<![CDATA[ASA COTTRELL CHAPTER, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS - Chapter Blog]]>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:06:16 -0600Weebly<![CDATA[Chapter Holiday Luncheon]]>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.asacottrelldar.org/chapter-blog/chapter-holiday-luncheonThis year’s holiday luncheon was hosted at Garrett's Restaurant and was attended by 13 Daughters. Along with a delicious meal and great conversation, everyone participated in a holiday gift exchange by bringing a gift, creating a joyful and festive celebration. We ​enjoyed time together as we celebrated the season and another successful year.
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We had a wonderful and insightful presentation on Edith Roosevelt, the First Lady of the United States from 1901-1909. Thank you to Catherine Forslund from Rockford University for her presentation on Mrs. Roosevelt.
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]]><![CDATA[EAA Fly-In Breakfast with Veterans]]>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.asacottrelldar.org/chapter-blog/eaa-fly-in-breakfast-with-veteransAsa Cottrell daughters held their 10th Veteran’s Recognition Pancake Breakfast, co-sponsored with Chapter 1414 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, at the EAA Hangar at Poplar Grove Airport on Saturday, October 11th from 7-11 am.

This project allows us to honor the vets and show our appreciation and acknowledgement of their service, give them a free breakfast, and time to visit with other vets. It has always been a meaningful experience for the DAR members.

The Daughters behind the table were: (seated l to r) Karen Hutchings and Patricia Cox (standing l to r) Kathy Rhoda and Darlene Schoepski.
]]><![CDATA[Constitution Week 2025]]>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.asacottrelldar.org/chapter-blog/constitution-week-2025Chapter members receiving Constitution Week Proclamation from Boone County Board Chairman Karl Johnson. L-R: Darlene Schoepski, Karl Johnson, Kathy Hughes, Dory Curnayn
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]]><![CDATA[Induction of New Officers]]>Sun, 18 May 2025 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.asacottrelldar.org/chapter-blog/induction-of-new-officersAsa Cottrell Chapter inducted new officers for the 2025-2026 year.
​Standing: Past Regent Laura Przybylski, Registrar: Lynne DiSimoni; Treasurer: Joan Altman; Corresponding Secretary: Arlene Ham; Recording Secretary: Jennifer Becker
Sitting: Vice Regent: Dory Curnayn; Regent: Kathy Hughes; Chaplain: Darlene Schoepski;
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]]><![CDATA[April Meeting Presentation]]>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:57:28 GMThttps://www.asacottrelldar.org/chapter-blog/april-meeting-presentationWe had a wonderful presentation given to us by Mary Arvidson on the history of TAPS and military honors.
]]><![CDATA[January Chapter Social Gathering]]>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.asacottrelldar.org/chapter-blog/january-chapter-social-gatheringOn January 18, 13 members and guests shows up to hear Mark Finnegan speak about the founding of VetsRoll.org Veterans Honor Trip to Washington DC and its progress to the event that it is today. We wrote/signed cards, ate lunch, and got to know each other better. Here is a little of that day.
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]]><![CDATA[Wreaths Across America 2024]]>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.asacottrelldar.org/chapter-blog/wreaths-across-america-2024After a program led by the Belvidere American Legion Post #77, over 100 people helped to place over 1,300 wreaths. 
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Asa Cottrell Daughter Jennifer Becker with her Girl Scout Troop.
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Pat Wyant, Lynne DiSimoni, Laura Przybylski, Darlene Schoepski, and Kathy Rohda participated.
]]><![CDATA[Chapter Holiday Gathering]]>Sun, 08 Dec 2024 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.asacottrelldar.org/chapter-blog/chapter-holiday-gatheringThe Asa Cottrell Daughters had a delightful time at our annual holiday luncheon at Garrett's in Rockford on December 7. Thirteen ladies gathered to share a wonderful meal, play games, and exchange gifts. It was a joyous occasion filled with laughter, conversation, and meaningful connections.
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Standing: Sue Harnish, Laura Przybylski, Jennifer Becker, Joan Altman, Patricia Cox, Lindsay Barron Sitting: Kathy Hughes, Lindsay Rushakoff, Nancy Hyland, Kathy Rohda, Dory Curnayn, Pam Larson, Gwen Greenhow.
]]><![CDATA[DAR Illinois District II Fall Meeting]]>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.asacottrelldar.org/chapter-blog/dar-illinois-district-ii-fall-meeting
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Asa Cottrell Chapter Members attending District II Fall Meeting 2024.
L-R: Kathy Hughes, State Regent Christina Bannon, District II Director Cathy Carlton, Darlene Schoepski, Lynne DiSimoni.
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