General Philemon Thomas

1) The President of GPT, Mitch Pratt welcomed our over 60 attendees and guests and gave a summary of the many public events with Scouting, Veterans burials, ROTC, and other patriotic programs in our area for 2022.  2) Louisiana Society of Sons of the American Revolution State President Jeff Nolen, brought Greeting from LaSSAR and spoke on upcoming events and programs for 2022 and beyond.  3) Cheryl Gott Regent, Louisiana Society Daughters of the American Revolution brought Greetings from the State Society.  4) David Dunlap, Louisiana State Treasurer for CAR and National Relations Committee Chairman for CAR/DAR/SAR/SR, brought greetings from the State Society of CAR.

5) GPT President Mitch Pratt is showing presenting the Martha Washington Medal for Sue Badeaux, who was unable to attend the Banquet, to her fellow member and past Regent of John James Audubon Chapter of DAR, Margaret Tyler LSDAR Senior VP who is accepting the Medal and Certificate for Sue.  This award was made to recognize the years of work as a Leader from the John James Audubon Chapter of DAR for the Ann Fairfax Society of CAR in Louisiana.  Her dedication and support for the CAR has developed many young men for membership in the General Philemon Thomas Chapter of both junior and senior members. Margaret thanked GPT on Sue’s behalf.  

6) The Speaker for the Constitution Week Banquet was Honorable Bradley C. Myers, Judge, 19th Judicial District Court Parish of East Baton Rouge.  The topic was “The Fourth Amendment in the Digital Age”.  His presentation was well received and enjoyed by all.  He spoke from years of law study and practice with knowledge and humor.

7) GPT President Mitch Pratt and member Steve Kubicek present Judge Myers with a book by one of our past members, Leroy Willie on Oliver Pollock- “Unsung Hero of the American Revolution” and Mr Kubicek History based Novel on President George Washington and his Divine Providence and its impact on early America.

8) Ladies of the Daughters of the American Revolution who participated and attended the Banquet
Back row, left of, Center L to R, Lauren Pourciau brought greetings from Alexander Stirling Ch DAR (ASC-DAR), Laura Dunlap John James Audubon Ch DAR (JJA-DAR), Erah Harper, brought greeting from Heirome Gaines Ch DAR (HG-DAR), Ann Bergeron HG-DAR.  Front row L to R, Britney Kean brought greetings from HG-DAR, Shirley Newsham JJA-DAR, Mary Edna Rose JJA-DAR, Zora Olsson Past Vice-President General brought greetings from NSDAR Baton Rouge DAR, Cheryl Gott LSDAR State Regent, brought greetings from LSDAR, and a member of the Louisiana Bayou Chapter, Denise Lindsly JJA-DAR, Margaret Tyler JJA-DAR, Julie Noland JJA-DAR, and Jan Sauls JJA-DAR.