George Washington greets visitors at entrance to Mt. Vernon

Ollie Ellison, Bonny Kate Regent, poses with statues of George and Martha Washington and children

The Mansion at Mount Vernon

George and Martha Washington re-interred in the New Tomb. The Tenessee DAR placed a wreath at the site during this visit

The President General & the Daughters paid Tribute to the Founders on the 78th Anniversary (1929-2007) by placing a Wreath at "DAR Founders Memorial Monument." Ollie Ellison, our chapter regent, poses with the wreath

The Union County Soldier Memorial. The Bonny Kate Chapter DAR participated in the Memorial Ceremony and Parade on Memorial Day 2007 with VFW #8682

The Vietnam Memorial. The Bonny Kate Chapter DAR participated in the Memorial Ceremony and Parade on Memorial Day 2007 with VFW #8682

Recognition Plaques at the Memorial. The Bonny Kate Chapter DAR participated in the Memorial Ceremony and Parade on Memorial Day 2007 with VFW #8682

Memorial Day Ceremony in Union County L-R: Rev. Bob White, Linda Coppock, Judy Sexton, Ollie Ellison, Russell Biven, Senator Mike Williams, VFW #8682 Post Commander Bill Rollins

Senator Mike Williams speaks in front of the Union County Courthouse on Memorial Day 2007. VFW #8682 Post Commander Bill Rollins looks on

Bonny Kate Chapter DAR attends the Historical Marking and Rededication of DAR Hall at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee

Claiborne County Veterans Day Ceremony L-R: Major Lee Brame, Senator Mike Williams, Joyce P. Watson, Ollie Ellison, Judge John McAfee, Scott Marlow, Ralph Smock - Vietnam #142

Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans Home. The Bonny Kate Chapter supports veterans by donating various items to this home.

Entrance: Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans Home, One Veterans Way, Knoxville, Tennessee 37931

Robert B. Ellison, 2007 Recipient of the Historic Preservation Medal and Certificate by the National Society of the DAR

Photo of the Historic Preservation Medal and Certificate that was presented to Robert Ellison by the National Society of the DAR

Conservation Medal and Certificate - State level L-R: Patricia Hunter with Recipient Lawson Hickox

Bonny Kate Chapter Regent Ollie Ellison presents the Media (Print) Award to Elbra Davis, Editor of the Union News Leader Newspaper

Media (Radio) Award Presentation for Radio Station WTAZ 9803. L-R: Cynthia Davis, Buster Turner (holding certificate), James Perry

2/15/2008 - Knox County Regents Council started serving refreshments after the Naturalization Ceremony. From L-R: Nancy Montgomery, Evelyn Carter, Caroline Murphy, Barbara H. Chesney, Ollie N. Ellison and Carol Robbins.

At the ACE Workshop. From L-R: Elizabeth Henry and Ollie N. Ellison.

The Smith-Mettatal Building located at the  Tamassee DAR School and Children's Home - Tamassee, South Carolina.

The Thrift Shop at the Tamassee DAR School and Children's Home. From L-R: Ollie N. Ellison and Patricia F. Hunter

08/26/2007 - "Celebration of Women's Equality Day". These DAR's in Photo's are all from the Appalachian District. L-R: Carol Robbins- Andrew Bogle, Regent; Charlotte Miller- Mary Blount, Regent; Linda Coppock - Bonny Kate Member; Martha Cummings- Adm. David Farragut, Regent; Margaret Kensinger - Bonny Kate, Vice Regent; Barbara Chesney - Appalachian District Director, Andrew Bogle, Past Regent; Ollie N. Ellison- Appalachian District Secretary, Bonny Kate, Regent; Judy Sexton-Bonny Kate, Commemorative Event Chairman; Patricia Hunter- Bonny Kate Past Regent.

Constitution Week - September - 2007. From L-R: Judy G. Sexton, Constitution Chairman Bonny Kate Chapter; H.E. Richardson, Mayor City of Maynardville; Larry G. Lay, Union County Mayor; Wesley Gene Munsey, Mayor City of Luttrell; Rodney Minor, Mayor City of Plainview; Ollie N. Ellison, Regent Bonny Kate Chapter NSDAR, in front of Union County Courthouse.

