GJB Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution

Current Chapter Leadership & Meetings

GJB SAR Meetings

GJB Meeting Agenda

• ​Welcome
• Pledge of Allegiance
• SAR Pledge
• ​Invocation​
• Secretary’s ReportTreasurer's Report
• Other Business
• Program
• ​SAR Recessional

SAR Pledge
​We descendants of the heroes of the American Revolution who, by their sacrifices, established the United States of America, reaffirm our faith in the principles of liberty and our Constitutional Republic, and solemnly pledge ourselves to defend them against every foe.
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Mission Statement
The Sons of the American Revolution honors our Revolutionary War patriot ancestors by promoting patriotism, serving our communities, and educating and inspiring future generations about the founding principles of our Country.

SAR Recessional
​Until we meet again, let us remember our obligations to our forefathers, who gave us our Constitution, the Bill of Rights, an independent Supreme Court and a Nation of Free Men.

2026 Chapter Officers

• President Jay L.  Cummins
• President Emeritus J. Gordon Bidner
• Vice President [Vacant]
• Secretary/Historian Richard Milner
• Assistant Secretary [Vacant]
• Registrar Kevin Roberts
• Assistant Registrar Steven Shipley
• Genealogist Jay Herrman
• Treasurer Rob Jones
• Sergeant-at-Arms Terry Willis
• Chaplain Raymond P. Owens
• Member at Large Andrew Argo
• Member at Large Charles Erickson
• Member at Large Alan C. Washburn
• Editor of "The General's News": J. Gordon Bidner
• Web Administrator/Editor:  David B. Williams

2026 Chapter Committees and Chairmen

• Citizenship: Chair Jay Cummins—Gordon Bidner,  Jay Herrman, Rob Jones, Dan Leifel, Phares O’Daffer, Kevin Crutcher
• Color Guard/Parade: Chair— Richard Milner, Gordon Bidner (ex officio), Don Hyland, Milton Rudsinski, Terry Willis
• Eagle Scout: Chair Rodger Salzman--Jeff Clements, Lance McCormick, Hadley Welsch, Terry Willis
• Education: Chair Dan Leifel—Charles Erickson, Kevin Roberts, Dale Simpson, Alan Washburn, David Williams
• Finance: Chair David Dougall—Charles Erickson, Steve Jiles, Rob Jones, Lance McCormick, Kurt Rudsinski
• Flag Day:  Chair Dale Simpson — Steve Shipley, Dale Simpson, Terry Willis
• Public Service & Heroism: Chair Andrew Argo—David Dougall, Dustin Geier, Anthony Norman, Ray Owens
• Membership/Mentoring: Chair Rick Milner--Jay Cummins, David Dougall, Rob Jones, Ray Owens, Steve Runyan
• Patriot Graves: Chair Jay Cummins--- Gordon Bidner, Dan Leifel, Kevin Roberts, Milton Rudsinski, Hadley Welsch
• Public Relations: Chair Dale Simpson—Gordon Bidner, Jay Cummins,  Clay Held, Jay Herrman, Ray Owens, David Williams
• The General’s News:  Editor Gordon Bidner. Editorial Board—Jay Cummins, Dan Leifel, Rick Milner, Dale Simpson, David Williams
• Veterans/ROTC Affairs: Chair Terry Willis---Randy Boyd, Brad Dearingt, Jeff Kretlow, Bud Lewis, Anthony Norman, Milton Rudsinski, Steve Shipley
• Education Awards: Chair Jeff Stout--Jay Cummins, Charles Erickson, Rob Jones, Kevin Crutcher
• Information Technology: Chair David Williams—Jay Cummins, David Dougall, Clay Held, Brandon Roberts
• Nominating and Program Leadership: 2026 Leadership Team/Board of Managers
• GJB/SAR 250th Anniversary Committee 1776-2026: Chair Dale Simpson, Jay Cummins, Gordon Bidner, Randy Boyd, Clay Held, Dan Leifel, Rick Milner, Ray Owens, Terry Willis, David Williams