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are the key to success: Sincerity, personal integrity, humility, courtesy,
wisdom, charity. - William Menninger
• Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
• Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)
•
Children of the American Revolution (CAR)
To learn more of the community
oriented programs of the DAR please visit
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L- R: Natalie Davis, President of the Frankie Lyle Chapter
#2074; Martha Locke, Georgia Division President, UDC; William Frank Daniels, Jr.
recipient of the National Defense medal; Jeris Newsome, who accepted the Vietnam
Conflict medal for her father, Jerry Bennett Newsome awarded posthumously;
Ronald Lee Tribble - Vietnam Conflict; Linda Murphy accepted the WWII Cross
awarded to Margaret Beatrice Allen posthumously. Back row: Recipient, Thomas
Redwine - Certificate of Appreciation; Carolyn Rentz, Recorder of Crosses of
Military Service Awards - Frankie Lyle Chapter; Recipients, William T.
Thielemann - National Defense; Joseph Augustus Ballard - World War II. Not
pictured: Recipient, Victor Van Linwood - Armed Forces Expeditionary Service -
who recently returned from Iraq and is currently based in Kentucky
12/20/07 (1:44 p.m.) The Frankie Lyle Chapter of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy (R) in Jonesboro, GA. observed Veterans Day in a
Ceremony of Bestowal of Crosses of Military Service to eight in appreciation for
their service to our Country by presenting each with Crosses of Military
Service. The Frankie Lyle Chapter has members in Clayton, Fayette, and
Henry counties.
12/16/07 (9:40 p.m.) Asden Wolfe Johnson is known
throughout the county as the woman who volunteers.
She has volunteered in numerous areas in Fayetteville over the last 25
years... More
Revolutionary
War Soldier John Harris Remembered
11/26/07 (5:25 p.m.) Ida "Bea" Fischer, Georgia State Society
Northeast District Director, and Lynn Dorney of Fayetteville, attend the grave
marking of Revolutionary War soldier John Harris. Mrs. Dorney who is a member of
the Augustin Clayton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in
Jonesboro, Ga. Prsented the Chapter wreath. John Harris served at King’s
Mountain and is believed to have served at Yorktown. The grave dedication was at
the William Harris homestead in Walton County, Ga. The Augustin Clayton Chapter
of the DAR has members from Fayette County, Henry County and Clayton County.
Westmoreland Speaks to DAR
About Constitution
9/20/07 Congressman Lynn Westmoreland recites
the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag along with
members of the Marquis de Lafayette Chapter Sons of the American
Revolution Color Guard. Westmoreland spoke to the Fayetteville
DAR ladies in the James Waldrop Chapter DAR. Also pictured is
Mary Simonds, the Georgia State DAR Society Constitution Week
Chairman.
Patriots and the Constitution
9/16/07 Patriots. What a word this is. What emotions rise to the top of
our hearts when we hear this single word. September is the month where we
celebrate with joy and remember with pain and tears. We remember the
tragedy of the day six years ago when our country was attacked on our own
shores. We remember the struggles of our military and pray for their
safety... More
Augustin Clayton DAR
Wins Award
8/27/07 The Augustin Clayton Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution in Jonesboro received
a National award at the 116th Continental Congress in Washington,
D.C. for the 2006 Most Outstanding Chapter Report for Constitution
Week along with six other certificates for Constitution Week.
The Augustin Clayton Chapter DAR has members from Clayton,
Fayette, and Henry County.
Fayetteville DAR Names First Slate of Officers
The James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution has
elected its first officers. As the newest DAR chapter in Fayette
County, The James Waldrop Chapter will focus its volunteer work
in the areas of patriotism, preserving American history and
promoting education. The DAR is the world's largest non-profit
women's service organization.
PTC Student Wins DAR Essay Contest at Local and District Levels
1-28-07 Cassandra Eldredge, a 5th grader at Peachtree City
Elementary School, has been named the winner of the Augustin
Clayton Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 5th Grade
Essay Contest for 2007. In addition, her essay was forwarded on to
the NW District of the Georgia Society DAR.
It was announced last week by the NW District that her essay took
top honors as well. Eldredge is now one of four finalists for the
state of GA, with the winner of the Georgia Society DAR to be
announced in March at the state conference. The topic this year
was in recognition of the 400th year of the founding of
Jamestown.
Receiving Honorable Mention by the Augustin Clayton Chapter DAR
were Henry County 5th graders Courtney Wagener of New Hope
Elementary and Jordan Winston of Luella Elementary.
The DAR is open to any woman 18 years or older who can trace her
lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. For
more information, contact membership chairman Phyllis Lawson at
770-473-1218.
