Alabama Society (ASDAR) |
National Society of the Daughters of the
American Revolution (NSDAR) |
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Ecor Rouge Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), was founded in 1953. The name means “Red Cliff” - for a triangular-shaped bluff which lies between Daphne, the home city, and Fly Creek in Montrose, an area rich in history. The British, for instance, used the Red Cliffs for a hospital camp in the late 1770s. The chapter organizing meeting was held at the Masonic Temple in Foley on November 6, 1953, with State Regent, Mrs. John O. Luttrell, attending to install the officers. Organizing members were from all over the south Baldwin County. By 1955, the Ecor Rouge Chapter, NSDAR, membership had grown to 28. DAR Manual for Citizenship were placed in junior high schools; clothing and Christmas gifts were sent to Kate Duncan Smith School, a DAR supported school; DAR Good Citizens awards were presented in the schools; and American Spirit Magazine subscriptions were given to the schools and subscribed to by members. A picture entitled “Signing the Constitution” was given to the Fairhope School. Since the beginning, Ecor Rouge Chapter, NSDAR, have endeavored to better their communities and the Alabama Society through their projects and enthusiasm. One such accomplishment was the organization of the Israel Shreve Society, Children of the American Revolution. In 2023, we were awarded a grant by NSDAR which allowed us to place educational materials on the American Revolution in a local classroom. Assistance to veterans remains a priority for Ecor Rouge Chapter, NSDAR, members. In 2014, we joined Wreaths Across America and have continued to support this program in honor of those who served in our armed forces. During the 2016-2018 term, Ecor Rouge Chapter, NSDAR, was awarded a grant to supply the William F. Green Veterans Home, Bay Minette, with patio furniture. In 2024, we were awarded a sizeable grant by the NSDAR for the Honor HER Foundation, Pensacola, Florida, a non-profit organization to aid women veterans. NSDAR provides opportunities for chapters to recognize worthy individuals and organizations. Ecor Rouge Chapter, NSDAR, members are very proud to participate in the DAR Good Citizens Award, a scholarship and recognition program for outstanding high school seniors. During the last decade, we have expanded the number of schools participating in the program from three to six. We have sponsored students who have won district, state, and national awards. We have also recognized the achievements of people in our community through presentation of the Community Service Award and the Women in American History Award. Our Service to America participation has expanded over the years through individual and group activities. Ecor Rouge Chapter, NSDAR, Daughters attend several naturalization ceremonies each year and distribute gifts to candidates for citizenship. We have assisted our community by volunteering at Prodisee Pantry, a local food bank. We donate a book on American History to the local library cooperative on an annual basis. The discovery in Mobile Bay of the slave ship Clotilde, the last slave ship to enter the United States, is of special historical interest to us. Our chapter supports the efforts of the Clotilde Descendants Association to preserve Africatown, where the survivors established their community after emancipation. We are also vitally interested in the historical writings of Mike Bunn, a local resident and director of Historic Blakeley State Park. Ecor Rouge Chapter, NSDAR, members have met with him several times, and in 2022 he received the DAR Excellence in American History Book Award. Ecor Rouge Chapter, NSDAR, celebrates its 71st birthday in 2024. The chapter remains true to the National Society's Motto “God, Home & Country.” We continue to grow and look forward to welcoming new members in our future. It is an honor and privilege to serve America through DAR. |
| Regent: Amy Molyneux First Vice Regent: Deborah Griffin Second Vice Regent: Carol Salsamendi Chaplain: Judith Comer Recording Secretary: Dana Maloney Corresponding Secretary: Gerry Lester Treasurer: Glenda Gravlee Registrar: Jenny Chapman Historian: Sandy Hill Librarian: Kim Altman Parliamentarian: (Appointed) Mary Alice Taylor |
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Officer installation in May 2024 at our annual picnic: Carol Salsamendi, Amy Molyneux, Glenda Gravlee, Jenny Chapman, Sandy Hill, Deborah Griffin, Gerry Lester, Dana Maloney Photo Courtesy of a Chapter Member. |
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