SAR is a patriotic, philanthropic organization of adult male descendants of someone who served the nation in its development during the Revolutionary War period.

Goal of our organization:

The SAR, as a historical, educational, and patriotic organization, 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 people.

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    Middle School Brochure Contest

    image004The Chairman for the Middle School Brochure Contest is Charles Kiel

    The Middle School Brochure Contest is a contest for 8th graders in California. The contest is to create a tri-fold brochure out of an 8 x 11 piece of paper while following the prescribed guidelines.

    The Instructions are contained in the two page Rules-at-a-Glance.  The Brochure Contest started in California in the school year 2010-11 and became a National program in the school year 2013-14.  As a National program it is named: The Sgt. Moses Adams Memorial Middle School Brochure Contest.

    In California Brochure Contest is open to 8th grade children attending: public school, private school, home schooled and when a child’s school is not participating in the contest, the contest is open to them as members of the: C.A.R. (Children of the American Revolution), and/or when involved in scouting.

    The National SAR Americanism Committee has changed the Brochure Contest theme to now fit with middle school curriculums across the nation.

    The permanent Middle School Brochure Contest theme is “The Foundational Documents of the United States“.  These documents include:

    • Articles of Confederation
    • Declaration of Independence
    • Constitution
    • Federalist Papers
    • Bill of Rights

    The theme for the Brochure Contest is structured to match up with the Government curricula that is found in the majority of states during the middle school years.  The students will be encouraged to pick a particular founding document and produce a brochure within the established criteria.

    This model will make it easier for classroom teachers who can blend our contest into their history lesson plans.

    Chapter Brochure winners will receive recognition at the Chapter level. Chapter winners then compete at the State level; and the California State winner will compete in the National Competition for even more prizes.

    Entrants must contact the Brochure Chairman by Feb. 1, 2025 to arrange for judging.
    Brochure Chairman Charles Kiel
    ckiel11@gmail.com 
    909-862-8237


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