ABOUT
BEACON FIRE CHAPTER
Brief History:
The
Beacon Fire Chapter DAR was founded in Summit, NJ in December,
1922. The chapter takes its name from the signal fire
atop a hill "about a mile southeast of Chatham Bridge"
during the American Revolutionary War. The hill became
known as Beacon Hill. For 89 years, the chapter has worked
in the local community to advance the DAR objectives of
preserving history, providing education, and promoting
patriotism.
Chapter
Officers:
Regent,
Adele Irving
1st Vice Regent, Lois Hageman
2nd Vice Regent, Cindy Sullivan
Chaplain, Marie Robertson
Recording Secretary, Katherine Hunter
Corresponding Secretary, Shirley Bittman
Treasurer, Lesley Quinlan
Registrar, Susan Woodworth
Historian, Kathryn Feuer
Librarian, Ruth Huneke
How to Join:
Any
woman is eligible for membership who is no less that eighteen
years of age and can prove lineal, blood line descent
from an ancestor who aided in achieving American Independence.
She must provide documentation for each statement of birth,
marriage, and death. No Chapter may discriminate against
an applicant on the basis of race or creed.
Contact Us:
If you would like to attend one of our meetings, or have
a question about DAR membership, please contact us at
BeaconFireDAR@verizon.net
Beacon Fire DAR PROGRAMS & EVENTS 2011 – 2012
Monday, September 19 — 7:30pm
General Chapter Meeting
Saturday, October 15 —10:00am
Tour of Grover Cleveland home in Caldwell
Luncheon to follow
Tuesday, November 15 — 7:30 pm
Pack gifts and write notes for overseas military personnel
Wednesday, December 7— 4:00 pm
Beacon Fire Chapter's 89th Anniversary Christmas Tea
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Tuesday, January 10 — 10:00am
Workshop for Chapter Officers and Chairmen
Tuesday, March 20 — 7:30 pm
Free lecture at the Summit Public Library on "Introduction of the American Indian," highlighting the Lenni Lenape
Wednesday, May 2 — 12:00pm
Spring Luncheon
Annual Reports
Monday, May 28 — 10:00am
Memorial Day Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony
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