The Sons of the American Revolution is a patriotic organization whose membership are male descendants of patriots who served in the Revolutionary War, or who contributed to establishing the independence of the United States. The society is dedicated to perpetuating American ideals and traditions, and to protecting the Constitution. Constitution Day, Flag Day, and Bill of Rights Day were established through its efforts. The society was founded on April 30, 1889. The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution has a membership of over 30,000 in over 500 chapters representing all 50 states in the United States, as well as societies in Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Overall, about 175,000 descendants have been admitted since the founding of the SAR in 1890.
The North Central District of the Sons of the American Revolution includes the State SAR Societies of Iowa, Dakota, Minnesota and Nebraska. Compatriot Ronald Edward McRoberts of the Minnesota Society was elected Vice-President General of the North Central District at the National Congress last July for the 2012 - 2013 term.