The ladies of the Frederick Van Patten Chapter proudly sponsor the display at the local library honoring Korean Veterans of White County. Many members contributed items, pictures, and memorabilia from their families to piece this together. The display will be at the Public Library for the month of November. 

The Ladies of the Frederick Van Patten Chapter participated in many activities for the month of October. The chapter members celebrated the NSDAR Day of Service by volunteering to rake leaves, pick up trash and clean tombstones at the Gum Springs Cemetery. Following protocols on gravestone cleaning, many veteran tombstones received a much needed bath. Among the tombstones cleaned was that of Joshua Hartzog, who was a Medal of Honor Recipient! (see picture). The following weekend, chapter member Jocelynn regaled the members with the Boston Tea Party history and the push for it to be be a non-violent act of rebellion.

The ladies of the Frederick Van Patten entered September with a full agenda. In addition to delivering “Snack it up” boxes to the VA clinics, they also celebrated the 100th birthday of a local veteran, celebrated Constitution Week with the Mayor, and had the first meeting of the year. During the first meeting, the members were educated on the White County Literacy Program and what they offer. More can be found at their website :

https://whitecountyliteracy.org/services-%26-programs

September 7, 2022 Pictured are former Chapter Regent Irene Gray, former Regent of Batesville AR chapter Dora Kate Lee, current Regent JoyLynn Edwards, Little Red River Regent Christina McGaughey, and Mary Kay James, Communications and Newsletter delivering a “Snack it Up” box to the local Veterans’ Clinic.

The Frederick Van Patten Chapter joyfully celebrated their 10 year anniversary this month. The chapter participated in lively conversations, wonderfully crafted treats, and watched an award be presented to chapter regent, JoyLynn Edwards. A sincere thank you to the ladies of the party committee who planned and executed the celebration. A grand time was had by all who attended.

The chapter would also like to say a special thank you to all the ladies before us who gave time and energy to get this chapter started and up to where it is today. There are many have moved away or passed on that has made this chapter and none of this would have been possible without them.

The Frederick Van Patten Chapter held its final meeting before summer break this May. The chapter was regaled with the biography of a soldier who survived the bombing of Pearl Harbor and Vietnam. His cousins, Claudia Higginbotham and Chapter Regent Fran Haverstick, shared his recollection and photos of his life with the chapter.

After the business portion, the new officers for the next administration were sworn in, and a memorial service was held for a recently deceased member, Joyce Hopper.

A recap of the previous chapter activities included participation in the Harding University History Faire, sponsored by the Harding University Phi Alpha Theta chapter, participating in the Wreaths Across America Mobile Exhibit with the Polly Conway Chapter, NSDAR of Beebe in April, a cemetery walk in the Hickory Plains, and the presentation of the scholarship awards to winners of the local schools. Chapter Regent Haverstick held a dedication to mark the tombstone of a charter member to the Frederick Van Patten Chapter.

On April 9, the Frederick Van Patten Chapter met in person for the monthly meeting. After the business portion of the meeting, the chapter was delighted by a speech given by Mattie Grace Watson. Ms. Watson spoke about the American Constitution and the duties and responsibilities it bestows to the citizens. Ms. Grace won the American Legion competition with said presentation and will be representing Arkansas on a national level. The Frederick Van Patten Chapter wishes her the best of luck!

The Frederick Van Patten Chapter enjoyed meeting in person for the 114th State Conference. There were many activities to partake in! A ceremony placing a wreath on a replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, boxing kitchen kits for the Veteran’s Village, to a riveting speech from author Jeffrey McKenna. A grand time was had by all!

Click the link to listen to in interview by the Americanism Committee of the Exchange Club who travel across the country with Tomb replica and sentinels to showcase and educate the public about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

https://fb.watch/bYSSidNKHB/