Francis Marion Chapter NSDAR

ASDAR State Regent

2012-02-20T10:27:00.001-06:00

ASDAR State Regent Mrs. Marguerite Poole Horton spoke at the February 2012 Francis Marion Chapter NSDAR luncheon. Her topic was about what it means to be a DAR member.

Regent Horton asked each member what came to mind when they thought of the DAR. Many people wonder if it's just a service club, social or genealogical. It's actually all of the above and the way Regent Horton described the DAR was that it was "a network of women who care about our society and each other."
The Daughters of the American Revolution is an orginization you can join because of something someone else did for you. We recognize what our ancestors did to create a new country and break away from the old. Patriotism is promoted because the DAR is proud of our country. The DAR is responsible for the U.S. government's recognition of Constitution week and this year is the 225 anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. A replica of the 1787 flag was donated to each state to be displayed during the week of celebration.

The DAR also raises awareness of historic properties and graveyards. The DAR's own Constitution Hall is the largest auditorium in Washington D.C. Over 100 years ago a group of women set out to raise the funds for that building and did remarkably well despite naysayers. Now the building is in need of major repair and it's up to this generation to restore it. The Daughters of The American Revolution also contributed to the World War II Memorial and to the refurbishment of The Statue of Liberty. Veterans are recognized often and in 2011 the DAR gave to veterans who lost their homes in the April tornadoes around the south.

Education is also a top priority of the DAR. Students with the same values are recognized and rewarded. Scholarships and donations to schools such as the Kate Duncan Smith school in North Alabama are ways that DAR helps educate children.

The members of Francis Marion Chapter were encouraged to use their resources such as the state and national level DAR websites to gain an understanding of this organization. Mrs. Horton also mentioned that she had a blog for members to read and learn from. You can click here to read the Regent's blog.

State Regent Maguerite Horton and Francis Marion Chapter Regent LeeAnne Wofford

KDS - A DAR School

2012-02-06T20:46:00.003-06:00

Mrs.Heather Green, Executive Director for the Kate Duncan Smith (KDS) DAR School inGrant, Alabama, was the program speaker for the January meeting of FrancisMarion Chapter NSDAR. Accompaniedby KDS students, McKayla Edmonds and Leigh Stahl, Mrs. Green spoke of thehistory and current happenings at KDS.

TheKDS DAR School is a privately owned public school and was established byvisionary women as an educational mission in an area that lacked educationalopportunities. Gunter Mountain waschosen as the site of the now 240-acre school complex. The majority of buildings wereconstructed in the 1920s and 1930s. The school opened in 1924 and now boasts a student population of 1400 ingrades Kindergarten through 12^th grade. The school campus is also listed on the National Register ofHistoric Places.

KDSSchool prides itself in focusing on Patriotism in its curriculum. The children are taught United Stateshistory, the purpose of serving one’s country, citizenship, manners, and bestbehavior. Each year, over $100,000is given out through the school’s Scholarship Fund. Not only does the school address the children’s educationalneeds, but also their health and personal needs through the full-time healthclinic.

Mrs.Green spoke of ways that the DAR supports KDS through the State Regent’sProject, collecting Campbell’s Soup labels and Box Tops, donations of school andhealth clinic supplies, and through the use of Publix cards. Mrs. Green invited all DAR members tocome and visit KDS, especially in May for Senior Award’s Day and October forDedication Day.

McKayla Edmonds, a KDS Student President of the SGA ended the program by reading an essay she read at the 2011 Continental Congress in Washington, D.C.

Pictured Left to Right:

Leigh Stahl, Heather Green (seated),

Ginger Page (seated, Francis Marion NSDAR, KDS School Chairman) and McKayla Edmonds

A Visit from Chief Crazy Horse

2011-12-07T14:27:00.001-06:00

Virginia Majors, a 23 year veteran teacher at St. James Academy in Montgomery, was the program speaker for the November meeting of Francis Marion Chapter NSDAR. Accompanied by "Chief Crazy Horse", RobertMcLean, Ms. Majors spoke of America’s first inhabitants, the Native American Indians.

