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Kentucky Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
Miller Administration
State Information Packet (SIP)
NATIONAL COMMITTEES
2017-2018
American Heritage Committee
Vickie Canham - Kentucky State Chairman
1030 Rockbridge Road, Lexington, KY 40515
[email protected] 859-489-3586
The fields of art and sculpture, fiber art, crafts, literature and drama, and music all work together
to create and express the material culture and social history of America. The American Heritage
Committee was established to preserve our rich American heritage in these fields. NSDAR wants
to recognize and encourage the Daughters to create the arts which continue to play a role in
crafting our American Heritage. Members are invited to enter the contests in one or more of the
categories. You can enter individually or as a group, as long as all members of the group are
members of the DAR. No members may be entered posthumously. All members should be
involved in both the planning and creation of the entry. The theme for the 2017- 2018 American
Heritage Competition is
“Exploring America through the Arts.”
Contest details can be found at http://www.dar.org/members/committees/national-committees
/american-heritage/committee-objectives. The 2018 winners can be seen by clicking on “Contest
Winners” on the website page. Each entry is to be submitted with an entry form and sent to its
specific National Vice Chairmen. Entry forms may be downloaded from the website. All entries,
except fiber arts, are to be postmarked and received by the National Vice Chairmen between
Jan. 2, 2018 and Feb. 15, 2018. You must send a copy of your photos and entry form to your
American Heritage State Chairman by Feb. 15, 2018. Fiber Arts entries are to be postmarked
and received by the American Heritage State Chair by January 15, 2018. Fiber Art entries
will be judged first at the state level, and the first place winners will then be sent on to the
National Vice Chairman. The Historic Costume theme is “Women’s Contribution to our Nation
Through Military, Federal, and Voluntary Service, 1910-1920." All work in all Fiber Arts
categories must be finished or bound. Entries in all categories must be the original work designed
and created by an individual DAR member or group of DAR members.
There is also an American Heritage Award, “Women in the Arts Recognition Award”. It is a
non-competitive recognition award with no timeline for application. The recipient need not be a
DAR member. Information about the award is available on the NSDAR website. It can be
awarded on the chapter, state or national level, and is an excellent way to recognize a woman in
your community who has made significant achievements in her artistic field.
All entries require a one paragraph to one page essay which tells how your entry relates to the
theme for the year. This is a very important part of the entry form. For complete details see the
website. If you have any questions about the entry form, essay, or photographs, I will be happy
to help you. Email is the best way to reach me. Please print your information on your entry form,
it must be legible. Images should be in .jpg form. Plan ahead and get your entries in on time.
American History
Ruth Ann Herrington, Kentucky State Chairman
3733 Stanford Road, Danville, Kentucky 40422
[email protected] 859-236-2147
DEADLINE IS JANUARY 1, 2018
AMERICAN HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST
Title of American History Essay: “World War I: Remembering the War to End All Wars”
The end of World War I was the beginning of a new age. This year marks the 1ooth
anniversary of the end of the Great War. Imagine you are living in 1918. State where
you are living and how the end of the war will impact your daily life. Discuss the pros
and cons of the changes this War introduced to society and how you imagine those
changes will impact the United States in the years to come.
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ESSAY CONTEST
Title of Christopher Columbus Essay: “Advantages and Disadvantages of Working
Relationships Between Foreign Parties”
Christopher Columbus, an Italian, managed to convince a Spanish monarch to fund his
voyage. Discuss the reasons why a monarch from one country would be interested in
hiring an explorer from a foreign country to complete such an important mission. What
convinced the Spanish monarchy to support Christopher Columbus instead of Spanish
explorers?
DIRECTIONS: ESSAY: If the essay is handwritten it must be in BLACK ink. If the essay is typed
or computer generated, then the font may NOT be in script form. The font may be no smaller than 12
pt. and no larger than 14pt. (ESSAY MUST BE STUDENT’S OWN WORK)
TITLE PAGE FORM:
Title of Essay: (A subtitle is permitted if written below
the topic.)
• Contestant’s full name and address
(includes street, rural route, or PO Box, city, state, zip
code) Note: If the school’s regulations prohibit
providing the student’s contact information, then
contact information for the school may be substituted.
• Contestant’s phone number and area code
• Contestant’s e-mail address, if available
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• Name of contestant’s school and grade level
• Name of sponsoring DAR chapter
• Number of words in essay
JUDGING BASED UPON: (must have a bibliography or is disqualified)
1. Completeness of the Title Page (1 to 5 points)
2. Historical accuracy (1 to 25 points)
3. Adherence to subject (1 to 15 points)
4. Organization of Material (1 to 10 points)
5. Originality (1 to 10 Points)
6. Interest (1 to 10 points)
7. Spelling and Punctuation (1 to 10 points)
8. Grammar (1 to 10 Points)
9. Bibliography (1 to 5 points)
AMERICAN HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A complete packet has been put in Chapter Regent mailboxes during Summer Workshop. Please contact your
Chapter Regent or the NIP for further instructions if needed.
You need to have three judges with one judge being non-DAR.
When you send your entries to the American History State Chair you must include all three of your signed judging
sheets. These sheets will travel upward to the next level for those who place at state.
Bibliographies are very important. The website www.easybib.com will help you construct your bibliography.
BE AWARE OF YOUR DEADLINE. THE STATE DEADLINE IS EARLY (JANUARY 1, 2018.)
Each grade level has a winner. So, your chapter could send up to 4 essays to state. At the chapter level awards of
participation can be given to all participates. Chapter winners can receive a chapter winner certificate and a bronze
medal. These items can be purchased from the DAR Store at National.
REMEMBER I DEAL ONLY WITH THE AMERICAN HISTORY ESSAYS. OTHER ITEMS OR REPORTS
MAY NEED TO BE SENT ELSEWHERE.
I usually do not open envelopes until after the deadline, please make sure that you have included everything that is
needed and that you have sent only that which I need. If you send me something else it may miss another
chairman’s deadline.
Please also send contact information (ex: email or phone number)
If you have any other questions, please contact your state chairman.
Ruth Ann Herrington, American History State Chairman
3733 Stanford Road, Danville, KY 40422
Email: [email protected] 859-236-2147
American Indian Committee
Melanie Annette Hunt – Kentucky State Chairman
P.O. Box 1502 Morgantown, KY 42261
[email protected] 270-999-5753
As we continue in service to KSDAR and the Miller Administration, I want to encourage
you continue to think about how we can each dedicate ourselves to our local American Indian
cultures. Please continue to take the time at each of your Chapter meetings to have an Indian
Minute. November will again be upon us, so please celebrate Native American Heritage Month
with a proclamation. Sample proclamations can be found online or contact me and I can email
you a pdf version and help you with this process.
Come by the display tables at DAR functions such as Summer workshop and State
Conference to see what you can do to commit to the American Indians goals. We are still
supporting Bacone College but specifically their Center for American Indians. They are always
in need of donations! If making donations of goods or money, be sure your donations are
specified for the Center for American Indians for them to get the benefit. Bacone does NOT
accept “Box Tops for Education”. Chemawa Indian School and Indian Youth of America
Summer Camp are also always in need of donations! Chemawa DOES still accept “Box Tops
for Education”.
I look forward to Charting a Course to emphasize our Kentucky sites and landmarks so
that we can all better notice, preserve and appreciate our state and local American Indian
Heritage. If you have any locations near you that you would like me to spotlight and let people
know about, please contact me! Keep up the great work and be sure to report it to me!
