DBE IN LOUISIANA
A British and Commonwealth Women's Organization
Louisiana Chapters
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CHAUCER chapter, named after poet Geoffrey Chaucer, was founded in September 1976 and has thrived for the past 40+ years. We like to think of ourselves as the "party chapter" because we get so much enjoyment out of everything we do. We help with the State fundraisers, including the Spring Afternoon Tea. We hold our own Bake Sale every September. When we are not holding monthly meetings over the summer, we keep in touch with events like a Girls' Night Out and a Barbecue/Pool party and Games Night, both for families. We have members from both the Westbank and the Eastbank of New Orleans, and meet in the evenings on the second Wednesday.
SAMUEL PLIMSOLL chapter was formed in 1993. It is named after the inventor of the Plimsoll Line, markings on the side of ships to indicate depth and how much cargo can be carried. Their members are all from the Eastbank of New Orleans. They participate in the State fundraisers. They meet over dinner on Monday evenings or Sunday afternoons.
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STRAWBERRY FIELDS chapter, based in the Baton Rouge area, received its charter in January 2013. They help with the State fundraisers and Zoom into State Board Meetings. They meet in the afternoon on the third Sunday of each month. This chapter has a diverse spread of women who range in age from between 30 and 95 years of age. They have a fun, supportive and inclusive atmosphere for me,mbers and participate in Founders Day Tea, a Day at the Races, and various other DBE related activities.
TURING chapter was chartered in 2023. The name honors past DBE member Margot McNeeley, who worked at Bletchley Park. They are based on the northshore of New Orleans. They meet in the afternoon on the second Sunday, and Zoom into State Board meetings.
DBE members have worked hard throughout the past six decades - first for the Southern District Home, Bramfilles House in Florida, and then later for the newer Home, Mountbatten House, in Highlands Texas. Sadly, both homes are now closed, and Louisiana DBE works for other 501(c)(3) organizations that serve seniors.
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During the mid-1980s, Louisiana was honored to host the 22nd National Administration of the DBE, under the inspired leadership of National President Wendy Roberts, MBE.
