Category Archives: Patriotism

Trip to Crystal Bridges May 11, 2017

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Abendschone Chapter NSDAR members at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. This string art piece by Nari Ward, read “We the People.”

On May 11, 2017, Phyllis Jones, Abendschone Chapter NSDAR member and former chapter regent with Crystal Bridges “Docent of the Month,” gave members a private tour at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. This string art piece by Nari Ward, read “We the People.”
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Abendschone Chapter NSDAR presents DAR Good Citizens Awards

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The Abendschone Chapter NSDAR presented the 2017 DAR Good Citizens awards to seniors from four local schools on Thursday, February 9, 2017. The awards, which included official DAR certificates, pins, wallet cards, and checks, were given to seniors demonstrating the qualities of what it takes to be a ‘good citizen.’ Each selects one senior who best represents the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Each winning student wrote an essay titled “Our American Heritage and our Responsibility for Preserving It.”  The winning students were accompanied by school faculty and family members.

DAR 65th Anniversary

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Pictured from left to right are Stella Bucknam (whose grandmother was also a founding member and the first Regent), John Cross and Judy Germani (current chapter Regent). They are standing behind a framed photo of May Obenshain Fuller.

The Abendschone Chapter NSDAR celebrated its 65th anniversary at its December 8, 2016 meeting.

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