The Sons of the American Revolution is a historical, educational, and patriotic non-profit
organization dedicated to maintaining and extending the institutions of American freedom, an
appreciation of true patriotism, a respect for our national symbols, a value of American
citizenship, and the unifying force of e pluribus unum that has created, from the people of
many nations, one nation and one people.
We do this by perpetuating the stories of patriotism, courage, sacrifice, tragedy, and triumph
of the men who achieved the independence of the American people in the belief that these
stories are universal ones of man's eternal struggle against tyranny, relevant to all time, and
will inspire and strengthen each succeeding generation as it too is called upon to defend our
freedoms on the battlefield and in our public institutions.
The Naples Chapter
The Naples Chapter is in it's 33th year of existence and will celebrate 35 years in Naples on
March 31st, 2008. This achievement can be credited to the many people - both those who
have chosen become members of this Chapter and those who have served as it's leaders.
The organization does not exist without volunteers willing to serve in the various leadership
capacities.
The credit for the organization of this Chapter is not given to any one person but to a number
of individuals who helped promote the Sons of the American Revolution and the need for a
chapter locally.
We credit Compatriot William J. Porter who for several weeks in October 1972 advertised in
the Naples Daily News seeking members or those interesting in becoming so, to attend a
luncheon at the Holiday Inn on November 4th which he had arranged. In attendance were
several State Officers and one National Officer.
At that historic meeting Compatriot Joseph H. Bishop, Jr. was elected the first President of
the then "Provisional" Chapter. It is under his leadership that an application for the Naples
Chapter was submitted on January 29th, 1973.
The Naples Chapter was officially Chartered by the National Society on March 31st, 1973
with a total of 43 members. A Charter banquet and installation of officers was held at the
Naples Beach Club on November 3rd, 1973.
As the City of Naples and Collier County grow we expect that our membership too will grow
and look forward to a prosperous future serving the community and spreading the ideals for
which the Sons of the American Revolution was formed.
