State Conference News:
Thursday PM, March 10, 2016
The 2016 California State Conference kicked-off in grand style. We celebrated California’s 125 years as a state society. There was a beautiful presentation tribute with the photo of every California State Regent since the state society organized.
Honors were awarded to many talented individuals who help make our society great:
Outstanding Junior Member: Nicole Russo
Outstanding VIS Committee Member: Jenice Anderson
American History Essay Contest:
5th Grade: Daniel Judge, sponsored by El Toyon Chapter
6th Grade: Nicholas Harts, sponsored by Antelope Valley Cahpter
7th Grade: Kali Jo Anema, sponsored by El Toyon Chapter
8th Grade: Mari Sanders, sponsored by Alta Mira Chapter
Christopher Columbus Essay Contest: Grace Mary Carolyn, sponsored by Kawaiisu Chapter
DAR Good Citizen: Carissa Elena Tereba, sponsored by Major Pierson B. Reading Chapter
DAR Service to Veterans: Gail Patrice Belmont, sponsored by Turlock Chapter
Outstanding Teacher of American History: Karyn Helfrich Holland, sponsored by Palisade Glacier Chapter