Eighteen years ago two wonderful TSDAR members Martha Sloan and Bitsy R. Gulbenk began a tradition to ring in Constitution Week on our State Capitol grounds in Nashville. The Constitution Week bell ringing has become a Middle TN staple and an event like no other for our members. I was […]
On August 24, we concluded our TSDAR fall workshop series. I hope that you were able to join us for one of the three meetings that were held across the state. The beauty of these meetings is that your district officers try to have the same experience for each member […]
August marks our annual fall workshops, and last weekend we were treated to the West and Middle TN locations. West TN has been at the same location in Jackson for several years now, and it is a wonderful location for our size and classroom needs. The only drawback is that […]
Fall workshops will be here in just a little over a week. Since we are focusing on a Season of Service, we are kicking things off with a few service projects. We will be collecting items for three different committees, and attendees and chapters are being asked to consider participating […]
Last weekend it was my privilege to attend the Tennessee Society Children of the American Revolution summer packet meeting. Led by State President Laurel Vaught and Senior State President Suzanne White, this was my first C.A.R. state meeting. I really didn’t know what to expect. What awaited me was a […]
Three hundred scarves – in my foyer. Via special delivery from our designer, our first order of dogwood scarves arrived, and I am thrilled! Featuring our dogwoods and full theme verse from Eccl. 3:1-8, these scarves feature Nina Akin’s newest fabric. You may remember that Nina was the designer for […]
Last weekend the Wimberley Administration officially kicked off with 3 special meetings in Middle Tennessee. On Friday, I had the pleasure of calling your TSDAR 2019-2022 Board of Directors to order for the first time. This amazing group of women met for 6 hours to plan for the next three […]
The 18th Annual Constitution Week Bell Ringing will be held Sunday, September 15, 2019, on the grounds of the Tennessee State Capitol at 2 pm near the Liberty Bell Replica. Chairman Jane G. Dugger says, “Please come on September 15th to hear an inspirational American story. I am thrilled to […]
Last week over 100 Tennessee Daughters attended the NSDAR Continental Congress and had a full and meaningful week of experiences. At the American Heritage Awards, we were able to congratulate several TN Daughters, including Jackie Utley, Carole Harry, Susan Whelchel, Karen Cox, Shannon Brown, and Betty Chaffin for their award-winning […]