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Current Events
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Meetings
We meet monthly at various locations around the Philadelphia region.
Current and Ongoing Initiatives
In our Project Patriot initiative, we assemble care packages for troops in Iraq. Some items include CDs, DVDs, puzzle books, and letters of thanks. We are always accepting donations for this project. If you would like to show your support for our troops and donate items, please contact our Vice Regent (viceregent@philadelphiadar.org).
Current Meetings
November 10, 2011
Plaque Dedication: At Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia, our chapter met for the dedication of a plaque at the grave of former chapter member and Real Daughter Catherine Flournoy. Real Daughters are those whose fathers personally participated in the Revolutionary War.
Pictured at the dedication are Roberta Patton McMullen (State Vice Regent) who organized and orchestrated the event, Patricia G. Coyne (Southeastern District Director), Joan E. Cossman (State Registrar), Alice Brown (Chapter Regent), Liz Campbell (Chapter 1st Vice Regent), and members of various chapters throughout the region.
February 9, 2011
National Defense Month: In observance of National Defense Month, speakers at our February 9 meeting brought an inspirational message on Building Better Citizens through the work of the United States Army's Junior Officer Training Corps (JROTC). The program includes both male and female high school students in the school district of Philadelphia. The meeting was held at Wyndham Alumnae House in Bryn Mawr.
Left to right: Marge Kraekel (Vice Regent), LTC Keith M. Cianfrani, Dorothy Althouse (Budget Committee), 1SG Robert F. Blum, 1SG Howard Worley, and Elaine White (Chaplain).
December 8, 2010
Annual Christmas Meeting and Party: Philadelphia Chapter held its Christmas meeting and party on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at Wyndham Alumnae House on Bryn Mawr College campus. Members enjoyed an exceptionally beautiful Christmas concert by the Madrigals and Madriguys, a singing group consisting of students of the Shipley School. Their conductor, Robert Rowland, selected Christmas music spanning four centuries, including popular carols sung during the era of the American Revolution. Following the concert, members enjoyed a delicious luncheon.
Pictured are 24 members of the Madrigals and Madriguys, with conductor Robert Rowland.
November 10, 2010
The Veterans Day Celebration: This event was our chapter's annual benefit for scholarships and educational projects. The luncheon and bazaar was held at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club, featuring music from American wars performed by the Fiddlesticks.
Top row (left to right): Elizabeth Sabia, chapter Corresponding Secretary; Stephanie Stiles, Freedom's Foundation Medal of Honor Grove at Valley Forge; Alice Brown, Chapter Regent; Connie Baranzano, Benefit Committee
Bottom row (left to right): Rachel Stiles and Sarah Stiles (holding the American Flag, and who paricipated in the DAR ritual by leading the singing of our National Anthem)
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