Memphis Watauga Chapter, NSDAR

Can you make these services this week?

𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 | 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤:
🇺🇸𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐬, U.S. Air Force. Services: Wednesday, 24 Jul 2024, 1:00 pm
🇺🇸𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫, U.S. Army. Services: Thursday, 25 Jul 2024, 2:00 pm

These veterans have no family identified. Everyone who can attend is encouraged to attend and help honor these veterans by claiming them as our own. Thank you in advance for your support.

West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
https://www.westtennesseeveterans.com/
4000 Forest Hill Irene Road (about one mile north of Bill Morris Parkway/HWY 385)
Germantown, TN

𝐍𝐨 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧: “Unclaimed Veteran Remains” is defined as the remains of a Veteran who dies with no next of kin or other person to claim their remains, and who did not have sufficient resources available to cover burial and funeral expenses.
https://www.tn.gov/veteran/veteran-benefits/tn-state-benefits/veteran-burial-benefits/unclaimed-veteran-remains.html

Tennessee Department of Veterans Services

🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day from our Watauga DAR chapter! Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🙏 Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. Let’s take this day to reflect on their legacy and express our deepest gratitude. 🌟

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Outdoor Adventures: The proceeds from cookie sales help fund outdoor adventures and camping trips, allowing girls to develop important outdoor skills and foster a love for nature.

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Life Skills: By participating in cookie sales, girls learn important life skills such as goal setting, decision making, communication, and problem-solving.

Happy International Women's Day! 🌸✨ Today, let's celebrate the incredible achievements, resilience, and strength of women everywhere. Here's to the trailblazers, the change-makers, the caregivers, the dreamers, and every woman who contributes to making our world a better place. May we continue to support, uplift, and empower each other. 💪🏽🚺

International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8th. It is a global day that recognizes the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world, while also advocating for gender equality and women's rights.

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Global Citizenship: Girl Scouts instills a sense of global citizenship by funding projects that promote environmental sustainability, community service, and cultural understanding.

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Community Engagement: Girl Scout cookie sales foster community engagement by bringing people together to support a common cause and build connections within neighborhoods.

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Inclusivity: Girl Scouts welcomes girls from diverse backgrounds, offering them a supportive environment to learn, grow, and thrive regardless of their socio-economic status or background.

🗳️ Don't forget to make your voice heard! 🇺🇸 Voting is one of the most powerful ways to shape the future of our communities and our nation. Every ballot counts, so mark your calendars and get ready to cast your vote! 📆 Whether it's for local elections, primaries, or general elections, your vote matters. Let's make democracy count! 🗽

The term "Super Tuesday" originated in the 1980s when a large number of states, particularly in the South, decided to hold their primary elections on the same day to have a more substantial impact on the presidential nomination process. Super Tuesday allows candidates to compete in multiple states simultaneously, giving them the opportunity to amass a significant number of delegates, which are crucial for securing the nomination of their party.

https://www.electionsshelbytn.gov/elections/presidential-preference-primary-and-county-primary-election-352024

🗳️ Don't forget to make your voice heard! 🇺🇸 Voting is one of the most powerful ways to shape the future of our communities and our nation. Every ballot counts, so mark your calendars and get ready to cast your vote! 📆 Whether it's for local elections, primaries, or general elections, your vote matters. Let's make democracy count! 🗽

Super Tuesday is a significant day in the United States presidential primary election process. It typically occurs on a Tuesday in early March during a presidential election year. During Super Tuesday, voters in multiple states across the country participate in primary elections or caucuses to choose their preferred candidates for the presidency.

https://www.electionsshelbytn.gov/elections/presidential-preference-primary-and-county-primary-election-352024

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Entrepreneurship: Supporting Girl Scouts encourages entrepreneurship among young girls as they learn to manage their cookie sales, handle money, and interact with customers.

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STEM Education: Girl Scouts invest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, providing girls with opportunities to explore these fields through various programs funded by cookie sales.

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Character Development: Girl Scouts promotes character development by encouraging girls to be honest, responsible, and compassionate individuals through their interactions with customers and peers.

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Education: The proceeds from cookie sales fund programs and activities that help girls learn valuable life skills, including financial literacy, goal setting, and teamwork.

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Empowerment: Buying Girl Scout cookies supports an organization dedicated to empowering girls by providing them with leadership skills and opportunities.

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We're canceling our dinner table for now but we still have 4 SPOTS LEFT at our lunch table - free meal to hear about this amazing program THIS THURSDAY 11/30! Click on the link to claim your spot.

You're invited to join the special lunch or dinner event in support of Isaiah 117 House, a cause that we learned about at our August membership meeting (speaker Virginia Roberts).

Isaiah 117 House is doing incredible work in our community to provide a safe and loving space for children awaiting foster care placement. They have planned two delicious meals and an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact. This meal is FREE - the goal is to educate people about their program and talk about volunteer opportunities.

