Thursday, September 15, 2011

DAR members meet in Waterville

From 9/7/11

From Kennebec Journal: DAR members meet in Waterville
WATERVILLE -- Fort Halifax Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met recently at the home of Barbara Healy.


Guest speaker Lani Stites of the Silent Howard Hayden Chapter gave a talk, Women of the American Revolution.

Matthew Rumsey was announced the recipient of the Jenny Paine Howard History Medal.

Members are reminded to collect Old Spice products for veterans, including trial size products. Members are also encouraged to provide pictures of members doing conservation projects and using recycled DAR bags.

The group has material on display at various locations in honor of Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23.