WHO WE ARE
OUR MISSION
The mission of the NSDAR is to preserve American history, secure America’s future through better education for children, and promote patriotism in our communities.
Upcoming Chapter Programs
- September 21, 2022 – …And Then the Tears, Trail of Tears, Elaine Fleming, Cumberland Chapter
- October 19, 2022 – Lafayette’s Nashville Visit, Dr. Carole Bucy, Davidson County Historian
- November 14, 2022 – Junaluska Project, Kay Wyatt and Pazetta Mallette, Fort Nashborough Chapter
- December 18, 2022 – Nashville’s Second Avenue Restoration, Robin Zeigler, Metro Nashville Historical Commission
- January 15, 2023 – Yellowstone National Park – Celebrating the 150th Anniversary, Judy McFarland and Keely McFarland, Cumberland Chapter
- February 2023 – George Washington Lunch
- March 2023 – Women in the Military and the JROTC Program, Martha T. Shaffer, Lt. Col. USAF, Retired
- April 19, 2023 – Patriot Day Reflections, Richard White, Tennessee State Museum, Curator 18th-19th Century History
- May 17, 2023 – The Tennessee Centennial Exposition, Annabeth Hayes Dooley, Tennessee State Museum, Curator of Decorative Arts
- Jennifer Jones, Regent
- Virginia DeMarco, Vice Regent
- Elaine Fleming, Second Vice Regent
- Carolyn Harris, Chaplain
- Mary Dale Crozier, Recording Secretary
- Melissa Halliburton, Corresponding Secretary
- Sheila Warf, Treasurer
- Judy McFarland, Registrar
- Barbara White, Librarian
- Judy McFarland, Parliamentarian (Appointed)
TSDAR State Regent Emily Robinson
Emily Robinson joined the Cumberland Chapter, NSDAR in 1999, where she served as the Chapter Regent, 1st Vice Regent, 2nd Vice Regent, Recording Secretary, and as numerous committee chairs. Ms. Robinson has served the Tennessee Society DAR as State 1st Vice Regent, 2nd Vice Regent, State Conference Co-chair, District Secretary, and in other state chair and vice chair positions. In service to our veterans, she represented the TSDAR as a VAVS Deputy Representative for six years. Taking advantage of the many opportunities offered to DAR members, she entered and won 3rd place in the NSDAR American Heritage contest and 2nd place with other chapter members. Ms. Robinson serves on the Tennessee 250th Commission and on the Programs and Promotions Committee of the KDS DAR School. She currently serves as the TSDAR State Regent.
TSDAR 2022 Outstanding Junior
Rebecca Vaughn is currently a Faculty Fellow teaching undergrad history. She is also a professional artist and has taught art therapy classes to over 125 veterans in partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project. As a 13-year Cumberland Chapter member, she has served as a TSDAR Chapter Chair, Chapter Officer, State Club Officer, State Chair and State Vice Chair on numerous committees, and as a proofreader for the State Regent’s book project. She has received several NSDAR and TSDAR awards, including the NSDAR Centennial Scholarship, the NSDAR Historic Preservation Recognition Award, 1st Place in the TSDAR Historic Preservation Project Contest, and, most recently, the 2022 State VIS of the Year Award. She is a member of the NSDAR National Outstanding Juniors Club, TSDAR Junior Society, TSDAR Page Club, TSDAR State Chairman’s Club, and the NSDAR Legacy Program. Rebecca currently serves as a State Vice Chair of the Patriot Book Project and a State Vice Chair of Social Media.
TSDAR Committee Chairs & Vice Chairs
The Cumberland Chapter, NSDAR, is proud to have 7 members currently serving the Tennessee State Society.
Pictured left to right: Judy McFarland, Americanism, State Chair; Carole Harry, DAR School, Berry College VC; Barbara White, State Regent’s Book Project, VC; Elaine Fleming, The Tennessee DAR News, VC; and Jenny Swain, State Regent’s Book Project VC.
