ROTC Cadet Autumn Thompson and Pam McConnell
A Gold Medal Award and Certificate was presented at the annual ROTC Dining Out ceremonies at UTC. The outstanding cadet receiving the award was Autumn Thompson, with award and recognition being presented by Pam McConnell, member of the Nancy Ward Chapter.
The Nancy Ward Chapter provides community service locally in many areas of need, as well as for the state of Tennessee and is nationally recognized. Projects through the chapter provide aids to schools in educational materials for classrooms, as well as giving achievement awards to outstanding students. The local ‘Charles H. Coolidge’ Veterans Clinic receives support for needed services; and chapter projects benefit homeless veterans. The chapter annually sponsors a campaign for Wreaths Across America, participating in placing wreaths at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The Nancy Ward Chapter is dedicated to publicizing the ideals and principles set forth by our ancestors who fought in the American Revolution. Historical places are honored and recognized publicly to remind the public of our heritage.
The Nancy Ward Chapter welcomes prospective members who have lineage to ancestors who aided in the American Revolution. For inquiries regarding community service in the areas of patriotism, education, or historic preservation, contact Nancywardchapter@gmail.com