MEMBERSHIP INVOLVEMENT

Old Chisholm Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Mrs. John D. Ramp, Texas State Regent, was an honored guest. Mrs. Ramp and Regent,  Elizabeth Reed presented certificates of recognition to those who have been members of DAR for twenty-five years.

Recipients of 25-year Certificates were: Iris Armstrong, Kathleen Hart, Helen Lee Hearon, Blanche Jackson, Antoinette Neilon, Mona Acton, Angela Cummings, Lillian Harrington, Zelda Johnson, Valerie McElroy, Verna Plummer, Mary Pond, and Mary Minshew. 

Old cherished pieces of silver were displayed for this Silver Anniversary event. Kathleen Hart displayed her heirloom silver bowl, which was originally a wedding gift by Patrick Henry. The bowl has been handed down from mother to eldest daughter for several generations. Kathleen’s daughter, Antoinette Neilon, kept a close eye on this lovely piece of silver, which will someday belong to her.

Posing for pictures with their Junior Award Silver Bowls, earned as Juniors, were Tina Ripperger, TSDAR Outstanding Junior Member (2001) and South Central Division winner, Sandra Jo Raz, Dian Raz, outstanding TSDAR Conference Pages (2001-2002 respectively), Sara Gunter Hawk, TSDAR Outstanding Junior Member, South Central Division winner, and national runner-up, and Susan Reno, Outstanding Junior Member and South Central Division winner. These young ladies cherish the ideals signified by these awards,

Organizing Regent, Twila Gauntt, chaired the Twenty-fifth Anniversary Committee of Past Chapter Regents, Bobby Cutler, Susan Reno, Phyllis Evans, Ruthelle Wilson, and Lucille Ames. 

Twelve chapter members attended the 103^rd Annual State Conference this year and six plan to attend the 111^th Continental Congress in Washington, DC in July. To be in our capitol city for Independence Day will be a spectacular event. 

It has been the Regents pleasure to serve on the Dallas Area Regent’s Council as Vice Chairman this year. This association has been a joy.

MEMBERSHIP INVOLVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY

Old Chisholm Trail Chapter is a sponsor of Three Forks of the Trinity National Society Children of the American Revolution. Our float, with twenty-two C.A.R.s, DARs and two horses, was awarded the trophy for best theme in the Duncanville “Families First” July 4^th parade.

 We were privileged to give a Chapter Banner to the newly organized Preston Ridge Chapter, Frisco, TX. 

Our chapter is involved ROTC award programs at four local high schools. We award two chapter scholarship awards, six city Constitution Week proclamations, and two Medals of Honor in honor of newly naturalized American citizens.  We presented United States of America and Texas Flags to Lancaster Middle School. Over one thousand flags were distributed at the parade on July 4^th. 

At the Duncanville Harvest Fest we distributed buttons and literature commemorating the 50^th Anniversary of the Korean War. 

MEMBERSHIP INVOLVEMENT IN COMMITTEE CERTIFICATES AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS 

The Old Chisholm Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was awarded several (59) certificates at State Conference 2002. We feel honored to have received these and will continue to serve where we can best serve. We are anxious to learn the results of our achievements at Continental Congress in 2002.

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