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2026 - 2027 ... Vice President General Harold "Ted" Cox, Jr.
Central District Annual Meeting - November 6th and 7th
"Keep the Flame Alive"
The NSSAR Membership Committee is pleased to share “Keep the Flame Alive,” written and produced by Compatriot John Ferris. A toe-tappin', heartfelt and unique way to remind our members that they matter.
"..stand with our brothers faithful and true!"
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Essential Documents Related to SAR/CD Operations
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ABOUT the CENTRAL DISTRICT
The Council of Vice Presidents General as defined in SAR Bylaw No. 20, Section 1(b), is composed of all 15 of the incumbent Vice Presidents General. The function of the Council is to provide:
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a platform from which to advise the President General and Executive Committee
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a structured means of transmitting information, data, and concerns between the National Society and the leadership of the State Societies
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a forum from which practices, programs, and issues can be shared between leadership from different Districts; and,
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orientation, including review of responsibilities, duties, and protocol, to incoming Vice Presidents General prior to their installation.
To see the Central District Governing Documents click HERE. (current rev 2013)
The Central District, created in 1949, was led initially by Fred I. Willis - its first VP General. It has provided a vital service in coordinating the efforts of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia as they work in support of the National SAR goals and objectives.
To see a list of the Central District VPGs click HERE (current rev 2026)
Central District Outstanding Color Guard Members
Central District recognizes these National Color Guard Members for outstanding support and dedication in honoring our forefathers.
Jacob Vink
Indiana Society
Chris Caninie
Kentucky Society
Patrick Wesolosky
Ohio Society
Patrick McMurchie
West Virginia
Jacob joined the Color Guard shortly after his induction as a SAR member in 2018, and he has been active at the Chapter, State, and National levels ever since. He has twice served as the Indiana SAR Color Guard Commander (2021-2023 & 2025-Present), and currently serves as the National Assistant Safety and Training Officer. Jacob also serves as the Editor of The SAR Colorguardsman…the online Color Guard magazine for the National Society.
Chris Canine currently serves as the NSSAR Quartermaster as part of the National Color Guard Support Staff. He currently holds his primary membership in the Kentucky Society, but has dual membership in the Indiana Society. Chris is also serving as the Drum Major for the Central District.
During the summer of 2018, Patrick attended his first Patriot Grave Marking Service and later that same afternoon, he quickly realized that he wanted to join the Color Guard. Patrick carried a flag for the first time in March of 2019, and five months later, he participated in his first Flintlock Salute. In the fall of 2022, Patrick was appointed to the National Color Guard Staff as Assistant Quartermaster. In the spring of 2023, he became the Color Guard Commander for his chapter (Lafayette). At the 2023 Congress, Patrick was promoted to the position of 2nd Adjutant on the National Color Guard Staff. At the 2025 Congress in Connecticut, he advanced to the position of 1st Adjutant. Patrick also currently serves as the Chairman of the Kentucky SAR Color Guard Committee.
Patrick McMurchie joined the SAR in December of 2022. The very next month he experienced his first Color Guard National Event (the 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens), as a spectator. Patrick has participated at numerous events since then as a member of the Color Guard at the Chapter, State, District, and National levels. He says that it’s an honor to be involved with the Color Guard, and he now serves on the National Color Guard Command Staff as the Assistant Quartermaster.
PROJECTS
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
The Mentorship Program created by the Central District has established these goals:
1. Provide one-to-one leadership and coaching to a new member, ensuring they are welcomed into the chapter in a positive and supportive manner
2. Capture the energy of the new member and apply that to the area(s) they are most interested in
SERVICE PROJECTS
Periodically throughout the year the District will define additional projects/programs and goals as it deems necessary. There will be presented here along with supporting documentation and forms as needed.
National, Central District and State Events
2026
Central District
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November 6-7, 2026: Central District Annual SAR meeting
Indiana
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November 18, 2026, 1:30 PM - Liberty Tree dedication, Winslow, Indiana.
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December 5, 10:30 AM - Liberty Tree dedication, Newburg, Indiana.
Kentucky
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November 14, 2026, 10 AM to 3 PM - Kentucky State Fall Meeting. Bardstown, Kentucky.
Ohio
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November 14, 2026 - 12:30 PM – 12:40 PM. Three Patriot Grave Markings, Grafton, Ohio
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November 14, 2026, 1:45‑2:45 PM - Fourth Patriot Grave Markings, Elyria, Ohio
West Virginia
• No report
NSSAR
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November 21, 2026 - Siege of Fort Morris, Midway, Georgia.
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December 9, 2026 - Battle of Great Bridge, Norfolk, Virginia.
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December 25, 2026 - 10 Crucial Days – Trenton, New Jersey
CONTACTS
The Officers of the
Central District, Sons of the American Revolution shall be:
Vice President General ... Harold "Ted" Cox, Jr. (WV)
Secretary ... Mark LaFrance (WV)
Treasurer ... Robert Fish (WV)
Chancellor ... Hon. Erik Schramm (WV)
Dist. Historian ... Colonel (Ret) Donald C. McGraw, Jr.
Chaplain ... Timothy Maxwell (WV)
-- Other VPG Appointed Positions --
Parliamentarian ... Robert Fish (WV)
Audit Committee Chair (IN) ... Mark LaFrance (WV)
Audit Committee Chair (WV) ... William Behnke (IN)
Audit Committee Chair (OH) ... Douglas Pettit (OH)
Webmaster ... Lance Beebe (OH)
Color Guard Commander ... Martin Brady (WV)
Fife Major - Robert Pruitt
Drum Major - Chris Canine
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