The Rufus Putnam Chapter, Ohio Society - Sons of the American Revolution, would like to invite you to attend their "First SAR - DAR - C.A.R. ~ PAL-WOW".  To be held on: Saturday - July 16, 2005 at "Dawes Arboretum", near Newark, Ohio.

We will meet at the "Shelter House", which is across from their Information Center. Registration begins at 1 PM., with the meeting to begin at 2:00 PM.

( 2 Dollars per Adult / Under 18 years of age - FREE.)

The following Organizations have been invited to attend:

* The Sons of the American Revolution

* The Daughters of the American Revolution

* The Children of the American Revolution

* Ohio Society Colonial Dames XVII Century

* Local DAR & SAR Chapters

* The Licking County Genealogical Society

* The Licking County Historical Society

* Licking County Veteran's Service Commission

* Ohio Society United States Daughters of 1812

* Ohio Society - War of 1812

Please feel Free .. to invite anyone who may be interested in knowing more about the SAR - DAR - C.A.R., or any of the above mentioned Organizations. Friends & Family Welcome!

The purpose of this "Special Event" is to better acquaint ourselves with each other. The objectives of the Sons of the American Revolution ..are: Patriotic, Historical, and Educational. It is believed that ALL of these objectives will be met with this special meeting of Patriotic - Historical - and Genealogical Organizations!

Mr. Keith H. Kaufman, President of the Rufus Putnam Chapter, OHSSAR, will be Master of Ceremonies, and special recognition will be given to the Children of the American Revolution. The Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) is the Nations oldest Children's Patriotic Organization. Additional speakers will be scheduled to give us a full understanding of the C.A.R.

There will be at least One or More Speakers to Represent each attending Organization. As of April 17, 2005, several have already agreed to represent their respective Organizations. Among those are:

ENTERTAINMENT: We will have a sound man (P.A. System) and play Period Music during our registration of guests. For additional Fun and Pleasure, we plan to include a "Peoples Choice" competition among those wearing "Period Attire". A special SAR Certificate will be awarded to a Boy & Girl (Under 18 Years Old) and a Man & Woman. If you have period clothing (Regardless of the Period) please consider wearing them, as it will add Flair to the Affair!

DISPLAYS: This meeting will be casual, and we Welcome ALL GROUPS to display information about their Respective Organizations. Such as Membership Information; Book Sales; Planned Events; Special Projects; etc. This will provide additional opportunity for greater awareness of each attending Organization.

FOOD & DRINK: ( None Provided ) Please consider bringing a cooler for your snacks & drinks. (No Alcoholic Beverages Please). Also consider bringing a Lawn Chair for seating. There are several picnic tables at the Shelter House, and some will be used for display tables. We look for a good turn out - with many attending from all parts of Ohio. Again, please consider bringing the following: A Cooler for snacks & drinks, Lawn Chairs, and possibly an Umbrella for shade. We anticipate this event will be over by 4:00 to 4:30 PM, Including a Half Hour Intermission.

You may wish to take a self guided - Auto Tour, of Dawes Arboretum. Or hike on one of their walking trails - before returning home! Information about Dawes Arboretum can be found on their Web site @ www.dawesarb.org , or at their Information Center - located near the Shelter House, where this special meeting / event will take place.

          DIRECTIONS: From Interstate 70, exit onto: State Route 13. (Exit # 132) Continue NORTH on State Rte. # 13 (Towards Newark, OH) Only 3 Miles to "Dawes Arboretum".

We look forward to meeting everyone - and WELCOME ALL to bring along their Family & Friends!

Dawes Arboretum is located on 1,700 acres of land. We need not worry about running out of room. (No Reservations Required)

Again, the Date: "SATURDAY - JULY 16, 2005".

Registration begins at 1:00 PM.

Sincerely,

Keith H. Kaufman
President of the Rufus Putnam Chapter,
Ohio Society - Sons of the American Revolution.

Spring time is a beautiful time at Dawes Arboretum. Even when its cold outside the warmth of the surroundings at Dawes Arboretum can be felt and the spring colors are spectacular!

Buried here are the remains of (6) Revolutionary War soldiers (which appeals to the Sons, Daughters, and Children of the American Revolution), a Major of the War of 1812  (which appeals to the Sons and Daughters of the Ohio Society - War of 1812), and the infant child of Col. John & Elizabeth Stadden, who was the "First Recorded Pioneer Birth" in Licking Township (Born and died 1801 - which appeals to the Licking County Genealogical and Historical Societies).

Please try to attend and share in this historic event. It is not easy to assemble such an event in our hurried day. We have many speakers who will represent their various respective organizations on a local, state, and national level. 

We believe that this special event will have a nice flow to it, and all will benefit from our mutual experience. To those who plan to attend, we would recommend that you take time after our meeting to enjoy some of the wonders of Dawes Arboretum.

Among our personal favorites: The "Japanese Gardens" (A must see!) The "Cypress Swamp", which is located near the shelter house where we will meet. The "Look Out Tower", and the "Island" .. which is accessible by a foot bridge; where we are standing above!  There, you can feel the breeze coming off the water that surrounds you and enjoy the serenity of nature.