Kedron Celebrates Constitution Week
In conjunction with the Fayette-Starr's Mill chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolution, Kedron Elementary will
celebrate Constitution Week with a patriotic display in the Media
Center. Included in the display is a proclamation signed by Mayor
Harold Logsdon designating September 17-23 as Constitution Week.
Students pictured are fifth grade students Christopher Pratt,
Samantha Leroux, Madison Bunker and Matthew Dognazzi.
Sons, Daughters and Children of the American
Revolution members stand in costume at a previous event.
4-23-07 The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
made history as they formally welcomed the newest chapter into its
fold. The James Waldrop Chapter NSDAR was officially organized in
Fayetteville April 21, 2007, with a total of 42 members.
4/2/08 (10:13 a.m.) The James Waldrop Chapter NSDAR will be
celebrating its first anniversary as a chapter later this
month. Last weekend, the chapter was honored to receive
several awards from the GA Society NSDAR 110th State
Conference for 2007 activities. Among the awards presented
to the ladies are:
1st Place- American History Publicity
1st Place- DAR Community Service Award
1st Place- Most New Members by Application: 26-50 members
2nd Place- Outstanding Contribution to Hindman Settlement
School
Certificate of Award- Outstanding Constitution Week
Activities,
Membership 20-44
Certificate of Award- Women in American History Project
State Honor Roll
Hightower Award
Several other certificates of appreciation were also presented
to the chapter. Regent Betty Harrah remarked, "I am very
proud of our members who volunteer their time and efforts to
support the goals of the DAR." The DAR is the world's largest
women's service organization.
3/5/08 (3:29 p.m.) The Georgia State Society Children of
the American Revolution held their 69th Annual State
Conference at the Wyndham Conference Center in Peachtree City.
Members from across the...
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James Ruane of Springhill Elementary Receives Outstanding Work in American
History
James Ruane of Springhill Elementary was honored for
Outstanding Work in American History by the James Waldrop Chapter
recently.
2/17/08
(8:06 p.m.) Becky West of Fayetteville, Past Regent of the Augustin Clayton
Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution in Jonesboro was recently
presented from the National Daughters of the American Revolution Membership
Committee with certificates for Outstanding State Report and for Outstanding
New Theme at the 116th Continental Congress in Washington, D. C. The
Augustin Clayton Chapter DAR has members from Clayton, Fayette, and Henry
Counties.
Fayetteville DAR Chapter Welcomes New Member
2/8/08 (1:56 p.m.) The James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of
the American Revolution welcomed Gerry Haymans as a new member at a January
tea. Becoming a member of the world's largest service organization, Haymans
will now join with other women to support the goals of the National
DAR Society; History Preservation, Education and Patriotism. Pictured (l-r)
are Chaplain Alice Mallory, Gerry Haymans and Regent Betty Harrah.
Senator Chance
Presents Proclamation from Governor Sonny Perdue to DAR
Georgia State Senator Ronnie
Chance was recently honored by the James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the
American Revolution for his unyielding support of the United States
Constitution.Chance also
presented the chapter with a proclamation signed by Georgia Governor Sonny
Perdue, in which the governor thanked the DAR for their support in teaching
Georgians about the U.S. Constitution.Pictured sitting (l-r) are:Sara Goza, Alice Mallory, and Mary Jane Sams.Standing (l-r) are:Carol
Key, Sara Germano, Anita Davis, Susan Sloan, Senator Ronnie Chance, Regent
Betty Harrah, Nancy Collins, Natalie Davis and Rachel Colbert.
Grave
Dedication, Revolutionary War Patriot Allen Gay
L-R: Becky Rostron, Regent, Liz
Grimes, Registrar, Barbara Todd, Peggy Cline, and Lynn Dorney, First
Vice-Regent, of the Augustin Clayton Chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution in Jonesboro, GA attended the grave dedication of
Revolutionary War Patriot Allen Gay in Newnan, GA. The Augustin Clayton
Chapter of the DAR has members from Clayton County, Henry County and Fayette
County.
Gen ProTrucking
Supports DAR Education Project
11/25/07 (8:22 p.m.) Gen ProTrucking, a subsidiary of
General Produce, Inc. located at the State Farmers Market is supporting
the Georgia State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
State Regent’s Project of educating Georgia citizens about Meadow Garden
and promoting its historical preservation as their trucks travel through
the southeastern states. Meadow Garden is the home of George Walton, the
youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence and one of Georgia’s
signers. General Produce is a third generation family owned business
involving three generations of DAR members of the Augustin Clayton Chapter
in Jonesboro, Georgia.
