NSDAR chapter holds meeting

The NSDAR’s Nathaniel Sackett Chapter had a meeting on April 19, with guest speaker Yvonne Hayes, Hamilton Chapter Vice President of the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) Conservation, presenting on both local and national conservation methods including the clean-up of train derailments. The chapter also had a new member induction ceremony plus several members received awards, from both the National Society and the Ohio State Society (OSDAR).

Alyssa Ahlers of Monroe was inducted into the Chapter with her pinning by Chapter Registrar Mollie Glover.

Wreaths Across America Chapter Chair Shelia McClung of Trenton received the Excellent Ongoing Support of our Veterans from the NSDAR National Defense Committee as well as a gift certificate from Mission BBQ General Manager Rob Thorp.

Leslie Arendt of South Charleston won the State of

Ohio American Heritage Contest - Fiber Arts for her Historical Dress entry.

Chapter Registrar Mollie Glover of New Lebanon received her certificate for completing the GEP I and GEP II courses, becoming a Volunteer Field Genealogist.

Chapter Vice Regent Cheri Lehrter of Reading received a certificate for being the Ohio Society DAR Project Patriot Committee Vice Chair – Southwest District in addition to being recognized for developing and distributing the chapter monthly newsletter.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) is a volunteer service organization, based on lineage to someone who fought or gave aid to the American Revolution. For DAR membership inquiries and other questions about the Nathaniel Sackett Chapter, contact nathaniel sackettnsdar@gmail.com.