Wreaths Across America - Wilmington National Cemetery has 5,194 Wreaths Sponsored. That is 0.4% Over Our Goal! Exceeded by 22 Wreaths!

 

Wreaths Across America at Wilmington National Cemetery

 

Brunswick Town Dar Chapter Wreaths Across America Chair 

 Let's try very hard in the next 2 months to buy more wreaths. Go to the Wreaths Across America tab at the top of this blog and click on it. There you will find information to help you purchase a wreath. Our WAA chair is available at the October and November meetings to take checks to purchase wreaths. You can also buy wreaths by credit card and by calling WAA and give them your e-mail address. You will receive an e-mail receipt. It is very important that you forward that e-mail to our WAA chair so she can keep track of the purchases.

Any problems with purchasing a wreath online contact the blog manager. Her info is in the yearbook and at the top of the blog.

We hope all 181 DAR members will buy a wreath for Wreaths Across America. As of October 1, 2021 we have 25 wreaths purchased from our chapter.

blog manager

DAR Presents Flag to a Family is Supply, Nc

SUPPLY – Brunswick Town Chapter NSDAR participated in the dedication of a Supply, NC the family’s new home on October 6, 2021 with the presentation of an American flag to the homeowner.

Brunswick Town Chapter Regent presented the flag on behalf of the chapter and wished the family much happiness in her new home. “DAR believes that all Americans deserve a safe happy place to live,” Regent said. “We’re also very proud of our country and are happy to be able to give a flag to this beautiful family.”

Following an emotional speech in which he thanked everyone involved, the family cut the ribbon to their home and invited all in attendance to tour it.

This home was made possible by Brunswick County Habthe family cut the ribbon to their home and invited all in attendance to tour it. Habitat for Humanity and the many sponsors and volunteers contributed to the effort.

A blessing of the home and closing prayer were offered by , Faith Relations board member of Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity, and by the First Baptist Church of Shallotte.

NSDAR is a volunteer service organization whose membership promotes patriotism, education and historic preservation. Membership is open to any woman age 18 or older who can prove direct lineal bloodline descent from an individual who contributed to American independence.

College Scholarships Available from DAR

 

The Brunswick Town DAR Chapter is accepting applications for the NC DAR Cordon Street Endowment Gift scholarships available to all senior students in Brunswick County. Please share this awesome opportunity for scholarship money with your children, grandchildren and neighbors.

 Scholarships of $1,500 are available to two worthy students entering or enrolled in academically accredited technical schools, community colleges, colleges, or universities. There is no GPA requirement.

The deadline is January 31, 2022. Please call 910-599-4835 for an application and more details.

There are additional National DAR Scholarships available online at https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/general-info

 

 

Constitution Week is observed nationwide September 17-23, 2021

            Brunswick Town DAR Constitution Week Chairs for 2021-2023

 

 

Constitution Week is observed nationwide September 17-23, according to Brunswick Town Chapter Constitution Committee chairs.

Observed annually since NSDAR petitioned Congress with a resolution in 1955, the week includes targeted study in fifth grade classrooms as well as the Ringing of the Bells across America at 4pm September 17.

Chapters nationwide coordinate and encourage ringing of bells at churches, schools, courthouses, firehouses and homes to remind the public that the Constitution is the basis of America’s great heritage and the foundation for its way of life.

Brunswick Town Chapter also created displays at Rourk Library in Shallotte and Harper Library in Southport.

Here are just a few facts about the writing of the US Constitution:

It was written in the Pennsylvania State House where the Declaration of Independence was signed and where George Washington received his commission as Commander of the Army. It is now called Independence Hall.

Written in 1787, the Constitution was signed on September 17, but wasn’t ratified by the necessary nine states until 1788.

Of the 55 delegates attending the Constitutional Convention, 39 signed and 3 delegates dissented. Two of America’s Founding Father’s didn’t sign:  Thomas Jefferson, ambassador to France, and John Adams, ambassador to Great Britain.

