Welcome to the Louisiana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Website
Dear Friends,
Thank you for visiting our page for the Louisiana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Whether you are a current member or considering joining, I hope you find within our page an opportunity to be inspired by the heroic sacrifices and high ideals of the founding generation.
My journey into the LASSAR began years ago based on an interest in learning my family's story, a desire to honor the sacrifice of my patriot ancestor, and an appreciation for the importance of civil social activities for the preservation of culture. Over the years, I have stepped into officer positions hesitantly out of a genuine sense of duty and the desire to contribute in any small way possible. In that same spirit, I am embracing this year as your president.
My emphasis over the 2021-2022 year will be for us to grow our local chapters via 3 methods: encouraging the next generation to join, cultivating an officer pipeline, and building relationships locally. Many members have sons or grandsons that can easily be joined to our organization providing a boost in membership, youthful energy, and an opportunity for them to attend and appreciate programs early in life. It is vital to encourage new members to consider committee and officer positions to build an officer pipeline. This will increase retention, build a depth of future talent, and allow their friends to be excited to get involved. Lastly, we must build relationships within local chapters. In many cases, members renew and attend programs because it's an opportunity to see friends they wouldn't otherwise see. Members should individually be encouraged to "fill their table" at meetings to boost interest, and programs should be geared in a way that most appeals to the local members.
By utilizing these 3 strategies, we can leave a legacy for our organization that will see it through for future generations. You will also note these strategies are geared at the local chapter rather than at the state level; this is because people join and renew due to their local chapters. We must focus where the magic truly happens.
I am again honored to be your leader in the days ahead, and am grateful that our ancestors had such a strong faith in God that we can rely on in these trying times. I am prayerful that we can play a part in the revival of our nation spiritually, culturally, and socially.
Most respectfully,
Jim Schneider
April 17, 2021
Thank you for visiting our page for the Louisiana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Whether you are a current member or considering joining, I hope you find within our page an opportunity to be inspired by the heroic sacrifices and high ideals of the founding generation.
My journey into the LASSAR began years ago based on an interest in learning my family's story, a desire to honor the sacrifice of my patriot ancestor, and an appreciation for the importance of civil social activities for the preservation of culture. Over the years, I have stepped into officer positions hesitantly out of a genuine sense of duty and the desire to contribute in any small way possible. In that same spirit, I am embracing this year as your president.
My emphasis over the 2021-2022 year will be for us to grow our local chapters via 3 methods: encouraging the next generation to join, cultivating an officer pipeline, and building relationships locally. Many members have sons or grandsons that can easily be joined to our organization providing a boost in membership, youthful energy, and an opportunity for them to attend and appreciate programs early in life. It is vital to encourage new members to consider committee and officer positions to build an officer pipeline. This will increase retention, build a depth of future talent, and allow their friends to be excited to get involved. Lastly, we must build relationships within local chapters. In many cases, members renew and attend programs because it's an opportunity to see friends they wouldn't otherwise see. Members should individually be encouraged to "fill their table" at meetings to boost interest, and programs should be geared in a way that most appeals to the local members.
By utilizing these 3 strategies, we can leave a legacy for our organization that will see it through for future generations. You will also note these strategies are geared at the local chapter rather than at the state level; this is because people join and renew due to their local chapters. We must focus where the magic truly happens.
I am again honored to be your leader in the days ahead, and am grateful that our ancestors had such a strong faith in God that we can rely on in these trying times. I am prayerful that we can play a part in the revival of our nation spiritually, culturally, and socially.
Most respectfully,
Jim Schneider
April 17, 2021