(Originally Published Friday, March 21, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View) No, we're not talking about automobiles...but instead the Children of the American Revolution or C.A.R. Our chapter history notes that on February 20, 1925, a C.A.R. chapter was organized with Colonel Joseph Winston founding member Miss Ada Dalton as the Regent. However, the idea… Continue reading Day 40 of 110: C.A.R.
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Day 38 of 110: DAR Americanism Medal
(Originally Published Wednesday, March 19, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View) Following are the comments made by Chapter Regent R. R. Rutledge on March 19, 2014, for the presentation of the DAR Americanism Medal to Luis Lobo. The Colonel Joseph Winston Chapter, NSDAR recommended Mr. Lobo for this award for reason which will… Continue reading Day 38 of 110: DAR Americanism Medal
Day 35 of 110: Braille Flag
(Originally Published Tuesday, March 18, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View) Did you know that there is a Braille American Flag? DAR does and works to distribute Braille Flags as part of its mission to education everyone on the proper respect and meaning of our flag. The following information about the Braille American… Continue reading Day 35 of 110: Braille Flag
Day 34 of 110: Those Pinching-Penny Women
(Originally Published Tuesday, March 18, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View) I've talked before about DAR's memorial halls near the National Mall in Washington, D.C. - referred to by our founders as a "House Beautiful." In one of the YouTube videos provided by DAR to introduce Memorial Continental Hall and its history notes… Continue reading Day 34 of 110: Those Pinching-Penny Women
Day 32 of 110: Conservation Tips
(Originally Published Monday, March 17, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View) Here are a few conservation tips provided by DAR's Conservation Committee. Unplug devices when they aren't being used--that includes the TV, computers and printers. Use energy-efficient bulbs and turn lights off every time you leave a room. Reducing the amount of hot… Continue reading Day 32 of 110: Conservation Tips
Day 28 of 110: Kangaroos
(Originally Published Thursday, February 13, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View) DAR and the DAR supported schools have a secret weapon - DAR Junior Members. Junior members of the DAR are women who are aged 18-35 and are active and vital members of Today's DAR. One of the projects of the Junior Members is the Helen… Continue reading Day 28 of 110: Kangaroos
Day 25 of 110: House Beautiful
(Originally Published Saturday, February 8, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View) I've noted on occasion events that have taken place at the DAR National Headquarters. Some of these were part of past historic events, such as the farewell concert of Marian Anderson; others were more recent like yesterday's photo of our National Board of Management decked out… Continue reading Day 25 of 110: House Beautiful
Day 24 of 110: Your Ruby Red Heart
(Originally Published Friday, February 7, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View) Today is National Wear Red Day - part of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign to increase awareness of the risk of heart disease in women. DAR's National Board of Management met in DC today, and they were all dressed in… Continue reading Day 24 of 110: Your Ruby Red Heart
Day 20 of 110: Fashioning the New Woman
(Originally Published Sunday, February 2, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View) Yesterday I attended another chapter's meeting to present a program as a Correspondent Docent for the DAR Museum. I blogged about the DAR Museum earlier. I presented a program called Fashioning the New Woman based on a recent exhibit at the DAR Museum in Washington, D.C.… Continue reading Day 20 of 110: Fashioning the New Woman
Day 19 of 110: The Wall
(Originally Published Saturday, February 1, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View) As mentioned in an earlier blog, DAR is a commemorative partner for the Vietnam War Commemoration. Of course, the Wall has become a national symbol and place of healing for many who were associated with this war. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. is a simple and poignant… Continue reading Day 19 of 110: The Wall
A Robynn’s Chirps 