Author Archives: CA Clarion

State Regent’s Message: September 2023

Greetings, California Daughters! It is Fall Council time and I hope you are as excited as I am! The Councils – one North and one South – are a great way to kick off the new DAR year. After Continental … Continue reading

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State Regent’s Message: August 2023

Greetings, California Daughters! I hope our California Daughters have been keeping cool during this hot summer! As we head into August and the “dog days” of summer I am sure we are all looking forward to the cooler temperatures in … Continue reading

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Chapter Chatter: District XI Chapters Enjoy a Day of Fun Together

Four District XI Chapters met at Riley’s Farms in Oak Glen July 21, 2023. They were Aurantia, Highland, Luiseno and San Antonio. CAR members, SAR members, along with family and friends enjoyed participating in workshops on The Stamp Act, Admiralty … Continue reading

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Chapter Chatter: Sacramento Chapter has a Riveting Visit to the Rosie the Riveter Museum

On Saturday, July 15, 2023, the Sacramento Chapter, led by Regent Sandy Parker, escaped hot Sacramento to enjoy the Rosie the Riveter Museum in cool (literally) Richmond. An informational video brought World War II Richmond to life, including interviews of … Continue reading

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Chapter Chatter: Aurantia Chapter Collects Worn and Tattered American Flags

Aurantia Chapter accepted donations of worn and tattered American Flags over the Fourth of July weekend. We received 63 flags. Some of the flags will go to the VFW Post for proper disposal. The chapter works with Veterans Honoring Veterans … Continue reading

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Chapter Chatter: Don José de Ortega Flag Day Luncheon is a Success

Don José de Ortega chapter’s 52nd Annual Flag Day Luncheon and Fundraiser (FDL) was a huge success! Close to 100 DAR members from all over the San Fernando Valley and beyond attended the FDL. State Regent Sharon Maas, along with … Continue reading

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Chapter Chatter: 566 Graves Cleaned by Rincon del Diablo Daughters

On June 17, 2023, eight Rincon del Diablo members cleaned graves at Miramar National Cemetery. We were thanked, repeatedly, by a number of family members who were so appreciative that we were taking care of their loved ones and our … Continue reading

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Chapter Chatter: San Clemente Island Chapter’s Community Outreach

The San Clemente Island Chapter Daughters hosted a DAR Community outreach booth at the San Juan Capistrano Summer Nites concert at the Downtown Historic park. This fun night was the first in a series hosted by the City of San … Continue reading

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Chapter Chatter: Highland Springs Chapter Cleans Civil War Veterans Gravestones

On the cool morning of Friday, June 16, 2023, six Highland Springs Chapter Daughters gathered at the Pioneer Memorial Cemetery to fulfill our Service to America project goal. In keeping with the Wright Administration’s First Annual Service to America Project, … Continue reading

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State Regent’s Message: July 2023

Greetings, California Daughters! Continental Congress is well underway, and I hope you are here enjoying the all pageantry and fun. If you did not make it this year, we are missing you. Each event has gone off flawlessly, at least … Continue reading

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Chapter Chatter: Santa Clara Chapter Raises $6000 for Honor Flight

Santa Clara Chapter is incredibly excited to announce our $6000 donation to California State Regent Sharon Maas’ State Regent’s Project for Honor Flight. Since August our chapter has been hard at work raising money for Honor Flight. We held a … Continue reading

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Chapter Chatter: General John A Sutter Chapter Present Community Service Awards

For the second year in a row, the Community Services Award Committee of the General John A Sutter Chapter, consisting of Dianne Poppert, Chair and Sue Frost, Member, presented awards to the following at our May 16, 2023 meeting. David … Continue reading

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Chapter Chatter: Anne Loucks Chapter Outing

The Anne Loucks Chapter, located in Martinez, CA, spent their June Outing learning about the 1200-mile-long Anza Trail from two National Park Rangers. In 1776, Juan Bautista de Anza arrived at San Francisco, leading 30 families from New Spain (Mexico) … Continue reading

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Chapter Chatter: Rincon del Diablo Honors Vietnam Veterans and Surviving Family

It was an honor and a privilege to welcome 20 Vietnam veterans and eight surviving family /members at our June chapter meeting. Over 80 people attended (our largest meeting to date) as we celebrated our veterans and commemorated the Vietnam … Continue reading

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Chapter Chatter: Santa Monica Chapter’s Annual Tea

Santa Monica Chapter’s annual membership tea on June 3, 2023, was a fun way to end our 2022-2023 DAR programming season with five new members taking the oath, two prospective guests and many chapter members celebrating with them. The weather … Continue reading

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