Americanism Committee
Katherine Toy—State Chairman
235 Fairview Drive, Paducah KY 42001
[email protected] 270-994-8660
The Americanism Committee oversees the approval process for the DAR Medal of Honor and
the DAR Americanism Medal. This state committee also submits those approvals on to the
National Committee for national approval. This committee also encourages DAR members to
become involved in the naturalization process.
Medals:
DAR Medal of Honor is presented to an adult man or woman who is a US citizen by birth
and has shown the outstanding qualities of leadership, trustworthiness, patriotism and
service. The recipient must have made contributions to our American Heritage by giving
of himself or herself in 4 areas—community, state, country and fellow man.
DAR Americanism Medal is given to a man or women who has been naturalized for at
least 5 years. Medal recipients must show outstanding qualities of leadership,
trustworthiness, patriotism and service. They must have helped other immigrants to
become American citizens or displayed outstanding abilities in community affairs,
preferably with emphasis on the foreign born community.
DAR members are not eligible to receive either medal but are encouraged to nominate deserving
people in their community or state. The recipient must be living at the time of national approval
A chapter in encouraged to participate in the naturalization ceremonies in their communities,
volunteer at local U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Office, volunteer to help
individuals prepare for the citizenship exams or at local citizenship classes. The DAR Manual
for citizenship continues to be a useful tool for preparing for naturalization. It is available on the
DAR Public website and can be downloaded and printed.
Chapter Master Report and Chapter Achievement Award
Rebekah Knight Malone – Kentucky State Chairman
5321 Cross Creek Dr., Crestwood, KY 40014-8621
[email protected] 502- 241- 2919
The Chapter Achievement Award (CAA) can ONLY be submitted in the online version that is a
section of the Chapter Master Report (CMR). NO PAPER COPIES will be accepted. Sections 1,
2, 4 & 5 will be auto-filled, you will need to fill out sections 3, 6, 7, & 8.
Be sure to go visit the members’ only website and checkout the CAA section under Committees
or the National Information Packet (NIP) under Forms & Publications. The committee has a
CAA Planning Guide that you might find helpful along with other information.
CMR – Don’t wait till the last hour to begin filling in the CMR. This is a big report so start early
so not forget any of the activities your chapter has participated in. HINT – it would be good to
go to the CMR (accessible from either the members’ website or e-membership) after each
chapter meeting or event and record the activities while they are fresh.
TIPS - A webinar on the use of the CMR is available on the Members’ Website
(http://members.dar.org) under the DAR Leadership Training committee. Additional instructions
are also available on the Members’ Website under Help Desk>Tutorials.
Chapters should answer EVERY committee page. If your chapter has no report for a
specific committee, please indicate “NO REPORT”. This will allow the state regent and state
chairs to determine that all chapters have reported.
A downloadable Word document of the CMR is located on the DAR Members’ Website
(http://members.dar.org) under: Forms & Publications/Essential Information/Chapter Master
Report. This can be used as a working copy for the chapter officers and chairman.
CHECK THE STATE DEADLINES FOR THE STATE DUE DATE OF THE CMR. IT IS
BEFORE THE NATIONAL DEADLINE.
Chapter Development and Revitalization Committee
Sharon Mayne Withers—State Chairman
2792 Ashbrooke Drive, Lexington, KY 40513
[email protected] 859-539-6498 (texts only)
The Chapter Development and Revitalization Committee (CDRC) works as a team to help your
chapter AIM high and attain the benchmarks of a vibrant, growing and productive chapter. Our
A*I*M is to help your chapter attract new members,, inspire all members to participate more
fully in DAR activities, and mentor members to strengthen their skills and knowledge of DAR.
It is important to remember that increasing membership, while critically important, is only one
part of the formula for a healthy chapter. Compare your chapter to a chair and remember that
KSDAR and NSDAR are supported by this chair. One supporting leg is new members by
application, reinstatement, or transfer. If that leg becomes weak or short, the chair becomes
unstable. Another leg is member retention. If you are losing members as fast as you gain them
or members are resigning after only a few years of membership, then this leg of the chair should
be evaluated. The third leg is membership training. Are members thrown into offices and
chairmanships without any training and without any thought as to whether or not they have the
skill set to do the job? The fourth leg is the advancement of DAR objectives. What
percentage of your chapter time, talent, and resources are spent furthering the mission of DAR?
Does your chapter leadership understand the mission of DAR on the chapter, state and National
level and can they clearly articulate it to the membership?
In any chair, connecting all four legs is the framework. Think of this as your chapter
infrastructure. Do you essentially start over with each new chapter regent? Is every meeting a
question of “What is it that we are supposed to do?” Do you have governing documents? Are
they current and available to the members? If one key member of your chapter should become
incapacitated, would your chapter be in chaos? Has the Vice Regent been kept in the loop so
that she is prepared to preside if necessary? Is only one member working on applications? Do
you know which schools you have working relationships with for DAR, JAC, the
American History Contest so that these schools are contacted every year and from administration
to administration?
EVERY chapter is encouraged to do a self-evaluation and identify improvement opportunities.
Chapter size is not the defining factor. Some small chapters are powerhouses while some large
chapters are less engaged in the community. The CDRC strongly recommends that every chapter
take the Annual Chapter Assessment (attached) and return by October 1 to the CDRC Chairman
(address on page 1). It is
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preferable if the chapter officers sit down and do the assessment together. As stated in the
document, the results are confidential and will not be shared. After receiving your assessment,
the CDRC Chairman will contact the chapter regent and develop a plan, if appropriate, for
CDRC assistance.
How can the CDRC assist your chapter? We can:
1. Educate members and officers about eMembership and the GRS.
2. Educate members on navigation of the NSDAR and KSDAR websites.
3. Train chapter officers and the membership chair on use of the PMD.
4. Assist with difficult applications and AIRs.
5. Assign a volunteer genealogist.
6. Develop membership recruitment and retention goals strategies.
7. Assign a chapter mentor to help with:
a. Parliamentary procedure.
b. Meeting agendas.
c. Budgets, the CMR and the State Honor Roll.
d. Devise goals and strategies.
e. Educating members about the committee system and training chapter
chairmen.
We AIM to help your chapter chart its course for success today and in the future.
Speaking of the future, it has been said that the best way to predict the future is to build it NOW!
Don’t wait---call the CDRC!
Children of the American Revolution
Sharlene Sanford Cooper – Kentucky State Chairman
9807 Spring Gate Drive, Louisville, KY 40241
[email protected] 502-339-3566
2017-2018 N.S.C.A.R. National President: Erin Moore
National Theme: “Browsing History”
National Project: The National Society Children of the American Revolution is raising funds for
James Monroe Online (JMO). This is a free and open online portal to access images and
searchable transcriptions of the archival collections of James Monroe, our nation’s fifth
president.
2017-2018 K.S.C.A.R. State President: Nelson Paul
State Theme: “Fresh Foods for Kentuckians”.
State Project: The Kentucky Society Children of the American Revolution is raising funds to
support Kentucky Farms to Food Banks Trust Fund. K.S.C.A.R. has a goal of raising $5,000 to
help feed Kentucky's hungry. The Trust distributes its funds to the Kentucky Association of
Food Banks, who in turn purchase fresh vegetables and fruits from Kentucky farmers.
The purpose of N.S.C.A.R. is to develop good citizens and leaders for tomorrow. N.S.C.A.R.
promotes love of country and its heritage among young people. We appreciate the ongoing
support and leadership of KSDAR with the young people who are the future of our organization
and our country’s leadership.
