The General Andrew Lewis Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held its September meeting at the White Sulphur Springs Public Library. The hostesses were Suzanne Cronquist and Suzanne Snyder, who presented a birthday cake to member Gretchen Lovett. The cake and other treats were served to the members.
The following members were present: Ruth Sturgill, Judy Deegans, Suzanne Cronquist, Suzanne Snyder, Carol Olson, Doris Kasley, Regent Deborah Phillips, Mary Fullen, Karen Lee McClung, Paige Hayes, Rita McDonald, Addie Goodrich and Gretchen Lovett. Also attending were new applicants, Susan Stentz and Jo Strickland. Regent Phillips called the meeting to order, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by the group as was the DAR Ritual.
Ruth Sturgill reported on the gathering of the members of the Southern District DAR who cut, ironed and sewed squares for the Quilts of Valor project. Sturgill also spoke to the group about Constitution Week.
Suzanne Cronquist spoke about her membership on the Franco American 1780 Committee. We learned the French brought a printing press with them when they sailed to aid the Colonies in their war with the English. The first French newspaper, Gazette Françoise, was printed in Rhode Island on Nov. 17, 1780. Cronquist was able to attend several events honoring LaFayette during Celebration 250 this year.
To celebrate literacy in our community, Suzanne Snyder, Librarian of the Chapter presented White Sulphur Springs Librarian, JoAnne Hartzell, with four books especially chosen to encourage reading, writing, and comprehension for school children and to aid in the skill of using these tools.
The next meeting will be held at Carnegie Hall on Oct. 15. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non-political women’s service organization whose main objectives are historic preservation, education and patriotism. Members are all lineal descendants of those who supported the cause of independence in the Revolutionary War back in 1776. If you are interested in the Daughters of the American Revolution, call Registrar Jodie Nidey at 1-815-210-2222 in the afternoon.
