Birthday in a Bag...
The Daughters of 1812 Commissioner Charles Gause chapter put together dozens of bags filled with everything soldiers would need for a birthday party. We believe families of our active military appreciate any help they can get, so this is how we celebrated our military families. All the Birthday Bags were taken to Fort Bragg.
President Michele Russell presented the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 award to Phyllis Wilson, Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter, NC, a certificate for her outstanding contributions to Veterans.
Phyllis has managed the 1812 blog since 2011 and has worked with Wreaths Across America since 2010, attempting to put a wreath on all 5,126 veterans' graves at Wilmington National Cemetery.
Treasurer Cindy Sellers and Recording/Corresponding Secretary Caron Myers are busily working during the 1812 meeting.
Below are photos of 1812 members writing cards to servicemen. The cards will be distributed to “Adopt a Soldier” or “Hugs for Soldiers.” Members took about an hour to create the bags and write cards, which were then gathered up and ready to be taken to Fayetteville.
L to R. Jackie LaMar and Registrar Suzanne Palmer writing notes to servicemen.
Pam Proctor and Bettie Lettieri wrote notes to servicement during the 1812 meeting. Also, Congratulations, Bettie on your 90th birthday. You look fantastic.
1812 members are busily writing cards for servicemen.
Pat Tucker on the left and in front, Ruth Rice and in the back new 1812 member Keidre Koenig wrote cards to servicement.
Carol Hart, Yvonne Brown and Linda Lashley busily wrote cards to service during the 1812 meeting.
