Submitted Photo The regular meeting of the Benjamin Prescott Chapter of The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held at the McClurg Mansion in Westfield on Nov. 3 and included the installation of officers. From left are: Treasurer Bonnie Larkin, Chaplain Lisa Sedlmayer, Regent Brenda Johnson, Vice Regent Deborah Cenni, Secretary Myra Johnston and Registrar Dawn Ubaney.

WESTFIELD — The regular meeting of the Benjamin Prescott Chapter of The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held at the McClurg Mansion in Westfield on Nov. 3.

The meeting was called to order by Regent Brenda Johnson, and the Opening Ritual was conducted by Johnson and Vice Regent Deborah Cenni. Lisa Sedlmayer read the DAR President’s Message and Antoniette Sherman read the DAR National Defense Article. Secretary Myra Johnston read the minutes from the previous meeting and Treasurer Bonnie Larkin reported balances and financial activity.

Officer induction was conducted and officially recognized. Officers include: Regent Brenda Johnson, Vice Regent Deborah Cenni, Secretary Myra Johnston, Treasurer Bonnie Larkin, Registrar Dawn Ubaney and Chaplain Lisa Sedlmayer.

Ubaney is continuing her work with two new prospective members.

The District 8 Conference the chapter co-hosted at the White Inn in Fredonia on Oct. 8 was well-attended and a success. The gathering included DAR officers from across the state.

The Chapter is participating in Wreaths across America and will be placing wreaths at Bath for the holiday season.

Members were asked to remember to vote on Nov. 8 and that Veterans Day is Nov. 11. Thank a veteran for his or her service.

The meeting was adjourned at 2 p.m. Hostess Sedlmayer served homemade muffins and soft drinks.

The next meeting will be at 1 p.m. on Dec. 1 in conjunction with the noon Christmas party. Those who had an  ancestor that fought for freedom in the Revolutionary War and would like to join the Chapter are asked to call Ubaney at 679-1216.