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Wearing “widow’s weeds”, Kathleen Loftman presented a captivating program on “Mourning and Mourning Jewelry” at the May luncheon meeting of the De Anza Chapter. Loftman wore a Victorian garment of widow weeds made from 17 yards of silk crepe, a black silk … Continue reading
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The Santa Margarita Chapter hosted Jane Zoch, a member of the Letitia Coxe Shelby Chapter, as she brought her original program “Women of the American Revolution,” to life at a chapter meeting. Opening with a song “Johnny Has Gone For … Continue reading
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Eel River Valley Chapter honored DAR Good Citizen winner, Kelsey Meyers and her mother, Melody Meyers, at their recent luncheon. After her introduction by Good Citizens Committee member Sarah Turner, Kelsey read her winning essay on “How Are Our Freedoms and … Continue reading
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Elijah-Jose Herrera, a 2013 graduate of Burroughs High School in Ridgecrest, is the recipient of Panamint Springs $500 scholarship. He will be attending Cerro Coso Community College in Ridgecrest and will transfer to UCLA where he plans to attend film school. … Continue reading
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Gold Trail daughters had a tea party on May 21, 2013, instead of their usual monthly meeting. A Historic Preservation Recognition Award was presented to Gold Trail Daughter and Rocklin resident Susan Brooking, who is also Gold Trail’s Vice … Continue reading
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John Cahoon, WWII US Navy veteran and husband of Linares Chapter member, Paula-Jo, went on a whirlwind trip to Washington, DC, on Honor Flight San Diego. Mail call on the plane found John with so many cards and letters that … Continue reading
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The Santa Margarita Chapter was privileged to hear Mr. Phillip Arnold, current attorney, past JAG officer, and avid history buff, tell about William Pittenger, one of the first Medal of Honor recipients and his involvement in the Great Locomotive Chase. … Continue reading
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Bakersfield Chapter held a baby shower in April for the military families stationed at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake receiving assistance through Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS). NMCRS provides need-based financial assistance and other services to members of the … Continue reading
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On Saturday, March 16, the Sacramento Chapter awarded former Folsom City Council Member, Sara Myers, a Conservation Award in Recognition of Outstanding Achievement for Environmental Awareness, for her founding of the Friends of Folsom Parkways and commitment to preserving the … Continue reading
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On March 21, 2013, Regent Pat Moore, Kathy Chase, and Cara Donovan had the privilege of attending an event in Livermore, sponsored by the Las Positas College Veterans First program. Its entire focus was on the experiences of six women … Continue reading
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At the regular chapter meeting on April 1, Fernanda Maria members enjoyed a presentation by Dr. Beanes about the Star Spangled Banner.Dr. Beanes (interpreted by Daniel Slosberg) was a friend of Francis Scott Key and was with him in Baltimore … Continue reading
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On January 16, four members of the Luiseño Chapter drove to the Rancho Mirage Braille Institute to make a presentation of American Braille Flags to veterans who are enrolled in the programs there. They first learned a little about the … Continue reading
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Martin Severance Chapter recently held its Annual Awards Breakfast honoring middle school students who thought creatively about our nations’ great history. This year’s topic was “Forgotten Patriots who supported the American struggle for Independence.” Essays were written and a review … Continue reading
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Ruth Moore, Sharon Moore, and Wanda Prosser, all members of the Santa Margarita Chapter, had the fun of serving a pizza party for the students of Sharon’s AM/PM class. They had presented a Queen Bee mug to State Regent Debra … Continue reading
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Jose Maria Amador Chapter held its student awards event at 10 a.m., Saturday, February 9, at the Pleasant View Church of Christ, Pleasanton. American History Essay Contest chairmen Phyllis Houghton, Judy Herrera, and Nancy Villarreal named the three first-place winners: … Continue reading
