Like so many of you I started 2020 with grand plans. I had chapter meetings scheduled, out of state travel planned for DAR and projects galore. But by March it was clear that we all might be facing a different year than we had hoped. As I look back on […]
Yearly Archives: 2020
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Thanksgiving is behind us and Christmas and a brand-new year will be here before we know it. Many thanks to our chapter Treasurers that have gone above and beyond to get our donation and dues payments in by the deadline this week. Having served as a chapter treasurer I know […]
When I was in high school my mom was into painting ceramics. Every few months she would bring home a new piece and we would ooo and ahh over it, and most of the time it would go in a closet to not be seen again. Most of the pieces […]
November 11 was designated Veterans Day to remember the signing of the Armistice to end WWI. Originally called Armistice Day, the name was changed to give honor to all who have given military service. Today I had the honor to spend Veterans Day with the Chattanooga Regent’s Council for their […]
On October 11, 1890, four amazing women founded our National Society. To honor this date, annually the National Society designates a day of service, to give back to our communities and remember the women that decided to honor their patriot ancestors with a service oriented organization. This year is no […]
As we get ready for October to begin, the TSDAR has several opportunities for you to participate and contribute to the work of our society via virtual methods. For those of you with Junior members or with an interest in growing your Junior membership, the TSDAR Junior Membership Committee will […]
Today marks National Voter Registration Day. How fitting that this day falls during Constitution Week! If you have not already done so, please register to vote. For more information on elections in Tennessee and voter registration please visit the Tennessee Secretary of State’s website. Considering this year is the 100th […]
Constitution Week begins today! Since 1955 when the NSDAR first petitioned Congress to dedicate September 17 -23 of each year to celebrate the Constitution, our organization has worked hard to make sure that our nation does not forget the amazing document that governs our country. The goal then, which has […]
Today’s Dogwood Note is written by TN First Vice Regent and Perfect 36 Co-Chair Emily Robinson to invite you to a very special celebration this week. Many thanks to Co-Chairs Emily Robinson and Sallie Norton, along with DAR members Holly Matthews, Sandra Cox, Mary Ruden, Linda Mines, Amanda Hillard, Beth […]
Today’s blog is written by TSDAR First Vice Regent and Vice Chair of the Perfect 36, Emily Robinson. With the big day almost upon us there are several things we can do from home to celebrate this week, and we invited you to join us. In Service, Cecile The 100th […]
As you learned during our 115th Virtual State Conference today our wonderful TSDAR State Chaplain Shirley Smith has stepped down for personal reasons. Shirley has done an exemplary job and was instrumental in us having the virtual memorial service this year at state conference. I hope you will join me […]
I hope you are excited for our first virtual state conference set to start this Saturday! Our state conference committee is hard at work putting the finishing touches on our program, and I think you are in for a real treat. While it isn’t quite the same as being together, […]