The regular meeting of the Pine Bluff – John McAlmont Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held on Nov. 19 at Lakeside United Methodist Church.
Regent Susan Over led the members in the DAR ritual. Secretary Rita Cash reported that the minutes of the last meeting had been approved. The treasurer’s report was given by DeeLois Lawrence, according to a news release.
Donna Davis reminded members that their hours completed in the Service to American Volunteers Program must be submitted by the end of the year.
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Over and Julia Ann Beckham participated in an event honoring veterans with Pine Bluff’s Veterans Auxiliary Unit 12 at The Oasis of Pine Bluff Assisted Living Facility, 7001 S. Hazel St. Forty veterans with the Army, Marines, Air Force, and Navy were honored. Nine of the group reside at the facility.
Jerri Townsend thanked the members who participated in the Christmas Shoe Boxes for Veterans program. The boxes were scheduled to be delivered Dec. 4.
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The regent announced that the DAR Holiday Open House at the Old State House in Little Rock will be Dec. 8 from 1-5 p.m. Members were asked to bring cookies or other treats for the tea table.
The chapter will also donate a historical book to the National DAR Library in Washington, D.C. Townsend made the motion on this issue and it was seconded by Janet Scherm.
Members were reminded that the annual Wreath Placement for all Unknown Soldiers in the National Cemetery in Little Rock was scheduled for Dec. 3.
The program was presented by Sarah Argue, deputy director of the Arkansas Research Center in Little Rock, and a volunteer with the Pulaski County Imagination Library.
During her program, “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library,” Argue explained that children can receive a total of 60 free books from birth to age five years when enrolled in the program. Sharon Wyatt made a motion that the chapter donate $130 to the Jefferson County Chapter of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, which will register one child to receive the books. Barrie Hardin seconded the motion.
After the meeting several members went to St. Joseph’s Cemetery to commemorate and honor Quapaw Chief Saracen at his grave site. November was National American Indian Recognition Month, and also the 100th anniversary of the American Indian Citizen’s Act of 1924, signed into law by President Calvin Coolidge.
Refreshments were served by Hardin and Melody Berry.