There are five Chapters in the Colorado Society Son's of the American Revolution. These are organized geographically to cover the state. COSSAR Members may be At Large members or belong to a Chapter of their choosing. Below are the five chapters, click on each to learn more:​
We work closely with our communities to keep alive the
Patriotic ideals for our ancestors who fought and died in the American Revolution.
Castle Rock Chapter
The Castle Rock Chapter, Chartered 6 October 2018, covers the south-east Denver Metro area - south Aurora, east Greenwood Village, Lonetree, east Centennial, Parker, Castle Pines, and Castle Rock.
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Greetings, Compatriots and Visitors to our website! We are the newest chapter in COSSAR, founded October 6, 2018. Our membership encompasses the south and southeast areas of the Denver metroplex: South Aurora, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, Centennial, Castle Pines, Parker and Castle Rock. We are an enthusiastic, dynamic new chapter with 50 members and another 22 prospective members’ applications in process.
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Our 2024 objectives are:
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Encourage member participation—especially our new members, developing an atmosphere of welcoming cordiality and collegiality at all meetings.
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Promote enthusiastic prospective member outreach efforts.
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Increase participation in both chapter and state events including veterans’ events, commemoration events, youth education, Scouts, ROTC and Jr. ROTC, and Patriot Chest presentations for school/civic/church/heritage groups.
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Active involvement in chapter and statewide efforts for celebration of the America 250 events.
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Participate with DAR chapters throughout the area in joint events of common interest, as well as DAR familiarization with SAR.
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Support state and local CAR chapters in new member acquisitions and activities.
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Develop a strategic plan to increase Chapter visibility throughout the area through media and active representation and participation in civic events.
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Promote membership education on patriotic history through interesting, thought-provoking programs.
We look forward to an exciting year. Please feel free to attend our meetings—we love visitors!
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Chapter Officers
PRESIDENT...........................................Tom Repp
VICE-PRESIDENT..................................Pete Lubbers
SECRETARY...........................................Clay Selby
TREASURER..........................................Rollie Rexroth
REGISTRAR...........................................Rollie Rexroth
HISTORIAN...........................................Will Knight
CHANCELLOR......................................Hilton Martin
CHAPLAIN............................................John Wilson
Committee Chairs
AWARDS..............................................Jon Savage
MEMBERSHIP.......................................Hilton Martin
BUDGET................................................Rollie Rexroth
PROGRAM............................................Pete Lubbers
EAGLE SCOUTS...................................Hilton Martin
JROTC/ROTC.......................................Hilton Martin
COLOR GUARD LIAISON...................Tom Wellborn
FLAG CERTIFICATES...........................Rollie Rexroth
VETERANS............................................Tom Repp
PATRIOT CHEST/EDUCATION...........Wayne Snodgrass
WEBSITE LIAISON/PUBLICITY............Keith Fessenden
C.A.R. LIAISON....................................Andrew Carr
D.A.R.....................................................Hilton Martin
GENEALOGIST....................................Tom Repp
BY-LAWS & CONSTITUTION..............Hilton Martin
2024 Castle Rock Chapter with CAR members at 9-Mile House and COSSAR President, Robert Hampton (in uniform)
COSSAR JROTC Award Ceremony 30April2024
Longs Peak Chapter
On behalf of the Longs Peak Chapter of the Colorado Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, thank you for visiting our page.
Our chapter was chartered on October 8th, 1995, and since then has grown to nearly 100 members. We meet monthly and are an active and dynamic membership - hosting a range of historical and genealogical speakers across topics including contemporary interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, discussion of significant cultural and historical events tied to the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and the 20th Century, Native American history, Westward Expansion, and regularly recognize the contributions made by our veterans.
Geographically, we represent Colorado from the Denver Metro Area north to the Wyoming border, and incorporate activities with other historical and genealogical societies including the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Children of the American Revolution (CAR).
Our community outreach involves school districts, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), the Veterans Administration (VA), ROTC/JROTC programs, and local patriotic events such as Veterans Day and Independence Day parades and festivals. And we host a one-of-a-kind hands-on experience called Patriot’s Chest, which introduces local middle-schoolers and others to what it was like for Continental Army and State Militia volunteers who were directly involved in the U.S. War for Independence.
If you, a family member, or neighbor are interested in U.S. History or becoming prospective member, please join us at our chapter meetings to learn more about our society, chapter, and membership in the Sons of the American Revolution. Those attending display an ardent desire to promote patriotism, education, civic participation, and genealogy.
If you have any questions regarding the Longs Peak Chapter of COSSAR, please contact any of our officers. They stand ready to assist you in getting involved or in becoming a member of our organization.
