Daughtry speaks to Fall Line

The Fall Line Chapter held their monthly meeting Tuesday night, January 14, at the WC Chamber of Commerce in Sandersville at 7 p.m. With President Sandy Mercer presiding, they had 12 in attendance. After the Pledge to the U.S. Flag and the SAR Pledge, President Sandy asked dual member Dess Smith III to introduce the speaker for the evening, Compatriot Hu Daughtry of the Mill Creek Chapter in Statesboro. Hu’s topic was “48 Stars in the Trunk”. President Sandy then discussed with the Chapter their involvement in last year’s “Wreaths Across America” that was held December 14, 2024. President Sandy then called on the East Fall Line Region Vice President Dess Smith III to install the Fall Line Chapters 2025 officers; President Sandy Mercer, Vice President Dess Smith III, Secretary/Treasurer Keith Everett, Registrar Sandy Mercer, Sergeant at Arms/Chaplain Ken Lindsey, Editor Alan Boyd and Webmaster William Tankersly. Dess then presented President Sandy with the “Fort Morris, Come and Take It” event flag Streamer for the Chapter. Chaplain Lindsey closed out with the SAR Recessional and benediction.