Spring Hill Elementary Students Pledge Support to America
10/11/07 The fifth grade students of
Spring Hill Elementary recently stood in line to sign
their support of the US Constitution. Members of the James
Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution spoke
to the students about the drafting and signing of the
Constitution 220 years ago. Students then read the
Preamble to the Constitution aloud from copies Congressman
Lynn Westmoreland donated, and signed their support to the
US Constitution. A DVD and teacher study guide about the
Constitution were also donated to the school from the
James Waldrop Chapter DAR.
Augustin
Clayton Chapter Honor Trammell
10/5/07 Lynn Dorney of Fayetteville, and
State 1st Vice Regent, Barbara Chastain, attend the
grave marking of Thomas Trammell. Barbara Chastasin
presented the GSSDAR wreath and Lynn Dorney who is a
member of the Augustin Clayton Chapter of the Daughters
of the American Revolution in Jonesboro, Ga. presented
the Chapter wreath.
Thomas Trammell was a private in
Captain Hughes’ Company of Colonel Roebuck’s Regiment of
the South Caroline line. He fought at Kettle Creek and
King’s Mountain. Thomas Trammell’s wife, Mary, was also
honored. They are buried in the Antioch United Methodist
Church of Thomaston’s cemetery.
Members of the
James Waldrop Chapter visited local elementary schools,
met with elected officials and set up displays throughout
the county, educating many on one of our country's most
important documents, the Constitution.
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Augustin Clayton DAR Attend
Constitution Week Luncheon
9/17/07 The Augustin Clayton Chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution in Jonesboro, GA attended the Georgia State Society, NSDAR,
Constitution Week Luncheon held September 13, 2007 at the Ansley Golf Club in
Atlanta, GA. Pictured are: Phyllis Lawson, Laura Reid - State Regent, Becky
Rostron, and Lynn Dorney. Barbara Florence, Elaine, Sherrie Roberts, Mary Simonds-State Constitution Chairperson, Frieda Gibby, Ruth Smith, Janet Sherling,
and Kathy. The Augustin Clayton Chapter DAR has members from Clayton, Fayette
and Henry Counties.
7/25/07 Several members of the Marquis de Lafayette Chapter Sons of
the American Revolution (SAR) and family friends gathered at the
Powledge home recently...
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7/20/07 The nation's capital welcomed more
than 3,000 members of one of its foremost service organizations recently with
the arrival of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for their 116th
annual Continental Congress...
Fayetteville DAR Installs New Officers
L - R: GA State DAR Regent Elect Barbara Chastain, Regent Betty Harrah, 1st
Vice Regent Linda Robinson, 2nd Vice Regent Willene Jackson, Chaplain
Alice Mallory, Corresponding Secretary Natalie Davis, Treasurer Rachel Colbert,
Registrar Ann Eldredge, Historian Phyllis King, and Librarian Carolyn Balog.
Not pictured in Recording Secretary Susan Sloan.
4/27/08 (9:05 p.m.) The James Waldrop Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution recently installed officers to serve for
the 2008-2010 term. Installed by the Georgia State DAR Regent Elect Barbara
Chastain, these Fayette County women will enthusiastically perform their
duties as they promote the goals of the national DAR society patriotism,
education and history preservation. The DAR is the world's largest women's
service organization.
3/8/08 (7:15 p.m.) Jonathan Parks Langford was named American
History Teacher of the Year by the General Daniel Newnan Chapter, National
Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Langford has been teaching
American History for the past ten years at Sandy Creek...
More
L - R: are James Waldrop Chapter DAR Regent Betty Harrah and Honor Flight
Fayette CoFounder Gail Sparrow
3/4/08 (8:20 a.m.) "I'm a baby boomer, and the way I've lived my life is because
of the war these brave men won," Gail Sparrow told members of the James Waldrop
Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution...
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DAR Presents Certificate for Christopher
Columbus Essay Contest
L-R: Ruth Smith, Historian, Daniel Dorney of Fayetteville, and
Becky Rostron, Regent
2/13/08 (12:34 p.m.) The Augustin Clayton Chapter, Daughters of
the American Revolution presented Daniel Dorney of Fayetteville with a
Certificate of Participation for his Christopher Columbus Essay contest at its
annual Awards tea at the National Archives, SE Region in Morrow. The Augustin
Clayton Chapter DAR has members from Clayton, Fayette, and Henry Counties. For
membership contact Liz Grimes at 770-477-5761.
US Constitution DVD Donated to Whitewater by DAR
L - R: Whitewater Middle School Media Specialist Patricia
Hipps and Constitution Week Chairman Ann Eldredge.
