Our committees are a way we focus on historic preservation, education, and patriotism by enabling us to support and give back to our community. The committees we are active with:
- American Heritage – Theme for 2018: “Exploring America Through the Arts”
- American History – Sponsors American History Essay contests for students in grades 5 through 8
- American Indians – Support of Indian schools and other programs
- Americanism – Community oriented service promoting knowledge, loyalty, and love
- Children of the American Revolution – Promotes training in patriotism and leadership for youth from birth to age 22
- Commemorative Events – Acknowledge benchmarks in American history
- Community Classroom – Provides additional support to teachers and children in classrooms and schools
- Conservation – Educate on natural resources
- Constitution Week – Activities emphasize the responsibilities of learning, protecting, defending & preserving the Constitution
- DAR Genealogy Preservation – Preserves various printed records by entering information into searchable databases
- DAR Good Citizens – Recognizes and awards senior high school students who exemplify the qualities of a good citizen.
- DAR Magazine – Promotes subscriptions from chapter members.
- DAR Museum Outreach – Informs members of the needs and exhibits of the Museum
- DAR Project Patriot – Supports American’s service personnel in current conflicts abroad by sending comfort items
- DAR Scholarship – Contact schools on available scholarships through the DAR
- DAR School – Promotes contributions and support of the DAR schools and approved schools
- DAR Service to Veterans – Acknowledge and recognize veterans
- Genealogical Records – Preserves valuable unpublished records, such as Bible records
- Genealogy Preservation – Index DAR genealogical and membership information into computerized, searchable databases
- Historic Preservation – Active in preservation projects in the community
- Insignia – The proper use and placement of pins and bars upon the official ribbon
- Junior American Citizens – Promotes good citizenship and appreciation of American history & heritage by encouraging sponsorship of clubs in schools and other community groups
- Junior Membership – Promotes active participation by Junior members (age 18-36)
- Lineage Research – Assists prospective members to obtain the required documentation for membership
- Literacy Promotion – Promote literacy in adults and children
- National Defense – Advocates for a strong American military defense
- Patriot Records Project – Indexes genealogical information contained within various repositories of documents detailing the establishment of the nation
- Public Relations and Media Committee – This committee tells the DAR story
- Service to America – Encourages members to provide meaningful community service in order to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism
- Volunteer Information Specialists – Promotes use of computer technology to facilitate the work of the society
- Women’s Issues – Current issues that are important to today’s women
The many activities that the DAR is involved with and the passion given to every detail is what sets us up for great accomplishments!
Education
Historic Preservation
Patriotism
