Who We Are

OLE BROOK CHAPTER MSDAR

CHAPTER OFFICERS

2006-2009

REGENT                                 Mrs. Natalie Herndon Howard

FIRST VICE REGENT                Mrs. Jean Denman Chipman

CHAPLAIN                                     Mrs. Louise Calcote Cox

REC. SECRETARY                          Mrs. Louise Calcote Cox

CORR. SECRETARY                         Mrs. Mary Louise Burns

TREASURER                         Mrs. Geraldine “Gerri” Roberts

HISTORIAN                                     Mrs. Lois Nelson Moore

LIBRARIAN                                Mrs. Elizabeth West Wesse

REPORTER                                 Mrs. Elizabeth West Wesse

REGISTRAR                          Mrs. Mary Ann Reabold Smith

OLE BROOK CHAPTER  

AWARDS and CERTIFICATES

National Congress Awards 2006-2007

The National Society of the

Daughters of the American Revolution

Conservation Committee

Certificate of Merit

Presented to

Ole Brook Chapter

Southeastern Division

For

Programs & Projects

June 2007

The National Society of the

Daughters of the American Revolution

Awards this Citation

to

Ole Brook Chapter

For outstanding accomplishments in attaining

CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

LEVEL 3

2006-2007

The National Society of the

Daughters of the American Revolution

This certificate is presented to

Ole Brook Chapter

for

One Hundred Percent Participation

in the President General’s Project

“Preserving Our Patriotic Heritage”

What We Do

OLE BROOK CHAPTER - BROOKHAVEN

Organized June 1958

Organizing Regent Mrs. R. L. Therrell

Regent's Report for 2008-2009

   MEMBERSHIP: 33, 2 new members, 2 applications pending. We held 2 membership events, 1 was a covered dish luncheon and white elephant auction the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Patricia Jacobs, and 1 was our Semicentennial Celebration which was held at the Ole Brook Festival where members distributed genealogical research information, membership information about joining the DAR and sold homemade ice cream and cold drinks. 

MEETINGS: Second Saturday, September through May; at the Lincoln/Lawrence County Library at 2:00 p.m.  Meetings include: Call Meeting to Order, Prayer (Chaplain), DAR Ritual, The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, The American’s Creed, National Anthem, President General’s Message, Flag Fact, National Defense Report, Program, Minutes, Reports of Officers and Committee Chairmen, Rosalie Report, Unfinished Business, New Business, and DAR Creed before adjourning. All contributions and CHAPTER ACHEIVEMENT AWARD requirements were met for State and National. 

AMERICAN HISTORY:  Information was sent regarding the American History and Christopher Columbus Contests to all Lincoln County and Brookhaven City Schools, both private and public, with no participants this year. 

CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Society organizational work continues. 

CONSERVATION:  Ole Brook chapter presented the NSDAR Conservation Medal to Mrs. Karen Sullivan, for her work with Easthaven Cemetery, Restoration of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and beautification efforts in the Brookhaven Area. 

CONSTITUTION WEEK: A display was set up at the Lincoln County courthouse for the entire week.  We also displayed the constitution week display at the Ole Brook Festival. 

COMMUNITY SERVICE:  Ole Brook had a wonderful program given by City of Brookhaven Alderperson , Shirley Estess on public service. 

DAR SCHOOLS: Program given on NSDAR Schools and over 100 labels donated.  

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP:  Juniors are being recruited vigorously.

NATIONAL DEFENSE: National defense report at each meeting.  A wonderful tour of the Brookhaven Military Museum and program on National Defense was given by Mr. Paul Jackson, Jerry Reins, and James Cox.  Good Citizenship Medal and ROTC Medals were presented at Brookhaven High School. 

PRESIDENT GENERAL’S PROJECT: 100% participation.

ROSALIE: 2 members, Regent Natalie Herndon Howard, and Registrar, Mary Ann Smith served as hostess during fall and spring pilgrimage, respectfully. Members attended Rosalie Day. 

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SPECIALIST:  11 members use computers and internet.  A chapter website is in operation at www.olebrookdar.com.

VOLUNTEER GENEALOGY: 2 members participate in volunteer genealogy data entry for the NSDAR, Mary Ann Smith, Registrar, and Natalie Herndon Howard, Regent. 

The chapter was represented at Continental Congress, State Conference, and Coastal Plains and Heartland District Meetings

Natalie Herndon Howard, M.S., Regent

Regent's Report for 2007-2008

  MEMBERSHIP: Thirty-five members. We held two membership meetings, one with the State Regent as Keynote Speaker, and one was our Annual Christmas Coffee.   

MEETINGS: Second Saturday, September through May; Broma’s Deli, at 11:00 a.m. 

AMERICAN HISTORY:  Ole Brook had a wonderful program given by retired high school history teacher Mrs. Sarah Lloyd on “Women in the American Revolutionary War.” All in attendance enjoyed the program very much.  Mr. Carl Smith, Pastor of Beauregard United Methodist Church, gave a wonderful, inspirational program on “Historic Americans, The Beginning of Our Nation.” Sent fourteen packets detailing the American History and Christopher Columbus Contests to all Lincoln County and Brookhaven City Schools.   

CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Society organizational work continues. 

CONSTITUTION WEEK: A display was set up at the Lincoln County courthouse for the entire week.  We provided announcements on the Bill of Rights and Constitution Facts that were read each morning on the radio during Constitution Week.

COMMUNITY SERVICE:  State Regent Polly Hunter Grimes gave an inspiring Keynote Address at the joint meeting of the Ole Brook and Chloe Holt Chapters at the Brookhaven Academy High School Library on the service projects of the DAR. Our service projects are listed in our yearbook. 

DAR SCHOOLS: Over two-hundred labels and thirty box tops donated.  

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP:  Juniors are being recruited vigorously.

LINEAGE RESEARCH:  A very informative and entertaining Genealogy Workshop was given by Patsy Carruth, Chairman of the MSSDAR Lineage Research Committee and member of Judith Robinson Chapter.  

NATIONAL DEFENSE: National defense report is given at each meeting. We had a moving program given by an assistant to Chaplain Marti Reynolds of the VA Hospital in Jackson.  Good Citizenship Medal and ROTC Medals presented at Brookhaven High School. 

ROSALIE: One member, Regent Natalie Herndon Howard, served as hostess during fall and spring pilgrimage. Members attended Rosalie Day. 

VOLUNTEER GENEALOGISTS: 1 member, Mary Ann Smith, Registrar, attended state two-day Volunteer Field Genealogist Training course.  

                               Natalie Herndon Howard, M.S., Regent