Meeting Minutes of the Daughters of the 'Merican Revolution
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Meeting Minutes
Daughters ‘Merican Revolution
April 1, 2023
Daughters ‘Merican Revolution
April 1, 2023
Members in Attendance: Mrs. Mary-Margrett Lindsay(Chapter President), Mrs. Beatrice Greene, Mrs. Mary-Anne Smith, Mrs. Maragret Greene, Mrs. Mary-Lou Pitcher, Ms. Mackenzie Greene, Mrs. Abella Bloom, Mrs. Mary-Kate Mallor-Greene, Mrs. May McLean, Mrs. Lindsay McCrey, Ms. Katie McCrey, Mrs. Anna Johnson, Mrs. Sue-Ellen Backshaw.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Mrs. Lindsay, the Chapter President, welcomed those able to attend the first meeting of 2023 and hoped all had a mild winter. She noted the tulips and crocuses were fighting to be the first to bloom this year and hopes members will have a moment to stop and smell the flowers. Sue-Ellen’s birthday is next week and a card was given.
Ms. Katie McCrey turned 18 last month and her paperwork to become a full member has gone through. She is the youngest member of the chapter and lowers the average age of the chapter to 55 years old, following the passing of the chapter’s oldest member last August.
Sunshine Report
The Chapter Chaplin thanked everyone for their well wishes as she recovers from a little respiratory bug. She is thankful for the prayers and asks for Beatrice’s husband to continue to be kept in them as he continues to recover in hospital. Mary-Lou’s brother broke his arm however he is recovering well at home. Abella’s older brother passed away last month and the chapter was able to send flowers to the reception. Many members were able to attend the service and noted it was tasteful and well done right up until his grandson spoke. Chaplin asked that he be kept in their thoughts as he is now in the hospital, just down the hall from Mary-Kate’s sister. Katie reported that she received an ‘A’ on her history final at the end of last year and is on schedule to graduate High School later this year.
Moment for the Environment
www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/Species/Mammals/Carolina-Northern-Flying-Squirrel
The Carolina northern flying squirrel is one of two species of flying squirrel in North Carolina (the other is the southern flying squirrel). Contrary to their name, flying squirrels do not truly fly. Rather, they leap from trees using their powerful hindquarters, and glide. A cape of skin that stretches from their wrists to their ankles, called a patagium, acts as a wing-like surface as they glide downwards. Flying squirrels drop about a foot for every three feet of forward glide.
Biologists first discovered the Carolina northern flying squirrel in North Carolina in the early 1950s. Naturally, those who lived here before knew they were here but not that scientists didn’t know of them. When the federal government listed it as Endangered in 1985, funds became available to study its distribution. This species inhabits eight mountain ranges in North Carolina, including Grandfather Mountain. Northern flying squirrels vocalize, though some calls are at a higher register than human ears can detect. Biologists are now using ultrasound detectors to document the presence of Carolina northern flying squirrels.
The flying squirrel’s most distinctive feature is its patagium. Carolina northern flying squirrels have bright cinnamon-brown fur dorsally, gray fur around the face and the end of the tail, and bicolored fur on the belly (gray at the base and creamy white at the tip of each hair). The squirrel has a long, flat, furred tail. The Carolina northern flying squirrel resembles the smaller, more common southern flying squirrel (Glaucomys volans) but is nearly twice as large. While there is some elevational overlap in their range between 4,000 to 5,000 feet, Carolina northern flying squirrels are restricted to the highest elevations while southern flying squirrels are found most commonly at lower elevations.
The Carolina northern flying squirrel is a nongame animal with no hunting or trapping season. It is federally and state-listed as Endangered, which makes it illegal to hunt.
Moment of History
The Revolutionary War in America began on April 19, 1775 with the battles of Lexington and Concord. These locations are in Massachusetts, near Boston, and it was clearly the British Empire that could not communicate correctly. This failure in communication resulted in a separation and increased hostilities. Though we are their descendants, it is important to note that not every person in the colonies supported freedom. Much as not every person in the current country supports the government. This led to a discussion on current affairs and the probability of historical opinions on the matter. The discussion devolved into a heated disagreement that was not constructive.
This Month’s Service Project
All members, regardless of their political alignment with Rhinoceros or other mammals, are encouraged to help with the Earth Day Clean Up that will be held on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Afterwards, we will meet up at the ward of the state boarding school for ice cream. All members are encouraged to eat ice cream from the ward of the state boarding school creamery.
CAR Athletic Cup
Mary-Margrett requested an update on the DMR CAR Racing team. Mary-Kate noted that they had not participated recently. Mary-Anne reported that CAR is hosting a single race cap known as the Athletic Cup this month. Following a thorough review of the cup and its holding capabilities, Mary-Lou noted she will be reaching out to Mary to reserve a section of the bleachers for DMR.
Meeting was adjured following a reminder for the next meeting date.