Missouri Bicentennial Ice Cream Social

 

Members, Seniors, and Guests gathered for an Ice Cream Social to learn about Missouri history and celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Missouri becoming a state.

Members worked together to create a timeline of important dates in Missouri history.

There was also a Missouri puzzle for everyone to work on.

As a celebration for their hard work, they were able to enjoy some ice cream! They also enjoyed welcoming our newest member to the society at this fun event!

Attendees: 7 members (5 peewees), 5 seniors, 4 senior guests

June Field Trip

 Lewis & Clark Historic Site

American History, American Indian, Patriotic Education Programs

Members and seniors learned how our ancestors were "On the Move" during the Lewis & Clark Expedition by visiting Camp River Dubois where Clark and the Corps of Discovery first met and trained.

American History

Members learned what it was like to live during the time of Lewis & Clark and what it was like to be on the trail through a story.

American Indian

Members learned how the American Indians were "on the move" and helped with the Lewis & Clark Expedition.

Patriotic Education

Members were able to see the different uniforms that were worn during the Lewis & Clark Expedition.

                 

Attendees: 6 members (4 peewees), 4 seniors

Memorial Day Service

Memorial Day Service at Coldwater Cemetery

Veterans & C.A.R./DAR/SAR/S.R. Relations Programs

Members and seniors attended the MSSDAR Memorial Day Service. The keynote speaker was a veteran, speaking of her time in war and returning home. Members helped place roses at the graves of Missouri Daughters during the service. 

Alexander McNair member, Marcus, is currently the State President of M.S.S.C.A.R. and had the honor of placing a wreath during the service.

Attendees: 3 members (2 peewees), 7 seniors

May Meeting

National President's & Conservation Programs

Members and seniors gathered together for an outdoor meeting in May for the "2021 Life Outside" contest put on by the Great Rivers Greenway.

A member shared information about the National President's program, "Keeping Everyone on the Move" and the OSCAR MIKE Foundation. You can help support N.S.C.A.R. and OSCAR MIKE here.

Then they gathered up their things and got on the move! Members took a walk to the Greenway where they completed activities for the 2021 Life Outside challenge.

They completed different challenges like collecting trash for conservation, taking selfies, tossing balls, and making leaf rubbings. 

Attendees: 6 members (4 peewees), 6 seniors

February Meeting: State President's Program

Missouri's National Veterans Memorial in Perryville, MO

Virtual Meeting Via Google Meet

 

Alexander McNair Society hosted a virtual meeting to learn more about this year's M.S.S.C.A.R. State Project. They invited Nathan Futrell and Samuel Kennerly Societies to join the meeting.

Matthew, State President

Matthew S., State President, attended the meeting and shared information about his state project. Matthew is raising funds for the new Missouri's National Veterans Memorial in Perryville, MO. This new memorial is an exact replica of the memorial in Washington, DC. 

Attendees:

 Alexander McNair Society: 6 members (5 pee wees), 4 seniors

Nathan Futrell: 4 members (1 pee wee), 2 seniors

Samuel Kennerly: 2 members (1 pee wee), 2 seniors

Honored Guest: M.S.S.C.A.R. State President

February Meeting: Mountain Schools Program

Mountain Schools Virtual Tour

Alexander McNair members and seniors learned about the Mountain Schools through a Google Slideshow. The 5 mountain schools are sponsored by the DAR and are: Berry College, Crossnore School, Hillside School, Hindman Settlement School, and Kate Duncan Smith DAR School. 

Members were able to learn about some of the special programs at the schools and a fun fact about each school. (Ex. Berry College has an eagle cam!) They were then able to compare and contrast the schools, using a Venn Diagram and dry erase boards. Notes on memorable facts were added to the Slides.

Finally, the members voted that each member in attendance could send $10 to the school of their choice. The society sent $30 to Berry College, $10 to Crossnore School,  $10 to Hillside School, and $10 to Kate Duncan Smith DAR School.

The full public version of the presentation (names edited out) is viewable here: Alexander McNair Society Mountain Schools Presentation

 Attendees: 6 members (5 pee wees) and 4 seniors

January Meeting: American History

 Paul Revere's Ride

Alexander McNair members and seniors met virtually through Google Meet to learn more about Paul Revere and his famous ride. They watched several videos:

• Paul Revere's Ride - Rap
  
• Paul Revere's Ride - Muppet Version
  
• Paul Revere's Ride Bellringer
  

Members created their own lanterns while watching the videos:

The directions for the craft can be found here: Paul Revere's Lantern Craft

Attendees: 6 members (5 pee wees) and 5 seniors