The new Brandywine Creek Chapter officers of the DAR were recently sworn in. From left are Linda Laursen, Sharon Baker, Deborah Scott, Bonnie Wooten, Cherie Burrow, Debbie Mowrey and Marianne Marshall.
The new Brandywine Creek Chapter officers of the DAR were recently sworn in. From left are Linda Laursen, Sharon Baker, Deborah Scott, Bonnie Wooten, Cherie Burrow, Debbie Mowrey and Marianne Marshall.
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DAR selects new leaders
GREENFIELD – The Brandywine Creek Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently swore in new officers and learned about a local family of Revolutionary War-era patriots.
Officers are Bonnie Wooten, regent; Cherie Burrow, vice regent; Debbie Mowrey, chaplin; Marianne Marshall, recording secretary; Linda Laursen, historian; Sharon Baker, registrar; and Deborah Scott, treasurer.
DAR member Deana Hudson gave a presentation on the Livingston family history, who experienced life in Virginia during the American Revolution in the 1700s and later moved to Indiana.
To learn more about the DAR, how to research family trees or how to become a member, visit dar.org.
Sorority donates toward scholarships, school programs
FORTVILLE – Several community service projects were completed or updated this spring by the Alpha Phi Fortville chapter of Psi Iota Xi, a national sorority.
Three $1,000 scholarships were given to Mt. Vernon High School graduates, including Susanna Gates (art), Tatchi Anuuan (literature) and Lukas Hummel (music). The sorority also presented $4,750 to help support the five school buildings in the areas of art, music, literature and the National Honor Society; $500 was given toward the spring musical.
The group donated $1,000 to the Vernon Township Public Library for its summer reading program and $1,500 to Mt. Vernon schools for summer speech programming.
The group’s spring flower sale was a success, with about 900 flower baskets sold.
The sorority met in June at the Kopper Kettle restaurant: Lisa Decker was named president, taking over from Lola Halterman who had served as president for two years. Libby Wyatt was named vice president; Carla Nugent, treasurer; and Crystal Altstadt, secretary. The group welcomed a new member in May: Missy Quiggins of Fortville. Meetings will resume in September, with the fall mum and cheese ball fundraisers.
Quilt guild to celebrate 35th birthday
GREENFIELD – The Common Threads Quilt Guild will celebrate its 35th birthday at a meeting July 19. All past members are invited to join the event at 9:30 a.m. July 19 at the NineStar Connect Community Room, 2243 E. Main St., Greenfield. The program will reminisce on the ways quilting has changed and the group’s contributions to the community. Contact Ruth Mills with questions at 317-326-1047.
Fundraiser applications due for Steak ‘n Bake event
GREENFIELD – Local nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply to benefit from the upcoming Steak ‘n Bake ‘n Raffle.
The Rotary Club of Greenfield is hosting the event Sept 30; last year, more than $69,000 was raised for nine Hancock County organizations.
To apply, send a one-page summary of the nonprofit’s mission statement, vision, impact, and number of people served annually; the 501(c)3 letter; and the most recent year’s financials to [email protected] no later than July 28. Each nonprofit will be invited to give their elevator speech at the Rotary meeting Aug. 17; the top 15 nonprofits will be accepted. If fewer than 15 apply, all will be accepted. For more information, contact David Elser, 317-695-4184.
DAR selects new leaders
GREENFIELD – The Brandywine Creek Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently swore in new officers and learned about a local family of Revolutionary War-era patriots.
Officers are Bonnie Wooten, regent; Cherie Burrow, vice regent; Debbie Mowrey, chaplin; Marianne Marshall, recording secretary; Linda Laursen, historian; Sharon Baker, registrar; and Deborah Scott, treasurer.
DAR member Deana Hudson gave a presentation on the Livingston family history, who experienced life in Virginia during the American Revolution in the 1700s and later moved to Indiana.
To learn more about the DAR, how to research family trees or how to become a member, visit dar.org.
Knightstown sorority completes projects
KNIGHTSTOWN – The Psi Iota Xi Gamma Eta Chapter in Knightstown recently completed several community projects.
Senior Awards Day included presentations of the Isabelle Sigler Scholarships to Ava Leisure, Haley Buchanan, Jacob Ottinger and college student Kyle Johnson. Allexus Beckstrom received the Wanda
Smith award, while Allison Swincher was awarded the General Fine Arts Award.
The group met in May with a Kentucky Derby themed event at the Hoosier Gym Annex, and in June in preparation for the U.S. 40 yard sale. The yard sale fundraiser was for more community service projects. The sorority also continues to collect new and gently-used shoes, which are distributed around the world for those in need. To donate shoes, text 765-571-0144 or visit “Psi Iota Xi, Gamma Eta” on Facebook.
