Members Vaughn Lee (right) and Ray Maxson (left) share conversation during dinner.
New member Doyle Campbell (left) and his wife Anita (right) take a moment during dinner to pause for the camera!
Chapter member Gerry Kistler (right) and his wife, NCSSAR Ladies Auxiliary member Janice (left) pause for the camera during dinner.
Former Chapter past presidentsTom Burgess (standing) and Tom Phlegar (sitting) share a "Tom" and "Past Presidents" moment.
Distinguished member Col. Charles Crain, USA (retired) reviews the evening's program during dinner.
Chapter Treasurer and Past President Tom Phlegar addresses the membership to announce the arrival of our guest speaker, Travis Bowman.
Travis Bowman, author and a new Mecklenburg Chapter member-in-progress, regails the memebership with his lively presentation of "Hercules of the Revolution: The Story of Peter Francisco."
Travis Bowman displays the enormous replica of Peter Francisco's sword.
Mecklenburg Chapter President Tim Berly shares one of the three (3) flag ribbon awards that our chapter received from the recent NCSSAR Annual Meeting, held in Charlotte April 23-24, 2010. The three flag ribbons were for "2nd Place in Chapter Scrapbooks," "Flag Certificate Presentations for a Large Chapter," and "Large Chapter achievement."
Mecklenburg Chapter President Tim Berly (left) presents the coveted Color Guard Silver Medal to long-time color guard member and Chapter Treasurer Tom Phlegar (right).
Mecklenburg Chapter President Tim Berly (left) begins the induction ceremony for three new members: Jim Prosser (immediate right of Tim), Randy Davis (2nd from right), and Doyle Campbell (right).
Mecklenburg Chapter President Tim Berly welcomes new members Randy Davis (middle), Jim Prosser (far left), and Doyle Campbell (right).
Mecklenburg Chapter President Tim Berly (left) congratulates new member Jim Prosser (right).
Jim Prosser (left), Randy Davis (middle), and Doyle Campbell (right) receive their new membership certificates.
Mecklenburg Chapter Genealogist and Past President Ray Maxson (left) attaches the SAR rosette pin to new member Jim Prosser's coat (right).
Mecklenburg Chapter Genealogist and Past President Ray Maxson (left) attaches the SAR rosette pin to new member Randy Davis' coat (right).
Mecklenburg Chapter President Tim Berly (right) attaches the SAR rosette pin to new member Doyle Campbell's coat (left).
Anita Campbell (right) places the SAR Flag Pin onto her husband's (new member Doyle Campbell) coat as new member Randy Davis (left) looks on.
Mecklenburg Chapter President Tim Berly (right) attaches the SAR rosette pin to new member Jim Prosser's coat (left).
Travis Bowman signs autographed copies of his book, "Hercules of the Revolution: The Peter Francisco Story."
Mecklenburg Chapter prospective members await in line to get their autographed copy of Travis Bowman's book.
Author Travis Bowman signs another book.
New Mecklenburg Chapter member's wife Anita Campbell (left) talks with guest Gary Kilgore about his interest to join the SAR and our chapter!
Mecklenburg Chapter member Vaughn Lee (right) receives his autographed book from Travis Bowman (seated) as new member Randy Davis (middle) awaits his turn to meet the author.
The three (3) Flag Streamer Awards that the Mecklenburg Chapter received during the 2010 NCSSAR Annual Meeting held in Charlotte on April 23-24, 2010. From left, the awards are: 2nd Place for Chapter Scrapbook, First Place for Large Chapter Flag Certificates, and First Place for Large Chapter Achievements.
The 2nd Place Scrapbook Award is displayed on an open page inside the 2009 Mecklenburg Chapter scrap book.
The 2nd Place Scrapbook Award from the NCSSAR Annual Meeting held April 23-25, 2010 here in Charlotte.