Flag Raising at Brainerd Mission Cemetery - June 10, 2015

Rhea-Craig Chapter members attended the Flag Raising Ceremony at Brainerd Mission Cemetery on June 10, 2015. The ceremony was hosted by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Regents' Council of Chattanooga and the Tennessee Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, John Sevier Chapter. The East Ridge High School JROTC Color Guard performed the actual flag raising. Among guest speakers was Maria Kain Matthews, Chairman of the Brainerd Mission Cemetery Committee who gave a moving speech comparing the Mission in the its early history to current times. Jimmy Yellowhorse Webster gave a short flute performance and his wife, Tamara Hicks, sang Amazing Grace in Cherokee. This annual ceremony retiring the old flag and raising the new one, is an opportunity to acknowledge the part of our history that included the Cherokee and pay our respect in this sacred, peaceful and spiritual cemetery.

From left to right:  Faye Sliger, Barbara McKeel, Kathy Tyler, Dana Myers, Carrie Ann Bright,
Caren Lorelle, Jane Yates, Susan Pluff

 

 

 

Rhea-Craig Chapter members attended the Flag Raising Ceremony at Brainerd Mission Cemetery on June 10, 2015. The ceremony was hosted by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Regents' Council of Chattanooga and the Tennessee Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, John Sevier Chapter. The East Ridge High School JROTC Color Guard performed the actual flag raising. Among guest speakers was Maria Kain Matthews, Chairman of the Brainerd Mission Ceme...tery Committee who gave a moving speech comparing the Mission in the its early history to current times. Jimmy Yellowhorse Webster gave a short flute performance and his wife, Tamara Hicks, sang Amazing Grace in Cherokee. This annual ceremony retiring the old flag and raising the new one, is an opportunity to acknowledge the part of our history that included the Cherokee and pay our respect in this sacred, peaceful and spiritual cemetery.

Rose Bushes planted at the Sweetwater Public Library

In celebration of Earth Day 2015, Carrie Ann Bright, Regent, planted twelve beautiful Knockout Roses at the Sweetwater, TN Public Library. It will be fun to watch them bloom and grow for years to come. Thanks Carrie Ann.

Ice Cream Social

Celebrating the new officers we enjoyed a wonderful Ice Cream Social at the end of our meeting. Everything was delicious!

Swearing in New Officers - June 4, 2015

Chaplain Faye Sliger swears in the new officers: Faye Sliger - Chaplain; Caren Lorelle - Marketing Director; Marcia Long - Media and Historian; Susan Pluff - Treasurer; Barbara McKeel - Recording Secretary; Jane Yates - Vice Regent; Carrie Ann Bright - Regent.



Outgoing regent, Jane Yates hands off the gavel to new Regent, Carrie Ann Bright.

Celebrating our National Anthem!

New Regent, Carrie Ann Bright brought a beautiful book with patriotic pictures set with the words to the Star Spangled Banner.  She turned from page to page as we sang the words. It was a very moving experience for all.