • Simon Kenton Chapter’s Presidents’ Day Luncheon – Registration ends at 12:00 p.m. – The Tousey House Tavern, in Burlington, KY – Contact: Tom E. Geimeier – e-Mail – Note: Programs – Presentation by The Women of Bryan’s Station Ladies Auxiliary – Tribute to the American Presidents – and Eagle Scout, Knight Essay – Oration Contest Winners Presentation – Compatriot Inductions. Please register by Friday 11 Feb 2011. Registration fee = $22.00/person.

March

3rd – Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter Meeting – 7:00 PM – Community Room, Shelby County Public Library, Washington St. (between 7th & 8th Streets), Shelbyville, KY – Contact: Rev. Forrest Bond Chilton, President, Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter – Phone: 502-245-8718 or 502-645-1810
5st – KYSSAR (Proposed) Annual Meeting – Location: Old Talbot Tavern, 107 W. Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown, KY 40004, Phone: 502-348-3494 – Contact: KYSSAR Secretary, Tom Geimeier.
Registration & Board of Governor’s Meeting 10:30 AM
Meeting 11:00 AM
7th – Capt. Charles Duncan Chapter Meeting – 6:30PM (CST) – Mariah’s Restaurant, 801 State Street, Bowling Green, KY – Contact: Don Merideth, Secretary/Treasurer.
8th – Lt. Robert Moseley Chapter Meeting – 7:00 PM (CST) – Owensboro Police Department’s Community Room, 222 E. 9th St., Owensboro KY – Contact: Tom Payne, President, Lt. Robert Moseley Chapter – Phone: 270-688-3179.
9th – Simon Kenton Chapter Board of Governors Meeting – 5:30PM (EST) – Boone County Library, 2nd Floor, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005 – Contact: Simon Kenton Chapter President Harry Geimeier for details.
10th –

      • Spring Leadership Conference – Time: 8:00 AM (EST)~ 8:00 PM (EST) – Location: The Brown Hotel, Louisville, KY
      • Capt. Charles Gatliff Chapter Meeting – 6:00PM (EST) – Hutton School of Business, University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY at – Contact: President Michael Colegrove.

11th – Spring Leadership Conference – Time: 7:30 AM ~ 8:00 PM (EST) – Location: The Brown Hotel, Louisville, KY
12th – Spring Leadership Conference – Time: 7:00 AM ~ 10:00 PM (EST) – Location: The Brown Hotel, Louisville, KY
17th – John Manire Chapter Meeting – 6:00 PM (CDT) – Oakland Manor, Cerulean Road, Hopkinsville, KY – Contact: David C. Smith, Secretary/Treasurer.

April

2th – Capt. Charles Duncan Chapter Meeting – 6:30 PM (CDT) – Mariah’s Restaurant, 801 State Street, Bowling Green, KY – Contact: Don Merideth, Secretary/Treasurer.
3rd –

    • Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter Meeting – 7:00 PM (EDT) – Community Room, Shelby County Public Library, Washington St. (between 7th & 8th Streets), Shelbyville, KY – Contact: Rev. Forrest Bond Chilton, President, Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter – Phone: 502-245-8718 or 502-645-1810
    • Lt. Robert Moseley Chapter Meeting – 7:00 PM (CDT) Community Room Owensboro Police Dept., 222 E 9th St., Owensboro KY – Contact: Tom Payne, Chapter President – Phone: 270-688-3179.

