In June 20 years ago a new chapter of the National Society U.S. Daughters of 1812 was chartered in Raleigh, N.C. and was named after Captain Johnston Blakeley, a brave and successful U.S. Navy sea captain raised in North Carolina.
In early June 2018 three of the chapter’s charter members along with current members and guests joined together at the N.C. State University Club in Raleigh to reminisce, celebrate, welcome new members and prepare for the future.
CJB chapter charter members Melanie Perryman, Betty Aiken and Laura Edwards protecting the chapter’s charter.
Each CJB chapter member was presented with a new and very beautiful pin. From left to right – Kimberly Froeschner, Suzanne Kerstine, Ruth Muller, Edna Powers, Karen Powers, Elaine Baldasare, Elaine Matson, Betty Aiken, Laura Edwards, Michelle Perryman and Mary Ann Loss. Not pictured is Bonnie Milam.
And special attire for the special day – daytime and evening period clothing worn by President Laura Edwards and Registrar Kimberly Froeschner helped set the tone.
Several guests joined the party – from left to right, Kathy Humphries, Anita Aiken, Janet Nye, Susan Redmon, Kitty Humphries and Barbara Perryman. Not pictured is Cydney Mullen.
New officers for the 2018 to 2020 term were sworn in – from left to right, President Elaine Baldasare, Vice President Edna Powers, Secretary Kimberly Froeschner, Treasurer Elaine Matson, Registrar Laura Edwards and Historian Mary Ann Loss. Not pictured is Chaplain Wanda Mandeville.
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Mary Ann Loss
Captain Johnston Blakeley Chapter
Chapter Historian
