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Our Chapter Motto:
"Their remembrance shall be as lasting as the land they honored."

Areas of Involvement: 

 
AMERICAN HERITAGE
CHAIR: Mary Sue Duty
The American Heritage Committee was established to preserve our rich American heritage in the fields of art. We write and plan programs and promote participation in contests for arts and sculpture; fiber arts; historic preservation; music; crafts, literature and drama; cultural events and traditions; and quilt oral history projects.

AMERICAN HISTORY
CHAIR: Angela Granger
This committee promotes the study of U.S. history all year through: the participation of students in the DAR American History Essay contest and the Christopher Columbus Essay contest in schools.

AMERICAN INDIANS
CHAIR: Donna Jernigan
This committee provides opportunity for projects by the chapter to support American Indian schools and scholarship fund.

AMERICANISM
CHAIR: Mary Sue Duty
We are a community-oriented service with the objective of promoting knowledge, loyalty, and love of country in the hearts and minds of American citizens, whether naturalized or citizens by birth. We oversee the approval process for the DAR Medal of Honor and the DAR Americanism Medal.

CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
CHAIR: Martha McKinney
Our chapter has goals that are in alignment with the historical, educational, and patriotic objectives of the National Society. We keep summary of those accomplishments.

CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION CHAIR: Natishua Brandt

CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION CHAIR: Angela Granger
We provide leadership and guidance to C.A.R. members through volunteering as senior leaders at all levels of the C.A.R. organization. We guide them to learn about our nation's history, government, and celebrating patriotism will ensure the future of our own organization.

COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS
CHAIR: Natishua Mote Brandt
This committee coordinates and participates in commemorative events for national, state, and chapter levels. We attend local city council meetings and meet mayors and councilmen while representing the chapter.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS
CHAIR: Linda Cates
To recognize worthy individuals in their communities for outstanding unpaid voluntary achievements in cultural, educational, humanitarian, patriotic, historical, citizenship, or environmental conservation endeavors.

CONSERVATION
CHAIR: Jennifer Mangum
We encourage members to practice good conservation. We continue to recognize outstanding conservationists with NSDAR conservation awards.

CONSTITUTION WEEK
CHAIR:  Natishua Brandt & Naomi Mangum
Our committee goals are to honor our heritage; focus on the future; and to celebrate America!

DAR GENEALOGY PRESERVATION
CHAIR: Neil Wiese
The committee's current project is the Supporting Documentation Project. We help categorize documents used by members to support the lineage submitted on their DAR applications.
 

DAR GOOD CITIZENS
CHAIR: Linda Pitzer
This chair works with high school administrators, distributes contest forms, and may forward essays for state and national awards.

DAR LIBRARY
CHAIR: Neil Wiese
Our committee cooperates with the state librarian in securing genealogical and historical books and periodicals for the DAR Library. We support local library collections with DAR and genealogical publications.

DAR MAGAZINE
CHAIR: Angela Granger
We promote the DAR magazine.

DAR MUSEUM
CHAIR: Kay Wenzel
This committee participates in the docent programs by donating funds to support the educational programs and conservation/restoration of the collections.

DAR PROJECT PATRIOT
CHAIR: Naomi Mangum
We support America’s service personnel in current conflicts abroad by sending comfort items. We also support our wounded warriors at the Veterans One Stop Center and the VA hospital in Waco. We are involved with collecting items for active military, and sending grocery coupons to families stationed at Fort Hood.

DAR SCHOLARSHIP
CHAIR: Jennifer Mangum
This committee distributes materials to high schools and chooses the winning contestant, forwarding information to state levels.

DAR SCHOOL
CHAIR: Carol Vaughan
We promote contributions and support of area schools.

DAR SERVICE FOR VETERANS
CO-CHAIRS: Naomi Mangum & Patricia Peeples Lee
We are involved in community-oriented projects for VA hospital centers as well as for homeless veterans and all other veterans.

THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
CHAIR: Ann Bessire
We promote learning about the history and proper use of the flag. Our principal objectives are to keep the flag flying, to protect it continuously under all conditions, and to educate citizens regarding its correct usage.

GENEALOGICAL RECORDS
CHAIR: Peggy Duty
The purpose of this committee is to collect and index unpublished records of a genealogical nature and prepare them in proper form for placement in the DAR Library.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CHAIR:  Neil Wiese
We participate in historic preservation to preserve the past, recognize individuals or groups who voluntarily participate in historic preservation, and to enhance the present.

HOSPITALITY
CHAIR:  
We are responsible for providing hostesses and refreshments at chapter meetings.

INSIGNIA
CHAIR: Millie Walker
This committee is concerned with the proper use and placement of pins and bars on the official DAR ribbon.

LINEAGE RESEARCH
CHAIR: Peggy Duty
This committee assists prospective and current members with the documentation needed to complete an official DAR application.

 
 

LITERACY PROMOTION
CHAIR: Linda Pitzer
We encourage DAR members to promote literacy in adults and children. We highlight the DAR’s commitment to literacy promotion by publicizing the widespread problem of illiteracy.

MEMBERSHIP
CHAIR: Carolyn Haynes
This committee provides ideas for membership development. We assist prospective members to obtain the required documentation for membership.

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP
CHAIR: Alyssa Granger
We promote active participation by Junior members (age 18 to 36).

MOVING FORWARD IN SERVICE TO AMERICA!
CHAIR: Natishua Brandt
We encourage community service on all levels as a means of honoring our heritage. We give back to our communities in thanks for the nation we love!

NATIONAL DEFENSE and ROTC CO- CHAIRS: Joyce Moody & Pat Lee
We promote “enlightened public opinion” at the chapter level and in the community. We coordinate the annual ROTC medals and presentations with local schools.

PRESIDENT GENERAL’S PROJECT
CHAIR: Angela Granger
This committee promotes the President General’s Project.

PROGRAMS
CO-CHAIRS: Donna Jernigan &  Debra Piscacek
We plan chapter programs to promote NSDAR objectives and focuses.

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MEDIA  CHAIRs: Joyce Moody, Angela Granger & Naomi Mangum
This committee tells the DAR story. We work with the local news media to provide information about DAR activities.

SPECIAL PROJECTS GRANTS
CHAIR: Jennifer Mangum
We find and support community projects for national support. We give financial support to projects in our local community that exemplify the mission of the National Society DAR to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism.

TOURS AND TRAVEL
CHAIR: Peggy Duty
This committee was formed to promote the recognition of those who supported the struggle for American independence.  Past NSDAR tour programs have focused on the recognition of people and governments who helped make possible the reality of this great nation.

UNITS OVERSEAS
CHAIR: Martha Bunn
This committee reaches out to Daughters residing overseas to join in honoring our heritage, focusing on the future, and celebrating America as we strive to enhance public awareness of our vital, relevant, and timeless mission.

VOLUNTEER GENEALOGISTS
CHAIR: Naomi Mangum
The Genealogy Consultant qualifies members to assist chapters with the preparation of applications and supplementals. NSDAR trained Volunteer Field Genealogists train others in the proper preparation and documentation of new member and supplemental application papers.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SPECIALIST
CHAIR: Angela Granger
We promote public awareness of DAR and its objectives through the creation and maintenance of our chapter website.

WOMEN’S ISSUES
CHAIR: Diane Hampel
Our committee is devoted to highlighting women's health, career, and family issues.

 
 
 
     

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