Keith Chipman was our guest speaker for the February 7, 2026 meeting of our 1812 organization. Keith is the husband of our Vice-President, Rebecca Chipman. Keith is a blacksmith as a hobby. Essential blacksmith tools include a forge for heating metal, an anvil for shaping, and a variety of hammers (such as cross-peen or ball-peen) for forging. Other crucial tools include tongs for holding hot metal, a post vise for securing work, and cutting tools such as chisels and punches.
Our 2026-2028 new officers were selected at the 1812 meeting on February 7, 2026. The new president will be Suzanne Palmer; the Vice President will be Susan Woodard; the Secretary will be Kathleen Benedict; and the Treasurer, Cindy Sellers, will serve another term in office. Registrar will be Rebecca Chipman, Chaplain will be Linda Lashley, who will serve another term in office, Historian will be Phyllis Wilson, and Librarian will be Joan Hall. The new officers will be sworn in at the June 2026 meeting.