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Chapter Officers
PRESIDENT..........................................Dennis L. Hopper
VICE-PRESIDENT................................Jason W. Deselms
SECRETARY.........................................George A. Smith
TREASURER........................................Ricky G. Doty
REGISTRAR.........................................Denny L. Hopper
HISTORIAN.........................................Tim Heydt
CHAPLAIN..........................................Richard S. Andrews
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Committee Chairs
AWARDS............................................Bryan Criswell
PROGRAMS.......................................TBD
EAGLE SCOUTS................................Michael Werner
JROTC/ROTC....................................Michael Werner
VETERANS.........................................Calvin Achey
PATRIOT CHEST/EDUCATION........George Smith
WEBSITE LIAISON............................Stan Seago
BY-LAWS & CONSTITUTION...........Jason Deselms
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LONGS PEAK CHAPTER (LP)
(Northern Front Range)
Meetings will be held in the meeting room at Johnson’s Corner Restaurant and Truck Stop
Exit #254 off I-25 in Johnstown, CO
Pikes Peak Chapter
About the Chapter
The chapter was chartered 5 May 1984. The chapters first President was Carl T. Chilcott. The chapter covers southern Front Range Colorado to Pueblo. The Pikes Peak Chapter has a very active Color Guard dressed in Revolutionary period dress and firearms and marches in several parades a year. The chapter annually presents to the Fire Dept. and Police Dept. Medals of Commendation for public service, Flag Display Certificates and Certificates of Appreciation for Patriotic Service to the community.
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2024 Chapter President Andrew McCreight
Message from the Chapter President
Thank you for this opportunity to guide the chapter as we approach the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution! I will continue to display the values of Honor, Duty, and Respect in my actions.
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Chapter Officers
PRESIDENT...........................................Andrew McCreight
VICE-PRESIDENT.................................Don Hatch
SECRETARY..........................................Richard Riepe
TREASURER.........................................Doug Ducote
REGISTRAR..........................................Emory Neal
HISTORIAN..........................................Jim Latham
CHANCELLOR.....................................L.E."Gene" Cheney
CHAPLAIN...........................................Steve Williams
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Committee Chairs
AWARDS..............................................Jim Barker
MEMBERSHIP......................................Emory Neal
BUDGET..............................................Jim Brown
EAGLE SOUTS....................................Jim Brown
JROTC/ROTC.....................................Richard Riepe
COLOR GUARD LIAISON.................Dave Mann
FLAG CERTIFICATES.........................Don Hatch
VETERANS..........................................Rick Glitz
PATRIOT CHEST.................................Dave Mann
EDUCATION......................................Jerry Stubben
WEBSITE LIAISON.............................Dave Mann
C.A.R./D.A.R. LIAISON......................Gene Cheney
NEWSLETTER/PUBLICITY.................TBD
BY-LAWS & CONSTITUTION............Richard Riepe
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2024 Schedule of Meetings
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Meeting: COSSAR Annual Meeting
Date: January 27, 2024, Assemble – 9;30AM, Meeting 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Location: Hope Methodist Church 5101 S. Dayton Greenwood Village, CO
Host: Mt. Evans Chapter
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Meeting: COSSAR George Washington Luncheon
Date: February 10, 2024, Open to COSSAR – 10:30AM, Luncheon 11:00AM – 4:00PM
Location: Ranch Country Club 120th and Pecos St. Westminster, CO 80234
Host: COSSAR
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Meeting: COSSAR Board of Managers Meeting
Date: April 13, 2024, 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Location: In the Mountain View Room at the Double Tree Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO
Host: Pikes Peak Chapter
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Meeting: COSSAR Board of Managers Meeting
Date: June 08, 2024, Assemble 9:30AM, Meeting 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Location: Hope United Methodist Church Greenwood Village
Host: Castle Rock Chapter
Meeting: COSSAR Board of Managers Meeting
Date: August 03, 2024, 11:30AM – 2:00PM
Location: Fiesta Guadalajara Restaurant 710 North Ave. Grand Junction, CO
Host: Grand Mesa Chapter
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Meeting: COSSAR Annual Picnic
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Host: COSSAR
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Meeting: COSSAR Board of Managers Meeting
Date: October 05, 2024, 11:30AM – 2:30PM
Location: Johnson’s Corner 2842 SE Frontage Rd. Johnstown, CO 80542
Host: Longs Peak Chapter
Meeting: COSSAR Annual Meeting
Date: January 25, 2025
Location: TBD
Host: TBD
Meeting: COSSAR George Washington Luncheon
Date: February 2025 Date to be determined
Location: TBD
Host: COSSAR
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Goals
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Enhance programs to increase membership applications and participation
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Chapter publicity program & Guest attendance at Chapter functions
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Continue to enhance Chapter funding & Actively seek funding contributions from members
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Sustain Ben Franklin Table Anchor Items and fundraising
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Expand corporate sponsorship options
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Sustain Veteran’s Outreach Program
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Sustain DAR/CAR liaison and activity via Chapter liaison
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Expand and enhance family communication and involvement​
Pikes Peak Color Guard
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Pikes Peak Color Guard with along with Colorado Military History Group at the Wreaths Across America Ceremony Dec. 18 at the Pikes Peak National Cemetery
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Pikes Peak Chapter New Member Manual
A Comprehensive manual covering all aspects of being a member of National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Colorado State Society and the Pikes Peak Chapter
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We work closely with our communities to keep alive the
Patriotic ideals for our ancestors who fought and died in the American Revolution.
