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Robert Rankin Chapter #62
Texas Society
Sons of the American Revolution
Katy, TX
State Recognitions - Chapter

 

Outstanding Chapter in the State of Texas

 

 
Year
Presidents, Ending-
Beginning
 
2023
Alex Thorne
Alex Thorne
 
2022
Alex Thorne
Michael Bierman
 
2021
Michael Bierman
Bruce McMordie
 
2020
Bruce McMordie
Bruce McMordie
 
2019
Thomas Jackson
Bruce McMordie
 
2018
Allen Greene
Thomas Jackson
 
2016
Thomas Jackson
Allen Greene
 
2015
Bruce Alfredson
Thomas Jackson
 
2014
Allen Greene
Bruce Alfredson
 
2013
Terry Richardson
Allen Greene
 
2012
Allen Greene
Stephen Tanner
 
2011
Stephen Tanner
Bobby Smith
 
2010
Bobby Smith
David Jones
 
2009
David Jones
Thomas Jackson
 
2008
Thomas Jackson
Patrick Kerr
 
2007
Patrick Kerr
A. Kelly McBride
 
2006
A. Kelly McBride
Gustave Mistrot III
 
2005
Gustave Mistrot III
Richard Shanks
 
2003
Edwin Raines
Edwin Raines

 

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

 

 
Year
Presidents, Ending-
Beginning
 
2022
Alex Thorne
Michael Bierman
 
2021
Michael Bierman
Bruce McMordie
 
2018
Allen Greene
Thomas Jackson
 
2016
Thomas Jackson
Allen Greene
 
2015
Bruce Alfredson
Thomas Jackson
 
2014
Allen Greene
Bruce Alfredson
 
2013
Terry Richardson
Allen Greene
 
2012
Allen Greene
Stephen Tanner
 
2011
Stephen Tanner
Bobby Smith
 
2010
Bobby Smith
David Jones
 
2009
David Jones
Thomas Jackson
 
2008
Thomas Jackson
Patrick Kerr
 
2007
Patrick Kerr
A. Kelly McBride

 

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.

 

 

John Bruce Stuart Memorial Award

 

 
2023
 
Allen Perkins (Chmn.)
 
2022
 
Allen Perkins (Chmn.)
 
2018
 
Bobby Smith (Chmn.)
 
2011
 
Bobby Smith (Chmn.)

 

Established by Plano Chapter in memory of Compatriot John B. Stuart Jr. and is awarded to the Chapter that best meets the criteria based on Veterans activities in the past year.

 

 

Partners in Patriotism

 

 
2019
Bruce McMordie, Wreaths Across America
 
2018
Allen Greene, Wreaths Across America
 
2016
Tom Jackson, Wreaths Across America
 
2015
Bruce Alfredson, Wreaths Across America
 
2012
Allen Greene, President, Joint meeting with Katy VFW
 
2011
Stephen Tanner, VFW July 4th Celebration
 
2008
Thomas Jackson & Edwin Raines for Sea Cadets
 
2005
Richard Shanks, President

 

 

Outstanding Public Service Award

 

 
2023
 
Tom Jackson, (Chmn.)
 
2022
 
Tom Jackson, (Chmn.)
 
2021
 
Tom Jackson, (Chmn.)
 
2018
 
Tom Jackson, (Chmn.)

 

 

Outstanding Yearbook

 

 
2023
1st Place
Tom Jackson/ Jennifer Jackson
 
2022
1st Place
Tom Jackson/ Jennifer Jackson
 
2021
1st Place
Tom Jackson/ Jennifer Jackson
 
2018
1st Place
Allen Greene/ Thomas Jackson
 
2016
1st Place
Allen Greene/ Thomas Jackson
 
2015
1st Place
Allen Greene/ Thomas Jackson
 
2014
1st Place
Allen Greene/ Thomas Jackson
 
2013
1st Place
Allen Greene, Historian
 
2012
1st Place
Thomas Jackson/ Stephen Tanner
 
2011
1st Place
Thomas Jackson/ Stephen Tanner
 
2010
2nd Place
Ralph Aniol, Historian
 
2009
1st Place
Stephen Tanner, Historian
 
2008
2nd Place
Thomas I. Jackson, Historian
 
2007
1st Place
Thomas I. Jackson/ David Jones Historians
 
2006
1st Place
Thomas I. Jackson, Historian

 

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

 

 
2010
3rd Place
Thomas I. Jackson, Editor

 

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

 

 

Karl Wallace Membership Award

 

 
2003
 
Edwin Raines, President

 

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

 

 
2016
 
Tom Jackson, President
 
2011
 
Stephen Tanner, President
 
2010
 
Bobby Smith, President

 

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.