The first national Thanksgiving Day was created by George Washington on November 26, 1789 as a way of giving thanks for the Constitution.

The US Constitution is the oldest and shortest of all the written constitutions.

Ben Franklin (89) was the oldest delegate. Jonathon Dayton (26) was the youngest.

Information provided by the Brunswick Town public relations chair.

Boatlift: An Untold Tale of Resilience of 9/11

On 9/11 there were 500,000 people transported to safety in approximately nine hours by hundreds of vessels that answered a call from the U.S. Coast Guard to converge on New York Harbor to aid in the evacuation. Click on the website below the photo to hear the unbelievable story narrated by Tom Hanks.

Information taken from YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDOrzF7B2K  

Brunswick Town DAR Members at The Barn in Leeland

 

Brunswick Town DAR members posing with the DAR State Regent, center at a Retirement party for her held at The Barn.

Brunswick Town regent and vice-regent for 2021-2023

L to R Stamp Defiance DAR member is chatting with Brunswick Town DAR member and blog manager at the party for the NC DAR State Regent.

Announcing: Crossnore Communities For Children

Dear Daughters,

 

I hope you’re enjoying Continental Congress. Wasn’t it great to see and hear the children from Kate Duncan Smith DAR School singing Thursday evening? And I hope you were able to attend the virtual DAR Schools Lunch yesterday.

 

I wanted to ensure you were aware a bit of news released in the past week from North Carolina’s own Crossnore School & Children’s Home. Crossnore is so much more than a school or a children’s home. They provide a COMMUNITY of services such as counseling and adoption facilitation as well as the charter school Williams Academy and group homes for displaced and abused children. They even have a farm and high ropes course in Winston-Salem and another office in Hendersonville!

 

Realizing the growth of their service and expanse of their mission to fully service all the varied needs of their children, Crossnore has recently adopted a new logo and brand. This does not change what they are doing. They still have a school. They still have group homes. The new brand just better recognizes ALL that they are ALREADY doing.

 

Attached is the press release and a link to Crossnore Communities for Children for more information.

 

https://www.crossnore.org/announcing-crossnore-communities-for-children/

 

Robynn R. Rutledge,

DAR Schools Chair, NCSDAR

(for approximately another 20 hours or so J – It’s been pure joy to serve as your chairman)

DARstuff4RRR@gmail.com

 

 

            

Brunswick Town DAR Daughter Puts Ourstanding Display of First Books Published in the US.

 Brunswick Daughter Brooke Triplett put together the attached display for the 4th of July of the FIRST books published in the United States at the SW Brunswick Branch Library in Carolina Shores. She is a volunteer at the library. The display will be up for the next couple of weeks should you be in the area! Aren't our DAR sisters simply wonderful, and so creative and smart? Brooke joined the DAR Feb. 5, 2015 and last served as our Chapter Membership Chair.

July 4th 2021

 

Photos from District VII Meeting Held on July 22, 2021

                                                             

Brunswick Town DAR Members at the District VII Meeting. The prior District VII Director is seated in row 1 at the far right. Brunswick Town's new Regent and Vice-regent are seated in row 1.

                         

Present DAR NC State Regent is at the podium, while the former State Regent is seated to the right.

Former Brunswick Town DAR Regent is at the podium giving her chapter report.

Current Brunswick Town DAR Regent is pinning the Past Chapter Regent's pin on the Regent for 2019-2021.

Former Brunswick Town DAR Regent at the District VII Meeting in July, 2021.

                                      Centerpiece at District VII Meeting

Brunswick Town DAR Presents Flag to New Homeowner

 SUPPLY – Brunswick Town Chapter NSDAR participated in the dedication of Beth Hewett’s new home in Southport on July 17, 2021, with the presentation of an American flag to the homeowner.

