Compatriot Marty Griffin read the Declaration of Independence at the July 8 ceremony at Joplin Regional Library, hosted by Sgt. Ariel Nims SAR.
Joplin Celebrations Commission celebrate American Revolution War Heroes William Jasper and John Newton.
Sgt Ariel Nims compatriots Kavan Stull and Guy Mikesell represented the chapter at the July 8, 2026 program hosted by Visit Joplin Director Patrick Tuttle (also a Sgt Ariel Nims compatriot).
See the proceedings at this Visit Joplin Mo facebook post.