The Oath of Membership Ceremony was performed for Darcel McLane by Myra Johnston, Regent and Deborah Cenni, Chaplain.

The Benjamin Prescott Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a regular business meeting in June at the Patterson Library in Westfield.

The Opening Ceremony was conducted by Regent Myra Johnston and Chaplain Deborah Cenni. The President General’s Message was about Continental Congress, featuring Patti LaBelle in concert in June. The National Defender was about “Sargent Reckless,” a decorated mare (female horse) in the Korean War.

The Oath of Membership Ceremony was performed for Darcel McLane by Myra Johnston, Regent and Deborah Cenni, Chaplin. Her mom, a member, with her dad and son were present to witness the ceremony.

A motion to elect Keri Wendel as Vice Regent was made by Cenni, seconded by Lisa Sedlmayer.

A discussion about the America 250 celebration was held. The group is hosting a display at the Chautauqua County History Day in August. Barbara Pietro, Elizabeth Sedlmayer, Cheryl Smith, Myra Johnston, Linda Kuzara and Megan Austin are meeting again on July 14 to complete the project. We are planning on displaying it at the Patterson Library as well.

Regent Johnston presented a Revolutionary Minute highlighting events that happened this month in the Revolutionary War. June 14, 1775, Flag Day and U.S. Army Birthday. In addition, June 17, 1775 was the Battle of Bunker Hill.

There is a trip planned to Erie, Pa., to visit the Maritime Museum on July 15, with a stop for lunch. A museum tour and lunch in the Forest Hill Cemetery with founder Jennie Prescott will be Aug. 26. On Oct. 11, we will be dedicating a Pomoroy Sign at the West Perrysburg Cemetery in Perrysburg in honor of three Revolutionary Patriots/ Pioneers interred there.

The Patriot Moment was presented by Sandy Haskins about her Patriot Capt. Daniel Wolmsdorf. She descends through her paternal line as Wolmsdorf is her maiden name.

The next meeting will be Sept. 1 at the Barker Library in Fredonia at 4 p.m..

If you are over 18 years of age and had an ancestor who fought or gave aid to the brave soldiers that fought and won the American Revolutionary War and would like to join, call Barbara Pietro at 716-392-1166 or email her at jbpietro@gmail.com.