 

 

Galveston Award-Patriot Fund Donations

 

 
2013
 
Terry Richardson, President
Increase of $1,163
Honorable Mention
 
2010
 
Bobby Smith, President
 
2008
 
Thomas Jackson, President

 

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

 

 

Texas SAR Flag Presentations

 

 
2023
 
Thomas Jackson (Chmn.)/ D.Zachmeyer
 
2022
 
Chris Courter (Chmn.)/ D.Zachmeyer
 
2021
 
Chris Courter (Chmn.)
 
2020
 
Chris Courter (Chmn.)
 
2019
 
Thomas Jackson (Chmn.)
 
2018
 
Thomas Jackson (Chmn.)
 
2017
 
Thomas Jackson (Chmn.)
 
2016
 
T. Jackson (Chmn.), A. Greene
 
2015
 
T. Jackson (Chmn.), A. Greene
 
2014
 
A. Greene, Ed Raines, T. Jackson
 
2013
 
T. Richardson (Chmn.)/ T. Jackson, E. Raines
 
2012
 
T. McLaren (Chmn)/ A. Greene, T. Jackson, E. Raines, T. Richardson
 
2011
 
T. McLaren (Chmn)/ T. Jackson, E. Raines,, S. Tanner
 
2010
 
T. McLaren (Chmn.)/ T. Jackson, E. Raines
 
2009
 
T. Jackson (Chmn.)/ E. Raines, P. Kerr
 
2008
 
T. Jackson (Chmn.)/ E. Raines, P. Kerr
 
2007
 
T. Jackson(Chmn.)/ E. Raines
 
2006
 
T. Jackson(Chmn.)/ E. Raines

 

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.  The Robert Rankin Chapter has unofficially led the state in the awarding of Flag Certificates every year starting in 2006.

 

 

 

The Frank Watkins Award

 

 
2016
Honorable Mention
Tom Jackson, President
 
2014
Honorable Mention
Allen Greene, President

 

Established by the Hill Country Chapter in Honor of Frank Watkins and is presented to the chapter having the highest % of members contributing to the Texas SAR Col. Joe Hill Patriots Fund in the past year.

 

 

Marshall Hunter Attendance Award Group #1

 

 
Year
Presidents, Ending-
Beginning
 
2019
Bruce McMordie
Thomas Jackson

 

For Chapters with the highest % of its membership attending regular Chapter meetings during Texas SAR year.

 

 

Col. Joe M. Hill Patriot Fund Award

 

 
Year
Presidents, Ending-
Beginning
 
2018
Allen Greene
Thomas Jackson

 

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

 

 

Excellence in Children of the American Revolution Activities

John K. Harrell Activities Award

 

 
2018
Tom Jackson, President
B. Smith (Chmn.)
 
2017
Allen Greene, President
B. Smith (Chmn.)
 
2016
Tom Jackson, President
B. Smith (Chmn.)
 
2015
Allen Greene, President
B. Smith (Chmn.)
 
2013
Terry Richardson, President
B. Smith (Chmn.)
 
2012
Allen Greene, President
B. Smith (Chmn.)
 
2011
Stephen Tanner, President
B. Smith (Chmn.)
 
2010
Bobby Smith, President
B. Smith (Chmn.)
 
2009
David Jones, President
T. Jackson (Chmn.)

 

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

 

 
2018
Tom Jackson, President
B. Smith (Chmn.)
 
2014
Allen Greene, President
B. Smith (Chmn.)
 
2013
Terry Richardson, President
B. Smith (Chmn.)
 
2012
Allen Greene, President
B. Smith (Chmn.)
 
2011
No Awards were given for this calendar year
B. Smith (Chmn.)
 
2010
Bobby Smith, President
B. Smith (Chmn.)
 
2009
David Jones, President
T. Jackson (Chmn.)
 
2008
Thomas Jackson, President
T. Jackson (Chmn.)

 

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.