EDUCATION
General Macomb Chapter, NSDAR, supports education by awarding outstanding students, at our five local schools.
These awards include the DAR American History Essay Contest, DAR Good Citizen Award, Community Service Award, Western Illinois Universuty ROTC Medal for an outstanding female cadet, Nola McEntire Scholarship Award, and the Mary Stipanowich Scholarship.
Mayor Proclaims September 18-24 Consitution Week.
Macomb Mayor Michael Inmam, along with members of the General Macomb Chapter, NSDAR, proclaimed the week of September 18-24 as Constitution Week.
Photo Courtesy of Community News Brief
PATRIOTISM
General Macomb Chapter, NSDAR, supports patriotism by promoting the United States of America flag to elementary students, supporting Constitution Week, participating in parades, holding a Flag Day luncheon, and helping place flags at our local park on holidays.
VETERANS
General Macomb Chapter, NSDAR, love to honor our veterans for their service and we volunteer at the Quincy Veterans Home.
We also sponsors "Books by Me" for two WWII vets.
COMMUNITY
We honored the following for their service to our community; Sharon Caldwell, Donna Thompson, Sarah Curtis, Dennis Danowski, Marla Vizdal. Marla was awarded for her work at the Genealogical Society , Dennis was her supporter from Macomb Public Library.
Mike Smith, LaVern McEntire, Sarah Curtis, Donna Thompson, Sharon Caldwell. LaVern was awarded for his generosity to the community for scholarship donations. Mike Smith was his supporter from McDonough Power CoOp.
Community Service Award recipients. Marilyn Cox for her work at the Senior Center. Marilyn completed the task by herself of folding and mailing the Senior Y newsletter to those in our county during Covid-19. Jackie Foxall for her work making and placing signs all over town reminding folks to wear a mask.
CHAPTER DOINGS
NSDAR Day of Service
On October 11 the General Macomb Chapter planted bulbs in their Memory Garden, a project created as part of the America 250! celebration.
Colonial Woman
The director of Andalusia Library presented at our October meeting on the Colonial Woman and her role in the revolutionary war. Through clothing, photos and books we gained insight into their struggles and successes.
A native of Virginia she was formerly a docent at the Patrick Henry home and managed the location for Hollywood during the filming of Turn Washington Spies.
Summer Party!
Several years ago we began having a summer party/social as we do not meet June through August. This event is centered around celebrating the USA, Patriotism, and fun! After the opening words our Chaplain gave the blessing and we had a carry-in lunch. After the delicious meal, the "DAR Roadshow" began. Guests were asked to bring an item special to them and tell others about it. After the roadshow concluded,there were some breaking news announcements followed by drawings. Another fun day of DAR friendship sharing was in the books.
Mary turned 100 and this is a few members who attended.
Flag Day speaker with the mayor.
Mary with Denise Scislowicz, District I Director.
Installation of new members.
New members tea.