The Mexico, Missouri chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution met Sept. 14 at the Carlson House for a luncheon followed by a regular meeting. 

Special guests were Becky Osbourn, Missouri state regent; Kathy Wilkerson, east central district director and members of the Montgomery chapter.

Regent Deborah Wehrman opened the meeting with the DAR ritual, according to a news release issued by DAR. She introduced Osbourn, who spoke on the objectives of DAR —  historic preservation, promotion of education and patriotic endeavors. Her goals include addressing extensive maintenance and repairs that need to be done at Roslyn Heights, the preservation of chapter archives and ensuring each chapter is aware of what is special about them. Osbourn is also doing research on Missouri pathways, waterways, trails and more.

Wilkerson mentioned the importance of her meeting with each chapter in her district and making a personal connection with them, the release stated.

Susan Yelton presented Osbourn and Wilkerson with gifts from the chapter.

Anne Vines gave the President General’s Message where she acknowledged that Sept. 11 was the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attack. According to the release, she quoted from the National Defender that Sept. 18 was recognized as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Vines also presented the devotional.

Various attendees gave a patriotic minute about something of historic importance pertaining to their family.

During her patriotic minute, Beverly MacFarlane shared the story of her ancestor, John Bleakly, who was the author of the Bill of Rights and served as the first clerk and first librarian of the United States, the release stated. Bronwyn MacFarlane introduced Carolyn Coyle whose family member, Dr. Coyle, was responsible for building Mexico’s former hospital. 

Susan Yelton presented information about Constitution Week, which was Sept. 17-23.