The Captain David Philips Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution met Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Gafford Chapel Methodist Church with Regent Michelle Arnold presiding.
Arnold called the meeting to order, the opening ritual was held which included the Pledge to the United States Flag and the Pledge to the Texas Flag, the reciting of the American Creed and the Preamble to the Constitution.
Chaplain Gail Boles brought the devotional with scripture from Psalms 65:11-12 and offered a prayer. New member Page McGhee and transfer member Joyce Jackson were recognized along with visitors Molly Wall and Christy Sanders. The minutes from the April 2022 meeting were presented by Secretary Barbara Cockrum. The minutes were approved as read. Treasurer Debra Wood presented the financial report. The report was filed. Wood also offered the proposed budget. Charlotte Abbot made a motion to accept the proposed budget and Elner Petit seconded. National Defense Chairman Elner Pettit gave the report from the National Defender for the Sept. and Oct. issue. Ms. Pettit’s report was on the Constitution and the importance Thomas Jefferson played in the preparation and adoption of the Constitution.
Various committee chairmen spoke about their committees: Wood spoke on American Indians and the DAR Schools, Abbott spoke about the Constitution and Cockrum reported on their support of the Veterans’ Hospital in Bonham and gave a conservation minute on fireflies. Also, Boles spoke on Women’s Issues. Thanks were expressed to various members as to their various help throughout the year. Also, reminders were announced about subscribing to the magazine “American Spirit,” keeping track of volunteer hours and payment of dues. Petit brought the program for the meeting. Ms. Pettit presented a fun and factual program on James Madison, the Father of the Constitution for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights. He served two terms as President and historians have generally ranked him as an above-average president, although they are critical of how Madison executed the War of 1812. His likeness is on the $5,000 bill. The next meeting will be Saturday, Oct. 8 in celebration of the Chapter’s 50th anniversary.