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.

Busy Spring Begins

Puc Puggy got off to a busy start this spring with an FSSDAR guest speaker sharing the history of the "Tomb of the Unknown Solder" at our January meeting. We learned that on March 4, 1921, Congress approved the burial of an unidentified soldier from WWI at Arlington Cemetery in the plaza of the Amphitheater. Currently the tomb holds the remains of soldiers from WWI, WWII, and the Korean War. Due to recent DNA discoveries, the soldier from the Vietnam War was identified, and his body was returned to his family.

Celebrating Presidents Month

At the February Puc Puggy Chapter meeting we learned about "Native American Medical Practices" using herbs. The Colonists incorporated these practices into their own health treatments. As is our custom, the regent presented the speaker with a certificate and an honorarium.

FSSDAR State Conference

The annual FSSDAR Spring Conference was held March 5-8 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. The Saturday Night Banquet is always a gala affair. Pictured here are a HODAR and five Puc Puggy members dressed in all their finery.

St. Patty's Day Fundraiser

On March 17 everyone is Irish. Puc Puggy hosted a successful St. Patrick Party at the Rohan Recreation Center raising funds for its many projects supporting education, historic preservation and patriotism. Entertainment was provided by the Celtic Villages Show Band. A good time was had by all!

State Regent's Visit

We were honored to have our FSSDAR State Regent as guest speaker at our March chapter meeting. In her address she outlined her goals as Regent and her charitable projects supporting her administration's "Come Rain or Come Shine" motto. Puc Puggy members were able to support her goals by purchasisng her colorful umbrella pin and other items portraying the motto.

Lineage Research Workshop

On Saturday, March 28 Puc Puggy Chapter held its annual Lineage Workshop at the Belvedere Library in partnership with The Villages Sons of the American Revolution Chapter. The objective was to help both women and men in the community find their very own Revolutionary War patriot in time for the 250th Birthday Celebration of the USA on July 4, 2026. Both chapters helped several prospective members before the day was over.