We need your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. We now have C.A.R. societies
throughout the state. Please contact me and I will let you know of a society near where your
relative lives. Membership growth is extremely important.
Chapter Regents, please involve the C.A.R. in your activities. Invite them to a meeting or an
activity such as a tea or a grave marking. Include them in your parades and celebrations. Provide
leadership and financial support to the society in your area. Remember, these young people are
the faces of tomorrow’s DAR and SAR.
When you see us at workshops and board meetings, please offer your support by stopping by our
table and talking with us. We will be glad to come to a chapter meeting, if possible, and tell you
about the Children of the American Revolution.
Commemorative Events
Mary Alice Springer—Kentucky State Chairman
1005 Village Court, Henderson, KY 42420
[email protected] 270-827-1424
Kentucky Daughters, how would you like a chapter project that would:
* Preserve and honor your local, state or national history;
* Promote patriotism;
* Educate your community citizens and your chapter members;
* Draw attention to your chapter and our beloved DAR; and
* Serve as a catalyst to bring in new members?
Imagine, fulfilling all of our DAR aims with a project in which all members can participate!
Your chapter CAN DO such a project by conducting a Commemorative Event!! You can choose
to honor and commemorate some important event in your local, state or national history and to
share it with your community. Properly done, all attendees will be glad to have been a part of
such an endeavor and your chapter members will be proud and fulfilled that they have
accomplished such a worthwhile goal!!
Logging in to our NSDAR website (www.dar.org/members), and choosing to view the
Commemorative Events Committee, provides all the information you need to plan and conduct a
Commemorative Event from a myriad of choices, including Independence Day, the 100th
Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage, the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, the 75th
Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor, the 150th Anniversary of Memorial Day, the 100th
Anniversary of the End of WWI, the 100th Anniversary of the American’s Creed, the 75th
Anniversary of D-Day, the 150th Anniversary of the Purchase of Alaska, and MORE! Indeed,
you are not limited to these topics! There is a special category for locally commemorating an
event of significance in American history. In 2017, we are celebrating the 225th Anniversary of
Kentucky statehood. Every chapter in KSDAR could choose to conduct a program honoring this
momentous occasion!!
Keys to conducting a successful Commemorative Event include careful planning with attention
to details; starting the process early so you can nail down all the moving parts, including an
appropriate venue; widely advertising your event; involving as many chapter members as
possible; and inviting your local public officials, KSDAR Officers and Committee Chairs as well
as other chapters to attend. Be well prepared to conduct the event!
After the event, begin your report process to participate in one of the many NSDAR
Commemorative Events contests as outlined on the NSDAR website. MAKE SURE TO
FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC RULES GIVEN AND FILL OUT THE APPROPRIATE FORMS.
Watch for reporting deadlines and always know your Chairman is here to help you and to answer
questions. GOOD LUCK!
Community Classroom
Barbara G. Zink – Kentucky State Chairman
280 Horan Lane, Springfield, KY 40069
[email protected] 270-692-6918
The Community Classroom is the newest of the committees. It was established in June, 2016 at
the beginning of the Dillon Administration and goes along with the theme, “Moving Forward in
Service to America”. This also supports education which is one of our goals, along with historic
preservation and patriotism. This committee seeks to encourage Daughters to volunteer to
provide additional support to the children in classrooms and the schools in your communities.
As DAR members you can provide the positive force for children who do not have the best in
home circumstances. Children at all levels in risk of failure need extra assistance to develop
skills and provide confidence to become the future citizens that are productive As Chapter
Community Classroom chairs I encourage your chapter to adopt a classroom or school to
provide time and/or financial support.
As State Chairman, I will provide encouragement, support and ideas for the chapter chairs.
Want your chapter’s volunteer photo and success story to be displayed? Each chapter may
submit one Success Story picture and article of no more than 130 words to me for approval on
the NSDAR Community Classroom Committee page. See me for details as to picture format
and size. If a picture is with children, make sure to check with the teacher or principal to see if
the parent has given permission. It must include: 1. Chapter name and address 2. Regent’s
name, address, phone number, and email address. 3. Chapter Community Classroom Chair’s
name, address, phone number and email address.
Check the National website for suggestions for volunteers for grad levels and tips.
Community Service
Hilary Burns, State Chairman
10827 Golden Maple Pl. Louisville, KY 40223
[email protected] (502)777-6626
Can you or your chapter think of someone in your community, or even an organization, who has
accomplished outstanding, unpaid, voluntary achievements in cultural, educational,
humanitarian, patriotic, historical, citizenship or environmental conservation endeavors? These
wonderful citizens and groups are rarely recognized for the selfless works they have achieved.
The joy that comes in service to others is the greatest reward to these extraordinary people.
However, we know how important it is to show them that their work is appreciated and valued
by their communities! This is the purpose of our Community Service Awards- to honor and
recognize these outstanding citizens! All nominations will be evaluated in an unbiased manner
and the 3 most qualified nominees will be honored at State Conference. Please read the
qualifications below and have your chapter nominate an individual or organization for the
Community Service Award.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- The nominated individual or organization must have contributed to the community in an
outstanding manner through voluntary, unpaid heroic, civic, benevolent service or by organizing
or participating in community activities.
-The achievement must have taken place within the past 5 years.
--Members of NSDAR are eligible for the award if the service is unrelated to DAR activities.
-The award may not be presented to a recipient more than once and may not be initiated or
approved posthumously.
-A nominee may not receive more than 1 NSDAR award for the same accomplishment.
HOW TO NOMINATE:
-Each Chapter is responsible for printing the Chapter Recommendation Form for Community
Service from the NSDAR Members’ Web Site on the Forms Page. (CSA-1000)
-Follow the directions on top of the form and send to the State Chairman. She will then approve
the entry and send it on with the Chapter’s check to NSDAR.
-Each Chapter is then responsible for presenting the award to their winner once the certificate
has been received from National.
-The Chairman will keep each entry received during the calendar year and have 3 or more judges
select the top 3 entries to present at the 2017 KSDAR State Conference.
ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED TO HILARY BY DEC. 10, 2017.
Conservation Committee
Karen Hamm Adams-Kentucky State Chairman
4064 Kenesaw Drive, Lexington, KY 40515
[email protected] 859- 273-9015
The Conservation Committee was established in 1909 by the 18th Continental Congress, with a
focus on protecting and conserving our natural resources. Today, climate change and the misuse
of our natural resources pose a real threat to our national security and to the well-being of future
generations. Contamination of our land and water, destruction of our forests and wetlands, the
introduction of non-native species of plants and animals, and a warming climate threaten our
agriculture, infrastructure, and health as well as the majestic beauty of our great country. The
mission of this committee is to educate members about these issues and to promote and
encourage good stewardship practices that benefit the environment.
Your Chapter can help support conservation of our natural resources by participating in the
following activities:
1. Chapter Contest “BEE Patriotic-Plant a Pollinator Garden”. This year’s contest is focused
on pollinator gardens. Special concern is the decline of many of our pollinator species – such
as bees, butterflies, some birds, bats and insects -- that are responsible for pollinating 75
percent of all flowering plants, crops, fruits and vegetables. Contest Rules: Keep a record of
projects that you worked on. Ask your members to plant a pollinator garden-it could be in a
container garden on a deck or patio, in a city park, suburban yard or a community garden, or
preserved or restored native habitat. Record the dates that plantings occurred, what plants
were used and where, how many members participated and the total number of hours devoted
to the project. If you sponsor a public event such as a lecture on pollinator gardens, creating
a display garden of native plants or sponsoring an Earth Day or Arbor Day event, include any
press that you may have received. Don’t forget to submit PICTURES of your gardens!!!
