The Caymus Chapter was formed in Calistoga, Napa Valley on April 25, 1972 for Upvalley women and will celebrate their 50th Anniversary with a special April Luncheon. The Chapter is currently beginning a Wreaths Across America program and participates in honoring eighth-grade students who receive a grade A n their U.S. History Constitution class and supports “Operation Tango Mike”.

The Caymus Chapter recently honored member Virginia “Ginny” Craven for her extraordinary volunteer work. The Ellen Hardin Walworth Medal for Patriotism was presented to her by Elizabeth Julian, District III Regent. The medal was named for one of DAR’s founders. Craven also recently received the National DAR Excellence in Community Service Award and the State DAR Project Patriot Award. She started the nonprofit called Operation Tango Mike in 2003. Tango Mike translates from military jargon to “Thanks Much”. With the community’s help, the group gathers in Lakeport at packing parties, packs, and sends around one hundred care packages per month to deployed troops worldwide to support and thank the military. To date they have sent 24,000 boxes. The Caymus chapter will join a packing party in April.

Photo L to R: District III Regent Elizabeth Julian, Caymus Chapter member Ginny Craven and Regent Dianne Fraser