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Chapter Pictures Taken in 2026
On July 19, 2026 Compatriot Jim Smilie attended the Eagle Scout Court of Honor presentation at St. Francis Cabrini Church for the three Eagles with Troop 6 in Alexandria.
 The scouts are (from left) Daniel Landreneau, Zachary Pelto and Joseph Broadwell of Troop 6 in Alexandria, La. Presented by Jim Smilie (at far right) on behalf of the Dr. Enemund Meullion Chapter Sunday, July 19, at St. Frances Cabrini Church.When asked about his Scouting experience, Jim replied:, "I joined as a Cub Scout with the Tri-State Area Council in Huntington, W.Va., when I was 7 years old. My family moved to Atlanta, Ga., where I joined a new pack and completed Cub Scouts. I earned the Arrow of Light, which is the top Cub Scout award, and I was recognized as the first Cub Scout in my unit to earn all 15 Webelos skill awards. I then joined Boy Scouts, where I earned Eagle Scout with Bronze Palm from the Atlanta Area Council in 1977. I was also recognized by the Dekalb County Police Department for my Eagle Scout service project for conducting a series of bicycle registrations at local schools as part of their crime reduction program. I was 15 when I earned Eagle and was the first Eagle Scout in my troop. I spent the next three years serving as a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster helping other boys advance. I became active in Scouting again in 2003 when my son joined Cub Scouts. I served as his Tiger Den leader and then served the next four years as Cubmaster of his pack. I was also the District Pinewood Derby chair, helping conduct pinewood derby races for packs throughout Central Louisiana. When my son moved to Boy Scouts, I followed as an adult leader and Troop Committee member. I also continued to be active at the District level, serving on the Training Committee and as District Training Chair. During that time I completed Wood Badge training and went on to serve as a staff member for two Wood Badge Courses. I have also served on staff of an NYLT youth training course. I currently serve as the Attakapas District Advancement Chair for the Louisiana Purchase Council. All total, I have 34 years of service to Scouting -- 11 years as a Cub Scout/Boy Scout and 23 years as an adult volunteer. Best of all, I am an Eagle Dad, as my son earned his Eagle Scout as well."
On July 4, 2026, Compatriot Harold Gonzales Participated in the reading of the Declaration Yesterday for America 250. It was attended by by 100 people.
On May 9, 2026 Compatriot Harold Gonzales represented the Louisiana Society and the Chapter at his Second Patriot Grave Marking. The ceremony was for Sgt. William McIntosh who served with the Swamp Fox in the Revolution. He was in uniform and served on the Color Guard, led the SAR Pledge, and even got to serve on the cannon crew. The ceremony was attended by 85 people and the SC State President.
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On May 5, 2026, Compatriot Harold Gonzales presented the SAR ROTC Medal to the Sumter SC Civil Air Patrol Squadron. Wore his Louisiana medal.
April 27, 2026, Compatriot Harold Gonzales gave the presentation on Spain and the South Carolina Navy’s cooperation in the capture of the Bahamas. It was an America 250 program, in uniform, and was attended by 28 members of the society. They recorded the presentation and the video is on his Facebook page (Hal Gonzales). He also did a new AI of The Siege of Fort Watson.
Compatriot Hal Gonzales addressing the Sumter County Genealogical Society
On April 25, 2026, Compatriot Harold Gonzales Represented the Chapter and the Louisiana Society at Fort Watson, South Carolina. He Served as Chaplin, Color Guard and was in uniform. 26 people attended the event.
On April 16, 2026, Harold Gonzales gave a presentation on "How Spain and the South Carolina Navy cooperated in the capture of the Bahamas!" Hal wore his new summer uniform. This was an America 250 event for DAR and the county. There were 25 people in attendance.
March 21, 2026 Meeting was full of Rewards and Surprises! Fun for all.
Chapter President A. Gervais Compton III presented Kay Michiels with a certificate of appreciation for her presentation on her role as the Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Counsel of the City of Alexandria.
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Kay Michiels also received the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal. |
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Past President Mike Lee presented Compton with a Bronze Meritorious Service Medal for service as Chapter President. Compton was also presented his Past President Pin.
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Teresa Compton received the Lydia Darragh Medal. Cheryl Morock received a bronze oak leaf cluster for her Lydia Darragh Medal.
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Secretary Brent Morock was awarded the Bronze Henry Knox Achievement Medal. |
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Past President Mike Sawrie inducted the 2026 Officers: Darrell Poole, PhD, President; Pat Ryan, Vice President; Brent Morock, Secretary-Registrar-Treasurer; James Morock, Sr., MD, Chaplain. |
David Gremillion presented the Galvez Medal and Certificate to Kathleen Duval on Mar 11th, 2026 at the UNC retired faculty Association lunch. It is no exaggeration to say that she was absolutely thrilled.
 Kathleen Duvall wearing her SAR Galvez medal after presentation
at the retired faculty association luncheon March 11, 2026.
Hal Gonzales presented his new presentation on Spain’s cooperation with the South Carolina Navy in the capture of the Bahamas in the closing years of the American Revolution.
Presentation given on March 10, 2026 at the Col. Matthew Singleton Chapter SAR in uniform 35 people attended
Jameson Clark (in the Orange shirt) one of the youngest members of the Chapter finished 5th today in the Igen World Championships at Myrtle Beach, South Carloina!
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