Isaac Hull Chapter Gallery
Three District VI Daughters attended the ceremony celebrating the new Shawnee Forest Chapter in Eldorado (District VII). L-R, Lola DeGroff, Looking Glass Prairie Chapter, Julie Barnes, Isaac Hull Chapter, Christy McDougal, Silver Creek Chapter.
Isaac Hull Chapter served approximately 40 veterans and member Mona Watson led The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America during the Soldier and Sailor Reunion held in Salem, Illinois.
Members of the Isaaac Hull Chapter wore purple to raise awareness about domestic violence.
Top: chapter members were pleased to receive a Constitution Week proclamation from Salem mayor Rex Barbee. Bottom: chapter members.
Chapter members traveled to Vandalia, Ill. to tour the early state house and see the Madonna of the Trail monument erected by the DAR.
Chapter members, including (at top) WWII veteran and chapter member, Bonnie.
Top: chapter members surround the mayor as he signs a proclamation for Constituion Week. Bottom: Chapter members ring bells to celebrate the signing of the Constitution.
The chapter purchased a tree to be planted in Hull's Grove Cemetery.
Chapter members gathered for a wreath laying in front of the Patriot Plaque.
Chapter members at the signing of the Proclamation for Constitution Week by the Salem mayor.
Lincoln School Constitution Week Display.
Chapter members helped with registration for DAR Days in Mount Vernon.
Everyone enjoyed looking through 100 years of chapter memories.
The chapter charter.
Head table.
Chapter members
Musical entertainment
Distinguished speakers
Past and current State Regent's attended the celebration.
Student Winners
The Isaac Hull Chapter presented a Community Service Award to Steven Smith in recognition of his volunteer activities for active-duty overseas soldiers. Steve has been sending care packages to the soldiers for the past ten years. Items in the packages include quilts, magazines, snacks, and personal care items. Thanks to chapter member Susan Burgess for submitting the paperwork for this award
Constitution Week Display
Students in Julie Barnes' class ring bells on Constitution Day.
Welcoming new citizens at a Naturalization Ceremony
Isaac Hull Chapter members and HODARS took Honorary State Regent Candace Fryburger's theme, Sail into the Future literally!
Members had a picnic and sailed on Carlyle Lake.
Chapter members have been hard at working combing through nearly 100 years of chapter scrapbooks in preparation for the chapter's upcoming anniversary.
Researchers are hard at work trying to find new Revolutionary War patriots during the chapter's genealogy workshop in May.
Jim DeGroff, president of the Illinois Society of the War of 1812, gave a presentation on the war at our chapter meeting.
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Isaac Hull Chapter held a 225th birthday celebration for the Constitution, at the Salem Presbyterian Church. Several keynote speakers were on hand to celebrate one of our nations most sacred documents: Salem Mayor John Raymor; Miss Marion County Ashton Burroughs; Mike Hall from Congressman John Shimkus' office; and John Cavaletto. Cupcakes and punch were served. Music was provided by the St Theresa School Chorale and the Salem Strings.
Chapter members watch as Salem Mayor John Raymer signs a proclamation for Constitution Week, September 17-23.
Isaac Hull Chapter members, along with Daughters from other Southern Illinois chapters, attended a Naturalization Ceremony in O'Fallon, Illinois. New citizens were presented U.S. Flags, U.S. Flag Codes, and other items to celebrate their status as new citizens.
Chapter members attend state conference. Those in white are pages. Pages serve as hostesses, errand-runners, personal assistants, and flag-bearers. Paging is an excellent way to learn about the work of the DAR.
The Isaac Hull Chapter had this float in the parade held before the dedication of the monument honoring women veterans in Mount Vernon.
The chapter was well represented at the statue dedication. Here they are shown with Illinois Congressman John Shimpkus.
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