5th – Kentucky Derby Parade – Assemble at Noon in National Headquarters, 1000 So. 4th St., Louisville KY & be at Parade Assembly Lot by 2:00 PM (EDT).
6th – Memorial Service for Capt. James Patton & Pvt. Isham Talbot – Time: 10:00 AM (EDT) – Location: Western Cemetery, 16th & Jefferson Streets, Louisville KY – Contact: Rev. Forrest B. Chilton, President KYSSAR, Phone: 502-645-1810
8th – Grave Marking and Memorial Service – Boonesboro Chapter KSDAR assisted by Lafayette KYSSAR Chapter Color Guard – 3:00 PM (EDT) – Richmond KY – Contact: Del White e-Mail
11th – Simon Kenton Chapter Board of Governors Meeting – 5:30PM (EST) – Boone County Library, 2nd Floor, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005 – Contact: Simon Kenton Chapter President Harry Geimeier for details.
12th – Capt. Charles Gatliff Chapter Meeting – 6:00PM (EDT) – Hutton School of Business, University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY at – Contact: President Michael Colegrove.
19th – John Manire Chapter Meeting – 6:00 PM (CDT) – Oakland Manor, Cerulean Road, Hopkinsville, KY – Contact: David C. Smith, Secretary/Treasurer.
21st – Big Sandy Chapter Meeting – 9:00 AM (EDT) – Jerry’s Restaurant, 1488 North Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, KY 41653 – Contact: Gary Howard, Secretary.
26th – Moseley Square Cemetery Memorial Service at – 6:00 PM (CDT) – 5th and Triplett Streets, Owensboro, KY- Contacts: Lt. Robert Moseley Chapter President Tom Payne or Compatriot Gary Tunget
30th – Memorial Day
31st – Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter Meeting – 7:00 PM (EDT) – Community Room, Shelby County Public Library, Washington St. (between 7th & 8th Streets), Shelbyville, KY – Contact: Rev. Forrest Bond Chilton, President, Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter – Phone: 502-245-8718 or 502-645-1810.

June

2nd –

    • Capt. John Scott Chapter Meeting – 6:30 PM (EDT) – Hall of Fame Room, 400 East College Street, Student Center, Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY – Contact: Ronald T. Vance, Secretary for details.
    • Capt. John Metcalfe Chapter Meeting – 6:00 PM (CDT) – Country Cupboard Restaurant, 581 McCoy Ave., Madisonville, KY – Contact: Daniel W. Dockery, Jr., President.

6th – Capt. Charles Duncan Chapter Meeting – 6:30PM (CDT) – Mariah’s Restaurant, 801 State Street, Bowling Green, KY – Contact: Don Merideth, Secretary/Treasurer.
9th – Capt. Charles Gatliff Chapter Meeting – 6:00PM (EDT) – Hutton School of Business, University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY at – Contact: President Michael Colegrove.
11th – Lafayette Chapter Flag Day Brunch Meeting – 9:00 AM (EDT) – Oak Room, Crown Plaza Hotel, 1375 S. Broad Way, Lexington, KY – Contact: Del White e-Mail.
14th – Flag Day
15th – Simon Kenton Chapter Board of Governors Meeting – 5:30PM (EST) – Boone County Library, 2nd Floor, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005 – Contact: Simon Kenton Chapter President Harry Geimeier for details.
16th – John Manire Chapter Meeting – 6:00 PM (CDT) – Oakland Manor, Cerulean Road, Hopkinsville, KY – Contact: David C. Smith, Secretary/Treasurer.
18th – Simon Kenton Chapter Flag Day Picnic & Flag Retirement Ceremony – 12:30 PM (EDT) – 1700 Montague Road, Covington, KY 41016 (in the Breaden Pavillion, Devou Park across from the old shelter house and adjacent to the Beringer – Crawford Museum) – Contact: Tom Geimeier, Phone (859) 760-8832. [Special Note: Our date is Saturday, June 18th, in Devou Park. The location is across from the old shelter house and adjacent to the Beringer – Crawford Museum. The location has been reserved for us and is under cover. This will be a bring a covered dish & dessert affair. The drinks, meat, cheese, & bread will be furnished. There will be a practice for those who wish to participate in the Flag Ceremony. ( I will be in contact with Color Guard Commander, Justin Schwebler) If you know anyone who has old flags ….start collecting them.]

July

4th –

      • Independence Day
      • Capt. Charles Gatliff Chapter Independence Day Meeting & Bell Ringing Service – 12:00PM (EDT) – Hutton School of Business, University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY at – Contact: President Michael Colegrove.

