05/27/2021
Even a Pandemic cannot stop our Putnam Hill Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R) of Greenwich, Connecticut! Just like the redcoats didn't stop our revolutionary ancestors in the 1700's, neither will a virus in the 2020! On September 25, 2020 the ladies of the Putnam Hill Chapter donned their Covid- 19 masks in stride, sat socially distanced outside at the historic Bush Holly House in Greenwich and proceeded to hold their Annual Meeting to elect new Board Members for the 2020-2022 Board term.
Michelle Allen, as acting Regent officiated. At the end of the meeting the gavel and Regent's pin were passed to the new Regent, Karen Neilinger. Donning Covid-19 Masks, the Board Members were proudly sworn into office. The picture (below) shows many of those new Board Members proudly waiving the U.S. flag and their Putnam Hill Chapter D.A.R flag. The Pandemic was not going to stop these Ladies of the Daughters of the American Revolution from tradition!
The Putnam Hill Chapter organized in 1902 has a long history of being involved with the Greenwich community. The Chapter runs the D.A.R American History Award and the Good Citizens Award each year. This year, the annual D.A.R. American History Essay Contest's subject is: March 5, 2020 and the Boston Massacre because it is the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Massacre. March 5th was chosen because of a pivotal event which took place in Boston on that specific date that paved the way to the American Revolution.
This year's Essay Contest asks the contestants to: Imagine you are living in Boston, after witnessing the events of March 5th, describe your family's discussion about the Boston Massacre and what role it played in organizing the colonists against the British King and Parliament. The Title for the Essay is: “The Boston Massacre”. The contest is open to all students in Grades 5-8. The length of the essay needs to be between 300-1,000 words. We encourage all students to enter the contest! Three monetary prizes are given out per grade. For guidelines contact: Katie Sumner, Vice Regent at 203-252-6731 for more information.
Another award the Chapter gives out is the D.A.R. Good Citizens Award. This prestigious award is given out every year to five Greenwich High School (GHS) students in their Senior year, chosen by their housemasters and guidance counselors from each of the five houses at the GHS. The award is based upon the qualities of academics, leadership, service, dependability, and patriotism shown in the home, school, and their community.
Pictured (below) after being sworn in as the newly elected officers for 2020-2022 term of the Putnam Hill Daughters of the American Revolution D.A.R. are:
(left to right) Front row: Karen Neilinger, Regent; Katie Sumner, Vice Regent; Suzanne Branch, Special Events Counselor; Dorothy Darlington, Programs Counselor; Second row: Sue McClenachan, Corresponding Secretary; Molly Kokoruda, Museum Counselor; Gail Citerella, Recording Secretary. Third row: Jan Hoffman, Chaplain; Daniele Ojjeh, Children of the American Revolution Counselor; Leigh Izzo, Librarian, and Caryn Frick, Treasurer.
The Chapter is 170 members strong. If you are interested in becoming a member or are interested in transferring your membership to the Putnam Hill Chapter D.A.R, please contact: Katie Sumner, Vice Regent on cell phone 203-252-6731 for more information.
Hip Hip Huzzah!
