6th Annual American Heritage Diner

by | Nov 3, 2017 | Lincoln Chapter

The Lincoln Chapter of the NESSAR is pleased to announce that we have opened registration for the 6th Annual American Heritage Diner.  The AHD is Feb 17, 2018 at the Havelock Social Hall, 4538 N 62nd St, Lincoln, NE.  The featured speaker for this year will be Darrel Draper presenting Daniel Freeman.  Freeman was the 1st homesteader in the United States and his 160 acre homestead was near Beatrice.  The price for the evening is $20 per person.  Please go to the Lincoln Chapter page for details and registration.  Hope to see you all there!

Humanities Nebraska (HN) provides major funding for this program.  HN receives support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Nebraska State legislature, and Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and private donations.  The presentation will begin at 7PM and is open to the public at no charge.

5th Annual American Heritage Dinner hosted by the Lincoln Chapter

by | Mar 17, 2017 | Lincoln Chapter, Nebraska Society

Saturday February 25, 2017 the Lincoln Chapter hosted our 5th annual American Heritage Dinner.

We began the evening with the NESSAR Eagle Scout Award winner Jake Swanson leading us the the Pledge of Alligance.  Merle Rudebusch then presented him with an Eagle Scout Award patch.  Jake will speak at the Spring NESSAR meeting in April and recieve his scholarship award.

Our featured speaker was Beverly Beavers who does an impressive impersionation of Lady Vestey who was raised in Superior, NE and lead a fasinating life traveling the world and being the highest payed female executive of her time.  Married into the English aristrocracy but never forgot her Nebraska roots.

Members of many organizations were in attendance, SAR, DAR, SUVCW, DUVCW, Dames of the 17th Century, Mayflower Society, Hughuenot Socity, Society of the War of 1812, and more.

Compatriot Harry Merrihew was initiated by President David Kentsmith.

Displays were provided by Compatriot Roger Rotschaefer and his wife Linda.  They had a beautiful display of WWI and Korean War uniforms and memorabilia.

Bill Dean, Camp Commander of the Neabraska Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) brought his display of Civil War memorabilia.

MAI/POW table setting was donated to the Lincoln Chapter by Compatriot Robert Chandler.  He as his wife have supplied the table to us for the past several years.

A great night, that was enjoyed by all in attendance.  Hope to see everyone back on February 17, 2018 for our 6th annual dinner!

 

 

Beverly Beavers Speaker 2

Lincoln Chapter President Shawn Stoner in Minute Man uniform with replica brown bess

Beverly Beavers Speaker

Knott, Kentsmith Dress AF Uniforms

Merrihew, Harry Kensmith Initiation 25 Feb 2017

Jake Swanson parents Ron and Kris Rudebusch

Jake Swanson Eagle Scout, rudebusch Stoner #1

Initiation Harry Merrihew & Kentsmith

Bill Fitts, Shawn Stoner and Sharon Fitts

Hughuenot Society #1

Dean, Wm SUVCW Ne Pes #3

Merle Rudebusch and Bill Dean

Merle Rudebusch (SAR, SUV) and Bill Dean with Bill’s Civil War display.

War 1812 #1

T Masters, Louden, Connie Plettner

Shawn Stoner #1

Roger, wife Linda and mother Mary Rotschaefer #2 three generations of uniforms

Roger, wife Linda and mother Mary Rotschaefer #1

Plettner, Merrihew Leeann Sharon Louden etc.

MIA table 2

5th Annual American Heritage Diner Registration

by | Dec 19, 2016 | Lincoln Chapter

The Lincoln Chapter of the Nebraska Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, invite you to join us on Saturday February 25, 2017 at the Havelock Social Hall for and evening featuring A Visit With Lady Vestey.   The price for the buffet diner will be $20 per person, vegetation option available.

Lady Vestey became the highest paid woman executive in the world in the early 1900’s. As an employee of the Vestey Cold Storage Company she traveled extensively and learned many languages. She was instrumental in providing food for the Allied troops during World War I and lived in London during the bombing of Britain during World War II.  She joined the English nobility when she married her boss, William. They bought their own cruise ship named the Arandora Star and lived in a huge house in London named Kingswood. Lady Vestey traveled far, but she never found a place that she liked better than Nebraska. This program provides stories and information that appeals to all ages.

Click Here to download the registration form (pdf).  If you have difficulty downloading or printing please email me and I will provide a copy.

Major funding of this program provided by Humanities Nebraska and is free and open to the public.

 

October 2016 Lincoln Meeting

October 2016 Lincoln Meeting

by | Oct 10, 2016 | Lincoln Chapter

NESSAR President David Kentsmith attended the October meeting of the Lincoln Chapter.  He reported on the Fall Leadership meeting in Louisville and discussed the correct methods for approval ready applications.

President Kentsmith presented Lincoln Chapter President, Shawn Stoner, a US/SAR flag lapel pin for assisting Chad S. of Omaha in establishing a Color Guard unit for the NESSAR.

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2016 Memorial Day at Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln

by | Aug 12, 2016 | Lincoln Chapter

The Lincoln Chapter of the NESSAR has historically participated in the parade and wreath laying at the annual Memorial Day observance in Lincoln, NE. This year Chapter President Shawn Stoner, NESSAR Registrar Thomas Masters and Immediate Past President (NESSAR) John Reinert participated. Lincoln member Merle Rudebusch marched with the SUVCW and presented a speech on the 150th anniversary of the founding of the G.A.R.