DAR News
The regular monthly meeting of the Lt. James Sheppard Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met on February 15, at 3 p.m. at the home of Rachel Killebrew, with Elizabeth Hoover, Mary Albritton and Rachel Killebrew serving as hostesses. Refreshments of red velvet cake with plum pudding and coffee were served prior to the meeting.
Members present were MA Higgs, the chapter Regent, Jane Sribney, Livy Hoover, treasurer; Betty Lively, chaplain; Rachel Killebrew, Elizabeth Hoover, Mary Albritton, Cynthia Campen, vice regent; Jean Marsh, Janie Bragg, Bette Myers, Shirley Douglass, Angela Brock, Wanda Gant, Charlotte Boyd, Annis Hill and Pat Brown.
Guest Speaker, Katy Campen, gave a very interesting power point presentation on her trip to New Zealand and Australia. Katy was a delegate on a trip organized and directed by the Dwight D. Eisenhower People to People Organization. More than 30 students attended this delegation, primarily from the Chattanooga area. In addition to meeting some very interesting new friends, the trip served as an educational and cultural experience.
The business portion of the meeting began with the call to order by the Regent, M.A. Higgs, and the DAR Ritual, which includes a prayer from the chaplain, the Pledge of Allegiance and the American?s creed. Chaplain Betty Lively gave an interesting report on some wonderful aspects of Tennessee. She reviewed the origin of the name of Tennessee from the Indian word of Tannissei, the beautiful state flag design, the three U.S. Presidents from the state of Tennessee, Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson and James K. Polk, and the beautiful landscape. M.A. Higgs discussed women in Tennessee and the history of woman?s right to vote as the Constitution report.
Janie Bragg presented the National Defense Report with a story about the naturalization process today. She recapped the story of a woman who had lived in the U.S. for 15 years and had finally completed the process to become an American citizen. Janie reviewed the article written by the woman who had recently traveled the difficult and lengthy process to become a citizen. The article explained the writer?s view of how the difficulty of the process helps to instill appreciation for the final result of American citizenship.
Mrs. Higgs reported on many inquiries she had on how to become a member of the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.). M.A. reviewed the process:
? Come to a Chapter Meeting (Visitors are welcome to as many meetings as they like).
? Research your heritage back to the Revolutionary War.
? Be nominated by an existing member of the D.A.R.
? A vote will occur at the next regular meeting of the D.A.R.
? Meet with the registrar.
? Complete the registration papers (computer website on the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution).
M.A. Higgs again reviewed the many reports from attendees on the success of the Quilt Show and the Tea Tasting held on Jan 13, sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church and the DAR and held in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church. This event was held as the first officially sanctioned event of the Warren County Bicentennial Committee, chaired by county historian James Dillon. There were 58 Quilts displayed and more than 200 visitors who attended the Quilt Show, and 23 visitors that attended the Tea Tasting.
The Bicentennial Committee has requested that the D.A.R. Chapter again sponsor another event to close the 1.5 year-long celebration of the 200th Anniversary of Warren County. A motion was made by Jane Sribney and seconded by Betty Lively to proceed with plans for an event in July of 2008. Discussion centered on the possibility of an event about Joseph Warren, for whom our county was named. One member reported that Charles Nunley had recently presented a very interesting presentation on the life of Joseph Warren. He will be contacted to assist us in the planning stages and in the event itself.