Click here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D49ACAD2CABF85-46119171-support #/

🫖✨ Calling all tea enthusiasts and supporters of education! 📚🌟 Help us make a difference this season by donating your gently loved teacups or teapots to raise funds for DAR-supported schools. ☕🏫

Your contribution can turn a simple teatime ritual into an opportunity to empower students and support their educational journey. 🎓💙

How to donate:
1️⃣ Gather your teacups or teapots in good condition.
2️⃣ Drop them off at Vicki Tyler's house.
3️⃣ Feel the warmth of giving as you help shape the future of students in need.

Every cup or pot makes a difference! Let's pour kindness into education and create a ripple effect of positive change. 🌈💖

Thank you for being a part of this meaningful cause! 🙏🫖

🦃🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from your Watauga DAR Board of Directors! 🍁🥧

On this day of gratitude, we extend our warmest wishes to our incredible community. 🌟 Thank you for your unwavering support, dedication, and enthusiasm for preserving our rich history and promoting patriotism.

May your homes be filled with laughter, love, and the comforting aroma of Thanksgiving feasts. 🏡🍽️ As we gather with family and friends, let's cherish the moments that create lasting memories.

🍁 Wishing you a joyous Thanksgiving filled with blessings, warmth, and the company of those you hold dear. 🧡🍂

You're invited to join the special lunch or dinner event in support of Isaiah 117 House, a cause that we learned about at our August membership meeting (speaker Virginia Roberts).

Isaiah 117 House is doing incredible work in our community to provide a safe and loving space for children awaiting foster care placement. They have planned two delicious meals and an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact. This meal is FREE - the goal is to educate people about their program and talk about volunteer opportunities.

Click here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D49ACAD2CABF85-46119171-support #/

📢 Attention Watauga Members! 📢

Your voice matters! 🗣️ We want to hear from each and every one of you. 🤝 Please take a moment to fill out our chapter survey and share your service hours for the year.

🗓️ Deadline: December 31

Survey Link: https://form.jotform.com/233246553339055

Thank you for being an integral part of our chapter! 🌟 !

The DAR Scholarship application portal is now open for applicants for the 2024-2025 academic year Learn more here: www.dar.org/scholarship

The National Society offers a wide array of scholarships for graduating high school students, college undergraduates, and graduate students. Scholarships are available for students majoring in American studies, history, historic preservation and archives management, nursing, medicine, education, law, business, music, English, math, and more, as well as for Native American students and children of DAR members. See a complete listing of scholarships on the website.

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day. The DAR, through its American Indians Committee, assists in the education of Indian youth through scholarships and support of Bacone College, Muskogee, Oklahoma, the oldest continuing institution of higher learning in Oklahoma, and Chemawa Indian School in Salem, Oregon. You can read more here: https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/american-indian

Today our meeting commemorated the 150th anniversary of the founding of Yellowstone. You can watch a video on and read more about that here. https://www.nps.gov/yell/getinvolved/150-years-of-yellowstone.htm

Check your email for our newsletter with details about our monthly meetings and other events!

It seems like only yesterday the idea of a Tennessee Patriot book was just a dream, but thanks to hundreds of Tennessee Daughters, volunteering thousands of hours, the dream is about to become reality. The book is still being fine-tuned but I couldn't wait any longer to begin telling you about how fabulous it is. Set your clocks for September 15th, when you will receive an email with information on the book and how to ensure you receive your copy! Read more in the email below 👉🏾👉🏾👉🏾

Patriots to Pioneers: Coming Soon! It seems like only yesterday the idea of a Tennessee Patriot book was just a dream, but thanks to hundreds of Tennessee Daughters, volunteering thousands of hours, the dream is about to become reality. The book is still being fine-tuned but I couldn't wait any longer to begin telling you about how f...

Online Payments Now Available to Renew Your Membership
Just click on the below link and you can pay your chapter dues, or make a donation to our chapter projects.
We are using Venmo (no additional fee at this time) and Square - both are secure payment sites and you can feel comfortable using them.
https://watauga-nsdar.square.site/
You can also use Venmo to make payments to Watauga Chapter NSDAR (last four digits are 0368 if you need confirmation). Sally Fienup is handling the Venmo luncheon payments. Venmo your $36 luncheon payment or $72 in dues to -dar

Wishing you a restful Labor Day.

Meet TSDAR Regent Emily Robinson at the Constitution Day Lunch on Sept. 23!
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Come hear State Regent Emily Robinson tell the Dolley Madison story at the Memphis-Shelby County Regents Council Constitution Day luncheon on Saturday, September 23 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hunt & Polo Club, 650n Shady Grove Road, Memphis. The cost is $36 per person ($38 if paid online).
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Lunch menu: chicken salad with a side of fruit and cup of butternut squash soup with muffins and crackers, plus dessert and coffee or tea.
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Click on the link below to book your reservation or give/send a check to Janeal Humber by September 4. We will send a confirmation of your payment before the event.
https://watauga-nsdar.square.site/product/lunch/1?cs=true&cst=custom