Daughters of the American Revolution pays tribute to deceased members

Daughters of the American Revolution
Amelia Island Chapter
Contact: Carol Elefterion
[email protected]
November 1, 2020

L – R – Elizabeth Reagan,  Carol Elefterion,Dawn Bostwick director of Nassau County Library Systems,  and Chapter Librarian, far right, holds the book in honor of past regent Lucinda Jo “Cindy” Glenn, who died last year.

 

 

The Amelia Island Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution paid tribute to deceased members by donating books and money to the genealogical collection at the Fernandina Beach Branch Library.

Chapter Librarian Susan Cofield, far right, holds the book donated in honor of past regent Lucinda Jo “Cindy” Glenn, who died last year. A monetary donation was made to honor three other chapter members who have passed away. Standing, next to Ms Cofield are, from right to left, Dawn Bostwick, Director of the Fernandina Beach Branch Library System; Chapter Regent Carol Elefterion; and Elizabeth Reagan Milo, in memory of her mother, Gloria Reagan. Other chapter members honored were Gail Moore and Frances Tabor, who was an organizing (founding) member of the chapter.

 

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 200 members of the Amelia Island Chapter contribute 5,000 volunteer hours and $5,000 in scholarships and awards in Nassau County each year. Go to www.ameliaislandnsdar.org for more information about the chapter or www.dar.org to learn about the national society.