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Organizational Information ~ Important Dates
Alabama Society Daughters of the American Colonists
Organizational Information
Founded: March 13, 1939, by Mrs. Henry Grady Jacobs (Louise Willson Jacobs), Organizing Regent, Birmingham, Alabama.
Alabama Society Daughters of the American Colonists Chapters:
Auburn ~ Horseshoe Bend Chapter
Birmingham ~ Edward Waters Chapter
Dothan ~ Robert Dowling Chapter
Huntsville ~ Judge David Campbell Chapter
Montgomery ~ Governor James Moore Chapter
Montgomery ~ Nicolas Meriwether Chapter
Troy ~ Captain Thomas Carter Chapter
Tuscaloosa ~ Colonel George Reade Chapter
Birmingham ~ Edward Waters Chapter
Dothan ~ Robert Dowling Chapter
Huntsville ~ Judge David Campbell Chapter
Montgomery ~ Governor James Moore Chapter
Montgomery ~ Nicolas Meriwether Chapter
Troy ~ Captain Thomas Carter Chapter
Tuscaloosa ~ Colonel George Reade Chapter
National Society Daughters of the American Colonists
Organizational Information
Incorporated: April 25, 1921. Federal Charter was granted the Ninety-eighth United States Congress as Public Law 98-561 on October 30, 1984.
Object of the Society: The object of this Society shall be Patriotic, Historical, and Educational; to make research as to the history and deeds of the American colonist and to record and publish the same; to commemorate deeds of colonial interest; to inculcate and foster love of America and its institutions by all its residents; to obey its laws and venerate its flag - the emblem of its power and civic righteousness.
Motto: Past, Present, Future
Theme: Working together to promote lifelong learning
Colors: Colonial Blue & Yellow
Emblem: Oak Leaf
Seal: The Seal of this Society shall be composed of an open wreath of acorns and oak leaves measuring 1 9/16 inches in width and 2 inches in height. In the center of this wreath shall be a shield measuring in width, 1 inch, and in height, 1 4/16 inches. The border of the shield shall bear the name of the Society, “National Society Daughters of the American Colonists.” In the center of the shield shall be an oak tree in full foliage.
Management: The National Society is led by the National President and an Executive Committee consisting of all of the National Officers, all Honorary National Presidents, and three Honorary National Vices Presidents selected by the National President. In addition to rulings by the Executive Board, policy for the Society is made by the National Board, a body composed of the National Officers , the Honorary National Officers, and the State Regents. The Chairmen of National Committees are National Board members without a vote.
The National Board meets prior to and after General Assembly, and in October. Ballot votes are cast in January and June for specific purposes authorized in the National Bylaws, Article XI, Section 2. Elections are held every third year.
The constituent bodies of the National Society are chapters, states societies (states having two or more chapters), and state societies without chapter; which are grouped into five geographical sections.
Object of the Society: The object of this Society shall be Patriotic, Historical, and Educational; to make research as to the history and deeds of the American colonist and to record and publish the same; to commemorate deeds of colonial interest; to inculcate and foster love of America and its institutions by all its residents; to obey its laws and venerate its flag - the emblem of its power and civic righteousness.
Motto: Past, Present, Future
Theme: Working together to promote lifelong learning
Colors: Colonial Blue & Yellow
Emblem: Oak Leaf
Seal: The Seal of this Society shall be composed of an open wreath of acorns and oak leaves measuring 1 9/16 inches in width and 2 inches in height. In the center of this wreath shall be a shield measuring in width, 1 inch, and in height, 1 4/16 inches. The border of the shield shall bear the name of the Society, “National Society Daughters of the American Colonists.” In the center of the shield shall be an oak tree in full foliage.
Management: The National Society is led by the National President and an Executive Committee consisting of all of the National Officers, all Honorary National Presidents, and three Honorary National Vices Presidents selected by the National President. In addition to rulings by the Executive Board, policy for the Society is made by the National Board, a body composed of the National Officers , the Honorary National Officers, and the State Regents. The Chairmen of National Committees are National Board members without a vote.
The National Board meets prior to and after General Assembly, and in October. Ballot votes are cast in January and June for specific purposes authorized in the National Bylaws, Article XI, Section 2. Elections are held every third year.
The constituent bodies of the National Society are chapters, states societies (states having two or more chapters), and state societies without chapter; which are grouped into five geographical sections.
Golden Acorn Members
Golden Acorn members are those who join the Society from the age of 18 through the age of 35. They remain Golden Acorns until their 45th birthday. The members have the privilege of serving as Pages at State and General Assemblies. Benefiting American Indians has always been the special project of the Golden Acorns Committee, and significant contributions have been made to the Bacone College Library in recent years as a result of this endeavor.
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Important Dates
September 17th - Constitution Day
October 12th - Columbus Day
November (1st Tuesday after 1st Monday) - Election Day
November 11th - Veteran's Day
November (4th Thursday) - Thanksgiving Day
November (4th Friday) - American Indian Recognition Day
December 15th - Bill of Rights Day
February 12th - Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
February 22nd - George Washington's Birthday
April 3rd - American's Creed Day
April 19th - Battle of Lexington Anniversary
May (3rd Saturday) - Armed Forces Day
May (4th Monday) - Memorial Day
June 14th - Flag Day
July 4th - Independence Day
October 12th - Columbus Day
November (1st Tuesday after 1st Monday) - Election Day
November 11th - Veteran's Day
November (4th Thursday) - Thanksgiving Day
November (4th Friday) - American Indian Recognition Day
December 15th - Bill of Rights Day
February 12th - Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
February 22nd - George Washington's Birthday
April 3rd - American's Creed Day
April 19th - Battle of Lexington Anniversary
May (3rd Saturday) - Armed Forces Day
May (4th Monday) - Memorial Day
June 14th - Flag Day
July 4th - Independence Day
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