Chapter Overview
The Ozark Mountain Chapter prides itself on actively engaging with the community around our three mission areas of history, education, and patriotism. Our active leadership has been instrumental in moving us forward and achieving the goals of the chapter.
In 2018, the Ozark Mountain Chapter is focused on five key initiatives:
We hope you will join us this year as we work to complete these projects. Find how more about membership by visiting our Join page. To learn more about chapter activities, be sure to visit our Facebook page.
In 2018, the Ozark Mountain Chapter is focused on five key initiatives:
- Writing and submitting to National Patriot Biographies
- Mentoring new members
- Marking and visiting Revolutionary Patriot Graves in the immediate area
- Cleaning gravestones
- Increasing recognition of those flying our flag by presenting Flag Awards
We hope you will join us this year as we work to complete these projects. Find how more about membership by visiting our Join page. To learn more about chapter activities, be sure to visit our Facebook page.
Chapter Officers
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President
Vice President Past President Secretary Treasurer Chaplain Chancellor Geneaologist Historian Patriot Newsletter Editor Sargent-At-Arms |
Gary Gift
Curtis Trent Esq. Ken Lawrence Dr. Norman Knowlton John McAlear Dan Philbrick Gary Bishop Esq. Steven Perkins Ben Edmonson Dan Piedlow Charles McMillan |
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Chapter History
In 1981, Compatriot Charles W. Calef, then a member of the Sergeant Ariel Nims Chapter Number 1, was appointed by State President, Burton Mayfield to be the organizing officer of a new Chapter in Springfield, Missouri. Compatriot Calef was also encouraged by Seth Caperton, Past President of the Missouri Society, who at that time was serving as State Treasurer. After several organizing meetings, a sufficient number of Charter Members were available to begin the new Chapter. The Ozark Mountain Chapter, Sons of the American-Revolution (OMCSAR), was chartered on July 18, 1981. The organizational meeting was held at Marketplace Cafeteria in Springfield, Missouri.
The following were in attendance:
The following were in attendance:
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MOSSAR President Burton Mayfield
MOSSAR Vice-president Merrill D. Berkeley MOSSAR Secretary Rylan M. Rudy MOSSAR Treasurer Seth Caperton Charles Calef James B. Mason, Sr. James B. Mason, Jr. |
Charles Mason
Rev. James R. Beck Joseph H. Straughan, Jr. Fay G. Robb James M. Bever Stewart W. Miller Paul W. Bennett |
Arthur R. Cahill
Roy D. Tate Glenn W. Gohr Ralph W. Shaw William L. Wood |
There were 19 signatures on the Charter Application of the Ozark Mountain Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution.
It is important to note that OMCSAR Chapter Compatriot M. Graham Clark, later became President General of NSSAR. Compatriot Burton Mayfield was instrumental in forming five new Chapters as Missouri Society President in 1981 and in 2017, Burton celebrated 70 years of service to the Missouri Society.
It is important to note that OMCSAR Chapter Compatriot M. Graham Clark, later became President General of NSSAR. Compatriot Burton Mayfield was instrumental in forming five new Chapters as Missouri Society President in 1981 and in 2017, Burton celebrated 70 years of service to the Missouri Society.
Join Us
We welcome new members into our chapter, and have the resources to help you complete your application. We can help you with genealogical work, gathering the proof documentation necessary, providing a sponsor for your membership, and submitting your official application. Please visit our Join page for more information.
Please reach out to our Genealogist Steven Perkins to take the next steps to membership.
Please reach out to our Genealogist Steven Perkins to take the next steps to membership.