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DAR Holds Regular
Meeting February 24, 2023
The DAR General John Sullivan Chapter regular meeting was called to order by Vice Regent Mary Blocker at 2:00 pm on February 24, 2023 at the Putnam County Library, Unionville, Missouri.
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Member present were: Mary Blocker, Betty Sue Nowels, Sharon Parks, Hazel Tipton, Rhonda Webber, Linda Conner, Connie Olson and Dana DeVore.
Vice Regent Mary Blocker welcomed everyone with the Chapters DAR Procedures of Opening Ritual. Hazel Tipton led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States, Linda Conner led the American Creed, Connie Olson led the National Anthem and Betty Sue Nowels led the Pledge of Allegiance to the State of Missouri.
The minutes of January 27, 2023 were read by Sharon Parks, A motion was made by Connie Olson and seconded by Linda Conner to approve the minutes. Motion approved.
The Treasure’s report was given by Rhonda Webber. A motion was made by Sharon Parks and seconded by Hazel Tipton. Motion approved.
Mary Blocker gave a presentation on the history of the flag. By 1794 two states were added to the Union and Congress passed an act declaring that the flag would henceforth con- tain 15 stripes and 15 stars. More states kept joining. Nonetheless, the flag featured 15 stripes and 15 stars until 1818, when Congress passed a new act providing for 13 stripes in honor of the 13 original colonies and one star for each state.
Betty Sue Nowels gave the Conservation minutes. In addition, since it was FFA week, Betty Sue Nowels brought a picture of her dad who graduated from Green City, Missouri in 1935 along with his FFA ring and pin.
Sharon Parks reported she had sent seven Valentine cards to Veterans and two Get Well cards to DAR members.
Under old business, there continued a discussion regarding the ByLaws. Betty Sue Nowels made a motion to continue having our meeting in June. Linda Conner seconded and the motion carried.
Connie Olson report on our Good Citizen award with Chase Tomlin from Unionville High School chosen for the award.
Roll call was your favorite Valentine dessert.
Next meeting will be March 24, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Putnam County Library, Unionville, Missouri.
Recording Secretary Kathryn Milner Approved by:
Margaret Szucs, Regent 03/09/2023
