National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Major Jacob Gray Chapter Jacksonville, Arkansas This is the Background Sound Control Now Playing: "Bach - Air from Suite #3 in D" "We are proud to be the home chapter of 2008-2010 State Regent Mary Lee Schultz Chapter History The Major Jacob Gray Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was formed February 1, 1980, by Charlotte Strong Huntley, a member of the Prudence Hall Chapter in North Little Rock. The new chapter in Jacksonville had fourteen organizing members. It was sponsored by the Prudence Hall Chapter. Mrs. Huntley was the chapter's organizing regent. Charlotte Huntley (Mrs. Russell) Past Regents Charlotte Strong Huntley (Mrs. Russell): 1980-1983 Joan Tyler Zumwalt (Mrs. McLyle): 1983-1985 Mary Alice Jones (Mrs. Emmett): 1985-1988 Ann Hutton Presley (Mrs. Joseph): 1997-1999 Charlotte Strong Huntley (Mrs. Russell): 1999-2001 Mary Lee Chisam Schultz (Mrs. Donald): 2001-2003 Martha Harris Poplin (Mrs. Jerry): 2003-2005 Carole Falkner Villarreal (Mrs. Esteban): 2005-2007 Ann Hutton Presley (Mrs. Maurice): 2007-2008 Carole Falkner Villarreal (Mrs. Esteban): 2008-2009 Chapter Officers Regent: Junelle Linke Mongno Vice Regent: Ann Maurice Hutton Presley Chaplain: Joanne S. Thomison Kimsey Secretary: Mary Ford Treasurer: Monett Harrington Registrar: Ester Krudwig Eades Historian/Librarian: Lynda Sue Cribbs Etheridge Our Objects Historical: "To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence." Educational: "To promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge." Patriotic: "To cherish, maintain, and extend the institution of American freedom, to foster true patriotism and love of country, and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty." Our Traditions National Motto: "God, Home, and Country" NSDAR Theme: "The Spirit of Hospitality .........Opens Doors of Opportunity" Arkansas State Theme: "Windows to the Past Reflect Visions of Tomorrow" "A Government of the people, by the people, for the people." -- Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. For lookup in the DAR Patriot Index, e-mail: ekeads@classicnet.net Membership Any woman is eligible for membership in the NSDAR who is not less than eighteen years of age and can prove lineal, blood line descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence. Documentation must be provided to prove direct descent from a patriot. Sources may include birth, baptismal, marriage, death records, etc. Admission to membership in the NSDAR is either by invitation through a chapter in your state organization (or Unit Overseas) or as a Member-At-Large. No chapter may discriminate against an applicant on the basis of race or creed. Meetings The DAR gives members an opportunity for service in many areas. It is a way to join with others in trying to make America a better place to live. It offers the opportunity to work with youth of this country through the educational programs. The DAR encourages citizens to become active in the community, to assist in historic preservation, and to help preserve documents and records of the past. It offers an opportunity to meet people with similar interest, develop friendships, and join others who cherish the priceless heritage enjoyed by all while promoting the ideals of patriotism and love of country. We welcome new members! Click here for "God Bless the USA" For membership information, e-mail Junelle Mongno, Regent ARDAR and NSDAR buttons created by Dayna Trembley Hilton Graphic by Janet Welty of Wooster-Wayne Chapter, Ohio Back to Top Website maintained by Webmaster. Website last updated May 13, 2011. The DAR Insignia is the property of, and is copyrighted by, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Web hyperlinks to non-DAR sites are not the responsibility of the NSDAR, the state organizations, or individual DAR chapters.