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Preamble
to the Constitution:
WHEREAS, in the Providence of God, victory having crowned the
forces of the United States of America, in upholding the principles
of the Nation against Great Britain in the conflict known as the
War of 1812; we, the survivors and descendants of those who participated
in that contest, have joined together to perpetuate its memories
and victories, to collect and secure for preservation, rolls,
records, books, and other documents relating to that period; to
encourage research and publication of historical data, including
memorials of patriots of that era in our National history; to
care for and when necessary, assist in burying actual veterans
of that struggle; to cherish, maintain and extend the institutions
of American freedom, and foster true patriotism and love of country.
Purposes
of the General Society:
The objectives of the Society are the collection and preservation
of rolls, records, books, and other documents relating to the
War of 1812; the encouragement of research and the preservation
of historical data, including memorials to patriots of that era
in our national history; the caring for the graves of veterans
of the War of 1812; the cherishing, maintenance and extension
of the institutions of American freedom; the fostering of true
patriotism - love of country.
In carrying out these objectives, the State Societies hold meetings
for their members and guests at which programs relating to the
War of 1812 and intelligent patriotism are presented. Over the
years the membership has been fortunate in attracting gentlemen
of high calibre, intelligence and gracious demeanor. The General
Society and its affiliated State Societies are sensitive to the
high ideals espoused by our Founding Fathers and they feel the
duty that ever vigilant defense of our nation and its Constitution
entails.
Organization
of the General Society:
The General Society is a confederation of highly autonomous State
Societies, all of which conform to the General Society's constitution
and bylaws, and all maintain membership admission requirements,
that is, eligibility and proof thereof as a descendant of a War
of 1812 veteran. In addition State Societies may impose requirements
that are not in conflict with the General Society. Some states
have adopted a limit on the number of members they will accept.
1812 BICENTENNIAL YEARBOOK
Membership Eligibility: The General
Society of the War of 1812 and its State Societies accept gentlemen
only for membership. Those gentlemen who are domiciled in a State
that does not have a State Society are eligible to be considered
for membership-at-large. Membership requirements are as set forth
in Article VI of the Constitution of the Society.
Adopted and signed by Society Officers
on 28 February 2010 Approved by National 24 March 2010
The Colorado Society War of 1812 covers the
state of Colorado. Persons from other states can join. In operation
since 24 March 2010. The Society President is Garry W. Brewer
selected by the Organizing Committee. The Colorado Society held
its formal annual Meeting on September 2010 in Denver, Colorado
at 1:00 PM (1300 hours) until 4:00 PM (1600 hours) at local hotel.
We were well represented Thanks to the many compatriots and their
families who made the event great. Copies of the photos are available
on our web site after the meeting Contact
the Society Secretary/Treasurer.
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