Chief Crazy Horse, a Lakota Sioux, modeled his regalia which included acolorful headdress typical of a great warrior. A brief history of Chief CrazyHorse was given before the focus of the presentation was shifted to the fourmain Alabama Tribes. The Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, and Creek Tribes and what they had in common. They were all very proud people who had many valued traditions. Several of the individual customs were displayed through an electronicpresentation. In addition to this, authentic tribal pieces were passed aroundand included pottery, pipes, arrowheads, tools, fishing weights, and musicalinstruments.

It was pointed out that the National Society,Daughters of the American Revolution, supports our Native Americans. The DAR raises funds for Native American Schools, Bacone College in Oklahoma and Chemawa in Oregon. As a Society, we also support the Indian Youth of America Summer Camp Program.

Past Chapter Regent, Geri Craig with "Chief Crazy Horse."

Constitution Week 2011

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The tradition of celebrating the Constitution was started many years ago by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). In 1955, the Daughters petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into Public Law #915 on August 2, 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

The aims of the celebration are to (1) emphasize citizens’ responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution, preserving it for posterity; (2) inform the people that the Constitution is the basis for America’s great heritage and the foundation for our way of life; and (3) encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787.

The Montgomery Regent’s Council met with Montgomery mayor Todd Strange while he signed a proclamation declaring September 17-23 Constitution Week in the city.

Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange with NSDAR Chapter Regent LeeAnne Wofford and Marion Steindorff, Constitution Week Committee Chairman

Vascular Medicine since the Revolutionary War

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Mrs. and Dr. Charles Ingalls pictured with Francis Marion Chapter member Mary Riggles.

The Francis Marion Chapter NSDAR welcomed guest speaker Dr. Charles Ingalls to the October luncheon and meeting. Dr. Ingalls spoke on the changes in Vascular Medicine since the Revolutionary War. He spoke of the primitive nature of surgery and specifically the numbers of soldiers who lost their lives with arterial wounds because doctors did not have the knowledge to operate on the arteries. It wasn’t until the early to mid 20^th century that doctors were able to make advances in vascular medicine and surgery.

Dr. Ingalls also spoke of the dangers of aneurisms and some techniques he uses today that save lives. Dr. Ingalls mesmerized the group with his fascinating discussion of vascular medicine.

Daughter Mary Riggles was the program director and gave the introduction for Dr. Ingalls at the meeting. Thank you to Daughter Shannon Torode for the above picture.

Bryce Hospital History

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At the September 2011 meeting of the Francis Marion Chapter NSDAR members were given a delightful history of Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Mr. Steve Davis, Historian of the Alabama Department of Mental Health, told the ladies in attendance how this hospital began. National advocates for mental health like Dorothea Dix lobbied for a state hospital in Alabama. Soon a young 27 year old doctor took over and the stories of Dr. Peter Bryce and his wife Ellen Clarkson Bryce inspired all.

You can read more about the history of Bryce Hospital at the Alabama Department of Mental Health's website.

Francis Marion Chapter Wins top Honors in 2011

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State Regent Maguerite Horton presided at the Alabama State Daughters of the American Revolution Awards Luncheon in the Ballroom of the Auburn Convention Center. Francis Marion Chapter gathered its share of honors among 65 ASDAR Chapters. President General NSDAR Merry Ann Thompson Wright was present and assisted with National Awards.

Francis Marion Chapter was presented with a First Place National Award:

Best Web Site, designed and maintained by Amanda Gunn.

Other Awards include:

Volunteer Information Specialist Volunteer of the Year - Amanda Rasco Gunn.
Outstanding computer usage to Francis Marion Chapter.
Women's Issues Award called Essay Spirit Award by Geri Ellzey Craig for "Hubble and Parkinson." American Heritage Committee presented award to Geri Ellzey Craig in Literature and Drama for Short Story, "Cloth Napkins."
NSDAR Conservation Medal to Mike Jenkins V on Green House Gas Reduction, Chairman Wynn Harris, Regent Geri Craig
Chapter with most new members awarded to Registrar Ruby Hassell.
Outstanding Individuals who made outstanding contributions to membership also to Ruby Hassell, Registrar.
Best Program Yearbook #25 out of 65 chapters. Amanda Gunn Yearobook Chairman.
Top five best programs was Lexie Turnipseed and her presentation of Betsy Ross and "A Stich in Time." For original content narrative and costume.
The Francis Marion Chapter was awarded for State Standard of Excellence, and the State Regents Project as Outstanding Support.