Deadline for Chapter entry to State Chair, Karen Adams is March 1, 2018.
2. Read Conservation Minutes at your Chapter Meetings. Copies of the minutes are available
on the National Conservation Website.
3. Million Pollinator Garden Challenge. Members should register gardens that they created or
help to maintain, including preserved native habitat, that contain plants which benefit
pollinator species. Information and a link to register are on the DAR Member’s website.
4. Have at least one conservation program per year in your chapter. Suggestions for a program
could be to have a speaker from an environmental group, a DVD borrowed from your local
library.
5. Award a Conservation Medal given by your chapter to someone in your community for
outstanding volunteer work in the field of conversation or environmental education.
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6. Check with your local or county government to find out about recycling opportunities in your
area.
7. Citizen Science: Encourage your members to participate in citizen science projects including
wildlife surveys such as the Great Backyard Bird Count, summer butterfly or bat counts,
charting the spread of invasive non-native plant species, weather observation, etc.
8. Participate in your local conservation projects. Find a project that is suitable for your
chapter. Some suggestions include:
Provide support for a youth group conservation project such as a Boy/Girl Scout Arbor
Day planting, 4-H Million Trees project, or a school program.
Volunteer at an animal shelter, or hold a pet food/cleaning supplies drive to benefit a
shelter.
Many states, as well as some counties and towns offer the opportunity to adopt a section
of roadway or small parcel of land. Most require a commitment of a semi-annual cleanup
and in return will post a sign with the name of sponsoring organization.
Build or purchase nest boxes for birds or bat shelters for a local park or refuge.
Volunteer to landscape with native plants or remove non-native invasive plants at a park
or historic site. Create a public pollinator garden, perhaps in a local community garden.
Label plants and or provide a narrative on the benefits of using native plants to create a
powerful educational display.
9. Save the tabs on aluminum cans to be donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
This year we want to collect 400lbs. The preferred method of turning in pull tabs is to take
them to your local recycling center. When you drop the tabs off, be sure to mention the tabs
are for the Ronald McDonald House, get a check and then mail to the Ronald McDonald
House Charities of the Bluegrass: P.O. Box 22414, Lexington, KY 40522. Get a receipt for
the weight and mail or email it to me so we can include it in the count. I realize that many
chapters don’t have easy access to a recycling center so tabs can also me turned in at state
conference (Friday-Saturday). NOTE: The conservation committee is not doing the silica
packets or box tops for education. Please separate these from your aluminum tabs and
clearly mark your containers with your chapter’s name in order to get credit.
More information on these activities can be found on the Internet website members.dar.org under
committees. Please let me know if I can be of assistance. Be sure to report what you do in the
CMR to let everyone know about your efforts.
Constitution Week Committee
Margaret Gay Van Hook Stevens- Chairman
Sarah F. Hamilton- Vice Chairman
569 E Fourth St, Lexington, KY 40508
[email protected] 859-533-2053
The Goals of This Committee
“Moving Forward in Service to America”
The NSDAR urges members to:
Teach the public about the historical events surrounding the establishment of the
Constitution and the men who framed the document.
Hold events, give programs, put up displays, and write articles to celebrate the
60th anniversary of the first resolution by the U.S. Congress to observe Constitution
Week, the 229th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution, and the 225th
anniversary of the ratification of the first ten amendments known as the Bill of Rights.
Teach all citizens, especially youth and newly naturalized citizens, about our
founding documents.
Inspire all in your community to protect and defend the Constitution.
The Constitution is a living document that assures each citizen of the freedoms Americans
cherish and appreciate. As members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, it is our
responsibility to keep our ancestors' legacy alive by promoting the ideals they fought valiantly to
give their descendants.
Please report all your activities and accomplishments on the Chapter Master Report.
Constitution Week is observed annually from September 17-23.
In July and August you can look below at the following ideas that can be planned to help
celebrate Constitution Day:
1. Purchase some PREAMBLE BOOKMARKS or some sort of pocket US Constitution
pamphlets to distribute at local schools during Constitution week.
a. Order you PREAMBLE BOOKMARS and other supplies through the DAR Store.
http://www.dar.org/dar-shopping/dar-online-store
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b. Contact the Head Principal or a Social Studies teacher at your local school and work with
the teacher to set up this event. If so inclined ask to be a guest speaker and talk to
students about the importance of the Constitution.
2. Plan a Constitution Day Program with Keynote speaker.
Don’t forget to invite the SAR to your program as well!
Example of Crawford Middle School Constitution Day Program:
Media: http://www.fcps.net/news/features/2015-16/constitutionday Media:
http://www.kyforward.com/crawford-middle-school-students-
celebrateconstitution-day-with-the-mayor-at-assembly/
Media: http://www.kentucky.com/news/local/education/article44376540.html
VIDEO of Program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlPIz_e8TnE
3. Observe a Constitution Minute at each chapter meeting and recite the Preamble.
4. Inquire at businesses to place posters or displays for Constitution Week.
5. Contact public officials to request a public proclamation. Be sure to get a photo!
Your public official can sign the proclamation in August and the article can be published
in the newspaper in September!
6. Visit banks, libraries, fire houses, city hall, etc. to request space for a Constitution
Day display.
7. Contact community leaders and churches to plan “Bells Across America”
celebrations. Example: http://examiner-enterprise.com/living/features/bells-across-
americacelebrates-constitution
8. Contact radio and television stations to request public or community air time or
your event or the importance of Constitution Day in general.
9. Contact the Children’s Hospital or Library in your area to set up a display or
provide Constitution Day activity sheets.
10. DOCUMENT your activities and be sure to report it to the Chapter Master
Report and to this chairman.
-Happy Constitution Day planning!
DAR Genealogy Preservation Committee
Clara Bullock Wilson – Kentucky State Chairman
967 Edgewater Drive, Lexington, KY 40502
[email protected] 859-494-9133
The DAR Genealogy Preservation Committee was established by the Executive Committee on
September 30, 2003. The objective of this committee is to make the vast collection of DAR
genealogical records easily accessible. The goal of the committee is to index DAR genealogical
and membership information into computerized searchable databases. Our work will assist in
preserving these valuable records for posterity and significantly enhance the application approval
and membership retrieval processes. The committee’s current project is the Supporting
Documentation Project.
Supporting Document Project
The objective of the Supporting Document Project is to categorize over 6 million documents that
were submitted by members with their DAR applications and supplementals. The documents
will be categorized according to their types (example: birth record, military record, family
record, etc.). Once the records are categorized, locating a specific document will be much
quicker and easier.
Supporting Document Project Volunteers
Volunteers can work on this project from their home at a time convenient to themselves. All that
is required to volunteer is an internet connection. Detailed instructions are provided and support
is available daily via e-mail. Each volunteer is assigned a set of documents and is asked to
complete the documents in seven days. Sets of documents vary in size but they are generally
fewer than 25 documents per set.
Getting Started as a Volunteer
DAR volunteers should sign in to the Members website, let your mouse hover over the word
committees and click on Genealogy Preservation, When that page appears, click on Current
Project. This page tells the volunteer about the Supporting Documentation Project. The
volunteer can access a link for “instructions,” a link for “terminology tips” and a link for
“example documents.” The volunteer is strongly encouraged to watch the archived “DAR in
Curlers and PJs’ and the “Q & A Video.” Chapter Registrars may assist the volunteers.
