MOSSAR Harry S. Truman Chapter Color Guard Photo Gallery
30 Year Proclamation MOSSAR Harry S. Truman Chapter Mayor Eileen N. Weir Independence, MO August 4, 2014
Pictured here is Harry S. Truman Chapter Member Robert L. Grover along with Independence Mayor Eileen N. Weir after signing the 30 Year Proclamation for MOSSAR Harry S. Truman Chapter.
In part reads "WHEREAS, the Harry S Truman Chapter of the Missouri Society, Sons of the American Revolution, was established as an organiztion at Van Horn High School in Independence, Missouri on July 7, 1984, and was officially presented its charter at a meeting held at the Howard Johnson's in Independence, Missouri thirty years ago, on August 4, 1984.
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2014 the members of the Harry S. Truman Chapter of the National Society of the American Revolution will celebrate the local organization's Anniversary at the regular Chapter meeting, BMO Bank in Independence." (349th Mtg.).
The Harry S. Truman Chapter originally had 34 charter members. Only 3 charter members are left. The Harry S Truman Chapter has had several members nominated to National and State officer positions. The Harry S. Truman Chapter has also received many National and Missouri awards including the National State Color Guard chapter award, National Gold medal Color Guard Man of the Year award, first in the nation to present Colors before a National Baseball game, the Kansas City Royals, present Colors before a National Football game the Kansas City Chiefs, asisited in hosting the 2013 Annual National Congress in Kansas City, hosted many Missouri Annual meetings, and is the largest chapter in Kansas City and Independence with enrollment of est. 275 - 300 members in the past 30 years.
(L-R) Independence Mayor Eileen N. Weir and Major General Robert L. Grover.
