At this time, the Louisiana Society consists of 11 separate chapters around the state. Louisiana SAR is managed by a Board of Managers, elected on an annual basis with roles and responsibilities defined in our Constitution and Bylaws.
Yes, there is a state meetings held each year. The annual state conference is normally held in the month of April time frame. It is rotated each year between cities in the state of Louisiana with no pattern.
All participating Louisiana SAR members (Compatriots) shall only interact with YCAE Participants when other adults (i.e., teachers, parents, other compatriots, or volunteers) are present in the room or at the location of the event. Louisiana SAR members should never be alone with a minor under any circumstances.
When it is necessary to coordinate certain YCAE (i.e. Oration Contest, Poste Contest), then the Compatriot coordinating the YCAE shall include the YCAE Participant’s parent and at least one other Compatriot in all communications. E-mail shall be the preferred method of coordination of YCAE as opposed to telephone, text, or social media. It is very desirable that a parent be copied on these emails as well. The purpose of this policy is to protect our Compatriots and YCAE Participants and reduce their potential risk of compromising situations.
The NSSAR has provided an excellent 15 minute presentation on this subject that is well worth viewing. The link to it can be found on our Member Training page on the Private Site or on the National Website. The Louisiana Society highly recommends that our members, particularly state/chapter officers and committee chairman, take the time to take the training and maintain their certificate upon completion. Louisiana SAR will not maintain records for you.
Chapters
Meeting frequency will vary from one chapter to the next. Some of the bigger and busier chapters meet once a month year-round. Some of the smaller chapters meet quarterly. It is best to check on the individual chapter websites to see when and where they meet.
We like to see 15 currect and active SAR members, with a list of proposed officers and a set of bylaws/constitution. Once these requirements are met, the proposed chapter can apply to the state society for a new chapter charter. Then it will be reported to NSSAR.
Yes! The at-large member application must be approved by the membership committee, once completed. The state registrar can assist the applicant..
Registration
In this case, you are almost ready to go. Gather up your record copies of your brother, sister, father, or mother who is the direct descendant and contact the registrar for your local chapter to get started.
In this case there is still work to be done, but by all means do not let that discourage you. Our chapter registrars can offer a lot of guidance and shortcuts to get things documented and moving very quickly. No two situations are the same and the work to be done varies depending on the situation. But please contact the Registrar of the chapter closest to you to get the process started.
A lot of variables go in to this answer. How much documentation you have to start with is the key factor. Once everything is completed, organized and submitted, currently, once at national, it is taking at least 12 weeks to process new applications. Depending on the time of year, it could be much quicker.
Membership
Pick the chapter that you want to join and contact the chapter's secretary or president. While there is no reinstatement fee, you would be responsible for NSSAR, Louisiana SAR, and local chapter dues. Also, there is a mandatory NSSSAR form to be completed to get you back in the SAR. This form is available on the NSSAR website or your new chapter can help you get it. This form, with the appropriate fee in check form, should be Submitted to the Louisiana State Secretary and he will complete the process.
Pick the new chapter that you want to join and contact the chapter secretary or president. While there is no reinstatement fee, you would be responsible for NSSAR, Louisiana SAR, and local chapter dues. Also, there is a mandatory NSSSAR form to be completed to get you back in the SAR. This form is available on the NSSAR website or your new chapter can help you get it. Since your memberships has lapsed, there is no release or paperwork required from your previous state or chapter. This form, with the appropriate fee in check form should be Submitted to the Louisiana State Secretary and he will complete the process.
If you are active and current from another state, pick the new chapter that you want to join and contact the chapter secretary or president. While there is no reinstatement fee, you would be responsible for NSSAR, Louisiana SAR, and local chapter dues. There is a mandatory NSSSAR form to be completed to transfer you to the Louisiana Society. This form is available on the NSSAR website or your new chapter can help you get it. This form must first be submitted to the demitting state secretary for approval and confirmation that you are a current member in good standing. The form then goes to the Louisiana SAR State Secretary with the appropriate fee in check form and he will complete the process.
On the Louisiana SAR Members only website, there is an online form that you enter your old and new chapter on and then push the Submit button and it gets changed by the state secretary once received.
On the Louisiana SAR Members only website, there is an online form that you enter your contact information on and then push the Submit button and it gets changed by the state secretary once received.
First, we are very sorry for your loss and thank you for thinking of the SAR at this difficult time. Second, there are many people that need to get notified of this sad event. On the Louisiana SAR Members only website, there is an online form that you enter the members information (name, number, date of death, next of kin, etc. Once submitted, it gets changed by the state secretary once received.
Just turn 18 years of age and as of January 1 of the following year, you are considered a regular member and your dues are adjust accordingly automatically. There is nothing else for you to do.
All our rosters are kept on a separate private site that is secure and password protected.
No, that is not an option. Within the Louisiana Society, everything stems from the chapters.
With the purchase of a SAR Life Membership, your National Dues are paid for the rest of your life. You would complete a form available on the National website and submit a lumpsum payment based on your age to the state secretary and never pay national dues again.
WIth the purchase of a Louisiana SAR Life Membership, you no longer have to pay Society dues for the rest of your life. See your Chapter Secretary for full details.
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