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Welcome to the Westport Chapter National Society Daughters of the American
Revolution.
Westport, the third chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
to be established in Kansas City, Missouri, was
organized on February 2, 1937, and named to commemorate the town of Westport,
platted one hundred years earlier by John C. McCoy (photo left).
The incentive for the chapter's founding was the then President General
Becker's administration's emphasis on expanding the membership of younger
women. Mrs. Hale Houts, herself a charter member of the first chapter
to be organized nationally for this age group and an expert in genealogy,
was the sponsor and Mrs. Edward Brous the organizing regent. Charter
members number twenty-five.
Today the membership is over 100, with all age groups represented. We
meet the third Monday of each month in the homes of our members with
interesting historical, educational and patriotic programs following
our luncheon and before a short business meeting. Our members are actively
involved in community affairs, as well as their duties for state and
national DAR activities. Member, Honorary State Regent, Vice President
General Mary Lynn Tolle, has served as Westport Chapter Regent three
times, and most recently served as State Regent of Missouri 2006-2008.
She was elected the first in yer class as Vice President General during
Continental Congress in Washington, D.C. in July, 2008.
If you are interested in learning more about the Westport Chapter, or
visiting a chapter meeting, please
contact us for additional information.
CHAPTER OFFICERS:
For information regarding DAR or membership eligibility, please visit
the Missouri State Society Daughters of the American
Revolution or National Society Daughters
of the American Revolution

1 A
History of Kansas City, Missouri
2 Westport:
Where the West Began

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