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About the Patton Chapter
WELCOME--
The General George S. Patton, Jr., Chapter of the California Society of the Sons of the American Revolution is dedicated to patriotic, historical, and educational activities, including the perpetuation of the memory of those who, by their services or sacrifices during the war of the American Revolution, achieved the independence of the American people.
The Sons of the American Revolution was established to
- unite and promote fellowship among the descendants of American Patriots;
- inspire those descendants and the community at large with a more profound reverence for the principles of the government founded by our
forefathers;
- encourage historical research in relation to the American Revolution;
- acquire and preserve the records of the individual services of the patriots of the war, as well as documents, relics, and landmarks;
- mark the scenes of the Revolution by appropriate memorials;
- celebrate the anniversaries of the prominent events of the war and of the Revolutionary period;
- foster true patriotism;
- maintain and defend the institutions of American freedom, and
- carry out the purposes expressed in the preamble of the Constitution of our country and the injunctions of Washington in his farewell address to the American people.
WHAT AREA DO WE SERVE? --
The Patton Chapter serves Western Los Angeles and Ventura counties, including the communities of Calabasas, Camarillo, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Fillmore, Hidden Hills, Malibu, Ojai, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Topanga, Topanga Beach, Ventura, West Hills, and Westlake Village, California. The Chapter typically conducts a business lunch on the second Friday of each month at the Bard Mansion, U.S. Naval Construction Battalion Center, Port Hueneme.
WANT TO JOIN? -
For information on the requirements for membership in the SAR, the sort of documentation required to support the line of descent, and the steps in the application process, see the National SAR membership page. You may also contact directly the Patton Chapter Registrar
Jay C. Wood
250 E. Telegraph Road
Fillmore CA 93015-2156
Email: JayCWood@juno.com
COMMUNITY OUTREACH --
The Patton Chapter provides a number of community services, including:
- Youth Programs : The Chapter sponsors several programs designed to instill and maintain greater patriotic sentiments among the youth of Ventura County,
including:
- Color Guard: Each year uniformed Chapter members participate in color guard activities, including the of Massing of the Colors in observance of
Washington's birthday, Veterans Day, and other civic occasions.
- Veterans Affairs: Under the leadership of Compatriot Robert Nedry, Chapter members collect clothing, books and other items for donation to the Veteran Administration Hospital in Prescott, Arizona.
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