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There are five Chapters in the Colorado Society Son's of the American Revolution. These are organized geographically to cover the state. COSSAR Members may be At Large members or belong to a Chapter of their choosing. Below are the five chapters, click on each to learn more:​

We work closely with our communities to keep alive the

Patriotic ideals for our ancestors who fought and died in the American Revolution.

Castle Rock

Castle Rock Chapter

The Castle Rock Chapter, Chartered 6 October 2018, covers the south-east Denver Metro area - south Aurora, east Greenwood Village, Lonetree, east Centennial, Parker, Castle Pines, and Castle Rock.

 

                                                                                              

Greetings, Compatriots and Visitors to our website!  We are the newest chapter in COSSAR, founded October 6, 2018.  Our membership encompasses the south and southeast areas of the Denver metroplex:  South Aurora, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, Centennial, Castle Pines, Parker and Castle Rock.  We are an enthusiastic, dynamic new chapter with 50 members and another 22 prospective members’ applications in process. 

Our 2022 objectives are:

  1.  Encourage member participation—especially our new members, developing an atmosphere of welcoming cordiality and collegiality at all meetings.

  2. Promote enthusiastic prospective member outreach efforts.

  3. Increase participation in both chapter and state events including veterans’ events, commemoration events, youth education, Scouts, ROTC and Jr. ROTC, and Patriot Chest presentations for school/civic/church/heritage groups.

  4. Active involvement in chapter and statewide efforts for celebration of the America 250 events.

  5. Participate with DAR chapters throughout the area in joint events of common interest, as well as DAR familiarization with SAR.

  6. Support state and local CAR chapters in new member acquisitions and activities.

  7. Develop a strategic plan to increase Chapter visibility throughout the area through media and active representation and participation in civic events.      

  8. Promote membership education on patriotic history through interesting, thought-provoking programs.

 

We look forward to an exciting year­.  Please feel free to attend our meetings—we love visitors! 

 

Castle Rock Chapter President Hilton G Martin

                                                              

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2023 Officers

 

President...................... Hilton G Martin

Vice President..............Peter Lubbers

Secretary.....................Everett Thomas

Treasurer.....................Roland Rexroth

Registrar......................Roland Rexroth

Genealogist................Rudi Nuissl

Historian.....................Don Shattuck

Chaplain.....................John Wilson

 

Chapter BOM member.....Pete Lubbers

 

Chapter Contact.......Hilton G Martin, hiltonmartin@yahoo.com

                                    Pete Lubbers,    mr.lubes@q.com

Speakers Bureau.......Wayne Snodgrass    wsinmd@comcast.net    

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Long Peak

Longs Peak Chapter

On behalf of the Longs Peak Chapter of the Colorado Society of the  Sons of the American Revolution, thank you for visiting our page.

Our chapter was chartered on October 8th, 1995, and since then has grown to nearly 100 members. We meet monthly and are an active and dynamic membership - hosting a range of historical and genealogical speakers across topics including contemporary interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, discussion of significant cultural and historical events tied to the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and the 20th Century, Native American history, Westward Expansion, and regularly recognize the contributions made by our veterans.

 

Geographically, we represent Colorado from the Denver Metro Area north to the Wyoming border, and incorporate activities with other historical and genealogical societies including the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Children of the American Revolution (CAR).

 

Our community outreach involves school districts, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), the Veterans Administration (VA), ROTC/JROTC programs, and local patriotic events such as Veterans Day and Independence Day parades and festivals. And we host a one-of-a-kind hands-on experience called Patriot’s Chest, which introduces local middle-schoolers and others to what it was like for Continental Army and State Militia volunteers who were directly involved in the U.S. War for Independence.

 

If you, a family member, or neighbor are interested in U.S. History or becoming prospective member, please join us at our chapter meetings to learn more about our society, chapter, and membership in the Sons of the American Revolution. Those attending display an ardent desire to promote patriotism, education, civic participation, and genealogy.