7th – Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter Meeting – 7:00 PM (EDT) – Community Room, Shelby County Public Library, Washington St. (between 7th & 8th Streets), Shelbyville, KY – Contact: Rev. Forrest Bond Chilton, President, Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter – Phone: 502-245-8718 or 502-645-1810
8th – 121st Annual Congress – Time: TBA – Location: Marriot Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem, NC – Contact: Michael Scroggins
9th –

      • 121st Annual Congress – Time: TBA – Location: Marriot Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem, NC – Contact: Michael Scroggins
      • Big Sandy Chapter Meeting – 9:00 AM (EDT) – Jerry’s Restaurant, 1488 North Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, KY 41653 – Contact: Gary Howard, Secretary.

10th – 121st Annual Congress – Time: TBA – Location: Marriot Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem, NC – Contact: Michael Scroggins
11th – 121st Annual Congress – Time: TBA – Location: Marriot Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem, NC – Contact: Michael Scroggins
12th – 121st Annual Congress – Time: TBA – Location: Marriot Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem, NC – Contact: Michael Scroggins
13th –

      • 121st Annual Congress – Time: TBA – Location: Marriot Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem, NC – Contact: Michael Scroggins
      • Simon Kenton Chapter Board of Governors Meeting – 5:30PM (EST) – Boone County Library, 2nd Floor, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005 – Contact: Simon Kenton Chapter President Harry Geimeier for details.

16th – KYSSAR Summer Meeting – SAR Genealogical Research Library, 809 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, Phone: (502) 589-1776, Contacts: Del White, KYSSAR Secretary, e-Mail, for – Reservations contact Richard B. Bierman, KYSSAR Treasurer, e-Mail (Note: Please provide written Officer, Chapter, & Committee Reports to KYSSAR Secretary prior to the meeting.) Pre-Registration Fee up to and through 01 Jul 2011 is $3.00. Registration Fee 02 Jul 2011 up to Registration at the door $5.00.

      • 10:00 AM (EDT) -Registration Begins
      • 10:30 AM (EDT) – Board of Governors Meeting
      • 11:00 AM (EDT) – General Membership Meeting
      • 12:00 PM (EDT) – Break for Lunch
      • 1:00 PM (EDT) – General Membership Meeting Reconvenes

23rd – KYSSAR Color Guard & K.S.D.A.R. Cabin Marking of the Robert Black Cabin – 1:00PM (EDT) – Greensburg – Contacts: e-Mail: Charles E. Scott, KYSSAR or e-Mail: Janet Upton, KSDAR – Driving Directions: From Louisville take I-65 South to Exit 91 for Hodgensville & the Bluegrass Parkway; stay on the Bluegrass Parkway, (heading towards Hodgensville). follow signs to GREENSBURG for about 11 miles; (watch for a McDonalds on your left and Lincoln National Bank on the right); next you’ll see a sign for Hwy 61 – TURN RIGHT – follow Hwy 61 for about 2.4 miles past Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace Park on the right; just past this, execute a left turn taking Hwy 61 towards Greensburg; follow Hwy 61 through the Greensburg town square continuing across the Green River; go past a Sand/Gravel pit area ( still on Hwy 61) travel about 3.5 miles and you will see Cobblestone Farm (on the left) – Immediately after that, on the right, you will see a red barn on a hill close to the road; just past the red barn is the driveway for the farm – it will be marked with red, white and blue balloons; TURN RIGHT – into the driveway. [NOTE: The locals call Hwy 61 leaving Greensburg, the Columbia Road, since it goes towards Columbia, KY.]
31st – Garve Marking and Memorial Service for Patriot George Mason – 2:30 PM (EDT) – Location: outside of Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN [Note: The GPS address is: 28038 Legion Road, Sundman, IN 47041] – Contact: Tom Geimeier, Phone (859) 760-8832.

