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9 February 19, 2022 Lifestyle Washita DAR held meeting Monday February 14, 2022 was the who responded to King Carlos resources, build relationships Tracy, Chaplain, Secretary, with the reading of The Daugh- Minor, Barbara O’Neill, Caro- meeting date for the Washita III’s request for donations to and spread awareness concern- Kathryn Harrison, Treasure, ters Pledge. lyn Rawlings, Virginia Reid, Chapter NSDAR at the Café fund the war for American in- ing the needs of women veter- Linda Stewart, Registrar, Mar- Those attending were Carol elk ciTy Clinton. The Regent Carol Ann dependence”. The other will ans. Phillys Stevenson, Linda Stew- ci Grant, Historian, Carol Ann Batterton, Lu Eisler, Robetha Batterton with the assistance of the Chaplain Virginia Reid be in Hungary where they will “dedicate a plaque to honor the There have been women in the armed forces since the elk ciTy JAil log Batterton, Librarian, Robetha Fariss, Marci Grant, Kathryn ard, Deborah Whinery, Mari- JAil log Fariss. Harrison, Evelyn Hart, Kay lyn Wilson and Ellena Wom- opened the meeting with the Karcag birthplace of Michael Revolutionary War “but many DAR Ritual. Those assisting Kovats, the Hungarian Hussar have not been recognized The meeting was closed Hagerman, Nancy Lisle, Doris ack. in the opening were Barbara nobleman who is considered for their service……..and the O’Neill , the American Creed; the Father of the U.S. Cavalry.. contributions made by those Evelyn Hart, Pledge of Alle- giance; Doris Minor accompa- In 1777, after learning about the American Revolution, he women deserve acknowledg- ment. That day also celebrates How can gig workers fill nied the group in a patriotic song; Marcia Grant Salute to offered his sword to the Ameri- can ambassador in France, the bonds they formed and the experiences that were shared. the benefi tsco. BeckhAM gap? the Oklahoma Flag and Phillys Benjamin Franklin……It was a The Regent introduced Art BeckhAM co. JAil log JAil alog Stevenson, Preamble to the pledge that he regrettable ful- Peters and his wife Shelia. Mr. Are you a “gig” worker? If so, it’s at least something. But as pending on your income, you Constitution. filled, as Kovats was killed in Peters gave the program on you’ve got a lot of company – gig worker, you’ll need to get may be able to receive subsi- A new member ,Deborah action at the battle of Charles- “The California Road Through by some estimates, more than your own life insurance, which dies through the ACA. Whinery , was welcomed. ton on May 11, 1779.” Oklahoma”, of which he has a third of U.S. workers par- is essential if you have anyone Paid time off and unemploy- The President General’s let- She praised those working done a great deal of study and ticipate in the gig economy as depending on you for financial ment insurance – Many full- ter, read by Linda Stewart, in raising awareness of the following. He presented pic- freelancers, independent con- support. You may also want to time employees are given paid opened with a quote from a men and women who achieved tures of the trails that are still tractors or moonlighters. And look for disability insurance time off for sick leave and va- poem by William Cullen Bryant American independence and visible that were made by the while gig work offers some at- to replace part of your income cation. They may also receive reminding us that even though hopes each of the DAR member wagons. Using a map that he tractive features, such as flexi- should you ever become tem- unemployment insurance if the weather cycles we have this are active and that each would has drawn depicting the trail, bility in setting your hours and porarily unable to work due to they lose their job. Since most month may have been dreary, pause on Feb 22 to mark the he gave the areas it covered no real limits on your income illness or injury. It’s worth not- gig workers won’t have access with the help of some warm, birthday of the Father of our and why the trail was followed potential, it also comes with ing that some organizations to these benefits, it’s impor- encouraging sunshine….things Nation, George Washington. as it was. He is the Hinton His- challenges. Specifically, you for freelancers and self-em- tant to have an emergency with burst forth-both in na- Elleana Womack gave the torical Museum Curator and may miss out on the array of ployed individuals offer access fund available for unexpected ture and in our chapters. She National Defense Report on the author of “Legends, of the benefits available to full-time to life and disability insurance, (or even expected) income announced two overseas trips the recognition of February Mounds, The Ghosts of the employees of many organiza- so you might want to do some dips. Ideally, you’d want three that she and several Executives 19 which is National Vet Girls Red Rock Canyon, Black Mesa tions. How can you fill this research online to check out will be taking. One to Spain, RISE Day. This is to” recog- Dinosaur and Human Fossil to six months’ worth of living benefits gap? these groups. where they will be dedicating nize the immense dedication Footprints, and Legends of the expenses in your emergency Health insurance – As you two markers …one of which of nearly 2 million U.S. veteran Canyons”. fund, but even a few hundred Let’s look at some of the know, health insurance is al- is recognizing “ Spanish sup- women, but it also a day for New officers were elected : dollars can help create a lot standard employer-offered ways a pretty big issue for just port for the American Revo- the women veterans to sup- Regent Kay Hagerman, Vice more security to cover life’s benefits and ways you can ac- about everyone, regardless of lution and honor the Spanish port one another and to share Regent Doris Minor, Judy unexpected events. quire them on your own: their work status. Of course, Full-time employees receive many mid- to-large-size em- ployers offer health insurance something of great value in Retirement plan – When you their benefits packages. As a WTC awards work as an employee, you may have access to an employer- sponsored retirement plan. to their employees, but as a gig worker, you’ll need to find your own, unless you’re covered by your spouse’s plan. In looking gig worker, you’ll have to take the initiative to close this ben- efits gap – but the opportuni- See Wednesday for more awards. These types of plans allow you to save for retirement in for health insurance, you may ties are there, so do what you a tax-advantaged way. As a gig want to contact a “navigator,” can to find them. It will be worker, you may be able to get the position created by the worth the effort. these same benefits through Affordable Care Act (ACA) to your own retirement plan. help individuals find coverage. 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