From left, Susan Lindsey, 1st vice regent, JDC; Susan Henderson, Staples; and Stacy Kehoe, regent. JDC
When Staples at Hamilton Place discovered a large quantity of overstocked supplies, a team member contacted local Daughters of the American Revolution chapters. Members of the chapters were able to pick up needed, discounted school supplies for some of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution supported schools. The schools that benefited were Tamassee DAR School in Tamassee, N.C. and Kate Duncan Smith DAR School at Gunter Mountain, Al.
Tamassee DAR School was founded in 1919 by the Daughters of the American Revolution to serve the underprivileged children of Appalachia. The Gunter Mountain school, KDS, is a private kindergarten through high school that conforms to the state educational guidelines and provides a diverse education which focus on patriotism and service.
Both schools depend on the support DAR members. By providing school supplies, children receive the educational supplies ranging from backpacks to pencils and paper. This also offsets the financial obligations of the schools and provides both the teachers and students with needed items.
The Judge David Campbell Chapter presented certificates to DeWayne Barker, general manager; Jack Miller, sales manager; and Susan Henderson, technical support, in appreciation of their support of the DAR schools. Susan Henderson, a member of Nancy Ward Chapter, NSDAR, accepted the certificates.