August

1st – Capt. Charles Duncan Chapter Annual Meeting – 6:30PM (CDT) – Mariah’s Restaurant, 801 State Street, Bowling Green, KY – Contact: Don Merideth, Secretary/Treasurer.
4th – Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter Meeting – 7:00 PM (EDT) – Community Room, Shelby County Public Library, Washington St. (between 7th & 8th Streets), Shelbyville, KY – Contact: Rev. Forrest Bond Chilton, President, Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter – Phone: 502-245-8718 or 502-645-1810
10th – Simon Kenton Chapter Board of Governors Meeting – 5:30PM (EST) – Boone County Library, 2nd Floor, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005 – Contact: Simon Kenton Chapter President Harry Geimeier for details.
11th – Capt. Charles Gatliff Chapter Meeting – 6:00PM (EDT) – Hutton School of Business, University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY at – Contact: President Michael Colegrove.
15th – Lafayette Chapter Board of Managers Meeting – 6:30 PM (EDT) ~ 8:00 PM – Crown Plaza Hotel, 1375 S. Broadway, Lexington, KY – Contact: Del White e-Mail
20th – Battle of Blue Licks Memorial – Blue Licks Battlefield State Park – Pre-Registration: Make checks payable to Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter, KYSSAR and mail them to Rev. Forrest B. Chilton, 895 N. Pope Lick Rd., Louisville KY40299v – Contact: Rev. Forrest Bond Chilton, President, Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter – Phone: 502-245-8718 or 502-645-1810.

September

1st –

      • Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter Meeting – 7:00 PM (EDT) – Community Room, Shelby County Public Library, Washington St. (between 7th & 8th Streets), Shelbyville, KY – Contact: Rev. Forrest Bond Chilton, President, Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter – Phone: 502-245-8718 or 502-645-1810.
      • Capt. John Metcalfe Chapter Meeting – 6:00 PM (CDT) – Country Cupboard Restaurant, 581 McCoy Ave., Madisonville, KY – Contact: Daniel W. Dockery, Jr., President.

8th – Capt. Charles Gatliff Chapter Meeting – 6:00PM (EDT) – Hutton School of Business, University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY at – Contact: President Michael Colegrove.
10th –

      • Lafayette Chapter Constitution Day Brunch Meeting – 9:30 AM (EDT) – Oak Room, Crown Plaza Hotel, 1375 S. Broad Way, Lexington, KY – Contact: Del White e-Mail.
      • Big Sandy Chapter Meeting – 9:00 AM (EDT) – Jerry’s Restaurant, 1488 North Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, KY 41653 – Contact: Gary Howard, Secretary.

14th – Simon Kenton Chapter Board of Governors Meeting – 5:30PM (EST) – Boone County Library, 2nd Floor, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005 – Contact: Simon Kenton Chapter President Harry Geimeier for details.
15th – John Manire Chapter Meeting – 6:00 PM (CDT) – Oakland Manor, Cerulean Road, Hopkinsville, KY – Contact: David C. Smith, Secretary/Treasurer.

October

6th –

      • Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter Meeting – 7:00 PM (EDT) – Community Room, Shelby County Public Library, Washington St. (between 7th & 8th Streets), Shelbyville, KY – Contact: Rev. Forrest Bond Chilton, President, Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter – Phone: 502-245-8718 or 502-645-1810
      • Capt. John Scott Chapter Meeting – 6:30 PM (EDT) – Hall of Fame Room, 400 East College Street, Student Center, Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY – Contact: Ronald T. Vance, Secretary for details.

8th – KYSSAR Fall Meeting – James Harrod Conference Center behind Ft. Harrod at 400 West Lexington St, Harrodsburg, KY.

      • 10:00 AM (EDT) – Registration (Fee $16.00)
      • 10:45 AM (EDT) – Board Of Governors Meeting
      • 11:00 AM (EDT) – Regular Meeting
      • 12:00 PM (EDT) – Break for Lunch
      • 1:00 PM (EDT) – Regular Meeting Reconvenes
      • Reminders: 
        • This is the meeting where the 2012 -13 KYSSAR Officers will be elected.
        • Chapter Presidents and Committee Chairs are asked to please submit your written Activity Reports to KYSSAR Secretary Del White not later than 02 Oct 2011 for inclusion in meeting packets.
        • Preregistration Luncheon deadline is not later than 03 Oct 2011.

