The Beaufort Dr. Henry Woodward Chapter of the Colonial Dames 17th Century held its first meeting of the year on Jan. 19 at the home of Connie Tootle. During the meeting new officers for 2017-2019 were installed. Those officers, from left, are Harriett Bosiak, librarian; Anita Henson, historian; Betty Waskiewicz, treasurer/registrar; Carroll Eve, secretary; Debbie Parker, chaplain; Tootle, president; and Jean Bye, parliamentarian. Not pictured are Elinor Borgert, 1st vice president, and Priscilla Dukes, 2nd vice president. Photo by Barbee Moore.
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