MOSSAR Harry S. Truman Chapter Color Guard Photo Gallery
15th Annual Fourth of July Luncheon Grand Street Cafe Kansas City, MO Saturday, June 25, 2011
The Harry S. Truman Chapter celebrated their Fourth of July Luncheon early this year on June 25, 2011, at the Grand Street Cafe in Kansas City, MO. The chapter was privileged to have as guest speaker, Dr. Michael J. Devine, Director of the Truman Presidential Museum & Library. Dr. Devine received the NSSAR Silver Good Citizenship Medal for all his contributions that he has provided to both our local community and nation, and to his dedication to the preservation, advancement, and outreach activities of the Truman Presidential Museum & Library. Dr. Devine also received the Harry S. Truman Chapter coin.
The Harry S. Truman Chapter was honored to have NSDAR Vice-President General Mary Lynn Tolle attend our luncheon. NSDAR VPG Tolle received the MOSSAR Silver Medal for her active support in both NSSAR and MOSSAR. NSDAR VPG Tolle also received the Harry S. Truman Chapter coin. In addition, the Harry S. Truman Chapter appreciates the support of the seven local DAR Chapters who also attended.
Historian Brian Smarker also received the MOSSAR Silver Medal for his contributions at both MOSSAR and the Harry S. Truman Chapter. Compatriot Smarker has been very active, as Chapter Historian, Chapter Chairperson for the Josiah Fogg Award, member of the MOSSAR Web Committee, etc. Compatriot Smarker was recognized for his exceptional accomplishments that is making our Chapter a better organization.
* Independence Day July 4th *
On July 4, 1776, we claimed our independence from Britain and Democracy was born. Every day thousands leave their homeland to come to the "land of the free and the home of the brave" so they can begin their American Dream.
Happy Birthday, America!.
Left Photo (L-R): Robert L. Grover, MOSSAR Color Guard Commander; Dirk A. Stapleton, Harry S. Truman Chapter President; and Dr. Michael J. Devine, shown here receiving the NSSAR Silver Good Citizenship Medal. Dr. Devine also received the Harry S. Truman Chapter coin.
Left Middle Photo (L-R): Robert L. Grover, MOSSAR Color Guard Commander; Dirk A. Stapleton, Harry S. Truman Chapter President; and NSDAR Vice-President General Mary Lynn Tolle, shown here receiving the MOSSAR Silver Medal. NSDAR Vice-President General Tolle also received the Harry S. Truman Chapter coin.
Center Photo (L-R): Robert L. Grover, MOSSAR Color Guard Commander; Dirk A. Stapleton, Harry S. Truman Chapter President; and Historian Brian Smarker, shown here receiving the MOSSAR Silver Medal.
Right Middle Photo (L-R): Group photo of Harry S. Truman Chapter members and guests at the 15th Annual Harry S. Truman Chapter Fourth of July Luncheon on June 25, 2011.
Right Photo (L-R): Dennis Owens, pending new member of the Harry S. Truman Chapter, is shown here cutting the 15th Annual Harry S. Truman Chapter Fourth of July Luncheon cake.