Signers Chapter – Sons of the American Revolution

The Signers Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution is proud to call Southern Nevada home. We offer a unique opportunity to connect with American History and camaraderie.
We normally hold meetings on the first Saturday of every other month. We encourage members from other states to take a few minutes out of their vacation plans to join us! Spouses and other family members are also welcome to attend. In the other months, we take a more casual approach. Join us for a Compatriots’ Muster at a local tavern. It’s a chance to catch up with old friends, welcome new faces, and share stories about our Revolutionary War ancestors.

We encourage anyone interested in the SAR to reach out. Use the contact form at the bottom of this page to get in touch.

About

The objectives of this society are declared to be patriotic, historical, and educational, and shall include those intended or designed to perpetuate the memory of those who, by their service or sacrifices during the war of the American Revolution, achieved the independence of the American people; to unite and promote fellowship among their descendants, to inspire them and the community at large with a more profound reverence for the principles of the government founded by our fathers; to encourage historical research in relation to the American Revolution: to acquire and preserve the records of the individual services of the patriots of the war, as well as documents, relics, and landmarks; to mark the scenes of the Revolution by appropriate memorials; to celebrate the anniversaries of the prominent events of the war and the Revolutionary period; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and defend the institutions of American freedom, and to carry out the purposes expressed in the preamble of the Constitution of our country and injunctions of Washington in his farewell address to the American people.

Nevada Society 70th Annual Meeting

VPG Brian Stephens administrating the oath of office to newly-elected Nevada Society SAR officers

The Nevada State Society SAR held their 70th Annual Conference in Reno in late March 2025. The event took place at the J Resort Casino Hotel. Attendees included compatriots of both the Battle Born Patriots Chapter (host) and the Signers Chapter.
SAR Vice President General of the Western District, Brian Stephens, administered the oath of office to newly elected officers.
The Battle Born Patriots Chapter Color Guard presented the colors at the event and the Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band enhanced the atmosphere of the conference with their music.
State President Jeff Gutting presented a $1,500 donation for the SAR Museum to Dr. M. Kent Gregory, Museum Board Chairman. The funds were collected from both Nevada State chapters as well as individual contributions from members of those chapters and others.

Battle Born Patriots Chapter Color Guard

Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band

Dr. M. Kent Gregory, Museum Board Chairman, speaking at the banquet

State President Jeff Gutting presenting a $1,500 donation for the SAR Museum to Dr. M. Kent Gregory, Museum Board Chairman.
George Washington’s Birthday Dinner

The NSDAR Francisco Garces Chapter and the NSSAR Signers Chapter co-hosted the George Washington’s Birthday dinner at the Las Vegas National Golf Club banquet room.
In attendance were members of numerous southern Nevada DAR chapters and members of the southern Nevada SAR Signers Chapter. The featured speaker for the event was Stan Vaughan, whose topic was POWs of Charleston, South Carolina.
The night started off with past Signers Chapter President Jeff Gutting receiving a medal and certificate for his leadership of the chapter last year.
DAR members were dressed in colonial-style dresses and several Signers chapter members wore Revolutionary War outfits.
Stan Vaughan’s presentation revealed numerous historical facts not well understood or known, including communications between Continental Army Commander in Chief George Washington and the British Army high command regarding POW exchanges. Another surprise was the revelation that some colonial army members joined the British Army fighting in the Caribbean to escape their captivity in deplorable conditions on prison ships. The book, “Relieve Us of This Burden”, written by Carl Borick, was a rich source of information that Stan described. When his presentation concluded, Stan was given an Appreciation Certificate and a gift.
A successful raffle and a silent auction were held by the Francisco Garces chapter at the end of the event.

DAR members

President David Bentley and Past President Jeff Gutting

Social Media

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Event	Notes and RSVP
Breakfast Meeting Saturday, May 3, 8:30 am Egg Works, 2025 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas, NV	Semiquincentennial of the Shot Heard Around the World Past State PresidentDon Hotchkiss will speak on the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
Breakfast Meeting Saturday, June 7, 8:30 am Egg Works, 2025 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas, NV	Semiquincentennial of the Battle of Bunker Hill Past State PresidentDon Hotchkiss will speak on the Battle of Bunker Hill and the events around it.
Fireworks Booth June 29 through July 4 Rampart Blvd and Lake Mead Blvd (NE corner) Las Vegas, NV	Visit our booth for your celebratory needs and support the Signers Chapter. Note: No breakfast meeting in July.
Breakfast Meeting Saturday, August 2, 8:30 am Egg Works, 2025 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas, NV	Speaker will be Dave Gibbs.
Breakfast Meeting Saturday, September 6, 8:30 am Egg Works, 2025 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas, NV
Constitution Day Dinner Saturday, September 13, 5:00 pm Las Vegas National Golf Club

Patriot Newsletter

Office	Officer
President	David Bentley
President Emeritus	Jeff Gutting
Vice President	Patrick Wright
Secretary	Jim Odell
Treasurer	Al Conant
Registrar	Gary Watson
Chaplain	David Lee
America 250 Chair	Bob Reed
Awards Chair	Gary Watson
C.A.R. Liaison	Gary Watson
Color Guard Commander	Mel Butler
Communications Chair	Gary Watson
DAR Liaison	Al Conant
Events Chairs	Al Conant and Daniel Conant
Genealogists	Daniel Conant and Tim Hagan
Historian	Gary Parriott
Patriot Chest Chair	Don Hotchkiss
ROTC/JROTC Chairs	David Bentley and Jim Odell
Sergeant at Arms	Daniel Conant
Veterans Chairs	Don Hotchkiss and Gary Watson
Webmaster	Tim Hagan
Wreaths Chair	Al Conant

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