Mount Evans Chapter
The Colorado Society of the SAR saw its first meeting on July 4, 1896 in Denver, near present day 16th and California Streets. The Mt. Evans Chapter, covering the Denver metro area and Central Front Range of Colorado specifically, was chartered on July 27, 1985. Currently, the Chapter numbers approximately 120 living descendants of the Colonial Militiamen, Continental Line Soldiers and Patriots who founded the United States of America.
With an annual meeting in January, we also meet near April 19 to recognize Patriots Day, near September 17 to commemorate the Constitution and near December 15 to celebrate the Bill of Rights. Chapter programs are dedicated to the encouragement of patriotism, education of our youth and sustaining the vision of our Patriot ancestors. Recognizing the importance of our area youth, we support and maintain an active educational role in Front Range Schools through the Patriot Chest program, while joining COSSAR efforts to honor outstanding ROTC Cadets, JROTC Cadets and Eagle Scouts. We encourage both Adult, as well as Youth Registrations for male family members under the age of 18.
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Members of the Chapter were instrumental in originating the idea and lobbying the Colorado Legislature to recognize April 19 as a perpetual Patriots Day. This day coincides with the attack on Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775 and the firing of the “Shot heard ‘round the world” at Concord Bridge
Chapter Officers
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PRESIDENT..........................................Gerald “Chip” Dawes
VICE-PRESIDENT................................Michael Eaton
SECRETARY.........................................Curt Ledall
TREASURER........................................Mike Coyner/Jason Ryan
REGISTRAR.........................................William Stark
HISTORIAN.........................................Denis Meade
CHAPLAIN..........................................Robert Hampton
Committee Chairs
AWARDS.............................................Curt Ledall
MEMBERSHIP.....................................Jacques Newey
BUDGET..............................................Mike Coyner
PROGRAM..........................................Michael Eaton
EAGLE SCOUTS.................................Levi DeBoer
JROTC/ROTC.....................................TBD
COLOR GUARD.................................Mike Coyner
FLAG CERTIFICATE...........................Mike Coyner
VETERANS..........................................Michael Eaton
PATRIOT CHEST..................................Bob Guy
WEBSITE LIAISON..............................Denis Meade
NEWSLETTER/PUBLICITY..................Wally Weart
Color Guard Liaison...........................Mike Coyner
C.A.R. LIASION...................................TBD
D.A.R. LIAISON...................................Susie Weart
Advisor
Past President............................Robert Hampton
Meeting schedule for the remainder of the year (2024):
No more meetings are scheduled.
Chapter meetings are at the Golden Corral, 3677 S Santa Fe Dr, Englewood, CO 80110
Time: Meeting 9:00am-11:00am. Come at 8:00am for breakfast.
BOM meetings are at Denny's restaurant, 1164 Sargent Jon Stiles Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.
Time: 8:00am to 10:00am. Come at 7:30am for breakfast.
Wreaths Across America December 2023
Fort Logan National Cemetery
Grand Mesa Chapter
The Grand Mesa Chapter, chartered 12 October 1996, covers the Western Slope of the Colorado Rocky Mountains from the Northern to the Southern borders of the state. We march in parades in Grand Junction and other areas several times a year and have other presences in the public. Our Chapter welcomes new members. If you would like any assistance in the application process to prove your lineage back to a Revolutionary War Patriot Ancestor, please get in touch with our Chapter Contact below who will be most happy to lend you assistance.
Chapter Officers
PRESIDENT............................................Mark Brewer
VICE-PRESIDENT..................................Garry Brewer
SECRETARY...........................................Thomas Hoffman
TREASURER..........................................Ed Foster
REGISTRAR...........................................COSSAS Registrar
CHAPLAIN............................................TBD
Committee Chairs
EAGLE SCOUTS...................................Ed Foster
JROTC/ROTC.......................................Ed Foster
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Grand Mesa Chapter 2024 Events (remaining)
Date Meeting Time Location Notes
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13 Dec Bill of Rights Day
14 Dec Wreaths Across America 10:00am Western Slope Veterans Cemetery
18 Jan 2024 Grand Mesa Annual Meeting 11:30 AM **Fiesta Guadalajara, 710 North Ave, Grand Junction
Election of Officers
** Location is changeable.
Italic rows are COSSAR events.
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Accomplishments desired by the Grand Mesa Chapter:
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COSSAR BOM in Grand Junction on 3 August 2024.
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Flag Certificates presented on or before Flag Day June 14, 2024. Present Flag Certificates to people and companies on the Western Slope outside the Grand Valley area.
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Continuing recording our attendance under the USS Stark contest report and will file with the State Awards Chairman.
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Continue the Americanize report for the Chapter.
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Continue the submission of the Chapter’s term plan for the Annual Directory.
Standing Committees: The Grand Mesa Chapter representatives.
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Grand Mesa Chapter Newsletter
Fall 2023
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