Alexander Hodge Chapter #49 President, Carl V Hill, and past president, Lovell Aldrich, met at the Sealand Restaurant in LaGrange on Saturday, January 18, 2025 to award Jo Ann Vasina the SAR Martha Washington Medal.
"I am pleased to present the Matha Washington Medal and Certificate to Jo Ann Vasina for supporting Alexander Hodge Chapter #49 with three new chapter members: Daniel Joe Shaver, Michael Thomas Shaver, and James Julius Shaver."--Carl V Hill
Jo Ann Vasina is a member of the Smith-McMillan Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) of LaGrange, Texas.
The SAR Martha Washington Medal was authorized by The Sons of The American Revolution in 1971 to recognize outstanding service by women to the SAR. Any woman over 18 years old who made significant contributions to the SAR through volunteer work, community service, and dedication to promoting the Mission of the SAR.
The gold medal features a portrait of Martha Washington with the inscription "SAR Martha Washington Award". The Medal is named after Martha Washington for supporting the soldiers through providing supplies, tending the wounded, and maintaining morale through her letters and actions during the American Revolutionary War.

from L-R, Lovell Aldrich, Jo Ann Vasina, and Carl V Hill

Members of the Smith-McMillan Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Along with Alexander Hodge SAR Chapter #49 members, Carl V. Hill and Lovell Aldrich.