Sons Of The American Revolution Hold In Person October Meeting

SAINT PETERSBURG, FL - The Sons of the American Revolution Saint Petersburg Chapter held a General Membership in person meeting on Saturday, October 16th at 9:00am at the Saint Petersburg Yacht Club.

This was the first in person meeting since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chapter normally held meetings every third Saturday of each month at the Saint Petersburg Yacht Club at 11:00am, except for a Summer break between June to August. The Chapter has moved the meeting time to 9:00am to take advantage of the breakfast buffet available at the Club. Thirteen members and guests attended. Persons interested in attending future meetings should contact the Chapter for updated information.

The guest speaker was former Chapter President Charles Butler, who gave a presentation about the efforts to improve civics education in Florida through the efforts of the Florida Society Sons of the American Revolution Education Outreach Committee. Butler also gave the same presentation at the recent Fall State Society Board of Managers meeting.

The Sons of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to enhancing education, promoting patriotism and preserving American history. Members of the Sons of the American Revolution can trace their lineage to a patriot who supported the cause of American Independence.

For more information about joining the Saint Petersburg Chapter, visit www.stpetesar.org or contact the chapter Registar, William Scott at wscott2@stpetesar.org or (727) 481-0833.