Deborah White Hershey

Visited all chapters in the South Central Region yearly

Provided presentations at each chapter meeting attended

Developed strong relationships with chapter Regents

Provided support when new chapter formed for losing chapter as well as organizing chapter

Supported members during disbanding of chapter

Assisted failing chapter to increase membership

Encouraged chapters to submit Historic Preservation projects to NSDAR, to receive HP Medal

Encouraged awarding Historic Preservation Recognition awards to local people working on restoring cemeteries, houses, books, etc.

Organized committee to review projects for Historic Project competition to be forward to National Level

Maintained records of awards presented in the Eastern Region

Organized, reviewed, and completed paperwork for Prospective members and current members supplements

Responded to Prospective member inquires in a timely manner

Verified paperwork accuracy and successfully completed 23 applications in 2023

Working with minimum of 20 Prospective members

Developed and completed Reviewer Training program for 6 members, in anticipation of the need for reviewers in the new year.

Responded to Lineage Research Requests.

• Fostered relationships with Eastern Division Registrars which included Units Overseas
• Assisted with EApplications, fee payment procedures
• Assisted with hard to resolve applications or finding local volunteer genealogists to help
• Maintained communications between NSDAR volunteers in Eastern Division with periodic updates.