The idea of starting a new chapter in Kitsap County took root in 2010 when WA SAR State Secretary Doug Nelson realized there were enough SAR members in Kitsap and Jefferson counties to support one. He discussed the idea with WA State President Bob Doughty, who helped nurture that seed of thought. As word spread, volunteers stepped up. The Seattle Chapter genealogist offered to serve in that same role for the new chapter, and the Alexander Hamilton Chapter eagerly agreed to sponsor the effort.

We were off and running. We began with twelve members and had grown to twenty-two by the time of the charter meeting.

At the meeting, Stan Wills of Spokane Chapter #1 presented the colors. Vice President Dan Weedin introduced the Kitsap Chordsmen Barbershop Harmony Society, and the celebration began. State President Bob Doughty presented the official charter. State Treasurer Tony Abbott awarded the chapter a grant check. Jan Doughty of the WA SAR Ladies Auxiliary presented the chapter with a gavel and flags. Past State President John Qualls gifted a chapter necktie and medal to Doug Nelson.

Compatriot Stan Wills then installed new members—his son Troy Wills and Jordan Reich. Vice President Weedin also introduced Gale Palmer and Stan Wills, who gave a program on Revolutionary War muskets. Miss West Sound 2011, Whitney Glebe, brought greetings to the assembly.