Chapter regent presented the flag on behalf of the chapter and wished then much happiness in her new home. “DAR believes that all Americans deserve a safe happy place to live,” Our chapter regent said. “We’re also very proud of our country and are happy to be able to give a flag to the new home owner.”

The new home was made possible by Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity and the many sponsors and volunteers who contribute to the effort.

NSDAR is a volunteer service organization whose membership promotes patriotism, education, and historic preservation. Membership is open to any woman age 18 or older who can prove direct lineal bloodline descent from an individual who contributed to American independence.

 (left to right) Brunswick Town Chapter regent,  the new homeowner, and Brunswick Town Chapter treasurer pause in front of the new home and the American flag presented by DAR.

Information and photo provided by 

Public Relations Chair for Brunswick Town DAR

June 14th is Flag Day - Be Sure to Fly Your Flag

 

In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. ... Flag Day is not an official federal holiday.

Many Americans celebrate Flag Day by displaying the Red, White and Blue in front of homes and businesses. The day commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States.

In 1916, the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777 became a nationally observed event by a proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson. However, it was not designated as National Flag Day until August 3rd, 1949, when an Act of Congress designated June 14th of each year as National Flag Day.

Information provided by internet research.

DAR Members Visited Brunswick Town to Take Care of the Memorial Garden They Established.

 

On May 18, 2021----Kathy Miller, Regent Pat Gooding, Pat Tucker, and Carol Jutte went to Brunswick Town and cleaned the Memorial Garden.

                                              Carol Jutte & Kathy Miller working

    Kathy Miller, Pat Gooding Pat Tucker, and Carol Jutte went to Brunswick Town to clean the  Memorial Garden.

                                          Brunswick Town sign with lavender bush

       Kathy Miller, Pat Tucker, and Pat Gooding working in the garden.

The Brunswick Town Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution proudly announces the winners of the 2020 Good Citizen Award.

 The Brunswick Town Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution proudly announces the winners of the 2020 Good Citizen Award.  This program honors and rewards an outstanding young person, from each of the Brunswick County public high schools, who exhibits the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. 

Bailey Smith, of North Brunswick High School is the valedictorian of her class and has already earned an Associate of Science degree from Brunswick Community College. She has held local, state and national leadership roles in FBLA and 4-H, as well as numerous volunteer positions in the community. Bailey is the daughter of Jerry and Barretta Smith of Leland and will attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for a potential career in medicine. 

Logan Selph is graduating at the top of his class from the Early College High School at BCC and has already been published in a scientific journal out of Harvard. His numerous science club activities and awards have allowed him to share his passion with younger students to get them interested in the subject. Logan is the son of James and Tamra Selph of Leland and he aspires to become an astrophysicist starting off at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the fall. 

Brooke Kesky is the salutatorian of her class and has earned an Associate of Arts degree at BCC.  She has held numerous leadership roles through the Student Government Association, Key Club International, local scholarship pageants, and as a children’s ministry leader. Leaning on her creative side, she plans to attend Virginia Tech and major in interior design.  Brooke was our chapter’s overall winner selected to compete for the state and national DAR scholarship competitions.  She is the daughter of Richard and Tammy Kesky of Bolivia. 

Our fourth, previously announced Good Citizen Award winner from South Brunswick High School was Elizabeth Pratt of Southport.  We are proud to support all of these fine students and look forward to hearing much more about their future success. 

Unfortunately,  the photos that DAR Good Citizen High School Chair, Jo-Ann Alford included with the wonderful article could not be included in the article, but  Public Relations Chair, Teresa McLamb will send this press release with photos. So, look for it when you read out local newspapers.

                   Jo-Ann Alford, DAR Good Citizens, High School Chair

May 31, 2021 Memorial Day

 

REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the Brunswick Town Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution – Go to the Tab at the top of this blog page and click on the Wreaths Across America tab and order a wreath. 

On December 18th at 12:00 pm, 2021, our DAR chapter number NC0009P will be helping Wilmington National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.

Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on December 18th, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.

Thank you so much for supporting our chapter and placing a wreath on our soldier's graves. Click on the website below to order some wreaths to honor our fallen heroes.

www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/nc0009p

Restore Our Earth - Earth Day Was April 22nd

 

Earth Day is an international event celebrated around the world to pledge support for environmental protection. The year 2021 marks the 51st anniversary of the annual celebrations. This year's theme for Earth Day is Restore Our Earth. Go to https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/ocean/earthday.html                                             for additional information about what you can do to protect our planet.

National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29th

 National Vietnam War Veterans Day is a US holiday observed annually on March 29. It recognizes veterans who served in the US military during the Vietnam War. It should not be confused with Veterans Day.

Candle Wick Award Winners for Brunswick Town DAR Chapter for 2020

SUPPLY - The Brunswick Town Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently recognized the five members who logged the highest number of service hours in 2020 at the March DAR meeting. DAR members around the country log their voluntary service hours which meet DAR’s mission of contributing to patriotism, education and historic preservation, and other activities that benefit members of our community. 

Despite COVID, Brunswick Town members accumulated more than 6400 community service hours in 2020 with such activities as volunteering for a hospice, working in the schools, hospitals and libraries, service to veterans and veterans’ organizations, volunteering for other service organizations, sewing protective masks and more. 

Candle Wick Awards - Brunswick Town DAR Vice-Regent Martha Koletar talked about the hours of service that our Chapter and the National numbers that have been recorded for 2020. The winners of this year's Candle Wick awards are: First place went to Norma Eckard with 1724 hours, second to Carol Jutte with 825, Third to Teresa McLamb with 750, fourth to Cheryl Lambert with 733 and fifth to Diana Fotinatos with 658 hours.

                                                    Congratulations to all.

         Diana Fotinatos, 5th place, Carol Jutte, 2nd place, and Norma Eckard, 1st place

                                                            Cheryl Lambert 4th place

                                                        Teresa McLamb 3rd place

Wreaths Across America Information

Congratulations to our DAR members plus many friends who purchased wreaths for 2020. We had 239 wreaths purchased. That is pretty outstanding. Hope we can do it again in 2021.

Our Brunswick Town DAR Chapter now has 16 wreaths purchased so far this month of February 2021. There still could be donations that were made for the 2 for 1 Sale that have not been processed yet. You can make a donation any time of the day or night online.  Go to our tab at the top of the page and you can orderly directly online or you can call the number listed and make a donation. Follow the directions. Also, you can write Fran Carlsen a check. There is a form to fill out so you might want to e-mail Fran and ask her to send you a form. Each wreath is $15.00. Her contact information is on the WAA Tab and in our yearbook.                                                        

                                         

The EDENTON TEA PARTY

 

Wreaths Across America is Offering a 2 For 1 Sale. Supporting this Sale Could Make a Big Difference December 18, 2021.

 

Wreaths Across America is offering a 2 for 1 Sale. This is a great deal. Even if you already bought wreaths last year this is this year and if you buy them now you will get double your order. Then maybe we can put a wreath on every grave this December 18^th.  I am helping all groups that are sponsoring wreaths. Just let me know, call Phyllis Wilson at 910-253-1474 or e-mail me at par4wilson@gmail.com and I will help you order a wreath for the organization you want to sponsor. The goal here is to put a wreath on every grave in 2021. We came close this year to doing that. We placed 3,825 wreaths on Veterans graves. We needed 1,301 wreaths. If the same people who ordered wreaths for this year, they would get double the amount, which could put us just where we want next year on December 18, 2019, which is the date to place next year’s wreaths on graves.

If you are reading this then you are in our DAR Brunswick Town Chapter blog. So, just click on the Tab for Wreaths Across America and follow the directions.

If you would like to buy a wreath by check then contact Fran Carlsen, your Wreaths Across America chair at darfran@earthlink.com.