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Fox Valley Chapter 2008 Events

We welcome feedback and suggestions from our members on these events and solicit ideas for future events. Clicking on the location, gets the MapQuest web site for directions. We produce two formal meetings each year, and we take advantage of the efforts of other organizations for two informal meetings.

Photos and details on our events from 2003 to 2007 are available in the Photos & Events section.

• April 27th - "Spring Dinner Meeting" - Omega Restaurant in Warrenville/Naperville
  
  The Omega restaurant is a half a mile north of the East West Tollway (I-88) on Route 59. Turn west on Ferry Road, the first traffic light north of I-88, then turn right into the strip mall and drive to the north end. Enter the Omega on the north side to the private dinning room.
  
  Our Speaker is Lt. Col. John Amberg, the Director of the Midwest Branch of the Army's Public Relations. His subject is Insurgency and the War on Terrorism; Perspectives for Responsible Citizens. Col. Amberg is a West Point graduate who is also active in the Naperville American Legion. In the photo, Col. Amberg is shown with Bob Bohr, the Naperville American Legion Commander and Zach Arnold, a soldier who is in rehab after losing his leg in Iraq.
  
  We will be installing our officers for 2008 and 2009. In addition, we will be honoring the outstanding Eagle Scout selected by our chapter.
  
  All SAR, DAR and CAR members and their guests are welcome to attend!!
  
  5:00 - 6:00pm -- Cocktails and Social Hour
  6:00 - 7:00pm -- Dinner
  7:00 - 7:25pm -- Announcements and Introductions
  7:25 - 7:35pm -- Eagle Scout Award Presentation and Stark Award Explanation
  7:40 - 8:40pm -- PowerPoint Presentation by Col. Amberg
  8:50 - 9:00pm -- Social time
  
  The cost for the banquet is $35.00 for adults and $20.00 for children under 12:
  Make checks payable to: Fox Valley Chapter, SAR and mail to:
                   David Bailey
                   1569 Marquette Ave.
                   Naperville, IL 60565


• May 31st at 3pm - "Commemoration of Patriot Israel Warner" -
  at the Big Woods Cemetery adjacent to the Big Woods Church in Aurora, near Warrenville
  
  The grave of Israel Warner was discovered by our former chapter President Don Parrish in June 2007. Since then a group of a half a dozen patriotic, civic and genealogical organizations have been meeting under the leadership of our chapter President Mike Johnston to stage an impressive ceremony on the 240th anniversary of Israel Warner's birth.
  
  Israel entered the army when he was 9 and served for 6 years -- the remainder of the war. His father, Col. Seth Warner, was a hero in the Revolution, a man so esteemed by General George Washington that he personally road to the Colonel's home after his death and paid off the mortgage from his own funds. We even have the touching newspaper record of the event including the dialog between Washington and Israel Warner.
  
  Israel is buried with his daughter, son-in-law and two grandsons, both of whom died as a result of their service in the Civil War. This will be a mega event and five new grave markers will be dedicated. All compatriots are urged to attend this significant event.



• September 13th - "Revolutionary War Battle Recreation" - Cantigny Park in Winfield
  
  This is the classic opportunity to see how Revolutionary War soldiers lived in camp and see a re-creation of a battle with over 100 re-enactors. It is a perennial favorite of our members.
  
  We will have an informal picnic starting at noon and concluding by 1:00pm. This will give us time to explore the encampment and see the battle. You are welcome to bring friends and family. There is no cost for this event except for the parking fee at Cantigny Park.
  
  To find the Fox Valley SAR compatriots take the left (north) parking lot and drive to the end (east). We will have a picnic table with the SAR table flags. Click for a pdf map of Cantigny.
  
  This is a unique opportunity to experience a battle of the Revolutionary War. Don't miss it. You can either bring food and drink with you or you can purchase them at Cantigny.


• October 26th - "Fall Dinner Meeting" - Omega Restaurant in Warrenville/Naperville
  
  The Omega restaurant is a half a mile north of the East West Tollway (I-88) on Route 59. Turn west on Ferry Road, the first traffic light north of I-88, then turn right into the strip mall and drive to the north end. Enter the Omega on the north side to the private dinning room.
  
  Our Speaker is to be determined. In addition to the speaker's presentation, we will honor this year's Law Enforcement award winner.
  
  All SAR, DAR and CAR members and their guests are welcome to attend!!
  
  5:00 - 6:00pm -- Cocktails and Social Hour
  6:00 - 7:00pm -- Dinner
  7:00 - 7:30pm -- Welcome and Overview of Chapter Activities
  7:30 - 8:30pm -- Presentation by our Speaker
  8:30 - 9:00pm -- Social time
  
  The cost for the banquet is $35.00 for adults and $20.00 for children under 12:
  Make checks payable to: Fox Valley Chapter, SAR and mail to:
                   David Bailey
                   1569 Marquette Ave.
                   Naperville, IL 60565