Community Service Award Winner Surprised!

2011-05-11T15:27:00.005-05:00

A very surprised Mrs. Sieu Tang Wood was given the Francis Marion Chapter NSDAR Community Service Award at the May 2011 chapter luncheon. Community Service Committee Chairman, Mrs. Jean Kloess presented the award and read excerpts from various letters of recommendations concerning Mrs. Wood's contributions.

Former Alabama First Lady Patsy Riley wrote of Mrs. Wood's help with Kid One Transport; Rick Heinzman with MACOA (Montgomery Area Council on Aging) wrote about her starting and her continual involvement in the annual Internationa Tasting Event to raise monies for Meals on Wheels and Mrs. Sherry Nath wrote concerning Mrs. Wood's involvement in raising monies for the American Cancer Society.

The DAR Community Service Award recognizes worthy citizens for voluntary service in the community.

Good Citizen Awards 2011

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The Francis Marion Chapter National Daughters of the American Revolution recently honored local students as DAR Good Citizens. Seven high school seniors were recognized for their outstanding qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism.

A lunch buffet was served with members and guests dining on delicious items such as fish, flank steak and vegetables. An assortment of desserts were available with the group's all time favorite bread pudding available. Chapter Regent Mrs. Geri Craig introduced the students and their guests and began the program.

The DAR Good Citizens attending the luncheon hosted by The Francis Marion Chapter NSDAR were (left to right) Miss Whitney Lott from Trinity Presbyterian School, Miss Amber Voss from Edgewood Academy, Mr. William Whitt of Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, Miss Ashley Weston from South Montgomery County Academy, Miss Allyson Argo from Saint James School, Miss Meredith Paul from Alabama Christian Academy, and (back row) Mr. Keonte Graves from Stanhope-Elmore High School.

Former chapter Regent Mrs. Carolyn Black pinned the DAR Good Citizen pin on each winner. Certificates of honor were given to the school representatives to be presented on awards day at each school.

Students also had the option of also participating in an essay contest to receive scholarship money. DAR Good Citizen Committee Chairman Mrs. Shan Russell and chapter Vice President Mrs. Sally Furlow presented the students who participated in the essay contest with two books about the Constitution of the United States. These books will be placed in each school's library in honor of the student. Mrs. Shan Russell then read excerpts from each student’s essay. The Francis Marion Chapter 2011 essay winner was Miss Allyson Argo from Saint James School. After a brief introduction, Miss Argo read her essay in it's entirety.

Miss Ashley Weston accepts her books from V.P. Mrs. Sally Fulow

The DAR Good Citizens program and Scholarship Contest is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. The program is open to all senior class students enrolled in accredited public or private secondary schools who are in good standing with their state boards of education.

DAR Good Citizen Committee Chairman Mrs. Shan Russell and
essay winner Miss Allyson Argo

Alabama's most famous Ghost Town

2010-11-15T22:05:00.002-06:00

Linda Derry, an archeologist studying the site of Cahawba, Alabama, spoke to the ladies at the November meeting of the Francis Marion Chapter, NSDAR. Tales were told of Cahawba's humble beginnings as a pioneer town and Alabama's first capital city to it's rise in the cotton industry before the Civil War and then to it's demise after a devastating flood.

Old Cahawba is known as a relic landscape and virtual ghost town where few standing buildings remain. The footprints of buildings can still be seen in the grass and old gardens grow in almost the exact places they were planted. Archeological studies have been done to retrace the city's history and rebuild some of it's buildings. Visitors are free to walk the grounds and take a part of Alabama history not locked up in the archives.

