Chapter Meetings

Regular chapter meetings are held on the second Friday of each month from September through May, unless otherwise noted.
For more information about previous or upcoming meetings, please contact us.
Previous Programs
Over the years, the Sallie Harrison Chapter has offered a number of programs and hosted a diverse range of speakers and educators.

Celebrating the Constitution
Judge John D. Galluzo
Special Guest for Constitution Week

Conservation in Central Florida
Gabrielle Milch
Residential Horticulture Agent, University of Florida IFAS, Seminole County Extension

Guarding the Unknown Soldier
Benjamin S. Bell
Retired Tomb Guard from Arlington National Cemetery Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Historic Preservation
Beverly Gentry
2017-2019 Florida State Society DAR Curator
Tour of the DAR Museum Period Rooms at Continental Memorial Hall

"Patriot Pirates: The Privateer War for Freedom and Fortune in the American Revolution presented by guest speaker Elizabeth "B.B Gould," 2019-2021 FSSDAR Chaplain.



Chapter Meeting Programs (2022-2023)
Each month, chapter meetings offer a range of programs and speakers. Chapter programs are intended to help educate and inform Daughters and guests about the local, state, and national topics, activities, and events. We are excited for the year ahead!

August
New & Prospective Members Tea - August 13, 2022
Each year, this Tea offers the pleasure of welcoming new and prospective members to the chapter. The event provides a fun and educational afternoon discussing the mission and activities of the DAR.
September
Constitution Week - -September 17-24
In honor of the signing of the Constitution, at 4 p.m. on the 17th, we celebrate with "Bells Across America." Special activities at local public schools are held to offer students more information about the U.S. Constitution Week. The chapter meeting will be held on Friday, September 9th, our Guest Speaker will be Karen Carbonneau, FSSDAR Chaplain.
October
Historic Preservation
On Friday, October 14, the chapter meeting program will address the "Seven Deadly Sins" in Early American. Our Guest Speaker will be Catherine Dew, Chapter First Vice Regent.
November
Native American Heritage Recognition Month
 
Chapter members salute Veterans of the USA at activities sponsored by the Volusia Flagler Seminole Regents Council.
December
Annual Holiday Social and Luncheon
The chapter Holiday Social will be held on Saturday, December 10th and provides an opportunity to celebrate the holiday season and socialize with members, prospective new members and guests.
January
Education
We will get a glimpse of Colonial Life in Virginia on Friday, January 13, 2023. First-person interpreters, Bill and Clara Elder, are "George and Martha Washington."
February
Annual Youth Awards Ceremony and Tea
Our Annual Youth Awards ceremony on Friday, February 10, 2023 recognizes the educational achievements and accomplishments of students in Seminole County.
March
Women's Issues
Learn more about Women's History through "Portrait of a Bride," presented by Leigh Anne Brown. On Friday March 10, 2023, Leigh Anne's collection of weddings gowns will travel to Central Florida where she will share their unique history with us.
April
History
Chapter Meeting on Friday, April 14, 2023.
May
Annual Meeting and Memorial Service
Our annual meeting recognizes the achievements of our members and committees at the state and national levels. A Welcome New Members service for recent members along with a Memorial Service for our Daughters who have passed will be held.