Constitution Week - September - 2007. From L-R: Marilyn Toppins, Ellen Perry and Leon Graves with the display at the Union County Historical Society.
 

DAR Constitution Week - Union County School System. From L-R - Charles Thomas, Director of Schools; Wayne Goforth, Curriculum & Media Coordinator; Judy Sexton, Bonny Kate Chapter Constitution Chairman; Ollie N. Ellison, Regent Bonny Kate Chapter NSDAR.

CONSTITUTION WEEK PROCLAMATION Ollie N. Ellison, Regent Bonny Kate Chapter NSDAR and Tazewell Mayor Steve Vass.

CONSTITUTION WEEK PROCLAMATION New Tazewell Mayor Jerry Beeler and Ollie N. Ellison, Regent, Bonny Kate Chapter NSDAR.

The Union News Leader Award Presentation for 2007, An Award of Excellence for Outstanding Print Media Coverage. From L-R: Elbra L. Davis, Editor /Office Manager and Ollie N. Ellison, Regent.

DAR Constitution Week and Proclamation Display: Chantay Collins - at Maynardville Public Library, with the Proclamation Display.

Radio Media Awards 2007/2008 - THE TENNESSEE SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Public Relations and Media Committee Presented to: WMRD 94.5 FM Radio, Maynardville, TN. An award of Excellence for Outstanding Radio Media Coverage. Pictured: Ollie N. Ellison, Regent - Bonny Kate Chapter NSDAR & Bill Vancel.

Radio Media Awards 2007/2008 - THE TENNESSEE SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Public Relations and Media Committee Presented to: WNTT 1250 AM Radio, New Tazewell, TN. An award of Excellence for Outstanding Radio Media Coverage: Pictured: Doris Essary, News Editor & Ollie N. Ellison, Regent - Bonny Kate Chapter NSDAR.

Appalachian District Meeting 2008. From L-R: Barbara H. Chesney, Appalachian District Director; Judith "Judy" Chaffin, TSDAR Regent; Ollie N. Ellison, Appalachian District Secretary.

District Meeting - Morristown, Tennessee 2007. Pictured L-R: Barbara Chesney- Appalachian District Director; Patricia Hunter- Historian & Past Regent of Bonny Kate; Judith Chaffin TSDAR State Regent; Margaret Kensinger - 1st Vice Regent of Bonny Kate; Ollie N. Ellison - Appalachian District Secretary & Bonny Kate Regent; Ellen Queener - 50+ DAR Member; Elizabeth Henry - Treasurer & Past Regent of Bonny Kate.

Constitution Week Proclamation - Knox County Council of Regents, September 17-23. From L-R; Martha Kroll, Evelyn Carter, Town of Farragut Mayor Eddy Ford, Ollie Ellison and Carol Robbins.

DAR Constitution Day Bell Ringing Celebration. From L-R: Charlotte J. Miller, Regent Mary Blount Chapter; Ollie N. Ellison, Drama Robeson, Barbara H. Chesney.

Bonny Kate Sign used for recruiting new members.

Knox County Regents’ Club George Washington Luncheon 2008. Honored Guest and Knox County Regents’ Council members, from left to right: Carol Robbins, Regent, Andrew Bogle Chapter; Ollie Ellison, Council Chairman & Regent, Bonny Kate Chapter ; Evelyn Carter, Regent, Admiral David Farragut Chapter; Judy Chaffin, TSDAR State Regent; Martha Willis, NSDAR Vice President General; Linda Jones, TSDAR First Vice Regent; Drama Robeson, TSDAR Chaplain; Alycia Truett, Regent, Cavett Station Chapter; Barbara Chesney, TSDAR Appalachian District Director; Caroline Murphy, Regent, Daughters at UT; Nancy Montgomery, Regent, James White Chapter; Martha Kroll, Regent, Samuel Frazier Chapter.

The Bonny Kate Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Darrell G. Waddell for: "Design and Coordination" of their original DAR RECOGNIZED SITE.

The Tennessee Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Public Relations and Media Committee presented to Darrell G. Waddell: "An Award of Excellence for Outstanding Print Media Coverage" as a result of his dedication to help develop the Bonny Kate Chapter NSDAR Site.