ALABAMA SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN COLONISTS
Our Emblem ~ An Oak Leaf
Our Colors ~ Blue and Yellow
Our National Theme ~ Working hand in hand to strengthen the bond between our past and our future.
~ Our State Regent ~ 2006-2009 ~
~ Chapters in Alabama ~
Captain Thomas Carter, Sr. ~ Troy
Colonel George Reade ~ Tuscaloosa
Edward Waters ~ Birmingham
Governor James Moore, Jr. ~ Montgomery
Horseshoe Bend ~ Auburn
Judge David Campbell ~ Huntsville
Lt. Colonel John Woods ~ Florence
Nicholas Meriweather ~ Montgomery
Robert Dowling ~ Dothan
~ Our Society History ~
The Society was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia
on April 25, 1921; and a Federal Charter was granted to the National Society
by the Ninety eighth United States Congress as Public Law 98 561 on October 30, 1984.
~ State Scripture ~
"As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men." Galations 6:10
~ State Theme ~
"Honor the past, appreciate the present and plan for the future"
~ Objectives ~
Patriotic, Historical and Educational; to make research as to the history
and deeds of the American colonists and to record and publish the same; to commemorate deeds of
colonial interest; to inculcate and foster love of America and its institutions by all its residents;
to obey its laws and venerate its Flag - the emblem of its power and civic righteousness.
~ State and Chapter Projects ~
"Quarters for Headquarters"
Sewing for Veterans
~ Our National President ~ 2006-2009 ~
~ National President's Project ~
(1) Headquarters Rejuvenation: This is to include but not limited to, plaster and painting. Work will start with the top floors
where it is most needed, and continue downward as the resources become available.
(2)Do Things For Others.
(3)Support the National President's Project by contributing at least $1.00, per member per year.
(4)Honor and remember all veterans by contributing comfort items, clothes, or other items to all VA Hospitals.
Any woman who is a citizen of the United State of America, of good moral character,
who has attained her eighteenth year, shall be eligible to membership, provided that
she shall be acceptable to the Society and shall be the lineal descendant of an ancestor
who rendered civil or military service in any of the colonies prior to July 4, 1776.
Legal adoption shall not qualify for lineal descent. - Membership is by invitation only.
To see a list of acceptable service, click HERE
~ Golden Acorn Members ~
Golden Acorn members are those who join the Society from the age of 18 through the age of 35.
They remain Golden Acorns until their 45th birthdays. These members have the privilege of serving
as Pages at State and General Assemblies. Benefiting American Indians has always been the special
project of the Golden Acorns Committee, and significant contributions have been made to the Bacone
College Library in recent years as a result of this endeavor.
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Updated - August 19, 2007