Chapter Activities
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Robert
Woodson Chapter Celebrates Colonial Heritage Month Past and
Present |
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Ark & Dove Chapter-Organizing recently sent a
check to the Central Texas Food Bank to provide 1050 meals
to families in need due to the COVID-19 virus. Janet White,
Chapter Treasurer, is shown placing the envelope in the
mailbox. |
| Robert Woodson Chapter members: State Librarian and
Chapter Librarian Tammy Mouliere; Chapter President Shirley
Slawson; and Chapter Registrar and Historian Laura Dahlberg. |
| The Robert Woodson Chapter and the Montgomery County
Central Library Genealogy Department co-sponsored a Lineage
Society Fair on 15 August 2019 at the Conroe Central Library
with Laura Dahlberg, Chairman. Thirty-one chapters of
twenty-seven different lineage societies participated.
Robert Woodson Chapter represented TSCDXVIIIC but many Dames
represented other societies. A few are pictured. Colleen
Petosa attended as Daughters of Colonial Wars State
President but was too busy signing prospects to break for a
photo. Pictured are: L to R: Mike Wilson, Sons of the
Republic of Texas; Susan Tilman, Texas Society DAR and Cross
Trails Chapter member; Pat Williams, New England Women and
Cross Trails Chapter member; Carol Hicks, U.S. Daughters
1812 and prospective Robert Woodson Chapter member; Carol
Goeking, New England Women and Cross Trails Chapter Member;
Carl Smith, Genealogy Library Montgomery County Memorial
Library; Laura Dahlberg, Fair Chairman and Robert Woodson
Chapter member; Karen Hall, Colonial Daughters of the
Seventeenth Century and Robert Woodson Chapter member;
Janisue Rigel, National Society Descendants of American
Farmers and Cross Trails Chapter member; and Bill Griffith,
Society of Magna Carta Dames and Barons. |
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The Kerenhappuch Norman Chapter celebrated its 75th
anniversary on April 26 at the Lubbock Women’s Club with a
luncheon and an historical program presented by Carolyn
Sowell on the history of the chapter. When the chapter was
notified that many of the state/national officers had
contracted the A1 flu in Washington, they thought all might
be lost! However, Honorary State President Marsha Richards
(Texas State President 2017-2019) escaped the flu and
attended as a special guest with her Presidential Page,
Ashleigh Prevear, a student at Texas Tech. Former Chapter
Registrar Danella Dickson traveled from Dallas to celebrate
with the Kerenhappuch Norman Chapter. After anniversary cake
and Carolyn Sowell’s presentation, the chapter installed
officers for the 2019-2021 term. HSP Richards brought
greetings and conducted the installation. |
The Star of Destiny Chapter enjoyed a Spring Luncheon on May 4, 2019, which
coincided with our organizational meeting four years ago. We were pleased to
welcome State President Sharon Allen who spoke about plans for the coming year and
installed new Chapter officers.
The Star of Destiny theme for the new term was introduced:
Dream big, Sparkle more, Shine bright. - Emma Azzopardi
Our new motto is:
Following our destiny with grace, honor, and commitment
Following our destiny, we’re looking forward to another great year.
L to R: Mary Hunter, Historian; Charissa Womack, Registrar; Susan
Schwartz, Treasurer; Barbara Gardner, Secretary; Louise
Rachel, Chaplain; Sue Russell, 2nd Vice
President; Joan Vranesa, 1st Vice President;
Wanda Samek, President; Sharon Allen, TSCDXVIIC State
President. |
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State President Sharon Allen attended the May 14, 2019,
meeting of John Person Chapter to install officers for
the 2019-2021 term. New officers, pictured left to
right, are Parliamentarian Shirley Bland, Registrar
Pamela Johnson, Secretary Bobbie Middleton, Librarian
Anna Kellet, Historian Laura Purcell, Chaplain Jalinda
Carroll, President/Treasurer Ann Fuqua and State
President Sharon Allen. After the installation ceremony
the chapter enjoyed lunch at the Longhorn Steakhouse
with President Allen and chapter guest State Treasurer
Ann Little Jones. |
A Committee Orientation Day was conducted on May 25, 2019, by
the Star of Destiny Chapter at the South Branch of the Denton
Public Library. Chairs and members of all committees were
invited to participate.
A first-of-its-kind, the Orientation covered basic knowledge
about the National Society and how the committee structure is
formed. Information was included about the State Society as well
as the history of the Star of Destiny Chapter. Other valuable
information about Dames membership was covered such as insignia,
how it is bought, worn, and reported.
The National, State, and Chapter Bylaws were reviewed as
they pertain to committees. Notebooks were prepared and
distributed to all attendees, and it is hoped these will become
a reference book for all committee chairs. Specific information
about each committee was included in the book with notations as
to authority provided, performance expected, and goals set.
The meeting was well attended, and chairs were enthusiastic
about their appointments and anxious to get started on the
accomplishment of their responsibilities. |
The Joseph Underwood Chapter was honored to have
Texas State President Sharon Allen as guest at the chapter's June
meeting. She gave an overview of plans for Fall Meeting/BOM and
conducted an inspiring installation of the chapter's wonderful, new
chapter officers. Some of these chapter officers are also serving on
the State and National level. Carole Binnig, State Historian; Donna
Blaisdell, State Credentials; Marilyn Evans, State Marking and
Preservation; Lee Farnsworth, State Tickets and Reservations; Marsha
Richards, State Insignia/National Tellers; and Melanie Nolan, State
Community Outreach and State Technical Support.
Front L to R: Donna Blaisdell, President; Sharon Allen, Texas
State President; Marilyn Evans, Recording Secretary
Back L to R: Carole Binnig, Registrar; Lee Farnsworth, Chaplain;
Linda Rhodes, Vice President; Marsha Richards, Corresponding
Secretary; Melanie Nolan, Treasurer; Pam Walton, Historian; Kathryn
Clark, Librarian
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