Daughters of the Pioneers, a group exclusively for the daughters of the descendants of Washington settlers prior to 1870, met May 13-15 for their annual State Convention in Oak Harbor.

Although Local Chapter No. 6 President Janice Coffman described most of the proceedings as “business-like,” a lighter theme of sea captains and lighthouses was introduced.

Coffman said the Elks Club’s banquet tables were set with sailing ship place mats and a book on sea captains. The musical group Shifty Sailors played sea shanties following the dinner. Roger Sherman, author of “The Sinking of the Calista,” gave a maritime talk.

Chapter President Claudia Libbey was inducted as an honored member during the banquet.

“She’s particularly working to help groups build their membership, which we’ve been losing over the years,” Coffman said.

The Libbey family history was read by her daughter, beginning when her ancestors first settled in Whatcom territory.

Memorial scholarships for students attending Washington colleges were awarded to Janice Marie VanKommer and Kimberly Ann Glaspey.

Daughters of the Pioneers is committed to preserving history, Coffman said, by maintaining old homes and collaborating with the historical society.

For more information on joining the Daughters of the Pioneers or other questions, visit www.wapioneerdaughters.org.