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The Dorcas Richardson Chapter of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution (DAR) met on October 6, 2025, at the BTC Bank Meeting Room. Connie Key, Regent called the meeting to order and the meeting opened with the DAR Ritual, Pledges, Preamble and American Creed. Highlights from President General’s Message and National Defender were presented. The American Indian Minute, Conservation and Woman’s Minute was presented by Jackie Soptic

The Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution honors veterans through their “Patriot of the Month” program.

Mr. Donald Altes was honored for the month of October and Mr. Charles Mullins was honored for the month of November. Both served their country during the Vietnam War. Mr. Altes was in the Army from November 1966 to November 1969. He served “in country” Vietnam as a Medic. Mr. Mullins was in the Army from April 1968 to April 1970. He served “in country” Vietnam an Artillery Operator. Connie Key, Chapter Regent presented Mr. Altes and Mr. Mullins a certificate of appreciation, thanking both for their service and sacrifices for their county. Both Mr. Altes and Mr. Mullins have been leaders and volunteers in the community upon leaving military service.

Pictured are Veterans Donald Altes and Charles Mullins with Daughters Shyla Hamilton, Cathie Smith, Barb Spencer, Marlene Ralston, Vicki Meservey, Jackie Soptic, Connie Key and Cindy Guthrie.

After the meeting the Daughters took a tour of the Thomas House guided by Mr. Ed Arnold.

DAR is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to the promotion of patriotism, education, historic preservation and service to community. Any woman 18 years or older, who can prove lineal descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence, is eligible and welcomed to join the DAR.