A program on two Indian schools supported by the Daughters of the American Revolution was presented by Lynn Selman, vice regent of Samuel Dale Chapter, Mississippi State Society DAR, at the chapter’s November meeting.

As Oklahoma’s oldest college of continuing education, Bacone College was began in 1880, and is now located in Muskogee, Selman said. Bacone College is an accredited liberal arts college that includes a nursing school and x-ray technology program. Chemewa is a high school located in Salem, Ore. Chemewa is a 135-year-old boarding school and is fully accredited, she said. Students who attend the school come from as far away as Alaska, Selman said. More than 70 Indian tribes are represented by the 400 students who attend Chemewa.

After the program, members donated money and on a motion by Sarah Walters that was seconded, voted to send the money to Chemewa.

The Nov. 4, 2015, meeting was called to order by Lyll Selman, first vice regent, at 10:16 a.m. 

The opening ritual was conducted by Selman and Robin McCarty, chaplain. Janet Sinyard led the Pledge to the American Flag. The vice regent led the salute to the Mississippi Flag and the American’s Creed. 

The president General’s message was presented by Dot Shank. Caroline Wilson presented the National Defense report. The DAR minutes were: flag; constitution; Indian; Rosalie; and women issues.

The minutes of the October meeting were read by Sarah Walters; they were approved as read. Frances Olander presented the treasurer’s report. There were no officer reports, no old business and no new business.

It was announced that there will be no December meeting. Members were encouraged to attend the Veterans Day program and parade, and wished a happy Thanksgiving.

Hostesses were Jacque Longmeir, Dot Shank, Phylis Gaston and Ann Schroeder.

Members attending were: Sarah Walters, Caroline Wilson, Janet Sinyard, Frances Olander, Elizabeth Kahlmas, Ann Schroeder, Elsie Meador, Jacque Longmeier, Dot Shank, Lynn Selman, Robin McCarty, Ethel McHenry and Glenda Thomas.

 The meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.

 

• Report submitted by Sarah Walters.