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Daphne, Baldwin County, Alabama |
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Ecor Rouge was founded in 1953 by members who had been part of Fort Mims Chapter in Stockton. The name they chose for their chapter means “Red Cliff” - for a triangular-shaped bluff which lies between Daphne, their home city, and Fly Creek in Montrose, an area rich in history. The British, for instance, used the red cliffs for a hospital camp in the late 1770s. The organizing meeting was held at the Masonic Temple in Foley, November 6, 1953, with the state regent, Mrs. John O. Luttrell, installing the officers. Organizing members were from all over south Baldwin. By 1954, Ecor Rouge Chapter had made Gold Honor Roll and met all requirements for the State Standard of Excellence. By 1955 the membership had grown to 28. Citizenship manuals were placed in Junior High Schools, clothing and Christmas gifts were sent to Kate Duncan Smith DAR School, citizenship pins were awarded in the schools, DAR Magazine subscriptions were given to the schools and subscribed to by members. A picture entitled “Signing the Constitution” was given to the Fairhope School. On October 10, 1955, fourteen members of Ecor Rouge transferred to members-at-large to become organizing members of Fort Bowyer in Foley, Alabama. Members
serving the state society included Mrs. J. Nelson Horner, second vice regent
ASDAR; Mrs. Douglas Harrell, state librarian; and Mrs. Leo A. Dekle,
corresponding secretary, first vice regent and ASDAR regent. Mrs. Dekle went on
to become a NSDAR vice president general and continues to hold numerous state
and national appointments. Many other
members have and continue to serve the state society as chairmen or members of
committees. Since
its beginning, Ecor Rouge has endeavored to better their homes, community, and
state society through their projects and
enthusiasm. One such accomplishment was
the organization of the Israel Shreve Society, Children of the American
Revolution, until such time it was transferred to a Mobile chapter. The chapter recently observed its
fifty years of excellence with an innovative celebration - a Book Fair - that
promoted literacy and supported the local library. With such forward thinking, Ecor Rouge will
serve their community for many years to come.
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| Regent: Kay Braswell |
| Vice Regent: Laura Colquitt |
| Chaplain: Rennie Pitman |
| Recording Secretary: Ann Hopf |
| Corresponding Secretary: Benita Parnell |
| Treasurer: Glenda Gravlee |
| Registrar: Bernice Richardson |
| Historian: Barbara Sheils |
| Librarian: Robin McLain |
For Membership questions, please email: Kay Braswell
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 Kate Duncan Smith DAR School |
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