The Colonial Dames 17th Century National Society recently presented recognition awards to the Arkansas CD17C for its work for veterans and the community.
The society received awards for volunteer hours donated, most value of items donated, the number of new members, number of new junior members, insignia, national library donations, and scholarships, according to a news release.
Third Vice President General Linda Vandenberg White presented the award certificates to state President Sharon Stanley Wyatt at the Pine Bluff Country Club during the state Board of Management meeting.
The annual BOM is rotated between three chapters in Fordyce, Pine Bluff and Hot Springs.
Independent reporting for Pine Bluff & Jefferson County since 1879.
The BOM, consisting of state officers, state chairmen and chapter presidents, is charted to consider that chapters and the state activities are within the welfare of the society and develop a proposed budget, according to the release.
The CD17C is an organization of women, 18 or older, who are lineal descendants of an ancestor who lived and served prior to 1701 in one of the original colonies in the geographical area of the present United States of America.
The National Society CD17C, as a non-profit organization, was established on July 15, 1915, with its headquarters in Washington, D.C. Constructed in 1884, the headquarters building holds historical significance and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Details: https://www.colonialdames17c.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1.