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| Brunswick Town Chapter DAR members, Ella Maugans, Rhonda Amato and Carol Jutte were pages at the State Conference this year. Below are their comments. |
My experience as a
DAR Page.
When
asked if I would be willing to serve as a Page, my first response was “Are you
kidding? I’m just a bit older than a Junior!” After much thought and discussions about my
concerns, I agreed to try. I am glad
that I accepted the challenge, and it was a challenge. One of the things that I most enjoyed was the
opportunity to meet and to share with so many of our Executive Board and the
Guests for the Conference. They stay
very busy!!! As a Page, my first job was
to help “man the doors.” I now have new
respect for anyone who accepts that job in the future and I will try to be more
understanding of those Pages. But seriously,
everyone was wonderful to work with over the weekend. Ladies who had served as Pages previously
gave advice, offered encouragement and often provided help. We laughed and shared our mistakes as well as
our successes around the dinner tables and during breaks. We shared experiences as DAR sisters. The “Thank You” and recognition that we
received as “Young-at-Heart” Pages from our State Regent, Peggy Troxell, during
the last meeting was very meaningful to me.
It is my hope for the future that other ladies will also accept the
challenge and the opportunity to serve in some of the “non-traditional” offices
or roles that are offered.
Ella Maugans
I was honored
to have been selected as a “Young at Heart” Page. It was my desire to serve, to
learn, and to experience the behind-the-scenes work of the state conference. As
personal page to the state officers, I learned first-hand how dedicated and
committed they are to their jobs. I am thankful that the Troxell administration
has given me this opportunity to serve and to learn. I would sincerely
encourage other women to join us next year for this wonderful experience.
Rhonda M. Amato
The
excitement of being a Page started in January when I was asked if I would
consider the opportunity.
After
meeting with the State Page Chairman, I was given the responsibility of being a
Page for the Honorary Regents.
The
Honorary Regents were very nice and appreciative of the help. It was fun
getting to meet new people, learning how busy the convention can be, even the
hustling to be at our assigned locations was rewarding.
As
a Page, you do not always have the time to mingle with everyone but we had lots
of laughs. However, all the ladies I met at the convention were friendly.
It
appears that; Ella, Rhonda and I were the first lady Pages over 40 years of
age. I guess you could call us “Pioneering Pages” of the NC DAR.
Being
a Page was a great experience, which I hope to repeat.
Carol Jutte
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| Carol Jutte was the personal page to Sue Anderson, past NC DAR State Regent. |
