Puc Puggy Chapter, NSDAR

I picked the Franklinia because William Bartram found the tree and named it after his friend Benjamin Franklin. The tree they think died out in Florida due to planting cotton that became diseased and that the disease also killed the trees. The flower is supposed to smell really good. In the Fall the leaves turn red and there are still blossoms on the tree. Since William Bartram is our patriot, he is the root of our chapter. All our members have grown from the roots and the branches spread out and the tree’s blossoms show off our achievements.

Special Election December 2025

Eight members of the Puc Puggy Chapter, one HODAR, a Sumter County Technician, and the Sumter County Clerk worked at the Special Election on December 12, 2025. Staffing the precinct not only serves our Patriotism goals but is a fundraiser for our many worthwhile projects.

Bingo Fundraiser

On November 12 Puc Puggy held a Jukebox Bingo fundraiser which was a sold out event with over 200 people attending. Everyone scrambled to locate popular tunes of the 50s, 60s and 70s listed on their bingo boards while singing along with the recordings. Between the cost of tickets, 50-50 raffle, Lottery Scratch-Off board, and gift baskets, over $5,000 was raised. This money will go toward Puc Puggy scholarships to be awarded in the spring. .

Veterans Day 2025

On November 11, 2025, 11 cold-hardy Puc Puggy members braved cold and windy conditions to commemorate Veterans Day at the Veterans Memorial Park in The Villages. They thanked the veterans in attendance and passed out flags to the public.