Ensign Thomas Huling Chapter

Killeen, Texas

 

Some Chapter Activities Chapter members, Frances Jones and Mary Lou Smith, enjoyed the 2014 Ensign Thomas Huling Chapter awards luncheon in May. Dr. Weldon Cannon presented "George Washington's Secret Weapon - Texans" at the March chapter meeting. Elaine Passman displays her TXDAR American Heritage Fiber Arts award-winning patriotic shawl. Loretta Woehrle and Mary Helen Ralston try on fascinators at the 2014 TXDAR Conference. Melissa Walcik, Eileen Walcik, and Gail Prestigiacomo with DAR wreath at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day 2014. Frances Jones, American Heritage chairman, presents the program "Sacred Harp Singing" at the April chapter meeting. Stan and Elaine Passman at the TXDAR Conference patriotic prayer breakfast celebrating our Vietnam veterans. Our November chapter meeting with Brig. Gen. Clark LeMasters who presented, "Ft. Hood's 13th Sustainment Command." Palo Alto Middle School teacher Robert Fix gave a presentation on the 1781 battle an siege of Yorktown during our October regular meeting. Our chapter participated in the Killeen Veterans Day Parade in collaboration with the Heart of Texas SAR Chapter and Betty Martin DAR Chapter in November. Larry Peik, Ron Walcik, Melissa Walcik, and Eileen Walcik wore their Revolutionary War clothing. Annette Lucksinger spoke on "Our Magnificent Constitution . . . and We Wouldn't Have Gotten It Without Compromise!" on September 18, 2012. Chapter members enjoyed a festive holiday luncheon on December 8, 2012. Colonel Catherine Stephens, Texas Army National Guard spoke on the “Texas Military Forces: National and State Guard” on January 15, 2013. Ensign Thomas Huling is proud of LTC Stephens who also serves as the chapter chaplain! Marge Croninger, Welba Dorsey, Sylvia Marrs, and Janie Lawler presented "Docent Program: Period rooms" on April 16, 2013. Eileen Walcik, Vice Regent awarded Robert Fix our chapter’s first DAR Outstanding American History Teacher on May 18, 2013. Robert has taught American History for over twenty years in Killeen, Texas. He was part of the reenactment of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and currently is preparing to participate in the reenactment of the War of 1812. In addition to teaching his students, Mr. Fix has presented programs at several of the Killeen ISD schools and other organizations as well as being a requested presenter at the Texas Association of Gifted and Talented conferences. Chapter officers Melissa Walcik, Eileen Walcik, and Gail Prestigiacomo participated with Ron Walcik, Heart of Texas SAR officer in the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery on May 27, 2013.   Mark Collins as George Washington posed with members of the Ensign Thomas Huling Chapter at the February 11, 2012  24th Annual Celebration of George Washington’s Birthday sponsored by the DAR, SAR, and C.A.R. Chapters of Central Texas.   Melissa Walcik exhibited her family album as part of her presentation with her co-presenter, Eileen Walcik on “Documenting Your Family History”  on March 20, 2012.   Dr. Carol Holcomb, University of Mary Harden Baylor presented “The Cottage Home Program at Baylor Female College:  The Education Reforms of Eli Moore Townsend” on April 17, 2012.   Gail Prestigiacomo, Melissa Walcik, and Eileen Walcik placed the Ensign Thomas Huling Chapter wreath at the May 28, 2012 Killeen Memorial Day Ceremony at the Central Texas Veterans Cemetery.   Our chapter participated in the Belton July 4th parade in collaboration with the Betty Martin Chapter and the Heart of Texas SAR.   Jacquelyn LaMonte (center) congratulates 2012 Fort Hood NCO and Soldier of the Year, SGT Lori B. Singer-Henderson and PFC Gideon N. Lovik, respectively. Robert L. Bearden, DAR Medal of Honor winner, POW, and Purple Heart recipent, was our guest at the chapter's holiday tea. Robert L. Bearden presents excerpts from his book "To D Day and Back" at the chapter's holiday tea. Chapter Chaplain Carol Verbeek presents a DAR Insignia session on January 17, 2012. Robert Fix, Killeen history teacher, shows artifacts during his presentation "Women and Life in the American Colonies" for the Ensign Thomas Huling Chapter meeting on October 15, 2011. Barbara Schwab, guest speaker, presents "Why the Constitution Still Matters" in Killeen, Texas. Loretta Woehrle and Veterans Committee Chairman Mary Helen Ralston, show one of the many handmade quilts to be given to local veterans. Our chapter is teaming with the Crossroads of Texas Quilt Guild who have made many of the quilts. Loretta Woehrle, chapter secretary, shows off one of her handmade American Revolutionary period dresses. Gail Prestigiacomo, chapter regent, reads the proclamation for Constitution Week that was signed by Mayor Timothy Hancock of Killeen.   Our First DAR Medal of Honor Ceremony Robert L. Bearden, WWII Army sergeant, paratrooper, and winner of Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals, was presented with the DAR Medal of Honor on Sunday, July 24, 2011. Mayor Timothy Hancock presented Mr. Bearden with a proclamation declaring July 24, 2011 as Bob Bearden Day. This day of honor was shared by many friends and dignitaries of the community. Mr. Bearden and chapter members are pictured.     Heart of Texas Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, Color Guard   Robert (Bob) Lawrence Bearden wearing his DAR Medal of Honor On September 8, 2011, Sergeant Amy Peterson received the Ft. Hood NCO of the Year Award. This is just one of many awards  Sergeant Peterson has received during her Army career. Honorary  Chapter Regent Jackie La Monte congratulated Sergeant Peterson on her accomplishments. On September 8, 2011, Specialist Jason Villar received the Ft. Hood Soldier of the Year Award. Jason adds this award to many more that he has received during his Army career. Honorary Chapter Regent Jacquelyn La Monte is shown congratulating Specialist Villar and presenting him with a special gift. Please visit the National DAR page for more information concerning Eligibility. If you are interested in DAR membership in our chapter, we'd love to hear from you. Email us.   Home  |  Ensign Thomas Huling  |  Our Patriots  |  Activities  |  Officers and Meetings Texas DAR  |  National DAR

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