Last Revised: 9 March 2024

Various awards and documents relating to the operation of the chapter are provided on this page. Select the area of interest from the list below.

Awards Received by the Chapter

Chapter Member Handbook

Color Guard Drills for Muskets & Rifles

Chapter Constitution, By-Laws, & Charter

National Awards and Recognition
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The Governor Isaac Shelby Chapter has received numerous awards since it was chartered in 2005. Among these awards are those presented by the National Society Sons of the America Revolution and other groups. The following list provides the various awards and the year(s) they were received.
(Click on the button before each award to read the criteria for the award.)

USS Stark Memorial Award
     (Years Received - 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017,
                   2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
Liberty Bell Americanism Award
     (Years Received - 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019)
President General's Cup
     (Years Received - 2009, 2010, 2015, 2017, 2019)
The President General's Activities Award
     (Years Received - 2008, 2010, 2017)
President General's Education Outreach Streamer
     (Years Received - 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
President General Robert B. Vance Award
     (Year Received - 2022)
NSSAR Certificate of Appreciation
     (Year Received - 2010)
Baron Von Steuben Award
     (Year Received - 2008)
Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. Award
     (Year Received - 2007)
Partners in Patriotism Certificate
     (Years Received - 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,
                                  2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Grady R. Rowntree Award
     (Years Received - 2018, 2022)
J. Colgan Norman Award
     (Years Received - 2007, 2009, 2018)
KYSSAR President's Award
     (Years Received - 2010, 2013, 2020, 2021)
KYSSAR Distinguished Chapter Award
     (Years Received - 2022, 2023, 2024)
VAVS Perfect Attendance Award
     (Year Received - 2008)
Blue Star Mothers Award
     (Year Received - 2013)
Wreaths Across America Recognition
     (Years Received - 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

Awards received in 2024

Awards received in: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, (Top of Awards)

Kentucky Distinguished Chapter Award

Awards received in 2023

Awards received in: 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, (Top of Awards)

President General's Education Outreach Streamer

Partners In Patriotism Certificate

Wreaths Across America Recognition

Kentucky Distinguished Chapter Award

Awards received in 2022

Awards received in: 2024, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, (Top of Awards)

President General Robert B. Vance Award

President General's Education Outreach Streamer

Partners In Patriotism Certificate

Wreaths Across America Recognition

Grady R. Rowntree Award

Kentucky Distinguished Chapter Award

Awards received in 2021

Awards received in: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, (Top of Awards)

USS Stark Memorial Award

President General's Education Outreach Streamer

Partners In Patriotism Certificate

Wreaths Across America Recognition

KYSSAR President's Award

Awards received in 2020

Awards received in: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, (Top of Awards)

USS Stark Memorial Award

President General's Education Outreach Streamer

Partners In Patriotism Certificate

KYSSAR President's Award

Wreaths Across America Recognition

Awards received in 2019

Awards received in: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, (Top of Awards)

USS Stark Memorial Award

The Liberty Bell Americanism Award

President General's Cup

President General's Education Outreach Streamer

Partners In Patriotism Certificate

Wreaths Across America Recognition

Awards received in 2018

Awards received in: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, (Top of Awards)

USS Stark Memorial Award

Partners In Patriotism Certificate

Grady R. Rowntree Award

J. Colgan Norman Award

Awards received in 2017

Awards received in: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, (Top of Awards)

USS Stark Memorial Award

President General's Activities Award

President General's Cup

Partners In Patriotism Certificate

Awards received in 2016

Awards received in: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, (Top of Awards)

Partners in Patriotism Certificate

Awards received in 2015

Awards received in: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, (Top of Awards)

USS Stark Memorial Award

Liberty Bell Americanism Award

President General's Cup

Partners In Patriotism Certificate

Awards received in 2014

Awards received in: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, (Top of Awards)

Partners in Patriotism Certificate

Awards received in 2013

Awards received in: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, (Top of Awards)

USS Stark Memorial Award

Liberty Bell Americanism Award

Partners in Patriotism Certificate

Blue Star Mothers

KYSSAR President's Award

Awards received in 2012

Awards received in: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, (Top of Awards)

USS Stark Memorial Award

Liberty Bell Americanism Award

Partners in Patriotism Certificate

Awards received in 2011

Awards received in: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, (Top of Awards)

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USS Stark Memorial Award

Awards received in 2010

Awards received in: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, (Top of Awards)

USS Stark Memorial Award

Liberty Bell Americanism Award

President General's Activities Award

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Partners in Patriotism Certificate

NSSAR Certificate of Appreciation

KYSSAR President's Award

Awards received in 2009

Awards received in: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, (Top of Awards)

USS Stark Memorial Award

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President General's Cup

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J. Colgan Norman Award

Awards received in 2008

Awards received in: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, (Top of Awards)

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USS Stark Memorial Award

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Liberty Bell Americanism Award

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President General's Activities Award

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Partners in Patriotism Certificate

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Baron Von Steuben Award

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VAVS Perfect Attendance Award

Awards received in 2007

Awards received in: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, (Top of Awards)

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Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. Certificate

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The J. Colgan Norman Award

Awards received in 2006

Awards received in: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, (Top of Awards)

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USS Stark Memorial Award

Chapter Handbook & Instructions
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Select the links below to view the documents listed.

Index to Handbook

Color Guard Contents Guidelines for Color Guard Basic Color Guard Commands US CODE - Title 36 SAR Pledge & Official Recessional US Flag Code Flag Display Days Toast To The Flag - Poem	Flag Order Contents Order of Flags - by rank States in order of statehood GISSAR History of early US Flags Quick Reference - Order of Flags	Flag Posting Contents Rules when Posting the Colors Order of Flags when posting Posting Ceremony Formal Retirement of Colors Posting of Colors on floats 18^th Century Flag Salute
Flag Carrying Contents Rules when carrying the Colors Order of Flags How Colors are carried How Arms are carried Commands given when Marching	Carrying of Arms Contents Musket & Rifle Guidelines Weapons Safety Firing of Muskets & Flintlock Rifles for Honor Salutes Bladed Weapons Carrying of Arms During Posting of Colors Commands given when Marching Musket & Rifle Salute Procedure	Flag Folding Contents Flag Folding Ceremony Basic Color Guard Commands US CODE - Title 36 SAR Pledge & Official Recessional US Flag Code Flag Display Days Toast To The Flag - Poem
Grave Marking Contents Recommended order of events Musical Tributes Floral Tribute NSSAR Tribute Our Nations Tribute Flag Folding & 18^th Century Salute Rifle & Musket Salute Bugle Tribute - Taps	Flag Retirement Contents Recommended Order of Events Flag Retirement Ceremony - procedure Figure 1 - Flag Retirement Ceremony Layout I Am Old Glory - Salute

Color Guard Drills for Musket & Riflemen
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Select the links below to view the training video listed.

Shoulder & Order Firelock

Firing Sequence

Firing Sequence (Front View)

Poise

Search Firelock

Secure Firelock

Mourn Arms

Changing of Sentries

Changing of Sentries (detail of footwork)

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Chapter Records and Documents
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GIS Constitution

GIS By-Laws

GIS Charter