ROTC Award Presentations

In April and early May, the Omaha Chapter had the honor of presenting ROTC cadets with the SAR ROTC awards and medals.  The ROTC cadet is selected to receive this award for their high degree of merit with respect to leadership qualities, military bearing, and general excellence.  Congratulations to the cadets and thank you to our Omaha Chapter members for volunteering their time to present these awards at their respective ceremonies.

Compatriot Tom Jones and Cadet Roger Hernandez – Omaha South HS

Compatriot David Kentsmith and Air Force Cadet Joshua Saddler – UNO

Compatriot Paul Burright and Cadet Sean Nutting – Omaha Burke HS

Compatriot Bob Knott and Cadet Komlan Akakpo – Bellevue East HS

Compatriot Paul Burright and Cadet Isaac del Angel Hernandez – Omaha Northwest HS

Compatriot David Kentsmith and Cadet Heather Clever – Omaha Benson HS

Omaha welcomes new member

At our monthly meeting on 8 May 2018, the Omaha Chapter welcomed Compatriot Charles G. Reynolds to the membership.  His initiation was conducted by Chapter President, Thomas Upton.  Compatriot Reynolds is the father of Omaha member, Compatriot Michael Reynolds, and is descended from William Reynolds (MD).  Congratulations and welcome to the Omaha Chapter and Nebraska Society!

Charles G. Reynolds and Chapter President, Thomas Upton

New Member Initiation

Chapter President Thomas Upton and Compatriot Lance Overmyer

 

Compatriot Lance Alan Overmyer was initiated into the Nebraska Society at the Omaha Chapter meeting on 8 Apr 2018 by Chapter President, Thomas Upton.  Compatriot Overmyer is descended from Capt. John George Overmyer (PA) and he gave a short overview of his application journey, his Patriot Ancestor, and Patriot’s service.  Congratulations, Compatriot Overmyer and welcome to the Society!

Omaha Chapter – 13 Mar 2018 Meeting

Jared Gerber, Kristine Gerber,  Vice President, Ben Harvey

 

 

The Omaha Chapter held their monthly meeting on 13 Mar 2018 at Gorat’s Steakhouse in Omaha.  Our guest speaker for the meeting was Kristine Gerber with Restoration Exchange Omaha.  She had a very nice program for the members on some of Omaha’s history and some of the historical buildings that R.E.O. has helped to save, including the Specht Building and the Jewel Building, as well as helping to find buyers to save and restore the Joslyn Castle and the Rose Theatre.  All of these buildings were scheduled at one time for demolition.  They are also able to help get buildings and homes listed on the National Historic Register that helps to preserve our most historic commercial buildings as well as historic homes in many of our oldest neighborhoods.

The Omaha Chapter thanks Kristine for her insight and dedication to preserving Omaha’s history and for sharing this important work with our SAR members!

 

Omaha Chapter – 20 Year Membership Award

 

At our monthly meeting on 13 Feb 2018, Chapter President, Tom Upton and Chapter Secretary, Paul Burright presented Compatriot and Chapter Treasurer, John Parsons with his certificate for 20 years of membership in the Nebraska Society, SAR – Omaha Chapter.  He was approved into the National Society on 26 Jan 1998 through his Patriot Ancestor, Andreas Ziegler (PA), and Compatriot Parsons currently has 7 approved Revolutionary Patriots in his lineage.  Congratulations!