2/8/08 (8:44 p.m.) Whitewater Middle School was recently
presented with an educational DVD and teacher study guide on the US Constitution
by the James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Dorney Receives
Certificate of Appreciation
L-R: Ruth Smith, Historian, Benjamin Dorney of Fayetteville,
and Becky Rostron, Regent.to present the DAR American History Essay Award.
2/7/08 (8:30 a.m.) The Augustin Clayton Chapter, Daughters of
the American Revolution presented Benjamin Dorney of Fayetteville with a
Certificate of Participation and a bronze medal for the American History Essay
contest at its annual Awards tea in January at the National Archives. The
Augustin Clayton Chapter DAR has members from Clayton, Fayette, and Henry
Counties. For membership contact Liz Grimes, Registrar at 770-477-5761.
2/1/08 Those passing by the historic Daughters of
the American Revolution (DAR) National Headquarters building at night may notice
a change from the typical bright, white glow of the grand marble building...
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1/27/08 (7:26 p.m.) The Augustin Clayton Chapter, Daughters of
the American Revolution in Jonesboro, GA announced at its annual Awards tea at
the National Archives, Southeast Region in Morrow, Ga. that Megan Bloomquist of
Jonesboro High School was named the winner of the Augustin Clayton Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution scholarship essay contest....
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Good Citizen Awards
Congratulations to Sarah Ann Dorney of Fayette County High
School!
1/17/08 (11:02 p.m.) The Augustin Clayton Chapter, Daughters
of the American Revolution in Jonesboro, GA held its annual Awards tea on
January 12 at the National Archives, Southeast Region in Morrow, Ga and
presented the DAR American DAR Good Citizens Awards. Pictured are from L to R
front row: Holly Anne Macaranas of Forest Park High School, Tiffany Nicole Reed
of Mount Zion High School, Mrs. Becky Rostron, Regent; Erica Michaela Whitfield
of Mundy's Mill High School, and Angelica Cotton of Lovejoy High School. Back
row L-R: Laura Okolie of Riverdale High School, Melissa Terese Mattee of Union
Grove High School, Mrs. Ruth Smith, Historian; Sarah Anne Dorney of Fayette
County High School, Mary Beth Darnell of Ola High School, and Megan
Bloomquist of Jonesboro High School. The Augustin Clayton Chapter DAR has
members from Clayton, Fayette, and Henry Counties.
Crossroads Christian School Receives Patriotic
Gift from Local DAR
12/6/07 (10:02 a.m.) Crossroads Christian School
was recently presented the DVD "A More Perfect Union" with
accompanying teacher guide from the James Waldrop Chapter Daughters
of the American Revolution. School officials' excitement was evident
as their 7th and 8th grade students are beginning their study of the
US Constitution. "Promoting
patriotism and education are among what we do best," Eldredge said during the
presentation.
Fayetteville DAR Welcomes New Members
Two new members were inducted into the
James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution at the September meeting.
The mother and daughter duo, Anita Davis and Elizabeth Van der Hoek, received
a warm welcome from the chapter as well as a DAR pin. By joining the
DAR, ladies are encouraged to promote patriotism, education and
preserve American History.
8/21/07 (Guest Article) The sun was gently beginning to warm the
air on this August morning in Fayetteville. Inside Southern Oaks was a blur of
activity as the ladies of the James Waldrop Chapter...
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FCBOE Urges Students to Study Constitution
8/28/07 At a recent FCBOE
meeting, John DeCotis presented a proclamation for the upcoming National
Constitution Week to the James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American
Revolution. The proclamation urges all students in Fayette County to study
the US Constitution and reflect on the privilege of being an American.
DeCotis... More
5/25/07
On the grounds of Mount Vernon, former home of President George
Washington, the National Society Children of the American
Revolution installed its new national officers.
Three of those young people are from Georgia. Sydney Wynn McRee,
a junior at Baldwin High School in Milledgeville, was installed as
National Assistant Registrar. Sarah Dorney, a junior at Fayette
County High School in Fayetteville will serve as the Georgia State
President for the 2007-2008 year. Kevin Baker, a junior at
Lovejoy High School in Hampton was installed as National 1st Vice
President....
Shane Mudrinich, a 6th grade student at Rising Starr
Middle School, was recently named the 2007 American History Essay Contest
Winner for 6th grade by the Augustin Clayton Chapter Daughters of the
American Revolution. Pictured with Mudrinich is Regent Becky West of
Fayetteville. Mudrinich's winning essay on the Founding of Jamestown was
selected from students in Fayette, Henry and Clayton Counties.
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