Forms and Pins
Each volunteer must click on the word “Form” on the Genealogy Preservation website and print
out a Record Log. A record must be kept of the dates and number of documents indexed. When
the volunteer has completed indexing 12,000 documents, she is eligible to purchase the
Genealogy Preservation pin or a VIS pin.
DAR Good Citizen
Nancy Clay Hampton – Kentucky State Chairman
1924 Little Brush Creek Road, Artemus, KY 40903
[email protected] 606-546-3292 cell 606-627-2006
The DAR Good Citizen program is open to all seniors in accredited public or private
secondary schools, which are in good standing with State Board of Education. U. S. citizenship
is not required. The student selected must have qualities of dependability, leadership and
patriotism. (NIP)
Chapter chairman should visit their school(s) early in the fall with the forms on the
NSDAR web site. The chairman should meet with the school counselors to explain the process.
Only one senior per year, per school as the Good Citizen. Each school winner receives a DAR
Good Citizen pin, certificate and wallet card. Pins, certificates and cards can only be obtained
from the State Chairman.*(See note)
Once selected, the senior is then eligible to enter the DAR Good Citizen scholarship
contest, which consists of two parts. Personal maybe done at home and must be submitted with
an official transcript and two letters of recommendation. The essay must be administered by a
DAR or school faculty member. The title for the essay will be listed on the NSDAR site. DAR
Good Citizens who enter the scholarship contest are eligible for awards beyond the chapter level.
If chapters have more than one school from which a Good Citizen is chosen, the chapter
must have the entries judges and submit only one to the State Chairman. Duplicate entries will
disqualify all entries from that chapter. All forms must have the sponsoring chapter name, phone
number and chairman’s name and e-mail on the cover sheet. All entries are due by January 8,
2018. An e-mail will be sent to the chapter as each entry is received. Your chapter will be
notified before KSDAR State Conference.
State winners will only be announced at the KSDAR St. Conference. There will be a winner
from each district and the State winner will be chosen from the 6 district winners.
*Packets of pin, certificates and cards will be for sale at the Summer workshops, Fall
Board and St. Conference, and by mail from the KSDAR State Chairman only. The cost for the
packet (pin, card and certificate) is $4.00 at conferences and $5.00 by mail. Make checks payable
to KSDAR Treasurer.
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DAR GOOD CITIZEN Page 2
Guidelines for Chapter Chairman
Checklist
1. Student Cover Sheet – responses to a, b ,c, d, & e
2. Transcript
3. List of 1st semester Senior classes
4. 2 letters of recommendations
5. Essay using the guidelines for the essay
6. Received by January 8, 2018
No photos
No staples
No information that is not required
No contacting the National Chairman, contact the Chapter Chairman if more information is
needed, then she can contact the State Chairman
DAR Magazine Committee
Robin West-State Chairman
1200 Belmar Lane, Lexington, KY 40515
[email protected] 859-273-7673
The American Spirit Magazine and Daughters Newsletter have information members to keep up
on the progress and achievements of the National Society. The bimonthly issues have the
President General’s message, news from DAR headquarters, the latest Committee Chair reports,
new ancestors approved by the National Board, along with the wonderful articles on history and
genealogy! Chapters are encouraged to strive for at least 30 percent of members subscribing,
with a goal of 40 percent. Chapters will receive Chapter Achievement Award credit for paid
subscriptions. Consider giving a complimentary one-year subscription to your new members as
a way of welcoming them to your chapter. Subscriptions to your local library, museum, doctor’s
office, etc. are a great way to gain membership and spread word of our Society. Your
participation will help us meet/maintain the national goal.
Subscriptions are only $18 for six bimonthly editions of The American Spirit and Daughters
newsletter. There are several ways to subscribe or renew the American Spirit Magazine:
through your Chapter Treasurer, by email: [email protected] or online through the
DAR Public Web site at www.dar.org/americanspirit or by calling toll-free at 1(866) 327-6242.
Friends of American Spirit pin can be purchased with 5 new Subscription and a $100 donation.
Friends of the DAR Magazine pin can be purchased with a $100 donation.
(See instructions under Committee Pins at dar.org/members or contact Committee Chair
Chapters may submit their own ads in the Newsletter or participate in a State ad. If joining in a group ad,
payments must be sent together with a listing of all contributing chapters and amounts contributed by
each, in order to receive chapter achievement credit (Minimum $40.00 per chapter total contributions).
All ads must be submitted in high quality digital format. (See National Information Packet for
instructions.)
Please also consider a submission to the DAUGHTERS NEWSLETTER “With the Chapters” – One
article per chapter per year at no cost to chapter – 200 word limit, double spaced in “Word” document and
may include a digital image that is .jpg,. Please make sure your photos are not too dark and not too bright
black and white. Articles are submitted directly to National by electronic media.
DAR Museum Outreach Committee
Judith Miles Ramirez – Kentucky State Chairman
P.O. Box 157, Dixon, KY 42409
[email protected] 270-639-5558
The DAR Museum supports the National Society’s goals of preservation, education, and
patriotism by collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting the material culture and social
history of pre-industrial America. We encourage all members, chapters, and state organizations
to become involved with the DAR Museum.
How do I get involved?
Become a Correspondent Docent
Order a Portable Education Program (PEP) for your chapter meeting or another local event.
Donate funds to support DAR Museum education programs and the conservation/restoration
of the collections.
Correspondent Docent Program
DAR Museum Correspondent Docents are members who, under the direction of the Curator
General, National Vice Chair, and museum staff, volunteer to promote the DAR Museum and its
collections by providing public outreach programs to DAR chapters, community organizations,
and schools.
Portable Education Programs (PEPs)
The museum offers 3 programs for children and schools: School & Play, Money & Jobs, and
Food & Clothing. For DAR chapters and other adult audiences, we offer the PEP called Colonial
Household.
Donations
The DAR Museum relies on the generous support of members for exhibitions, educational
programs, and publications, as well as the acquisition and conservation of objects. Participation
by state organizations, chapters, and individuals in these programs guarantees the preservation of
the DAR Museum’s artifacts and the implementation of DAR Museum programs.
Friends of DAR Museum: Donations to the Friends of DAR Museum fund support many of the
Museum’s initiatives, including educational outreach and programming.
Adopt-an-Object Program: Donations to the Adopt-an-Object fund ensure the preservation of
DAR Museum’s collection for future generations. Please check the online wish list to see the
current objects available for adoption.
Museum Keeper Fund: Donations to the Museum Keeper fund go toward the acquisition and
conservation of DAR Museum collections.
Give-a-Book Program: Donations to the Give-A-Book program support the Museum Library, a
reference library available to museum staff and docents, DAR members, and students. Please
check the online wish list to see the current list of books requested by our curators and educators:
Object Donations: We encourage DAR members to submit potential donations to the DAR
Museum curatorial staff for consideration.
DAR Project Patriot Committee
Kay Harbison—Kentucky State Chairman
4099 Randolph-Summer Shade Road, Summer Shade, KY 42166
[email protected] 270-428-3391
Chapters should continue to locate service men and women from your community who are
deployed. You can help them and their families in the following ways.
