This day Spring Colors were the call of the day as the lovely Belles of the Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, eagerly gathered to celebrate their 8th Anniversary since Chartering, March 27, 2017!
Hostess KELLY CULP HALL graciously offered her Home for this very special occasion, and Co-Hostess (and Sister) CHRISSY CULP BARTON assisted her in the preparations and ~Welcoming~ to all their Charter Members and RJOA Sisters!
The ladies were greeted at the door with hugs and a Champaign Mimosa! Many other beverages were available, and the display of perfectly arranged foods were almost too pretty to eat. Charter Member: LYN HOWARD brought her traditional Battle Flag Cake on silver footed pedestal. It was a perfect day and the Hostesses accommodated all in their gracious and loving manner. PRESIDENT JENNY LEHR sadly regretted that she would be out of state on business, so VICE PRESIDENT CHARLOTTE BELIN Welcomed everyone, and especially the Charter Members and Guests attending were personally introduced. VP CHARLOTTE BELIN Thanked the gracious Co-Hostesses: KELLY HALL and CHRISSY BARTON, and gifted the Hostesses with a lovely pot of Lilies from their Chapter in appreciation of the day. A short business meeting was conducted with all the proper UDC protocols. CHAPLAIN LYN HOWARD gave a most appropriate and loving prayer for the occasion. Even “Belle”- The TEXAS DIVISION ENDOWMENT DOLL FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE CONFEDERACY, traveled to be on display for this special Day! The RJOA gifted “Belle” as an Endowment Doll for Annual Auction at TX Division Forum with all proceeds to go to the TX Div. Children of the Confederacy. The Chapter was so Honored to win her back this year with the Highest Bid, by RJOA LYN HOWARD, it’s original benefactor! “Belle” travels throughout the RJOA year for special occasions to be displayed for Educational, and Historical purposes. Any UDC Chapter attending TX Div. Forum in the State of Texas may bid and possibly win “Belle” for 1 year, which aids in the projects of the TX Div. Children of the Confederacy Organization.
CHARTER MEMBERS WERE INTRODUCED AND ASKED TO SPEAK:
ELAINE HAMLIN COLLINGS was Founder/Organizer, Charter President & Chapter Pres. two Terms, and has continued to serve on the Board, and as Chairman in various ways.
DIANNE TAYLOR KEBODEAUX was Co-Founder and Charter Registrar, and continues to serve her Chapter devotedly on several Committees.
LYN HAWKINS (DISIERE) NOBEL HAWTHORNE HOWARD, was Charter Chaplain, and continues to Serve on the Board as past 2nd VP and current Chaplain. Lyn has served as Co-Chairman on various important Committees to her chapter.
Future Prospective Member: DEBBIE AIELLO was introduced, and graciously received.
After a delicious Lunch, Hostess KELLY HALL announced “Let The Games Begin”!
A tall pyramid of RED Decorated Boxes were stacked on the center Table and a type of “White Elephant” game was played, so that every lady left with the perfect gift of a miniature collectable shoe! What a darlin’ idea!!! AND so FUN!
Then All played “Rock, Paper, Scissors” to win the lovely Confederate Belt Buckle!
Guest and Prospective Member: DEBBIE AIELLO won that beauty! How perfect!!
Then “The Fanciest Shoes” Contest: and ALL VOTED: REGINA RINEY, 1st Place in her gorgeous rhinestone snake sandal heels that climbed her beautiful calves of her legs!
2nd Place went to – without a doubt, DANEAN MYERS in her beautiful high Heeled RED Velvet Evening Shoes with White Rhinestones winding and wrapping the shoes.
Fabulous Prizes gifted to the Winners by the Hostesses! Just more Fun!!
Lastly were the Door Prizes, and SHELIA WILLIAMSON and MYRA LISTON were the happy WINNERS! SHELIA won a lavishly decorated Purple High Heel Centerpiece, and MYRA won the equally lavishly decorated Red High Heel Centerpiece!
~~SHOES, SHOES, and more SHOES~~!!!
Ladies worn out from laughter and visiting, started gathering their things for departure.
The Entry Table, which featured all the past RJOA Anniversary Photos Framed in beautiful Gold Frames, were brought for enjoyment and remembrance by Charter Pres: ELAINE COLLINGS. Circling below the Table were Gift Gags given by the Hostesses, filled with all sorts of lovely “Goodies”, and each one different!
THANK YOU HOSTESSES: KELLY HALL AND CHRISSY BARTON!!!
AND THANK YOU TO ALL THE RJOA WHO ENRICH THE LIVES OF THEIR FELLOW SISTERS, AND MAKE MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND ALL SURROUNDING AREAS A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE!……
Submitted By: RJOA Chairman of Public Relations:
Elaine Collings, ehcollings@gmail.com
Assisted by Photo Committee: Shelia Williamson
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