Ms. Derry brought artifacts found in a recent archeological dig. They were pieces of broken drinking glasses, bottles, and window panes. Located on the grounds of the former state house it was supposed that the politicians of the day were getting in drunken brawls. After some research into the old records it was discovered that the state house building was sometimes used for "parties of pleasure". Apparently they got out of hand and it was recorded that they were to not be held in the state house building anymore!

Also at the November meeting, a collection was taken up by Mrs. Ann Cheney for the local veterans' hospital. These funds will be used to buy gifts for veterans in the hospital during the Christmas holidays.

Betsy Ross Visits Chapter Meeting

2010-10-17T21:31:00.003-05:00

Francis Marion Chapter NSDAR had a special guest at the October luncheon. Betsy Ross appeared to tell her story (as told by daughter Lexie Turnipseed).

The famed creator of our American Flag has a remarkable story of living through the Revolutionary War. Betsy Ross was a war widow twice by the time she was 30. She was a strong patriot woman who endured hardship, sacrifice and ingenuity through the early years of our country.

For a more on Betsy's life click here.

Betsy waiting in the wings as daughter LeeAnne Wofford introduces her.

Current Historian talks about First City Historian

2010-09-27T15:45:00.003-05:00

Mrs. Mary Ann Neeley, local historian, preservationist, and author was the guest speaker at the September meeting of the Francis Marion Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Neeley, who was introduced by Mrs. Sally Furlow, spoke to the chapter about her newest book The Works of Matthew Blue, Montgomery’s First Historian. Mrs. Neeley has annotated Blue’s work called A Brief History of Montgomery to correct errors and clear up inconsistencies. She also added other material on early churches, a genealogy of the colorful Blue family, and a Civil War diary by Blue’s sister, Ellen. Mrs. Neeley’s book also contains many 19^th century photographs. Matthew Blue was a lively character and an early owner of the Montgomery Advertiser. He was also a school teacher and jailor for the new town of Montgomery in the early 1800s.

Members of the chapter dined on a buffet lunch as Mrs. Neeley spoke. A door prize of Mrs. Neeley’s book was awarded to Mary Ann Riggles who sat in the gold sticker marked winning chair. Other books were sold and signed by Mrs. Neeley. Tables were decorated with cut flowers in clear vases.

Today's DAR

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The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism. Its members are descended from the patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War. With more than 165,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world's largest and most active service organizations.

Today's DAR is still a vibrant, active organization made up of a diverse membership. Daughters across the country serve in their communities to continue in the legacy created by it's founders. See more about today's DAR in this video that captures an overview of the multitude of efforts and members that make the DAR what it is today.

To learn more about the work of today's DAR, visit www.DAR.org or www.youtube.com/TodaysDAR.

Francis Marion Daughter wins SAR Award

2010-07-12T22:42:00.004-05:00

DAR member Lee Anne Wofford of the Francis Marion Chapter, DAR, was recently presented the Sons of the American Revolution Medal of Appreciation. She has brought to the SAR her grandfather and two sons, making a total of three members of her family who have joined the SAR through her efforts.

Col. Richard Erickson, president of the General Richard Montgomery Chapter, SAR; Francis Marion Chapter DAR member Lee Anne Wofford; and Col. Larry Cornwell, Alabama Society DAR Liaison and also a member of the General Richard Montgomery Chapter, SAR.

2010 DAR Community Service Winner

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Mrs. Carolyn Black was awarded the 2010 DAR Community Service Award by the Francis Marion Chapter NSDAR. Mrs. Jean Kloess, Community Service Chariman, presented the award at the chapter's May luncheon.

Mrs. Carolyn Black was recognized for her extraordinary volunteer efforts with the First United Methodist Church and The Montgomery Area Council on Aging (MACOA). Dr. Karl Stegall, president of Stegall Seminary Scholarship Endowment Trust, says that Mrs. Black stepped forward to volunteer for anything needed at the church. She chaired the Annual Bazaar that raised over $35000 and given back to various charities in the community.

