Amelia Island Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
Submitted by Cara Curtin
April 7, 2018 11:00 a.m.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has honored two Fernandina Beach women for their contributions to the community.
Amelia Island Chapter Regent Lynn Leisy stands on the far left (photo) as Florida State Society DAR American History Co-chair Pat Bevins presents the NSDAR Women in American History Award to Major Jenette Baker, Nurse Corps, U.S. Army Reserve (retired). Amelia Island Chapter Women in American History Chairperson Linda Davis stands on the far right. Major Baker served in Desert Storm, and her civilian career as a public health nurse took her to Africa, Asia, and South America, as well as the U.S.
In the photo on left, Amelia Island Chapter Regent Lynn Leisy stands beside State DAR American History Co-chair Pat Bevins as she presents the NSDAR Women in American History Award to Carol R. Carter. The chapter’s Service for Veterans Chair Cara Curtin is second from right, and Chapter chair of Women in American History Linda Davis stands far right. Mrs. Carter directs the American Legion Girl’s State program for the district. In her role as ambassador for the Navy SEAL Foundation, she organizes the annual Joggin for Frogmen 5k on May 19th this year, the Patriot Day Ladies Luncheon on September 11th, and the Honoring the Fallen Golf Tournament on November 5th.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is the largest women’s service organization in the world and contributes over one million volunteer hours a year. The almost 200 members of the Amelia Island Chapter contribute approximately 5,000 volunteer hours and $4,000 in scholarships and awards in Nassau County each year.