The Shelby Chapter of the daughters of the American Revolution have added 13 new members in the past two years under chapter regent Ardis Rittenberry.  

 At Wednesday’s month meeting, several members were given awards for their outstanding work both for the club and the community.  

 Melissa Edwards was given an award by the Volunteer Information Specialist Committee for her work as the chapter’s webmaster and for receiving Website of the Month in December 2020. 

 Chapter treasurer Marie Parsons received the “Terrific Treasurer Award” and was complimented by Rittenberry for her accuracy and organization with the chapter’s funds.  

 Judge Muriel Robinson received a “Women in American History” award as she was Nashville’s first female judge who won by popular vote. Rittenberry cited her as one of the local women who has made a difference in history. Today, most judges in Nashville are female.  

 An award was also given to Rittenberry’s sister Ann Spencer for her outstanding community service. Spencer is active in her church as well as a leader of a children’s summer program. 

 New officers were also appointed during the meeting as Rittenberry is stepping down as regent.  

“It is so good for the community to see a group of people who are still patriotic and care about our American heritage. I want to thank you all for everything you do to support this group,” she said. “And for our new members, you have something to look forward to as our veteran members have shown through the years.”