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Dr.
Gilbert Belles received the NSDAR Historic Preservation Medal on June
3, 2012 from General Macomb Chapter Regent, Dr. Elizabeth Kaspar. Dr.
Belles, a retired W.I.U. history professor, has been the leader in
locating, marking, and restoring approximately ninety seven cemeteries in
McDonough County over the past eight years. After locating the
cemeteries, many in corn and soy bean fields, he enlists the aid of
businesses, civic organizations, and even the Boy Scouts, to provide
both the physical labor and the funds for the restoration. ![]() General Macomb Chapter regent and vice regent participated in the Heritage Days Parade, the theme for which was 'Honoring Women Community Activists." 2012-2013
CHAPTER PROGRAMS August 7, 2012 1:30 p.m. ”The Civil War Officer” Presented by: Donald Bath. 1:30 American Legion. Donations collected for Veterans and DAR
Schools. September 4, 2012 1:30 p.m. “The Circle and Native Americans” Presented by: the Rev. Paula
Englehorn. October 2, 2012 1:30 p.m. “Global Warming” Presented by: Dr. Dan
Wise
November 6, 2012 1:30 p.m. “WAVES of Laughter from WW II Presented by:
Dr. Beth Stiffler, former WAVE Leut.,j.g. December 4, 2012 1:30 p.m. ”Christmas Story” Presented
by: Mary Ellen Graff March 03, 2013 (Sunday) 1:30 p.m. DAR Youth Awards and DAR
American History Essays Awards Presented by: Judy Witten and
Barbara Stein April 09, 2013 11:30 a.m. State Regent Candace Fryburger Reservations by March 26th
May 07, 2013 1:30 p.m. “My Year in Washington Working with our Illinois
Senator” Presented by: Dr. Janna Deitz June 04, 2013 11:30 a.m. Memorial and Instillation of
Officers Potluck Salad Luncheon August 06, 2013 1:30 p.m. ”Women of the War of 1812" Presented by: Polly Myers Donations collected for Veterans and DAR Schools
OUR DEPARTED DAUGHTER IN MEMORIAM Beth June Rochefort April 28, 2012 Past
Chapter Regent 1991-93, 1999-2001, 2006
Past District
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Dr. Elizabeth Kaspar, Regent |
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