Dr. Lawson Bryant, current senior minister at First United Methodist Church, said she led the church's "New Member Dessert Party" to welcome new members of the church. She also volunteered every week to prepare newsletters to be mailed to each member of their congregation. She is known as one who can be called upon at any time to assist with projects that help others.

Mr. Richard Heinzman, Executive Director of MACOA, said that Mrs. Black has served as a volunteer extraordinaire for the Montgomery Area Council on Aging for over 12 years. Her leadership and personal involvement were the catalysts for several advances in services to senior citizens of the Montgomery area. Her leadership skills and exceptional ability to deal with others clearly make her and exceptional community volunteer.

The DAR Community Service Award recognizes worthy residents, from a variety of walks of life, for voluntary achievements in cultural, educational, humanitarian, patriotic, historical, and citizenship endeavors, or in environmental conservation. A DAR member may qualify providing that the community service she performed was unrelated to her DAR activities. Mrs. Black is a former Regent of the Francis Marion Chapter NSDAR.

Pictured above is Mrs. Jean Kloess, Mrs. Carolyn Black and her son Mr. Robert Black

2010 DAR Good Citizens

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The DAR Good Citizens attended a luncheon hosted by The Francis Marion Chapter NSDAR. Miss Mary Frances Morris from Trinity Presbyterian School, Miss Jessica Dawn Flournoy from Edgewood Academy, Miss Jessica Leigh Taff of Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, Miss Katelyn Denise Sanders from South Montgomery County Academy, Mr. Marlan James Golden from Alabama Christian Academy, Miss Kelsey Lauranne Cardinal from Saint James School and unable to attend was winner Miss Elizabeth Finky from Stanhope-Elmore High School.

After a buffet lunch, Chapter Regent Mrs. Geri Craig introduced the students and their guests. Former chapter Regent Mrs. Carolyn Black pinned the DAR Good Citizen pin on each winner. Certificates of honor were given to the school representatives to be presented on awards day at each school.

Students had the option of also participating in an essay contest to receive scholarship money. DAR Good Citizen Committee Chairman Mrs. Shan Russell presented the students who participated in the essay contest with the book "John Adams" by David McCollough. This book will be placed in each school's library in honor of the student. Mrs. Shan Russell read excerpts from each student’s essay. The Francis Marion Chapter essay winner was Mr. Marlan James Golden from Alabama Christian Academy who read his essay in it’s entirety.

Mrs. Shan Russell presents Mary Frances Morris with a book to be placed in her school's library.

Mr. Marlan James Golden reads his winning essay.

Medal Winner speaks on Conservation

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Mike Jenkins V from the Montgomery based Jenkins Brick Company spoke at the February Francis Marion Chapter meeting. Mr. Jenkins explained the process behind his company's use of landfill gas at it's local plants. This technique for powering the plant has an annual greenhouse gas reduction equivalent to planting 45,600 acres of forests, removing the emissions of 31,900 vehicles or preventing the consumption of 387,450 barrels of oil.

Last May Mr. Jenkins was awarded the DAR National Medal for Conservation for his use of new technology to help the environment. Here he is pictured with Conservation chairman for Francis Marion Chapter Mrs. Wynn Harris.

General Lafayette Presentation

2010-02-13T11:32:00.004-06:00

The January meeting of the Francis Marion Chapter included guest speaker Dr. Benjamin Williams. He was introduced by his wife and DAR member Mrs. Marilyn Williams. Dr. Williams was involved in active combat during World War II and retired as a colonel in the U.S. Air Force. He taught English at the University level and is an author of numerous papers on both literature and history.

Dr. Williams told the story of General Lafeyette and the Battle of Yorktown. He presented background information on the battle, listing conflicts that led up to Yorktown. Dr. Williams stressed the involvement of the French General Lafayette and the importance of his contribution to the battle for our American independence.

Old Cahawba - Alabama's First Capital

2009-11-24T22:36:00.008-06:00

Author and singer Karen Pell entertained members at the November chapter meeting of Francis Marion NSDAR. She enlightened the ladies in attendance with stories and a song she wrote about Alabama’s first capital city, Cahawba 1820-1826.

