Category Archives: Chapter Chatter

At the February Rincon del Diablo chapter meeting, the Excellence in Historic Preservation Medal was awarded to David Marshall, architect of the highly respected firm of Heritage Architecture & Planning in San Diego. Heritage specializes in the restoration and adaptive … Continue reading →

At the February 14, 2023 meeting of the Mt. Diablo Chapter, awards were presented to the American History Essay and the DAR Good Citizens award winners. Past Regent and American History Chairperson Geri Willinger presented an award to Andrew Lin, … Continue reading →

Members of the Santa Lucia and Gabilan Chapters met recently at the First Mayor’s House in Salinas. Guests included members of the local chapter of SAR. Ken Hess, a pioneer in the field of online genealogical/family search software, presented a … Continue reading →

Aurantia Chapter celebrated Valentines’ Day in style. Many of our members wore historical costumes and some wore gorgeous hats. A member wore a Revolutionary War outfit! The tables were artistically decorated with Victorian style. Our dessert table was a confectioner’s … Continue reading →

“There’s more to life than just being a passenger” Those prophetic words were spoken by famed aviator and poet, Amelia Earhart, the subject of a highly entertaining and riveting program that was the centerpiece of the recent District II meeting … Continue reading →

Cahuilla Chapter commemorated its 75-year history with a special luncheon celebration on January 20, 2023, at Mission Hills Country Club located in Rancho Mirage, California. The Cahuilla Chapter was organized January 31, 1948 by a group of twenty-six dedicated women … Continue reading →

The Rincon del Diablo Chapter was honored to be able to host the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit in Poway, CA. Throughout the day, 80 guests were welcomed to learn more about Wreaths Across America; 25of those guests were … Continue reading →

The Mt. Diablo Chapter held its monthly meeting on January 10, 2023, to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of its founding on January 18, 1961. A plaque was shared which listed the names of the founding members of the chapter. The … Continue reading →

At their January 2023 meeting, Bakersfield Chapter Daughters generously supported active-duty military through their “Snacks & Socks” project coordinated by DAR Project Patriot Chapter Chair Cookie Gover. Eight boxes of Valentine love, notes of appreciation and 44 copies of American … Continue reading →

San Clemente Island Chapter supported Mission San Juan Capistrano’s holiday event, Capistrano Lights, with a patriotic DAR Christmas tree. Each community tree included a description of the organization and our tree highlighted the NSDAR goals of Patriotism, Education, and Historic … Continue reading →

The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Unit is coming to Poway! On Tues., Jan 17, the Rincon del Diablo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will be hosting the Wreaths Across America (WAA) Mobile Education Exhibit. The … Continue reading →

Presidio Daughters recently delivered dog supplies and baseball caps with the names of various branches of military service to the “Paws for Purple Hearts” (PPH) organization as part of the Chapter’s Project Patriot. This first of its kind program offers … Continue reading →

As we pause and look back over the chapter activities this year, we have accomplished much. San Fernando Valley Chapter had a few ups and downs, like most, but we’re stronger working together. We did some amazing things for our … Continue reading →

The Don Jose de Ortega Chapter is happy to announce that we are once again offering a $1000 college scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. We are looking for a junior, senior, or post-graduate student in a field of science, … Continue reading →

El Marinero Chapter presented a certificate, ribbon and $500 check to outstanding Cadet Sebastian Arenas of the Civil Air Patrol, Marin Search & Rescue Composite Squadron 23 at the annual Civil Air Patrol banquet.