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Show BAR Spring Confab Slated March 4-5th The Sego Lily Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Feb. 21 at the home of Betty Cook. Chapter Regent Anita Davis welcomed all who attended, including a new member, Joyce Marsiglia and guests Kristine Gill and her daughter Jenifer and Kay Stewart and daughter Rachael. FOLLOWING the prayer, led by Beth Hibler, and the flag salute and recitation of the American Creed, led by Elaine Holbrook, Regent Davis read the message from NSDAR President General, Patricia Shelby. Mrs. Shelby reminded the members that there are still American ideals and objectives objec-tives to work toward and a great nation to serve. Secretary and National Defense De-fense Chairman Mary Softe-land Softe-land read the national defense message which stated that it was in 1952 that the DAR suggested sug-gested the observance of American History Month. Ever since that time it has been an annual practice. THE MESSAGE pointed out that Soviet leader Andropov, while keeping a low profile, is a man of many talents. He appears to be encouraging peace while building up troop numbers and trying to control oil production in Afganistan. Regent Davis announced that the DAR spring conference confer-ence will be held in Salt Lake City March 4 and 5. The NSDAR President General will be the guest of honor at the meeting on Friday. On that day, DAR resolutions will be read and officers nominated. ON SATURDAY, votes will be taken on them. Letters of thanks, from the Kate Duncan Smith DAR School and St. Mary's School for Indian Girls, for Sego Lily Chapter contributions were presented. Regent Devis reminded the members to save Campbell soup and Franco American spaghetti labels to send to the schools to help finance purchases. purch-ases. Rachael Stewart and Jenifer Gill, American History Month essay winners, read their entrees en-trees which won local honors. Each girl was given a certificate certifi-cate and a copy of the book, "Washington Landmarks." Regent Davis gave a history of the Sego Lily Chapter which was organized Feb. 1, 1974 at the home of Alia Howard. MARY Bcesley, who is now State Vice Regent, was the first regent of the chapter which consisted of 12 charier members. The name Sego Lily was chosen as the name of the chapter since it is the state flower which played an important impor-tant role in the survival of the early pioneers in Utah. By 1975, membership had grown to 20. At the present time there were 31 in the local chapter, with a few still waiting for applications to be completed com-pleted and accepted. Kathryn Hess was the second regent and held that office until 1982 when she resigned and Anita Davis took her place. THE SEGO Lily Chapter has taken part in a variety of activities in the past, including tours of the Mary Parrish home, built in 1884 and of the Lucille Reading home, built prior to 1836, both homes furnished fur-nished with antiques; and a tour of the genealogylibrary in Salt Lake City. The chapter has been outstanding out-standing in its projects, some of which are Proclamation of Constitution Week, presentation presenta-tion of ROTC medals to students, stu-dents, the giving of flags to a number of organizations, taking tak-ing patriotic programs to her. groups, and participating in naturalization ceremonies for new citizens. FORMER Regent Mary Beesley, her daughter, and granddaughter represented the Chapter at the Constitutional Convention in Washington. D.C., where all took active parts in the proceedings last year. Hostess Betty Cook, Chapter Chap-ter Vice Regent, served refreshments re-freshments at the conclusion of the meeting. The Spring Conference will take the place of the March meeting. The next regular meeting will be held at 1 on April 18 at the home of Alene Jones. At that time, a guest speaker from (he Raptor Society will present the program on the conservation of birds of prey. |