The Daughters

of the American Revolution, Augustin Clayton Chapter, celebrated a year

of accomplishments at its annual tea in Fayetteville.

Chapter regent

Joyce Patton said that the chapter received 30 awards and certificates

at the DAR Continental Congress. It was named fifth in the nation as an

Outstanding Chapter and in 1998 it had been named first.

The tea is

always in the gardens of member Betty Harrah, Fayetteville, and approximately

60 members attended.

Twenty-five-year

member Lu Sharp was recognized for her years of service, which include

serving as regent twice.

New members

Susan Sherman, Peachtree City, Sherri Roberts, Hampton, Wendy Fox, Newnan,

and Gail Broderick, Peachtree City, were installed by chapter registrar

Judy Hughes.

Member Barbara

Florence brought a national defense message while holding a tri-fold United

States flag.

Pointing to

a U.S. flag on a standard, she said, "We can't take that for granted

until we appreciate this flag [holding up the tri-fold]."

The chapter

is eight years old and has grown from 38 original members to 127 current

members.

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