Boeuf River Chapter NSDAR met Monday February 15th, 2016 in the home of Angela Hales with co-hostess Dora Heath.
Members and guest enjoyed delicious refreshments prior to the meeting. President’s Day Tea and Good Citizen Program is where we emphasize qualities of both groups.
First grader Eli Wren, dressed as George Washington and knew history of his life as father of our country and the first president.
We were impressed with Eli and appreciated him coming to this program.
Regent Angela Hales called the meeting to order and let the DAR Ritual. Regent Hales introduced Noah Wroten, a senior at Riverfield Academy along with his mother. Noah was named Good Citizen by his classmates, the Good Citizen honor is to recognize and support our younger generation to hold strong to our good standards.
Noah gave us a brief summary of his high school activities. He was named Mr. Riverfield; active in sports, football, basketball, baseball and received honors as most athletic at state level.
He plants to enroll at ULM and major in Business and minor in Agriculture.
Noah is an outstanding young man and we are proud to see one from our schools as leaders.
We were glad to have Kelly Prine, Guidance Counselor at Riverfield Academy attend. Jeremy Biggs, Mangham High School was also a Good Citizen being honored but, a conflict prevented him from being able to attend. We extend best wishes and recognize him for being named by his school.
This program is always on of our special events to highlight our own young people.
A business meeting followed the program. The President General’s message was read by Carla Davis Walters. We are glad to have Carla with us. DAR is 125 years old this year. DAR preserves historical background of our country whish we need.
The March meeting will be at the Rhymes Library, the April meeting will be at the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery.
All business settled and the was adjourned.
Charlotte Simms is secretary of the Boeuf River Chapter, NSDAR.