In Stockton, California the El Toyon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has much to celebrate in 2016.  This year is the 115th anniversary of the Chapter’s founding and on May 21 Donna Wallis became El Toyon’s 56th Regent.

“Here in the San Joaquin Valley the El Toyon Chapter which is the third oldest, active Chapter in the State of California is proud to carry out DAR’s mission to celebrate our American way of life,” said newly installed Regent Donna Wallis.

From left: Brenda Barsamian Sieglock, Lodi, Past Regent 2014-2016; Iris Manley Samuel, Stockton, Past Regent 2004-2008; Nell Bruce Miller of Stockton, Past Regent 2000-2002; Marilyn Garrett Bluck of Stockton, Past Regent 1998-2000; Donna Wallis, Tracy, newly installed Regent 2016-2018; Sheri Beffort Fenley, Stockton, Past Regent 2012-2014.