El Dorado Chapter, Placerville, celebrated its 40th anniversary with table hostesses beautifully displaying their finest silver and china for a tea on Sunday afternoon November 18, 2018. Special guests included State Regent Adele Lancaster, Honorary President General Mrs. Dorla Dean Kemper, State Honorary Regent Beverly Moncrieff, State Vice Regent Susan Broderick, and District II Director Susan Brooking. Chapter Regent Carol Ann Nolan presided over the day’s commemoration.
El Dorado Chapter was chartered on October 12, 1978 by Organizing Regent Emily Ross. Three charter members who served with Mrs. Ross attended the event: Mary Jane Battaglia, Bonnie Battaglia, and Beverly Battaglia. Janet Levi, who served three times as Chapter Regent, spoke about the chapter’s history and past accomplishments. Honorary President General Mrs. Kemper presented a mesmerizing program on the “The Orchid and Art” including the history of DAR and Honorary President Generals. Additionally, photos pulled from the NSDAR Archives displayed many orchids being worn by our past leadership.
Early in the program Placerville City Council member, Patty Borelli, read a Proclamation and stated it was read at the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting on November 13, 2018. The Regent and State Regent then recognized Chaplain Virginia DeGregory for her 25 years of service and Past Regent Cynthia Larson for membership growth.
Group Photo of El Dorado Chapter with State Regent Adele Lancaster