Local DAR hosts 125th luncheon

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GREENVILLE — Fort GreeneVille Chapter DAR had a 125th NSDAR Anniversary Luncheon on Oct 24 at the Elks Lodge in Greenville. The guest speaker was Jean Halls Muetzel, OSDAR SW district director.

The program was about the 125 years of DAR and the NSDAR Constitution Hall in Washington D.C. Also attending was Elaine Ortman, CDRC vice chairman, OSDAR SE and SW districts.

“All in attendance had a wonderful meal and each were given a 125th NSDAR Anniversary mini trivet as a keepsake,” said a spokesperson.

The Fort GreeneVille Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is conducting a membership drive as part of a nationwide celebration to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. All women who can document descent from a Revolutionary War Patriot are encouraged to consider the many benefits of joining the vibrant service organization, which has promoted historic preservation, education and patriotism since its formation in 1890.

“Our chapter, which was organized in Jan. 21, 1922, carries out the important mission of the National Society here on the local level,” said Chapter Vice Regent Debbie Nisonger. “We are eager to welcome new members to our chapter, and we have volunteers available to help them research and complete their genealogy in order to apply for membership.”

Due to the ability to exchange and obtain genealogical information over the internet, interest in joining the DAR is at an all-time high, with six of the highest years of application submittals occurring in the last decade. The Genealogical Research System (GRS), which is a free online resource provided by the DAR to aid general genealogical research and to assist with the DAR membership process, has made joining the DAR even more accessible to many women. Explore these resources at www.dar.org/grs.

“Truly, there has never been a more exciting time to join the DAR. We offer today’s busy woman an opportunity to celebrate the joys of American citizenship in meaningful ways, and we are enthusiastic about the future of our Society,” said National Society DAR President General Lynn Forney Young, who noted that there are currently nearly 180,000 members of the DAR, serving in nearly 3,000 chapters across the nation and in several foreign countries. “I extend a warm invitation to all eligible women to join us in a rewarding future of service to America.”

Since its founding 125 years ago, more than 940,000 women have been inducted into membership. During the current three-year administration coinciding with the 125th anniversary celebration, the organization has issued a challenge to complete 10 million hours of service to America. Local DAR chapters nationwide are coordinating service projects in honor of DAR’s 125th anniversary throughout the year and members from coast to coast will participate in the National DAR Day of Service on Oct. 11, 2015.

“From caring for veteran patients to assisting active duty service personnel, from preserving locations of historic significance to educational events, there are thousands of ways that Daughters are proudly answering the call to service in their local communities,” said Chapter Regent Mary Jane Dietrich.. “Here in Darke County, the Fort GreeneVille Chapter, for example, serves by participating in local historical events, historical preservation projects including ownership of the Studabaker one room brick schoolhouse and support local area veterans throughout the year. We are proud to carry out DAR’s mission to celebrate our American way of life.”

Chapter Regent Dietrich invites women who are interested in membership to visit www.DAR.org and to contact the local chapter at http://fortgreenevilledar.com or https://www.facebook.com/fortgreenevilledar to obtain more information.

Attending the anniversary luncheon were, from row from left to right, Carolyn Blankenship, Marge Rehmert, Mary Bankson, Elaine Ortman and Jean Muetzel; and back row, Taylor Nehring, Brenda Arnett, Michelle Alderman, Chris Nehring, Doris Aultman, Caroline Petitjean, Shirley Hughes, Linda Copeland, Helen Wright, Corinne Zwiesler, Linda Riley, Karen Burkett, Mary Jane Dietrich and Debbie Nisonger.
https://www.dailyadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/web1_DARanniversary1PRINT.jpgAttending the anniversary luncheon were, from row from left to right, Carolyn Blankenship, Marge Rehmert, Mary Bankson, Elaine Ortman and Jean Muetzel; and back row, Taylor Nehring, Brenda Arnett, Michelle Alderman, Chris Nehring, Doris Aultman, Caroline Petitjean, Shirley Hughes, Linda Copeland, Helen Wright, Corinne Zwiesler, Linda Riley, Karen Burkett, Mary Jane Dietrich and Debbie Nisonger.

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