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Chaplain’s Clothes Closet, CMR 402,APO AE 09180 When our active duty military in Europe and Africa are severely injured, they are sent here with
essentially nothing. This is a wish list as of January 2017 for only these items at present. ---
Unisex sweatshirts and pants s/m/l, men’s Boxer shorts (m), Candy fun size, healthy snacks,
basketball shorts, duffle bags, hoodies (all items must be new)
General request for all Service Members
Good Quality Baby Wipes (like Huggies, gentle),Q-Tips(good for cleaning weapons, White Pipe
Cleaner (from a craft store, good for cleaning weapons), Lip Balm/Chapstick, Hand Warmers for
winter months ,Toothpaste and brushes/floss, Deodorant (Old Spice for men), Ziploc
bags(Quart/Gallon), Sunscreen specifically for the face, Women’s Magazines(Glamour, Marie
Claire, People, O Magazine—Pre-read is fine), Fitness Magazines (Runner’s World, Women’s
Health), Chocolate-especially dark, Fabreze for clothes (Laundry is boiled)
Food Request:
Freezer Pops (to be frozen overseas-best for summer), Tuna Packets w/crackers (sold in sets at
the grocery), Oatmeal cups, Campbell’s Soup (in bag or cup), chewing gum, Sunflower Seeds
(different flavors), Dried Fruit, Fruit snacks, Beef Jerky, Good Hard Candy like Jolly Ranchers,
Hickory Farms Foods, Drink Flavor Packs (Like Crystal Light to Go, Gatorade Powder), Nuts
(other than Peanuts, too! Planters to Go Packs), Healthy Snacks-Protein Bars, Pita Chips,
Chocolate that won’t melt (like Peanut M&Ms. Good Coffee, Easy Mac Velveeta Cups/Chef
Boyardee
For the Ladies (female –specific)
Fuzzy Socks (to wear in the Room), Pajama sets (Shirt/Flannel Sets), Chick Flick DVD’s,Nail
Polish (Non-flammable or press –on in pretty colors), Good Lotion /Moisturizer, Air Fresheners
(non-plug –in, non-burning) Medium white T-shirts
Monetary Donations
Monetary donations to the DAR Project Patriot Committee Fund will help in purchasing items in
bulk and entitle the donor to purchase a Project Patriot pin from Hamilton Jewelers. Send
monetary donations on FormDEV-1003 to the NSDAR Office of Development. See the Pin
page for more details. Watch the www.kentuckydar.org/daughters web site and the NSDAR
web site for updates.
DAR Scholarship Committee
Virginia R. (Gigi) Biles, Kentucky State Chairman
424 W. Broadway, Danville, KY 40422
[email protected] 859-236-2120
All students need help with their college expenses, and we should be doing all that we can to
help those deserving students receive aid. Three types of scholarships are available to senior
students in your area. Please study each one carefully and make sure the information gets to the
high school guidance counselors.
National: The National Information Packet (Part II) contains information about the national
scholarships available. Copy the information, and take it to your guidance counselors. Be sure
that they understand the guidelines (some require that the student be related to a DAR member)
and due dates. Too many students are disqualified because their information is late or
incomplete.The chapter no longer sponsors the candidate but may help with the application
process. The student does not have to win a state award to be eligible for these national awards.
National scholarships range from $1000 to $5000 and are available for study in nursing, political
science, economics, music, law, graduate studies, medical, history, and general studies for up to
four years. Most of the national deadlines are February 10, so be sure information on these
scholarships is passed out as soon as possible.
State: KSDAR offers one scholarship for $1000 to a deserving Kentucky senior. The student
does not have to have DAR ties. Please have your local chapter scholarship chair take the
application form to your guidance counselors, and again be sure that they understand the
guidelines and dates. More than one student per school may apply, but each chapter may submit
only one chapter winner to the state. The completed application must be returned to the State
Chair by January 1, so set your date due well in advance to allow yourself time to have the
applications judged on the local level. Send only one chapter winner to the State Chair. If
you have more than one worthy application, ask another chapter to sponsor that student. This
scholarship should not be confused with the DAR Good Citizen Scholarship or the
American History Scholarship. Do not send those to this committee.
Local: Any chapter may offer a scholarship independent of the KSDAR scholarship. You may
set your own guidelines. This must be reported on the end of the year Regent's report form.
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Scholarship Committee – Page 2
KENTUCKY SOCIETY
DAUGHTERS OFTHE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Application for KSDAR Scholarship
Student Name:_______________________________________________________________
Student Address:_____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Phone number:_______________________________________________________________
Cumulative GPA/Scale______ Test Scores: SAT______ ACT______
School activities in which the applicant is involved: _________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Community activities in which applicant is involved:________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Other comments:______________________________________________________________
Parents' names:_______________________________________________________________
Addresses if other than above:___________________________________________________
High school:__________________________________________________________________
Phone number:_______________________________________________________________
DAR Chapter:________________________________________________________________
DAR Chapter contact:_________________________________________________________
(This packet must be sent to the local DAR chapter.)
Phone number:_______________________________________________________________
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Scholarship Committee – Page 3
KENTUCKY SOCIETY
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Scholarship Guidelines
General Scholarship: $1000
Eligibility: Graduating Kentucky high school senior who has pursued a well rounded
curriculum and who has been active in various school and community activities.
Requirements Checklist:
1. A completed Kentucky DAR Scholarship Application.
2. A transcript of the applicant's grades, showing a 3.0 or above on a 4.0 system.
3. A 500 word composition, indicating his/her career objectives and major goal in life.
4. Background on the applicant, indicating his/her curriculum, as well as
student and civic activities, hobbies, and interests.
5. An accompanying letter signed by the sponsoring DAR Chapter
Regent.
Routing: The guidance counselor will return all applications to the sponsoring DAR
chapter which provided this information. The chapter will select one application to
forward to the state competition. The chapter is to mail the application to Virginia Biles,
424 W. Broadway, Danville, KY 40422. One application per school unless the town has
more than one chapter.
Judging: The State Chairman will administer the scholarship competition using at least
three (3) impartial judges to select the scholarship recipient. The winning student will be notified by February 15, and invited to be recognized at the
state convention. The scholarship money will be forwarded to the recipient's chosen school
as soon as the KSDAR State Treasurer has been informed.
Deadline: The application must be received by the State Chair by January 1. The deadline
for the chapter to receive this application packet is __________________.
(Deadline to be supplied by the local chapter.)
DAR Schools Committee
JeanEllen Hiter Melton – Kentucky State Chairman
3498 Winthrop Drive, Lexington, KY 40503
[email protected] 859-608-7851
Targeting Education; Planting the seeds of tomorrow! During the Miller Administration, each district will be encouraged to actively engage with a
different school each year. Please reach out to your assigned school to see how you can connect
with them! Suggested ideas include:
Ask for brochures from the school to distribute at a chapter meeting
Invite a representative to visit your chapter meeting or District luncheon
Plan a visit to your assigned school (some of these are closer than you might think!)