Now a virtual ghost town, Old Cahawba is finding new growth as supporters in The Cahawba Advisory Committee work to restore the old buildings and revive this historical site. You can learn more about this endeavor at www.cahawba.com.

Web hyperlinks to non-DAR sites are not the responsibility of the NSDAR, the state organizations, or individual DAR chapters.

Constitution Week 2009

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This year marks the 222nd anniversary of the completion of the U.S. Constitution. The tradition of celebrating the Constitution was started many years ago by the DAR. In 1955, the Daughters petitioned Congress to set aside Sept. 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. Today, the Constitution stands as an icon of freedom for people around the world.

The daughters of Francis Marion Chapter celebrated Constitution Week with a visit to Trinity Presbyterian School’s 5th grade class. There Francis Marion Daughters Sally Furlow, Shannon Torode and Leigh Wiatt shared facts about the Constitution, gave out small copies and played a game similar to the popular television show “Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader.”

The Montgomery Regent’s Council also met with Montgomery mayor Todd Strange while he signed a proclamation declaring September 17-23 Constitution Week in the city. Pictured in the center is Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange and to his right are Francis Marion Daughters Sally Furlow and Leigh Wiatt along with representatives from other Montgomery DAR Chapters.

Welcome

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Welcome to the start of a new site for The Francis Marion Chapter NSDAR in Montgomery, Alabama. We hope to have many chapter highlights in the coming months as well as links to help you learn more about the Daughters of The American Revolution.

Websites of Interest

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DAR Sites

Daughters of the American Revolution

Alabama Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Today's DAR Channel on YouTube

Genealogy

Familysearch.org

USgenweb.org

Web hyperlinks to non-DAR sites are not the responsibility of the NSDAR, the state organizations, or individual DAR chapters.

Chapter History

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Francis Marion Chapter

Organized by Mrs. Phares Coleman

February 15, 1904

"Francis Marion Chapter is named for that illustrious South Carolina Brigadier General known as 'The Swamp Fox', whose exploits in the War for Independence from England are too well known to need repeating.

The aims of Francis Marion chapter throughout the years can best be summed up as follows: historical appreciation of the past, patriotic service in the present, and educational training for the future. Our main achievements are participation in naturalization courts, presentation of medals and awards in American history essay contests, presentation of good citizenship pins to senior boys and girls in high school, ROTC medals, financial and material aid to Kate Duncan Smith School and the National and State Societies, marking historic spots, and copying and preserving old records for future generations."

From a History of Francis Marion Chapter DAR, written by Mrs. Thomas Bowen Hill Jr., in 1989, in part quoting from an earlier history written in 1964 by Mrs. Elmer W. Norris.

If you would like more information about the Francis Marion Chapter NSDAR please contact us at francismariondar@gmail.com.

Community Service Award Winner

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Colonel Nelson Smith, Jr. is retired from the United States Army. He has volunteered in many areas from mentoring students through the WE Mentor program; helping in the transition of ex-offenders from prison to a successful reintegration into the local community through the Renascence, Inc. program; to helping over and over again with recovery efforts in New Orleans following Katrina; in assisting in the military community with needs of retirees and their widows, and he has sponsored 13 international officers and their families while they were at Maxwell Air Force Base. Not only did he head numerous recovery teams to New Orleans after Katrina, but he was instrumental in raising monies to purchase a truck to be given to help in New Orleans during the recovery effort.

In addition to receiving the Community Service Award from the Francis Marion Chapter he was also awarded Second Place winner in the State competition for the Community Service Award. Colonel Smith was honored at the May luncheon for the Francis Marion Chapter.

Pictured with Jean Kloess, chapter chairman of the Community Service Committee.

About the DAR

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The Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing America’s future through better education.

Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership.

Do you have a Revolutionary Patriot in your family tree? Membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honors and preserves the legacy of your Patriot ancestor. Over two hundred years ago, American Patriots fought and sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy today. As a member of DAR, through participation in the Society’s various programs and activities, you can continue this legacy by actively supporting historic preservation, promotion of education, and patriotic endeavors. Click this link to see if you are eligible.