 

If you have any questions regarding the Longs Peak Chapter of COSSAR, please contact any of our officers. They stand ready to assist you in getting involved or in becoming a member of our organization.

 

President, Longs Peak Chapter.

2023 Chapter Officers and Contacts

 

President:.....................Dennis L. Hopper

Vice President:.............Robert D. Cassiday

Recording Secretary:  Delbert Ritchhart - dritch37@gmail.com

Treasurer:.....................Richard Doty - rdotycpa@gmail.com

Chaplain:......................Lou DaHarb

Registrar:......................Denny Hopper - dhopper@q.com

Historian:......................James T. Heydt

ByLaws &Resolutions   Robert D. Cassiday

Nominations:................Robert D. Cassiday

Awards:..........................Bryan G. Criswell

Programs/Events:.........Jason D. Deselms

Veterans Outreach:......Calvin S. Achey

Education :....................George A. Smith

Social Media:..............TBA

Chapter Contact/General Inquiries:

George Smith, sarguy01@gmail.com, 303-880-1253

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Pikes Peak

Pikes Peak Chapter

About the Chapter

The chapter was chartered 5 May 1984. The chapters first President was Carl T. Chilcott. The chapter covers southern Front Range Colorado to Pueblo. The Pikes Peak Chapter has a very active Color Guard dressed in Revolutionary period dress and firearms and marches in several parades a year.  The chapter annually presents to the Fire Dept. and Police Dept. Medals of Commendation for public service, Flag Display Certificates and Certificates of Appreciation for Patriotic Service to the community.

  

                                                                 2023 Chapter President James Latham

Message from the Chapter President

I am very pleased about being able to represent my ancestors in such a manner as to be part of a team of honorable men.  It will not be an easy fight but is necessary and honorable.  I appreciate your support and may we step forward to do our duty.  May God and Patriots continue to fight for our country.

 

Chapter Goals for 2023:

1. Membership

a. Gain access to a membership pamphlet for new members of the SAR. Possibly provide tutors for new members

b. Attempt to increase membership through community outreach and positive publicity

c. Seek out members to give brief presentations

 

 2. Communication

a. Highlight chapter activities worthy of note at the National level

b. Encourage members to research and submit biographical information regarding their Patriot ancestor

c. Maintain regular c communications with membership

 

3. Community Outreach

a. Continued emphasis on veteran's outreach programs and support activities

b. Grow our Patriot Chest Program and education outreach with local schools

c. Sustain and grow our already strong Eagle Scout Program

 

4. Finding

a. Operate within the chapter's approved annual budget

b. Continue the "Ben Franklin Table" segment of our meetings

c. Provide opportunities for membership to champion specific NSSAR programming of interest to them

Jim Latham

President Pikes Peal Chapter

2023 Elected Officers:

President..........................Jim Latham
Vice President..................Thom Moore
Recording Secretary........Richard Riepe, Riepe88@Comcast.net
Treasurer .........................Jim Brown
Registrar...........................Emory Neal

Chancellor........................L.E."Gene" Cheney

Chaplain...........................Steve Williams

Historian...........................Dave Niedringhaus

CHAPTER COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN for 2023

A.    Awards - Compatriot Jim Barker

B.    Membership - Compatriot Emory Neal

C.   By-Laws and Constitution - Compatriot Richard Riepe

D.   Resolutions - Compatriot Richard Riepe

E.    DAR/CAR Liaison - Compatriot Gene Cheney

F.    JROTC/ROTC - Compatriot Richard Riepe

G.   Color Guard /Patriot Chest - Compatriot David Mann

H.   Flag Committee - Don Hatch

I.     Education Committee - Compatriot Jerry Stubben

J.    Chapter Newsletter - Compatriot TBA

K.    Eagle Scouts - Compatriots John McFarland

L.    Veteran's Committee - Compatriot Scott Tanner

(1) Veterans Committee (2) Veterans Recognition (3) Patriotic Outreach

M.   Nominating Committee -ON CALL TBA

N.   Budget Committee – Compatriot Jim Brown

O.   Website Committee - David Mann

Chapter Contact:

David Mann - dtmann@q.com 

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Goals

 

  • Enhance programs to increase membership applications and participation 

  • Chapter publicity program & Guest attendance at Chapter functions

  • Continue to enhance Chapter funding & Actively seek funding contributions from members

  • Sustain Ben Franklin Table Anchor Items and fundraising

  • Expand corporate sponsorship options

  • Sustain Veteran’s Outreach Program

  • Sustain DAR/CAR liaison and activity via Chapter liaison

Expand and enhance family communication and involvement

Pikes Peak Color Guard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pikes Peak Color Guard with along with Colorado Military History Group at the Wreaths Across America Ceremony  Dec. 18 at the Pikes Peak National Cemetery 

Pike’s Peak Chapter 2023 Calendar 

 

Sat, 7 Jan             Chapter Annual Meeting               DoubleTree Hotel                            9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

                                                                Colorado Springs                                                             

                                                                                                 

NO February Chapter Meeting – Encourage attendance at annual COSSAR GW Luncheon                              

                                                                                               

 

Sat, 11 Mar         Chapter Meeting                              DoubleTree Hotel                            9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

                                                                                        Colorado Springs

                                                                                               

 

Sat, 1 Apr          Chapter Meeting                              Doubletree Hotel                             11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

                                                                                      Colorado Springs, CO

 

Sat.  8 Apr    Host for COSSAR BOM Meeting         Double Tree Hotel                            11:00AM-3:00PM

                                                                                      Mountain View Room

                                                                                      Colorado Springs

               

Sat. 15 Apr        Chapter Meeting                               Doubletree Hotel                           9:30 AM – 11:30 AM          

                                                                                       Colorado Springs, CO

 

Sat, 13 May        Chapter Meeting                              Doubletree Hotel                             9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

                                                                                       Colorado Springs, CO

 

June                      Summer Break - No Chapter Meeting

               

July                        Summer Break - No Chapter Meeting

 

August                  Summer Break - No Chapter Meeting

               

Sat, 19 Aug         Chapter BOM Meeting                  Doubletree Hotel                             9:30 AM – 11:30 AM                                                             Planning Meeting                         Colorado Springs, CO

                                                                                               

Sat, 16 Sep          Chapter Meeting                              Doubletree Hotel                             9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

                                                                                        Colorado Springs, CO     

 

Sat, 14 Oct          Chapter Meeting                              Doubletree Hotel                             9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

                                                                                        Colorado Springs, CO

 

Sat, 18 Nov         Chapter Meeting                              Doubletree Hotel                             9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

                                                                                        Colorado Springs, CO

 

Sat, 09 Dec          Bill of Rights Luncheon                  Doubletree Hotel                             11:00 AM – 2:00PM

                                                                                       Colorado Springs, CO

                                                                                             

                                                                                                  2024

 

Sat, 6 Jan 2024            Chapter Annual Meeting              Doubletree Hotel                             9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

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Pikes Peak Chapter New Member Manual

A Comprehensive manual covering all aspects of being a member of National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Colorado State Society and the Pikes Peak Chapter

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We work closely with our communities to keep alive the

Patriotic ideals for our ancestors who fought and died in the American Revolution.

Mt. Evans

Mount Evans Chapter

The Colorado Society of the SAR saw its first meeting on July 4, 1896 in Denver, near present day 16th and California Streets. The Mt. Evans Chapter, covering the Denver metro area and Central Front Range of Colorado specifically, was chartered on July 27, 1985. Currently, the Chapter numbers approximately 120 living descendants of the Colonial Militiamen, Continental Line Soldiers and Patriots who founded the United States of America.

