Ten members of the Nancy McKay Harsh Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, met at Summit House on March 11. Hostesses were Cheryl Micetich and Jerilyn Johnson.
Members shared what they do for conservation. Bonnie Riepe gave the Flag Moment and told the group about Arizona and New Mexico becoming states in 1912. The 48-star flag was designed as a result of the two states being added. Darlene Morgan game the Women’s Issue report focusing on March, 1981, when Women’s History Month was declared in the United States. Pam Marvin share information about Kesho Scott, associate professor American Studies and Sociology at Grinnell College. Scott was recently inducted into the Iowa African American Hall of Fame. Jackie Beard gave the program on Ancestry DNA, explaining how it works and what you can learn from it. She also talked about 23 & Me and Family Search - two other DNA testing possibilities. Much can be learned from having your DNA tested and it definitely enhances a person’s genealogy. Members elected the following delegates to attend the State DAR Convention in Ames, April 27-29: Jane Briley, Connie Kinkade and Jackie Beard. Alternates will be Marjorie Kinkade and Pam Marvin. Members wishing to attend Continental Congress in July in Washington, D.C. should contact Marjorie Kinkade as soon as possible. Registration deadline is April 15. The next meeting will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8 at Summit House in Creston. Hostesses will be Jane Briley and Laura Guhse. Any woman 18 years of age or older who is interested in joining DAR and can trace her lineage back to the Revolutionary War, please contact Marjorie Kinkade, at Marjkinkade@g.mail.com.