Offer to “adopt” a classroom and send them a care package of school supplies, tissues or
new books for the classroom reading corner
Partner with the school nurse and stock her bandage shelf for the year
Collect Boxtops, coke labels or ink cartridges. Details on the National Members Website
or available from each school
School Assignments for 2017-2018:
District 1: The Crossnore School
District 3: Berry College
District 5: Tamassee DAR School
District 2: Kate Duncan Smith DAR School
District 4: Hindman Settlement School
District 6: Hillside School
School Contacts: Kate Duncan Smith (KDS) DAR School
(Founded 1924)
6077 Main St., Grant AL 35747
Phone 256-728-4236 - Fax 256-728-5633
Heather Green, Director
Tamassee DAR School, Inc. (Founded 1919)
P.O. Box 8, Tamassee, SC 29686
Phone 864-944-1390 - Fax 864-944-0097
Amy Twitty, Chief Executive Officer
Hillside School, Inc. (Founded 1901)
404 Robin Hill Rd., Marlborough, MA 01752
Phone 508-485-2824 - Fax 508-485-4420
David Z. Beecher, Headmaster Rich Meyer, Director of Alumni and DAR Relations
Hindman Settlement School, Inc. (Founded 1902)
Forks of Troublesome Creek, P.O. Box 844,
Hindman, KY 41822
Phone 606-785-5024 - Fax 606-785-3499
Brent D. Hutchinson, Executive Director
Berry College, Inc. (Founded 1902)
2277 Martha Berry Hwy. NW, Mount Berry, GA
30149-0069
Phone 706-232-5374 - Fax 706-236-1700
Dr. Stephen R. Briggs, Presiden
The Crossnore School (Founded 1913)
P.O. Box 249, Crossnore, NC 28616
Phone 828-733-4305 - Fax 828-733-3250
Brett A. Loftis, Chief Executiv
DAR Service for Veterans
Marjorie Shelton, Chairman
1864 Gayle Dr. Lexington, KY 40505
[email protected] 615-440-9239
Ann Reynolds, Co-Chairman
239 Golf Course Lane, Whitesburg, KY 41858-8745
[email protected] 606-632-9780
Fort Thomas - Facility 1000 S. Ft. Thomas Ave. Ft. Thomas, KY 41075
Chief of Volunteer - Lori Steimann, [email protected] Phone - 859-572-6217
Representative-Deanna Beineke, 66 Daisy Lane, Ft. Thomas, KY 41075-1408
[email protected] H-859-441-3700 C-513-658-4112
Deputy – Ruth Korzenborn, 792 Dudley Pike, Edgewood, KY 41017-9617
[email protected] 859-341-2017
Louisville – Facility 800 Zorn Ave. Suite A008 Louisville, KY 40206-1499
Chief of Volunteer – Adeline Hay-Sowell, [email protected] Phone –
502 – 287 – 6221 fax – 502 – 287 – 6833 www.louisville.va.gov www.facebook.com
Representative – Terry Pyles – 8106 Meadowgreen Pl. Louisville, KY 40299-6510
[email protected] H – 502-895-0937 C – 614-738-5105
Deputies – Margaret Head Sims, 145 Casleton Dr. Bardstown, KY 4004-2531
[email protected] 502-349-0055
Keit Woods, 4211 Maryknoll Lane, Louisville, KY 40207 [email protected] 502 –
895 – 0937
Patricia Archer, S. Dorsey Lane, Louisville, KY 40223
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DAR Services for Veterans - Page 2
[email protected] 502 – 253 - 0903
Lexington – facility – 1101 Veterans Dr. Lexington ,KY 40502-2236
Leestown Facility – 2250 Leestown Rd. Lexington, KY 40511
Chief of Volunteer – Candace Bradley, 2250 Leestown Rd., Lexington, KY 40511
[email protected] 859 – 233 -4511 – ext. 2297
Voluntary Services Specialist, Assistant - William(Bill) Brummer – 135 – LD
2250 Leestown Rd. Lexington ,KY 40511 [email protected]
859 – 233 -4511 - ext. 2298
Voluntary Services Specialists – Mary Pippen – 2250 Leestown Rd. Lexington, KY 40511
[email protected] 859 – 233 – 4511 -ext. 5254
Representative, Marjorie Shelton, 1864 Gayle Dr. Lexington, KY 40505 [email protected] 615-
440-9239
Deputies – Robin West, Belmar Lane, Lexington, KY 40515 – 9411
[email protected] 859 – 273 – 7673 Donna Durbin, 513
Ashley Way, Lexington, KY 40503 [email protected] 859 – 556 –
1619
Nancy Thames, 142 Allen Douglas Dr. Richmond, KY 40475 – 8757 [email protected] H -
859 – 623 – 9545 – C -859 – 248 - 5747
Western KY – No Facilities
Representative – Angelia Thompson – 248 Longwood Lane, Clarksville, TN 37043
[email protected] 270 – 293 – 4884
Deputies – Dee Robinson, 234 Jacks way, Eddyville, KY 42038
[email protected] 270 – 498 – 6786
Sharon Downey, P.O. Box 268, Pembroke, KY 42266
[email protected] 270 – 498 – 5786
Pat Williams, P.O. Box 331, Eddyville, KY 42038 – 7998 [email protected] 270 –
388 - 940
Flag of the USA
Paige J. Mason, State Chairman
2390 Warsaw Road, Dry Ridge, KY 41035
[email protected] 513-417-5356
Over 100 years ago this committee ws established to promote a deep patriotic sense of respect for our
flag. So in 1909, NSDAR presented this committee with these principle objectives: to keep the flag
flying and to protect it continuously under all conditions, as well as to educate citizens regarding its
correct usage.
Chapters may support these objectives by:
DISTRIBUTE THE FLAG CODE LEAFLET to schools or youth organizations, retirement
homes and at patriotic events such as Memorial Day, Veterans, Day, Flag Day, and the Fourth of
July.
KNOW THE FLAG CODE and share. The DAR publishes the leaflet, The Flag Code, which has
excerpts from the official United States Flag Code and may be purchased from the DAR Store in
the Office of the Corresponding Secretary General.
ALWAYS INCLUDE A “FLAG MOMENT” at each chapter meeting. This information may be
found on the committee webpage.
PRESENT FLAG CERTIFICATES. It is important that we continue to serve as role models in
our community by recognizing individuals, groups, and businesses that show correct usage of the
United States Flag. Certificates may be presented to individuals/groups to show appreciation for
their respectful usage of the Flag of the United States.
PRESENT A BRAILLE FLAG to a blind or sight-impaired veteran or community member.
Ordering information may be found on the committee webpage.
CELEBRATE FLAG DAY on June 14 with your chapter or with your community.
Please keep record of all activities and email them to this chairman. Please have information submitted
by the deadlines. And as always if you have any questions, please feel free to contact this chairman.
Thank you.
May we continue “Moving Forward in Service to America”
Genealogical Records Committee
Joyce Page Collins – Kentucky State Chairman
10538 Monticello Forest Circle, Louisville, KY 40299
[email protected] 502-762-1697
The work of the Genealogical Records Committee directly benefits the NSDAR Library and lineage
researchers, genealogists and prospective members who use the Library’s resources. For more than a
century, DAR members have been collecting and submitting Bible Records, cemetery transcriptions,
early mortuary records, early church rolls which include birth, death and marriage records, and other
local records to the GRC collection. DAR volunteers have indexed more than 64 million names in the
GRC Every-Name Project. Other DAR volunteers have synchronized the GRC pages during the Book
Sync Project making it easier to view the digital images. Now there is a link in the GRS that links
directly to the index of the Bible catalog. These Bible records are indexed by the name of the oldest
couple listed in the Bible. Check out these GRC features on the DAR Members’ Website under the
heading “Genealogy”.
You and your chapter can participate in the work of this committee:
(1) Collect and Index Unpublished Records
See Instructions for Copying Source Records and Their Preparations for Library Use
(LG-GRC-2000): http://members.dar.org/darnet/forms/LG-GRC-2000.PDF
(2) GRC Every-Name Indexing Project
See NSDAR Library Master Every Name Index (LG-GRC-2001):
http://members.dar.org/darnet/forms/LG-GRC-2001.PDF
(3) GRC Bible Catalog Project
This project requires the volunteer, on a computer from home, to review a book and determine if
there are any Bible records that need to be cataloged. Each catalog entry is applied to Book Worm
credit.
