The DBE in South Carolina

Ø  The DBE in South Carolina was founded in 1974 with the formation of the Redcoat Chapter in Greenville. This was followed ten years later by the Lake District Chapter in Clemson.

Ø  Each chapter has a biennially elected Board, headed by a Regent, and meets on a monthly basis.  Both chapters are administered by a State Board, whose officers and delegates are elected from the membership of each chapter.

Ø  Opportunities exist for members to attend periodic Southern District, National, and Mountbatten House Board meetings. This allows us to make and renew acquaintances with our DBE sisters from other states. From time to time we host the Southern District Meeting in Greenville.

Ø  In addition to the society’s main purpose of supporting Mountbatten House, South Carolina DBE fundraisers have also benefitted many local charities including Meals on Wheels, Safe Harbor, and Cancer Society of Greenville County.

Ø  Members have given talks to local schools on various subjects, including life in London during the blitz, and the culture of the British.

Ø  Support has been given to the Greenville Scottish Games and Highland Festival both through members giving support through volunteering, and by taking part in the colorful pre-Games Parade.

Ø  Members have taken part in the Greenville Christmas Parade through DBE’s links with the International Center for the Upstate, located in Greenville City Hall.

Ø  The ladies of the DBE in South Carolina are always on the lookout for new ways to have fun while supporting their local communities.

Ø  We are an extremely social organization, which enjoys many social activities. We like to include husbands, and friends in these events as much as possible.