The Mount Carmel Chapter DAR May 15, 2018, luncheon at ” R’S” Restaurant, Fort Branch, IN.
The luncheon meeting opened with Regent-Barbara Lant Easter prayer for lunch and the opening DAR Ritual. Attending members opened by PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
THE AMERICAN CREED, PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION and SINGING OF THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER by all attending members.
Members presented General’s Message, National Defense Message, Constitution Minute, Conservation Minute, Indiana Minute, Flag Minute, Commemorative Events, Women’s Issues and Chaplain Report. Recording Secretary Report read and was approved.
The Corresponding Secretary Report, Treasure’s and Registrar’s Report 109 members and applications in Washington, DC.
Program presented by Regent-Barbara Lant Easter Mount Carmel Chapter DAR (District VII Regent)
“ OF ALL THINGS DAR”.
Becoming Regent 2015, much to learn with the help of Honorary Regents to ask questions and check on protocol.
Never be afraid to ask questions! The only stupid questions is an unasked one! My advice is not be afraid to hold an office
“You Will Never Know What You Can Do, If You Never Try!” As a member of DAR there are so many committees amazing objectives and results.
AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMITTEE covers arts, crafts, writing, family heirlooms, music, American Indian artifacts, doll, collectibles, folklore and much more.
AMERICAN INDIAN COMMITTEE provides financial support and educational aid to Native American high school and college age youth.
AMERICANISM COMMITTEE goal to promote knowledge, loyalty, and love of country in the hearts and minds of American citizens. Naturalization Ceremony immigrants solemnly and seriously take their oaths of allegiance to The UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and denounce their previous countries.
DAR SERVICE FOR VETERAN’S COMMITTEES-remember, our ancestors were either all “Veterans” or provided aid and/or assistance to the cause. DAR has been involved in Veterans service almost from the very start. DAR helped to establish the Army Nurse Corp. DAR members are always trying to find ways to help or assist our veterans and honor them. One that is near and dear to Mount Carmel Chapter DAR is COMMEMORATIVE PARTNER OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VIETNAM WAR AND ERA COMMITTEE.
Humbly present a DAR certificate printed a local printer displayed in a navy blue folder and the Vietnam Pin to a Veteran. A most rewarding and emotional times in my life. We as a grateful nation thank and honor our Vietnam War Veterans and their families of unselfish service valor and sacrifice. Each Veteran is given a hug , a handshake and a salute from a retired military veteran who is a member of our chapter (Mary Susan Wood). This year we now have the Spousal Survivor Certificate and pin.
PROJECT PATRIOT COMMITTEE-sends supplies, magazine, books, coupons, gift cards and personal remembrances to our troops overseas.
VETERANS AFFAIRS VOLUNTARY SERVICES COMMITTEE-visits VA Hospital, Nursing Homes and VA Homes to provide emotional support, supplies personal items and friendships. We also seek way to honor support our Women Veterans and assist with Honor Flights.
THE AMERICAN HISTORY COMMITTEE- American History Essay Contest, Christopher Columbus Essay Contest, The Women in American History contest, and Women in the Arts Recognition Program. Winners get local recognition, possibly district and state recognition. Winner of Essay may even earn a trip to Washington, DC, for them and their family.
DAR scholarships are open to public with just a few restricted to DAR membership.
LITERACY PROGRAM-help children with reading program, tutor students, mentor children with special needs. Help adults assisting the to study for GED exams.
WOMEN’S ISSUES COMMITTEE-focus on Health, Career and Family discuss issues that vitally important to women. Health facts that need to remind us the important to all women of yearly check-ups.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION-recording and storing our own ancestor’s data. Preserving and restoring historical building and landmarks, imputing genealogical records on digital system, Lineage research and Volunteer Genealogists opportunities.
CONSERVATION COMMITTEE- to help protect and preserve our natural resources. SERVICE COMMITTEES-Community service is one of the major goals of DAR. Do you help at church, funeral dinners, volunteer with other clubs and organizations, musically perform for or with other groups prepare meals for shut-ins, transport people to doctor appointments, visit nursing homes, including our veterans? Just a few examples or way to perform community service.
Now the challenge of preparing for the ILLINOIS BICENTENNIAL. Mount Carmel Chapter DAR raised the BICENTENNIAL ILLINOIS FLAG at the Wabash County Court House. Now of all these things DAR a new member can surely find something of interest to her. And think there are still more. Per Lena Anthony “I love that DAR allows you to find your niche.” Whatever interests you DAR has a job for you.” OF ALL THINGS DAR THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS THE FRIENDSHIP. “Friendship are the fiber making our work meaningful and rewarding’” SO OF ALL THINGS DAR WE TRULY ARE SISTERS UNITED TO BE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
Barbara Lant Easter, Regent-Mount Carmel Chapter NSDAR