The Trumbull-Porter Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution recently welcomed a new member at their October meeting. Pictured, left to right, Evelyn Gobstein, Chapter Chaplain, new member Katherine (Katie) Colaci (in red square and inset photo), Colleen D’Amico, Chapter Registrar and Penny Nalband, Chapter Regent. This was the first time the chapter held a virtual “Welcome” ceremony as Katie is away at college. Her mother, Debra Edwards Colaci, already a member of the Trumbull-Porter Chapter, was able to attend the meeting as well and is pictured above Katie’s image.

Of note, Katie’s grandmother, Ruth Smith Edwards, was a member of the chapter, until she passed in 2023. Membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution is open to any woman age 18 years or ol

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