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Chapter Activities
We
collect and distribute items to our nation's veterans and to
military members serving in harm's way; conduct an American
History Essay contest and award prizes to winning students in
grades 5-8; recognize deserving High School seniors with Good
Citizenship medals; support the Labels for Education program;
contribute genealogy records to the DAR and local libraries;
participate in local area parades and events; raise money for the U.S.O. and
collect and donate supplies and money to DAR-sponsored schools.  Madam
State Regent Candace Fryburger (second from left) watches as Vickie
Allen (left) installs new chapter officers: Regent Cheri Kuhn, Vice
Regent Dixie Pittenger; Secretary Barbara Rakers; Treasurer Christie
McDougal; Historian Jane Johnson; and Registrar Cheryl White. Ms
Fryburger Fryburger said that the objectives established in the
organization’s beginning remain the same today: Historical,
Educational, and Patriotic. She described the many
committees of DAR such as American Heritage, Conservation, Service to
Veterans, and Historic Preservation, and encouraged members to
find an interest to pursue.
“The good works of DAR are needed more today than ever before,” said Fryburger.
“Working together we can make a difference.”
 At
our February 2013 meeting, Dr. Paul Wreford, SWIC Speakers Bureau, told
us many interesting facts about the history of Valentine's Day,
including some early Valentine customs.
At
our January 2013, we learned all about "The History and Mystery of
Chocolate." Those are samples on the table behind our speaker.
Yum!
At
the chapter's December 2012 meeting, Lynn Rehberger spoke about
antiques. She is holding a handkerchief collectible from the St. Louis
World's Fair.
Cheryl,
Lola and Connie at the Highland IL 175th Jubilee. It was a great
weekend of Swiss/German entertainment, food, and the Milestones Walk: A
timeline of Highland History. We were part of it. Thanks to all who
stopped by and took our Constitution test.
Christy
McDougal (left) and Lola DeGroff (right) represented Silver
Creek Chapter at the 116th Illinois DAR State Conference in
Springfield, IL April 27th - 29th, 2012. The theme of the 116th State
Conference was "Think About the Future."
At
the April 2012 chapter meeting, member Christy McDougal wore clothes
that a woman would have worn if mourning during the War Between
the States.
Silver
Creek Chapter Regent Jean Oestringer (right) thanks Wayne Marcus for his presentation at the March 2012 meeting.
Silver
Creek Chapter Regent Jean Oestringer (right) thanks Barbara Kay for presenting
the program on Amelia Earhart at the February 2012 meeting.
Behind them is a map showing the route of Earhart's June
1937 flight.
Local historian and author Kevin Kaegy spoke to the chapter in October 2011 about the Underground Railroad in Illinois.
Local historian Roland Harris was the guest speaker at the May 2011 meeting. Harris told us much about the
life of Louis Latzer and his home built outside of Highland.
 Honorary State Regent and past National officer Mary Jo Mordhorst told about the Tomb of the Unknown
during the April 2011 meeting.
Barbara Kay portrayed Dolley Madison at the March 2011 meeting.
Author and historian Kevin Kaegy brought a collection of antique photos to the meeting in February 2011
Robert Cook spoke to the chapter in November 2010 about "Presidential Wit and Humor"
At the October 2010 meeting, Cheri Kuhn models a shawl brought by speaker Candy Buechler
Several chapter members took a field trip on May 8th to visit Bob Eversgerd's Fort near Germantown.
A display of Indian artifacts collected by one of the chapter members.
The Silver Creek Chapter celebrated Women's History Month at their March meeting.
Here Martha Washington (aka Barbara Kay) displays what might have been the menu at one
of the 'mother' of our country's dinner parties.
The chapter held its third Cook-off during its February meeting.
State Regent Luanne Bruckner (right) presents the coveted silver ladle to Cheryl White
who made the winning entry, Steuben Stew.
Some of the many antiques and collectibles brought in by members during the December 2009 Antiques Road Show
Registered Dietician Laurie Beebe told us how to decipher food labels during the November 2009 meeting
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Mary Kay Tonnies discussed the Media Reform Movement and what it has to do with Democracy during the October 2009 meeting.
Lola DeGroff presents the Betsy Ross flag during the Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter SAR Flag Program
presented at Hills Fort Society Living History Days, September 19-20, 2009
Kevin Monroe as "A Citizen in Colonial America" at the September 2009 meeting
Discussing Constitution Week with area 3rd graders during Latzer Harvest Days, September 2009
Candy Buechler in front of a drawing of her ancestor, Marie Rouensa
Barbara Kay as Mary Todd Lincoln
Team Jeopardy Winning Team in February 2009
Lynn Rehberger discusses one of the antiques during the December luncheon/Antiques Roadshow
District VI Director LuAnne Mattern (left) presents the
Silver Ladle to 2009 Chili/Soup Cookoff Winner Connie Langsdorf
Felicia Voelkel from the Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation, Inc., spoke about the Long Term Care ombudsman program.
The chapter celebrated 25 years of service with a C'Anniversary party on October 11th, 2008.
Members brought food and other products for the Highland Food Pantry.
Discussing
the western migration period and the U.S. Constitution
during Homestead Harvest Days at Latzer Homestead, September 2008
Highland Garden Club President Kay Ahaus discusses "Plants of Honor"
Jim Collmann gave an interesting talk on the use of divining rods.
The Silver Creek Chapter recognized Marlene Voshoiller
for performing the Heimlich maneuver and saving the life of a co-worker.
Lynn Rehberger discusses some of the antiques from our "Antiques Roadshow"
The Chapter's First Chili/Soup Cook-off was a tremendous success
Chili/Soup Cook-off Winner Jean Oestringer receives 'coveted' silver ladle from Illinois
State Regent Betty Ford, January 2008
Honoring
Pioneer Mothers and the Madonna of
the Trail Monuments during Highland IL Christmas
Parade, Nov. 23, 2007
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