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Schedule of Events
2011-2012

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Rachel Donelson Chapter DAR, Springfield Missouri

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2010-2013 National Theme:
"Preserve the Past, Enhance the Present, Invest in the Future"

2010-2012 State Theme:
"Catch the Glow... Missouri Daughters light the world through historic preservation, education, and patriotism!"

Scripture: "Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works and glorify their Father who in heaven."
Matthew 5:16


"A smile is God's gentle light."

  • Chapter meetings will be held the fourth Tuesday of each month from September through June unless otherwise noted. Each regular meeting includes devotions, patriotic exercises, the President General's Message, and at least three minutes of National Defense Report.Members of the Lineage Research committee will be available before the October, January and March meetings starting at 11:00 A.M. and will stay after meetings to work with prospective members.
  • Rachel Donelson Chapter activities are listed below in black. National and State activities are listed in blue.

Date

Program Topic
September 17-23, 2011
CONSTITUTION WEEK
Established in 1956

Saturday,
September 17, 2011
3:00 P.M.

"Bells Across America" . . . . . . . .To emphasize the date and time of the original signing of the Constitution

Contact churches, schools, courthouses and city governments requesting them to ring bells so we may hear the sound of freedom ring from coast to coast
Tuesday
September 27, 2011
1:00 P.M.

"My Experience at the Pentagon on 9/11 "

Lt. Colonel Loren Lundstrom, USAF

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Tuesday
October 25, 2011
1:00 P.M.

"The Ozark Honor Flights "

Steve Grant
KY3TV

Saturday
November 12, 2011
11:30 P.M.

National Defense
Rachel Donelson Chapter NSDAR and
Ozark Mountain Chapter SAR

Luncheon Honoring Veterans

Tuesday
November 22, 2011
1:00 P.M.


"Energy Management in Your Home"

Cara Shaefer
Springfield City Utilities

December 3-10, 2011
10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Christmas Open House at Roslyn Heights
821 Main Street
Boonville, MO

Tuesday
December 27, 2011
1:00 P.M.

"Pin Mad--
Insignia Right or Wrong "

Sally Napier Bueno
Corresponding Secretary General NSDAR



Tuesday
January 24, 2012
1:00 P.M.

DAR Good Citizens Awards and Reception

Chairman
DAR Good Citizens Committee

"Battle of Lexington and Concord"

by William Piston, Ph.D.

Saturday
February 18, 2012
11:30 P.M.

Note change in time, date and place

Guest Day Luncheon
American History

Presentation of American History and Christopher Columbus Essay Awards

American History Committee

Presentation of Rachel Donelson Scholarship Award
Mrs. Sally Napier Bueno, Chairman,
Rachel Donelson Scholarship Committee

Tuesday
March 27, 2012
1:00 P.M.

"Wives of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence "

by Mrs. Bea Brown
Rachel Donelson member

Tuesday
April 24, 2012
1:00 P.M.

"JROTC "

by CPT. Steve Burnett, USN
Willard High School

Tuesday,
May 22, 2012
1:00 P.M.

Annual Meeting
Election of Officers

"Heart Disease in Women"

by Tami Sandefer
American Heart Association

Memorial Service
Mrs. Mary Frances Stockstill, Chaplain


Tuesday,
June 19, 2012
12:30 P.M.

Note change in time

Pot Luck Guest Luncheon
Members Bring Prospective Members as Guests

"Correct Disposal of the American Flag"
by Mr. David Appleby, SAR

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