National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Welcome to the James
Monroe Chapter
Paris, Monroe County, Missouri
To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence; to promote the development of an enlightened public opinion; and to foster patriotic citizenship--these are the objects of our society, Daughters of the American Revolution.
About the DAR
Each member of the DAR is a lineal descendant of a patriot who gave aid or was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. The National Society DAR has a summary of facts and information about joining DAR. Further information about DAR may be found at the National Society DAR web site and the Missouri State Society DAR web site.
About the James Monroe ChapterOur DAR chapter celebrated its 25th birthday in 2006. The chapter was founded February 8, 1981, at the Pine Springs Restaurant, Paris, Monroe County, Missouri, with fourteen organizing members. The chapter was named for the fifth president of the United States of America, for whom Monroe County was named. We currently have twenty members and two associate members, along with several prospective members working on their lineage papers. Five of our members have celebrated their 25th anniversary and another her 40th anniversary as DAR members in 2006 through 2008..
Chapter meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the
month (except December). Each regular meeting includes devotions, patriotic
exercises, the President General's Message, and a National Defense
report, along with interesting programs and delicious refreshments. Officers
and members attend district and state meetings to learn more information
to share with the group and plan special projects. Our chapter has provided
awards and scholarships to local students for many years. In 2004 our chapter
won the Missouri State Revitalization Award as well as
the National Chapter Revitalization Award for rebuilding membership and enthusiasm. We
look forward to future growth with more new members joining our chapter.
Please contact us
if you are interested in joining DAR and would like to attend one of our meetings.
Regent--Jan Smiley Carter
Vice Regent--Mary Beth Mitchell
Chaplain--Lola Worley
Recording Secretary--Sarah Crow
Corresponding Secretary/Treasurer--Jan Smiley Carter
Registrar--Nancy Stone
Our Revolutionary War patriots were loyal to the America cause,
and today we enjoy many freedoms in the United States of America because of their sacrifices. We pay tribute to them
in our Honoring Our Patriots PDF file. You must have Adobe Reader
on your computer to view PDF files which can be downloaded for free.
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Last updated 14 July 2008.
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