Polly Conway Chapter, NSDAR

06/14/2026

FLAG DAY
June 14 2026
Today honors the adoption of our first flag, which featured 13 stripes and stars as stated in the 1777 Flag Resolution.
June 14, 1892. The only resolution adopted by the first NSDAR Continental Congress was to honor and respect the Flag of the United States of America.
Did you know that since the 20th century, our Society has presented a Flag of the United States to the Senate and the House of Representatives when needed for use at the rostrums of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House?
The NBOM has requested that flags be displayed at homes on Flag Day since 1893. Check your Flag Code for proper etiquette.
Flag Pin Protocol:
The lapel Flag Pin is always worn on the left lapel.
American Flag pins are not put on your right side ribbons.

06/12/2026

So proud of our Junior Member Reagan Whitledge for making the UA Dean's List.

Reagan Whitledge’s Merit page at University of Arkansas

05/17/2026

Polly Conway New Book:
We the Women by Norah O'Donnell.

Over a decades-long, distinguished career, award-winning journalist Norah O’Donnell has made it her mission to shed light on untold wom­en’s stories. Now, in honor of America’s 250th birthday, O’Donnell focuses that passion on the American heroines who helped change the course of history. ....

04/21/2026

04/11/2026

Fabulous April Meeting. Announced our Chapter Certificates from conference. Inducted two new members! And then some new member education. Always followed up with more fellowship at a local restaurant.

03/15/2026

Polly Conway Daughters worked with the Akansa Chapter at the Clinton Presidential Library to man the traveling American Revolution exhibit. We handed out flags lapel pins, hand-held flags, colored sheets, crayons contraband bubbles and pocket Constitutions.

03/15/2026

An angel found his wings this week. Our sweet Korean War Veteran, Mr. Jay went to join his wife. James Hambrick is the father of Polly Conway members, Marilyn Sickel and Martha Harrell. Our heart goes out to them and their families at this time. Remember them in your prayers.

James Thomas Hambrick Obituary
The memory of James Thomas Hambrick of Des Arc, Arkansas, who passed away on March 12, 2026 at the age of 96, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Thomas Hambrick to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Chester Hambrick & Lillian Grace Luton Hambrick and his wife, Georgia; and his great-grandparent Will Luton. He is survived by: his brothers, Jay, W. C. of Hambrick's Auto Supply and Lowell (Rita Ellis); his daughters, Martha Hambrick Harrell (Dennis) and Marilyn Hambrick Sickel (Lynn); his grandsons, Anthony "Tony" Harrell, Mason Sickel, Joshua Harrell and Andrew "Drew" Sickel; his sister Elsie Dohm; Rev. L. C. Felts, George Ellis, Donald Ellis and Lowell Ellis. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.

02/16/2026

Key reminders:
Do not click links, open attachments, or reply to suspicious emails
Carefully check the entire sender email address for subtle changes
Be wary of urgent requests, especially those involving money or gift cards
If an email uses a method of communication that is not normally used, pause
Call the person directly using a known phone number to verify the request
Do not forward suspicious emails, instead, take a screenshot and share it with your Regent, chapter leadership, or VIS
Scammers rely on trust, urgency, and goodwill. Awareness and verification are our strongest defenses.

02/16/2026

ATTENTION:
Emails are being sent out in my name asking the receiver to purchase Gift Cards. This is not from me. Do not send any money to these people. Thank you. Sharon Bode

From the Desk of ASDAR VIS Committee

Dear Daughters,
ASDAR is receiving increased reports of scam and phishing attempts targeting our membership. These attempts are becoming more frequent and more convincing.
These are NOT legitimate, even though they may appear to come from trusted DAR leadership. In several cases, scammers have altered an email address by only one letter or number, making the message look authentic at first glance. Some messages request assistance, gift cards, or funds and often claim the sender is unavailable or out of state.
Please take a moment to review the attached Email Safety Guidance from National, provided by the VIS Committee. This document contains important reminders and best practices for protecting yourself and our organization.

Key reminders:
Do not click links, open attachments, or reply to suspicious emails
Carefully check the entire sender email address for subtle changes
Be wary of urgent requests, especially those involving money or gift cards
If an email uses a method of communication that is not normally used, pause
Call the person directly using a known phone number to verify the request
Do not forward suspicious emails, instead, take a screenshot and share it with your Regent, chapter leadership, or VIS

Scammers rely on trust, urgency, and goodwill. Awareness and verification are our strongest defenses.
Thank you for your continued vigilance and for helping protect ASDAR and its members.

In DAR Friendship,
ASDAR VIS Committee