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.

Holiday Cheer

After taking care of business at the November board meeting, eight board members and committee chairs helped decorate the Christmas tree at the Saddlebrook Recreation Center.

International Dining Group

Once a month the International Dining group meets socially to have lunch at a local restaurant that serves international cuisine. At the October social eight Puc Puggy members enjoyed lunch at Tap House Social in The Villages, Florida.

Women's Issues

At the October 17 chapter meeting Puc Puggy members were educated about making "Healthy Choices – Human Trafficking/Domestic Violence”. The guest speaker from the Sumter Community Action Partnership outlined family solutions for victims and how we might help their program.

Heritage Day

On October 14 The Villages Recreation Department held a Heritage Day event showcasing the many clubs focusing on different historic and cultural groups around the world. At the Puc Puggy table we celebrated our Revolutionary and Colonial heritage to attendees resulting in a full page list of prospective members.

Special Primary Election

Nine members of the Puc Puggy Chapter, one HODAR and the Sumter County Clerk worked at the Special Primary Election on September 30, 2025. Staffing the precinct not only serves our Patriotism goals but is a fundraiser for our many worthwhile projects.

Constitution Week Chapter Meeting

Puc Puggy held its first fall chapter meeting on September 19, 2025. The theme for this meeting was Constitution Week celebrated every year from September 17-23. George and Martha Washington helped us begin the celebration. Following lunch we inducted eight new members to the chapter.