With an annual meeting in January, we also meet near April 19 to recognize Patriots Day, near September 17 to commemorate the Constitution and near December 15 to celebrate the Bill of Rights.  Chapter programs are dedicated to the encouragement of patriotism, education of our youth and sustaining the vision of our Patriot ancestors.  Recognizing the importance of our area youth, we support and maintain an active educational role in Front Range Schools through the Patriot Chest program, while joining COSSAR efforts to honor outstanding ROTC Cadets, JROTC Cadets and Eagle Scouts.  We encourage both Adult, as well as Youth Registrations for male family members under the age of 18. 

Members of the Chapter were instrumental in originating the idea and lobbying the Colorado Legislature to recognize April 19 as a perpetual Patriots Day. This day coincides with the attack on Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775 and the firing of the “Shot heard ‘round the world” at Concord Bridge

2023 OFFICERS

President...............................Gerald "Chip" Dawes

Vice President........................Michael Sean Eaton

Secretary...............................Curt Ledall

Treasurer...............................Mike Coyner

Registrar................................Jacques Newey and William Stark

Chaplain.................................Robert Hampton

Historian................................Denis Meade

 

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Awards Chair..........................Curt Ledall

Program Chair..........................Michael Eaton

Membership Chair...................Jacques Newey

Budget Chair............................Mike Coyner

Eagle Scout Chair....................Levi DeBoer

JROTC Chair............................Chapter

Flag Certificate/Veterans Chair..............Mike Coyner

Patriot Chest Chair..................Bob Guy

Website Liaison........................Curt Ledall

Newsletter/Publicity...............Wally Weart

Color Guard Liaison..................Mike Coyner

C.A.R. Liaison...........................Brad Balow

D.A.R. Liaison...........................Susie Weart

Veterans....................................Chapter

ADVISORS

Past President.........Bill Valentine

Past President.........Steve DeBoer

Chapter Contacts
Rob Hampton, robert.hampton@protonmail.com 
Stuart Prather, swp@a-gunner.com

                       

Chapter Contacts


Chip Dawes, Chipdawes@fastmail.fm 
Michael Sean Eaton, michaelseaneaton@icloud.com

Contact the Mt. Evans Patriot Chest Chairman Bob Dye at rrguy@ outlook.com to request a presentation                                         

Meeting schedule for the remainder of the year:

 

March 4th BOM Meeting

March 25th Chapter Meeting

May 6th BOM Meeting

May 20th Chapter Meeting

September 9th BOM Meeting

September 16th Chapter Meeting

November 4th  BOM Meeting

November 18th Chapter Meeting

 

Chapter meetings are at the Golden Corral, 3677 S Santa Fe Dr, Englewood, CO  80110

Time: Meeting 9am-11am. Come at 8am for breakfast.

 

BOM meetings are at The Corner Bakery, 1601 Mayberry Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.

Time: 8am to 10:00am. Come at 7:30am for breakfast. 

                

 

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Grand Mesa Chapter

Grand Mesa

The Grand Mesa Chapter, chartered 12 October 1996, covers the Western Slope of the Colorado Rocky Mountains from the Northern to the Southern borders of the state.  We march in parades in Grand Junction and other areas several times a year and have other presences in the public.  Our Chapter welcomes new members.  If you would like any assistance in the application process to prove your lineage back to a Revolutionary War Patriot Ancestor, please get in touch with our Chapter Contact below who will be most happy to lend you assistance.

2023 Grand Mesa Officers


President . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Mark E. Brewer

Vice President . . . . . . . . .   Garry W. Brewer

Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Thomas R. Hoffman

Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Ed Foster

Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . .    COSSAR Registrar

Chaplain . . . . . . . . . . . . .     Gary E. Parrott

#Contact Chapter Officers at gmcossar@gmail.com.

