DAR Establishes Alae Risse Leitch Fund

Alae Risse Leitch Photo by Lynn Wright

The endowed fund was established to honor and celebrate Alae Risse Leitch, who has been an active member of DAR for 41 years. Mrs. Leitch served as Joseph Habersham Chapter Regent from 1972-1974 and is an Honorary Chapter Regent for life. She served as Georgia’s state Regent from 1986-1988 and is an Honorary State Regent for life. 

Mrs. Leitch served the National Society DAR as Historian General during the administration of Mrs. Eldred Martin Yochim, who was President General, NSDAR 1989-1991. She is currently the only member of the Joseph Habersham Chapter to serve as an executive officer in NSDAR, distinguishing herself and her chapter.

Although she is in her 90s, Mrs. Leitch still attends the Georgia State Conference and Continental Congress every year. She regularly attends chapter meetings and has held offices of 1st Vice Regent and Magazine Chair, and most recently, Chaplain 2008-2010, in addition to serving as past Chapter Regent.

Mike Mullins, Executive Director of Hindman Settlement School stated, “The Joseph Habersham Chapter and Chapter Regent Barbara Long, are to be commended for investing in the future of kids. I cannot think of a better way to honor Alae Risse.”