Veterans at the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC Are in Need of Many Things

VA Med Center Wish List

The VA Medical Center in Fayetteville has continual need for several items.

These include:

·         men’s sweatpants in sizes small to 2XL

·         men’s briefs in small to 5XL

·         body wash

·         disposable razors in double or triple-blade,

·         men’s and women’s deodorant

·         lip balm

·         plastic reading glasses in any strength

·         monetary donations

·         composition books (no spiral-bound)

·         gift cards $10 - $20 preferred, Visa, Walmart

Questions may be referred to Norma N. Fraser, voluntary service chief, 910-822-7027,  norma.fraser2@va.gov

Brunswick Town DAR Treasurer Stacy Brown with President General Denise Doring VanBuren

Member Stacy Brown attends 250th Anniversary of the Boston Massacre
Chapter Treasurer Stacy Brown participated in the NSDAR’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Boston Massacre. Following is an excerpt of the report she provided. She is pictured with President General Denise Doring VanBuren.

Wednesday night, March 4, 2020, NSDAR opened their commemoration with a dinner program with guest keynote speaker Robert J Allison, and talks about the America 250 Commission & History of the Omni Parker House Hotel.
The program was not only informative, it drew out the importance of celebrating historic events that were responsible for shaping our nation.

On Thursday morning, March 5, 2020, the NSDAR held a public event at the Granary Burying Ground, laying a wreath at the gravesite of the people who died in the Boston Massacre.
We, members of the NSDAR and; HODARS continued in three groups, touring Paul Revere House, Old State House and Old North Church, rejoining each other for lunch and a talk presented by the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company at Faneuil Hall followed by a tour of their museum.
The entire event was orchestrated flawlessly by a committee of talented NSDAR daughters and local MA DAR Chapters, Boston Police, Bostonian Society, and the Ancient and Honorable Company.

DAR Meeting On Line at 10:00 April 9, 2020

This is our first and hopefully our last Zoom meeting. I will say that I caught some cute poses of our regent, vice-regent, board members and other members of our Brunswick Town DAR Chapter. It was probably the shortest meeting we ever had.

Regent Pat Gooding welcoming all the DAR members to the Virtual DAR meeting.

Vice-Regent Martha Koletar gave  the General's report from President General Denise Doring VanBuren.

 NSDAR State C0-Chair for NC Bus to Congress, Carol Jutte talking about the bus trip to Continental Congress. Hope that doesn't get canceled too.

Recording and Corresponding Secretary, Mary Sands 

Diane Kubert is a Brunswick Town DAR chapter member and NC State Chair DAR Museum.

Treasure Stacey Brown gave a report on our finances. She really went all out with a patriotic background. Wow. I am impressed.

                            Historian, Dana Majernak gave a brief update on what she has been up to.

Membership Orientation Chair, Brooke Triplett spoke about what she has been up to lately

.Lynn Deen former  Recording and Corresponding Secretary who recently moved and is now going to be an associate member.

More information to come.

Facebook for DAR

Take a look at these possibilities for connection with other Daughters and the public through these Facebook pages.

• Service to America Committee public Facebook page.
• We’d love to feature photos and stories of your meaningful community service projects on our Service to America public Facebook page. Please email us @ darservicetoamerica@gmail.com.
• Service to America Committee members-only Facebook group. Exchange ideas and share photos and stories of fun, interesting and engaging service projects and volunteer activities.

Ask questions.
Connect with and learn from fellow DAR members who are making a difference in their local communities.

Info from Teresa McLamb

Public Relations Chair for

the Brunswick Town DAR Chapter

Our Crossnore Students Are in Need of Help

Plea From Crossnore
Daughter Stacy Brown received a plea from Crossnore Deputy Director Caroline Hart:

I am writing today with an urgent call to action during these extraordinary times. With children out of school and our campuses closed to outside visitors, Crossnore kids, cottage parents, and community-based foster families face unique challenges and additional stress.
Residential children on our Avery and Forsyth County campuses need new educational, entertainment, and therapy options to utilize during these days of shelter-in-place and social distancing. Board games, craft supplies, sidewalk chalk, sporting equipment, iPads, and tablets are greatly appreciated to allow multiple children to complete their distance learning assignments, participate in virtual therapy sessions, and to relieve boredom. (Our cottages currently have a very limited number of computers available for our children.)
Please visit our Amazon Wish Lists where we've prioritized our coronavirus/shelter-in-place needs, or shop at your favorite online retailer and have your gifts shipped to any of our three locations (addresses below). You can also make a gift toward our greatest needs at this time by donating https://www.crossnore.org/donate-2/.
The message goes on to say that they can use cash donations for a variety of needs and restaurant gift cards for use on campus and with foster families.

Chaplain’s Report

Stacy Brown

Brunswick Town DAR Chapter Chaplain

If you can help contact her:

staceylegal@aol.com