Horseshoe Prairie Chapter, NSDAR, announces the election of Sharon McMahon, Noblesville, as the Chapter Regent. McMahon takes office this month at the end of former Regent Amanda Mizell’s term. Mizell, Carmel, served as Chapter Regent for six years.
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The role of the Chapter Regent involves leading the Chapter in the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution’s main areas of focus, which include education, patriotism and historic preservation initiatives. Within the primary initiatives, chapters across the country are very involved in the recognition and appreciation of veterans and veterans’ issues.
“Among our many projects, we are most proud of our work to benefit veterans,” said McMahon. “All DAR members descend from those who fought in the Revolutionary War or provided essential support of the Revolution. From locating and marking the graves of the Revolutionary War Patriots to collecting necessary items for those veterans currently in hospitals, homeless shelters and veterans homes, Horseshoe Prairie Chapter is very committed to veterans’ causes. We especially enjoy planning our Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Breakfast each year to commemorate the national Vietnam War Veterans Day designated as March 29. Other programs include Women’s Issues, Good Citizens and American History competitions for students, Conservation, DAR Schools, and many others.”
Horseshoe Prairie Chapter was founded in 1970 with Mrs. Judy Dillon as Regent and Mrs. Phyllis Green as Vice Regent. The Chapter is already planning to mark its 50th anniversary in 2020 with various events and commemorations.
“I am so honored to be selected as Regent of this amazing Chapter and I am humbled to follow in the footsteps of the ladies who founded Horseshoe Prairie Chapter in 1970,” said McMahon. “As a Chapter, we look forward to continuing to build on their legacy and serve our community as representatives of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.”
For more information on the NSDAR and its programs, visit dar.org.