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John Wade Keyes Chapter
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
"Bells Across America Winners"
The Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors was the group
winner in John Wade Keyes DAR "Bells
Across America" bell ringing that took place at the end of the 223rd
Constitution Week activities. The tradition of celebrating
Constitution Week was started many years ago by the Daughters of the
American Revolution (DAR). In 1955, the DAR petitioned Congress to
set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the
observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by
the U.S. Congress and signed into Public Law #915, on August 2,
1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Constitution Week is
commemorated September 17 – 23. John Wade Keyes Regent recently
presented the certificate to Ambassadors President Wanda Chittam-Johnson.
The Ambassadors are all chamber members who are
committed to representing the Chamber in community functions. They
welcome new members to the Chamber at the chamber coffees and after
hour meetings and they attend ribbon cuttings for new businesses and
new members. They encourage businesses to become chamber members as
well as assist in chamber events such as Home and Garden Show,
Delmore Day and the Ole Time Fiddlers Convention. A Chamber
Ambassador posses leadership qualities and is willing to volunteer
to help promote Athens, they are quite possibly one of the most
valuable assets of the Greater Limestone County Chamber of Commerce.
(Left to right) Etta Moore (Chamber of Commerce), Wanda Chittam-Johnson (President of
the Ambassadors) Teresa Todd (Ambassador of the Quarter) Presenting
the certificate is Pam White, Regent of John Wade Keyes Chapter,
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and Jennifer
Smith (secretary for the Ambassadors)
Charles Kilpatrick was the individual winner in the event. Charles
was very excited about the opportunity to ring his bell which was
handed down from his grandfather. Presenting his certificate is
Regent White.
The National Society Daughters of the American
Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote patriotism, preserve
American history, and support better education for our nation’s
children. It members are descended from the patriots who won
American independence during the Revolutionary War. With more than
168,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is
one of the world’s largest and most active service organizations,
and is also the publisher of the award-winning magazine American
Spirit. To learn more about the work of today’s DAR, visit
www.DAR.org.
Contact: Doris Estes, 256-232-8733
reverie0progeny@yahoo.com
October 12, 2010
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