Fay Sloan and Mattie Strickland represented the Ann Fulmore Harllee Chapter at the annual South Carolina Division Convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy on October 9-11 at the Clarion Hotel in Columbia, South Carolina. President Mary Armstrong presided over the two day meeting.
On Friday afternoon, Chaplain Judy McAlhaney conducted a very impressive memorial service.
Marie Stratton Rogers Robbins of the Ann Fulmore Harllee Chapter was remembered. Later the Memorial Wreath was placed at the Confederate Monument on the State House grounds.
The guest speaker at the Historical Evening Celebration was Oran P. Smith, Ph.D. His topic was “Is There not a Cause?” Dr. Smith’s message was warmly received by the Daughters and guests.
At the Awards Luncheon on Saturday, The Ann Fulmore Harllee Chapter was recognized for its report on “Correct Use of the Confederate Flag.” Fay Sloan was recognized for her personal contribution to South Carolina Scholarship Fund.
The Credential Committee reported that 156 daughters and guests had registered for this special convention.
Ann Shugart was elected to serve as the President for the next two years. She is a member of the Beulah Meredith Chapter in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
The Cherokee District will host next year’s Convention.