10th – Capt. Charles Duncan Chapter Meeting – 6:30PM (CDT) – Mariah’s Restaurant, 801 State Street, Bowling Green, KY – Contact: Don Merideth, Secretary/Treasurer.
12th – Simon Kenton Chapter Board of Governors Meeting – 5:30PM (EST) – Boone County Library, 2nd Floor, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005 – Contact: Simon Kenton Chapter President Harry Geimeier for details.
13th – Capt. Charles Gatliff Chapter Meeting – 6:00PM (EDT) – Hutton School of Business, University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY at – Contact: President Michael Colegrove.
20th – John Manire Chapter Meeting – 6:00 PM (CDT) – Oakland Manor, Cerulean Road, Hopkinsville, KY – Contact: David C. Smith, Secretary/Treasurer.

November

1st – Capt. Charles Gatliff Chapter Joint Meeting with William Whitley Chapter, KSDAR – 6:00PM (EDT) – Hutton School of Business, University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY at – Contact: President Michael Colegrove.
3rd –

      • Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter Meeting – 7:00 PM (EDT) – Community Room, Shelby County Public Library, Washington St. (between 7th & 8th Streets), Shelbyville, KY – Contact: Rev. Forrest Bond Chilton, President, Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter – Phone: 502-245-8718 or 502-645-1810
      • Capt. John Metcalfe Chapter Meeting – 6:00 PM (CDT) – Country Cupboard Restaurant, 581 McCoy Ave., Madisonville, KY – Contact: Daniel W. Dockery, Jr., President.

7th – Capt. Charles Duncan Chapter Meeting – 6:30PM (CST) – Mariah’s Restaurant, 801 State Street, Bowling Green, KY – Contact: Don Merideth, Secretary/Treasurer.
9th – Simon Kenton Chapter Board of Governors Meeting – 5:30PM (EST) – Boone County Library, 2nd Floor, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005 – Contact: Simon Kenton Chapter President Harry Geimeier for details.
11th – Veteran’s Day
12th –

      • Lafayette Chapter Veterans Day Brunch Meeting – 9:30 AM (EST) – Oak Room, Crown Plaza Hotel, 1375 S. Broad Way, Lexington, KY – Contact: Del White e-Mail.
      • Big Sandy Chapter Meeting – 9:00 AM (EST) – Jerry’s Restaurant, 1488 North Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, KY 41653 – Contact: Gary Howard, Secretary.
      • Simon Kenton Chapter Annual Meeting – Noon – Receptions Banquet Center, 1379 Donaldson Road, Earlanger, KY- Contact: Tom E. Geimeier for details.

17th – John Manire Chapter Meeting – 6:00 PM (CST) – Oakland Manor, Cerulean Road, Hopkinsville, KY – Contact: David C. Smith, Secretary/Treasurer.
21st – Lafayette Chapter Winter Board of Managers Meeting – 6:30 PM ~ 8:00 PM (EST) – Crown Plaza Hotel, 1375 S. Broadway, Lexington, KY – Contact: Del White e-Mail.

December

1st –

      • Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter Meeting – 7:00 PM (EST) – Community Room, Shelby County Public Library, Washington St. (between 7th & 8th Streets), Shelbyville, KY – Contact: Rev. Forrest Bond Chilton, President, Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter – Phone: 502-245-8718 or 502-645-1810.
      • Capt. John Scott Chapter Meeting – 6:30 PM (EDT) – Hall of Fame Room, 400 East College Street, Student Center, Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY – Contact: Ronald T. Vance, Secretary for details.

5th – Capt. Charles Duncan Chapter Meeting – 6:30PM (CST) – Mariah’s Restaurant, 801 State Street, Bowling Green, KY – Contact: Don Merideth, Secretary/Treasurer.
8th – Capt. Charles Gatliff Chapter Meeting – 6:00PM (EST) – Hutton School of Business, University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY at – Contact: President Michael Colegrove.
14th – Simon Kenton Chapter Board of Governors Meeting – 5:30PM (EST) – Boone County Library, 2nd Floor, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005 – Contact: Simon Kenton Chapter President Harry Geimeier for details.
15th – John Manire Chapter Meeting – 6:00 PM (CST) – Oakland Manor, Cerulean Road, Hopkinsville, KY – Contact: David C. Smith, Secretary/Treasurer
TBA – Lafayette Chapter Annual Meeting


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