The John Paul Jones Chapter, chartered in 2010 in Bremerton, Washington, is a part of the Washington State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, which was established in 1889. Purpose
To preserve our American Heritage
To preserve the memory and tradition of our Revolutionary ancestors
To promote and assist in the celebration of the anniversaries of Washington's birthday, Flag Day, Constitution Week, the Fourth of July and other Commemorative and historical events
To actively participate in the work of the Society through the chapter to further its objectives: historic preservation, promotion of education, and patriotic endeavor
To meet new people with common interest
To join with others to foster patriotism and love of country and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty
Mission
The SAR seeks to maintain and extend:
the institutions of American freedom
an appreciation for true patriotism
a respect for our national symbols
the value of American citizenship
the unifying force of e pluribus unum that has created, from the people of many nations, one nation and one peoplemaintain and expand the meaning of patriotism, respect for our national symbols, the value of American citizenship, and the unifying force of "e pluribus unum" that was created from the people of many nations -- one nation and one people
What we do
Honor individuals for outstanding and unusual patriotic achievement on a national, regional and local level. Honor members of the United States Congress for outstanding service to the nation. Honor outstanding high school students annually with the presentation of a Good Citizenship Award. Honor outstanding Junior and Senior ROTC cadets annually with the presentation of the ROTC Award. Honor Law Enforcement officials for outstanding service with a Law Enforcement Award. Select an outstanding Eagle Scout annually at the branch, state and national level. Honor an outstanding student for winning the Knight Essay Contest. Honor outstanding high school history teachers for winning the Tom and Betty Lawrence American History Essay Contest. Assist veterans in Veterans Hospitals. Conduct a national historical orations contest annually. Sponsor Boy Scout troops and chapters of the Children of the American Revolution. Place SAR Markers at the gravesites of Revolutionary War Patriots and SAR Members. Commemorate Revolutionary War Patriots with appropriate ceremonies. Participate in new citizenship swearing-in ceremonies. Observe patriotic anniversaries.
