I attended the Oregon Board of Management and the Thomas Jefferson and Republic Chapter meetings in Eugene and in Salem this October. We had reports at the OR BOM for all the committees and the meeting was led by David Devin in the absence of Johnny Alexander. No business was completed due to the lack of a quorum. Other items from NSSAR Leadership this fall were: Louisville Congress has now an extra hotel for the 25 June 15 to 01 July dates. The Louisville Hyatt will now be used for the second hotel as the Galt House is full. Congress Planning has chosen California for the 2019 Congress. Record copies of applications can only be ordered by members and officers. Prospective members cannot order copies due to privacy concerns. Bob Bogardus is the new OR Minuteman, way to go Bob. There is a new Patriot History Committee and the Chairman is Douglas Collins of KY. Information is on the NSSAR website to provide patriot histories. A certain number per state will result in the state receiving a flag streamer and certificate.

I will and have been attending the WASSAR board meetings. We have one on 25 October. A vote on WASSAR Bylaws will take place and the state is now incorporated to provide liability for officers under a corporate umbrella. The WASSAR Color Guard is active and amazing. Teri Lindley has taken over the leadership of the WASSAR Ladies Auxiliary–thank you Teri.

Chapter wise I wish to report the quality of leadership by Roger Swim of the ORSSAR Thomas Jefferson Chapter and also David Devin of the Republic chapter. Both are providing great programs for their members. I have attended the Cascade Centennial Chapter and the George Washington Chapter of the WASSAR. Great leadership by Eric Howard and Dan Heidt. The CCSAR chapter is heavily involved in Wreaths across America and expects to provide 1000 wreaths to the Sunset Hills Cemetery in Bellevue,

I was honored to give Compatriot Robert Ringo of the Republic
Chapter ORSSAR a Veteran Certificate. Compatriot Ringo was a B26 Aviator in the Mediterranean Theater in WW2 and received the Croix de Gere along with other medals in his 60 missions in the B26—way cool!!!

Jim Lindley
VPG Pacific