Grand Mesa Chapter 2023 Events

 

Date                    Meeting                                Time                               Location                                          Notes

21 Jan                  Annual Meeting                   11:00am                         **Fiesta Guadalajara, 710 North Ave, Grand Junction

 

28 Jan                 COSSAR BOM                       1000-1400                    Hope United Methodist Church 5101 S. Dayton                                                                                                                                  Greenwood Village, CO

                                                                                                                  Mt. Evans Chapter, no lunch

4 Feb                   COSSAR George Washington Luncheon                 Maggianos         COSSAR

 

29 Mar                 Vietnam Veterans Day?

 

1 Apr                   COSSAR BOM 11:00am                                             Mountain View Room at the Double Tree Hotel,                                                                                                                                Colorado Springs, CO Pikes Peak Chapter

3 Apr                    Quarterly Services 1:00pm                                         Western Slope Veterans Cemetery

15 Apr                  Quarterly meeting 11:30am                                      **Fiesta Guadalajara, 710 North Ave, Grand Junction

 

28 May                 Flag Retirement Ceremony 5:00pm                           Western Slope Veterans Cemetery

 

29 May                 Memorial Day 10:00am                                        Western Slope Veterans Cemetery Memorial service

 

29 May                 Fleet Reserve Association, Float Wreaths 9:00am              Blue Heron Boat Ramp, Colorado River

 

14 Jun                  Flag Day 11:00am                                                                 Western Slope Veterans Cemetery

 

3 Jun                    COSSAR BOM                                                              Castle Rock Chapter

 

4 Jul                     Parade (SAR-DAR) 11:00am                                          Downtown Grand Junction

 

3 Jul                     Quarterly Services 10:00am                                          Western Slope Veterans Cemetery

 

15 Jul                   Chapter Picnic/Quarterly Meeting  11:00am              With DAR

 

5 Aug                   COSSAR BOM 11:30am                                               Fiesta Guadalajara, 710 North Ave, Grand Junction

                                                                                                                     Grand Mesa hosting

TBD Aug              COSSAR Annual Picnic                                                 TBD  COSSAR

 

11-17 Sep             Constitution Week observance Noon                        Ringing of the bell on Main St. DAR

 

2 Oct                     Quarterly Services  1:00pm                                         Western Slope Veterans Cemetery

 

7 OCT                    COSSAR BOM                                                            TBD Longs Peak Chapter

 

21 Oct                    Quarterly Meeting 11:30am                             **Fiesta Guadalajara, 710 North Ave, Grand Junction

 

11 Nov                   Veterans Day Parade 2:00pm                             Downtown Grand Junction

 

11 Nov                   Veterans Day Observance 11:00am                           Veterans Memorial, Fruita

 

15 Dec                   Bill of Rights Day

 

16 Dec                    Wreaths Across America 10:00am                                  Western Slope Veterans Cemetery

 

20 Jan 2024            Grand Mesa Annual Meeting 11:30 AM               **Fiesta Guadalajara, 710 North Ave, Grand Junction

                                                                                                                     Election of Officers

** Location is changeable.

Italic rows are COSSAR events.

Accomplishments desired by the Grand Mesa Chapter:

  • COSSAR BOM in Grand Junction on 5 August 2023.

  • Flag Certificates presented on or before Flag Day June 14, 2023. Present Flag Certificates to people and companies on the Western Slope outside the Grand Valley area.

  • Continuing recording our attendance under the USS Stark contest report and will file with the State Awards Chairman.

  • Continue the Americanize report for the Chapter.

  • Continue the submission of the Chapter’s term plan for the Annual Directory.

 

Standing Committees: The Grand Mesa Chapter representatives.

 

Eagle Scout:

                                Grand Mesa Member: Ed Foster

 

Education:

                                Grand Mesa Member: Gary E Parrott

 

Publicity (and Newsletter):                

                                Grand Mesa Member: Gary E Parrott

 

JROTC/ROTC:                                                                     

                                Grand Mesa Member: Ed Foster

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