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Greetings Patriots!

Welcome to the website of the Peter Sides Chapter (formerly the Waco Chapter) of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Each year since we were chartered, we've increased our membership, as well as our involvement with DAR and other community events. We support the local ROTC and JROTC organizations and present numerous certificates each Spring. We honor our forefathers and all those who have fought for our country, and actively recognize the service provided by our members who have served in the military, as well as those who provide assistance and support to our country's veterans on an on-going basis.

We decorate the gravesites in the War Veterans section of Rosemound Cemetery with American flags during the weeks of Memorial Day and Veterans Day. We take part in flag retirement ceremonies and flag history presentations, as well as educational presentations on topics such as our Constitution and hymnology during Colonial times. Our Color Guard presents the colors, and we award War Service medals to veterans within our chapter.

We invite you to join us!

Chapter Meetings

DATE: We typically meet the third Saturday in the months of January, March, May, September, and November. Contact one of our chapter officers for the current schedule.

TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (time includes room setup and cleanup)

LOCATION: West Waco Library and Genealogy Center (map)

Address: 5301 Bosque Boulevard (in the Lake Air Shopping Mall behind the Cotton Patch restaurant)
Room: West Waco Meeting Room - just left of the interior entrance within the library

Chapter meetings are open to all chapter and visiting Compatriots, prospective members, guests, and interested public, and are held in September, November, January, March, and May. They are usually scheduled on the third Saturday of the month, but may be moved due to room availability. Attire is business casual. The president may call additional meetings at his discretion.

Candidates should select our Membership menu Joining Info link for more information. Our chapter is growing and working on increasing our community service. Contact us for more information!

We encourage the flying of the flag, not only on national holidays, but also in remembrance of historical events. Click the following link for a document that contains a list of suggested fly-the-flag days.

Gravesite Decoration - Setting Out and Retrieval of the Flags

DATES:

We typically set out the flags the Saturday before Memorial Day and Veterans Day
We typically retire the flags the Saturday after Memorial Day and Veterans Day
Contact us for more information

TIME: 10:00 a.m.

LOCATION: Rosemound Cemetery (map)

Address: 3201 S 12th St., Waco 76706 (south of the Oakwood Cemetery)

Location of the War Veterans Section: After you enter the cemetery, take the road to the right, which goes past the office building. Stay to the right and continue to the area that is marked with a flag pole and military service marble emblems at the flag pole. (map)

Parking: It is okay to park along the road within the cemetery at the veterans section. If possible, please try to avoiding parking on the grass.

SAR Mission

"The Sons of the American Revolution honors our Revolutionary War patriot ancestors by promoting patriotism, serving our communities, educating and inspiring future generations about the founding principles of our country."

Peter Sides Chapter #68
Waco

TEXAS SAR

SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

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