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Dorothy Burden and Susan Barnett were hostesses for the meeting of the Okemah Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution May 19 at Pepino's Restaurant in Okemah.
Geneva Bertges's application for membership was recently approved by DAR National Headquarters, and she was installed as a new member of the chapter by Chaplain, Susan Barnett. Regent Velda Jo Bradley presented her with a membership packet, and she was graciously welcomed by members into the chapter.
Regent Bradley proudly reported that three awards were presented to the Okemah chapter at the DAR state convention which she, Ann Jackson, Sherrie Case, Joy Hlavaty, and associate member Janelda Cook attended in April. The awards were first place for print coverage of Constitution Week, second place for Children of the American Revolution Support, and the Level I Chapter Achievement Award. She presented the certificates to historian, Gene Merideth, for placement in the chapter scrapbook.
Vice Regent Ann Jackson announced that the Okemah chapter will be celebrating the 89th anniversary of its founding next year. Emma B. Kennedy of Okemah invited nine ladies into her home to organize the chapter, and the chapter was chartered on February 9, 1927, with twelve members. Next year's activities will include a commemoration of the founding.
Dorothy Burden gave a most interesting program on the history of the Creek Nation which included information on the Trail of Tears and the transportation of fire from each tribal town that formed the “One Fire." She based most of her presentation on the book, Sacred Revolt, by Joel Martin.
The chapter was adjourned for the summer, and the next meeting will be September 15 at 11:30 a.m. at Pepino's Restaurant in Okemah.
Members present were Gene Merideth, Judy Williams, Judith Drennan, Margaret Parks, Rebecca Hold, Geneva Bertges, Vice-Regent Ann Jackson, and Regent Velda Bradley; prospective members Patricia Funchess and Pam Ferrell; and hostesses Susan Barnett and Dorothy Burden.
Any woman 18 years old or older who can prove she is descended from a Revolutionary War Soldier or Patriot is eligible to join the Daughters of the American Revolution. Prospective members are welcome to attend our meetings. Contact Regent Velda Jo Bradley, 918-623-1550, or Registrar Rebecca Hold, 918-652-7092, for assistance. More information is available on the DAR website, www.dar.org.