Hello TSDAR Members,
Please read the guest blog from Conference Chair Carla Riley.
Warm wishes, Emily
Have you checked out the State Conference Countdown Clock lately? We are just four days away from launch! Are you ready? Check out our reminders and checklist to make sure.
Donations & Collections
- Support the USO: We are collecting snacks and paper products on Friday and Saturday to donate to the Fort Campbell/Nashville USO mission. All items must be non-refrigerated and shelf-stable You may find a complete list of requested items on our Conference website. Drop-off your donations at the USO table in the Conference Shops located in the Mustang/Palomino/Quarterhorse Room from 8 AM to 4 PM on Friday and Saturday.
- Support Fisher House: Attendees at Saturday’s Veterans Breakfast will participate in a Service in Seconds project for Fisher House. Attendees are requested to bring restaurant and supermarket gift cards in denominations of $10 to $25 to the meal. We will include these gift cards with notes of encouragement for families staying at Fisher House. Suggested stores and restaurants include Panera, Chik-Fil-A, Panda Express, Marco’s Pizza, Dunkin Donuts, Subway, Publix, Kroger and Aldi. Even if you are not attending the breakfast, please consider supporting this project by dropping off your donations at the DARling booth on Friday and Saturday.
- TSDAR Boutique: Support State Projects with your donations of gently loved goods such as jewelry, scarves and accessories; patriotic home decor, bags; genealogy, Revolutionary War, historical books and novels; new or gently used handbags; home decor; Christmas and other holiday decor; unused craft items; and unopened bath & beauty products. You may drop your items off from 2 PM to 7 PM on Thursday and 7 AM to 10 AM on Friday in the Arabian room.
Banner Procession
Detailed information and instructions were provided to all Chapter Regents on April 11 via email from Banner Liaison Meegan Burton. Please refer to the document for full instructions. Banners should be dropped off in the Morgan Room from 9 AM to 2PM on Friday. You will only be permitted to leave the banner on your flag pole. All cases, stands, bags, etc. must be retained by your chapter and will not be stored for you. Please make sure your flag is in proper, secure, working order before dropping it off. All banners MUST be picked up immediately following the close of the Saturday afternoon business session.
Whether you are a first-time attendee or a Conference veteran, you will find a wealth of information in our Practical Guide to help you pack your suitcase, breeze through registration, plan your time, and brush up on your protocol. Do not forget your white gloves for our TSDAR Opening Night Reception and pack a sweater or wrap if you get cold easily. Comfortable shoes are essential as you will have an opportunity to get plenty of steps in over the weekend!
I look forward to seeing you next week at the Franklin Cool Springs Marriott!
Carla A. Riley
TSDAR State Conference Chair