For more detailed instructions and to volunteer now, see Genealogical Records Committee
Webpage: http://members.dar.org/committees/GRC/index.htm
Historic Preservation Committee
Kay Kuster Thomas - Kentucky State Chairman
Ewalt’s Crossroads
1485 Clay Kiser Road, Paris, KY 40361
[email protected]. 859-987-7835
Since 1890, the mission of the DAR has been to promote historic preservation, along with education and
patriotism. The Historic Preservation Committee seeks to honor the nation’s heritage, focus on the
future, and Celebrate America. The committee functions at the chapter, state, division and national
levels. The objectives are to assist members of the National Society in the area of historic preservation,
to encourage recognition of significant volunteer efforts in historic preservation at the community, state
and national levels, and to catalog NSDAR owned properties.
Through its two awards, the Historic Preservation Medal and the Historic Preservation Recognition
Award, the committee encourages recognition of significant volunteer efforts at the community, state
and national levels.
The Historic Preservation Medal recognizes and honors a persons who have done extraordinary work
over a long period of time as it pertains to historic preservation, at the regional, state and or national
level. This non-competitive award is administrated by the National Chairman, Cindy S. Phillips, 372
Sundial Road, Madison MS, [email protected] with no timeline for applications.
The Historic Preservation Recognition Award recognizes and honors an individual or group that has
done remarkable volunteer work at the community level. The award may be presented to DAR
members and non-members and recognizes achievements in all areas of historic preservation. The award
may be presented by state societies or chapters and is administered by the National Vice Chairman
Marilyn H Vaglia, [email protected].
There is also the Historic Preservation Contest to recognize and honor a chapter or state society that has
completed an outstanding project in historic preservation. The project must be sponsored by a chapter
or state society and been completed in the last 2 years. The contest is administered by National Vice
Chairman Ellen Hopkins [email protected]. .
Directions and application forms for each of the above can be found in the Forms section at the DAR
members website.
See Page 2
Historic Preservation Committee - Page 2
The Historic Sites and Properties Database recognizes and promotes an awareness of the wide array of
DAR owned and maintained sites and properties throughout the nation. Our own Duncan Tavern and
KSDAR Cemetery Lot in Frankfort are two examples of sites and properties owned by KSDAR.
As state chairman it is my job to educate KSDAR members about the goals of this committee. I am
always happy to discuss and advise as best I can. Email is the best way to reach me. Please send me
copies of any forms, applications or awards so your member or chapter can be recognized by the state
chairman.
Insignia Committee
Cynthia S. Buttorff – Kentucky State Chairman
7402 Keisler Way, Louisville, KY 40222
[email protected] (502) 594-8304
The Insignia Committee is the oldest NSDAR committee. The official insignia was
unanimously adopted by the National Board of Management on May 26, 1891, and patented September
22, 1891. The golden wheel of the insignia represents a spinning wheel; the platinum or white gold
distaff represents flax; the blue rim and the distaff carry the colors of the society; and the stars represent
the original thirteen colonies.
The official insignia is worn, only by active members, over the left breast, with
“appropriate attire,” and only at DAR functions, or ceremonial occasions when representing
DAR, during the dedication of a grave marker for a Revolutionary War Ancestor or a deceased
Daughter, or at the funeral of a Daughter. The DAR Insignia should not be worn on the street, in a
restaurant, cocktail lounge, or other public places unless a DAR or allied function is taking place.
“Appropriate attire” is defined in the DAR Handbook as attire appropriate for DAR occasions,
including pants and jackets, such as a pants suit or dress pants (not denim) with a nice blouse and/or
coordinated jacket. Also, dresses and skirts with blouses and/or jackets are appropriate. Although DAR
does not have a dress code, members should conform to the dignity of NSDAR.
The DAR Insignia and official pins are worn on a 1-inch wide ribbon, which is the same ribbon
used to create the State Regent’s sash. The length of the official ribbon may not exceed 14 inches.
Only a flag pin may be worn on the left lapel when wearing the DAR Insignia. No other jewelry may be
worn on the left side when wearing the DAR Insignia and official pins. The DAR Insignia is the property of the National Society and may not be used for commercial purposes
or as an ornament. A ruling by the National Board limits the use of the insignia by states and chapters to
yearbooks, stationery, programs and, when necessary, to the work of the society. The DAR Insignia should appear
in either top center or upper left hand corner, with no words written or printed above it, except on an official DAR
Banner where the insignia may be placed in the center with designation of National Society, state society, or
chapter by name above, below, or around the insignia.
Stationery bearing the DAR Insignia of the National Society may be used only for official
purposes in connection with the society, unless otherwise authorized by the National Society. On
official state stationery, the name of the State Regent must appear first.
Additional information is on the Insignia Committee webpage at dar.org/members/committees
Junior American Citizens
Sarah Ashley Crowe Kentucky State Chairman
470 Ashmoor Ave., Bowling Green, KY 42101
[email protected] 270-991-1501
Junior American Citizens Committee (JAC) started on October 1901, when the Cincinnati Chapter in Ohio
organized a club "to teach…children some knowledge of the underlying principles of our government, of
American sentiment, and of all that will go toward making them good citizens." Today, JAC clubs and contests,
promotes good citizenship and appreciation of American heritage and history for every child in the United States,
ages preschool to grade 12.
Sponsoring chapters will select one winner from each category and grade. Those winners will be sent
on to state for judging. Please look at the members’ website from National to learn more! The most
important piece of advice: If at all possible, please retain original copies of student work at the
chapter level! By forwarding copies of work on to judging at higher levels, we ensure that work
remains in your community and can more easily be returned to your schools/students.
Theme: The 2017 Theme for JAC is the 100th Anniversary of World War I, Life on the Homefront
Deadlines: The deadline to for chapters to submit their chapter-level winners to the State Vice Chairmen
is January 1, 2018. However please do not wait until the holidays to judge and mail your entries! Set an
early deadline and collect the entries from your schools well in advance of the holidays. For example,
suggest the schools plan their JAC activities around a holiday or a theme in Social Studies, and deliver
them to the Vice Chairmen early! Please do not wait until school lets out for Christmas Break to collect
your entries.
Submissions:
The ART CONTEST includes four categories: poster, banner, stamp, and photographic essay. A winner
will be selected in each grade level and category. Students compete as individuals only in poster, stamp,
and photo essay; in the banner category only groups may enter, groups being defined as three or more
students. Art generated on the computer using clip art, cut and paste technique, or scanned images is not
allowed. Preschool and kindergarten students may compete in the banner category only. Chapter Chair:
Submit a 3x5, 4x6, or 5x7 color photograph or color copy of the winning entry for each grade level and
category to State Vice-Chair of the Art Contest: Kelly Menefee, 3209 Laurel Oak Ct. Edgewood, KY
41017-3322 [email protected] 859-331-6271 .
Up to three photographs may be used for the banner. Attach an entry form to the back of each photo or
copy.
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Junior American Citizens (page 2)
The CREATIVE EXPRESSION CONTEST includes two categories: poetry and short story. Students
compete as individuals only-group entries are not allowed. Pre-school and kindergarten students may not
compete in the Creative Expression Contest. Chapter Chair: Submit a copy of the winning entry for each
grade level and category to State Vice-Chair of the Creative Expression Contest: Robin Menefee 3209
Laurel Oak Ct. Edgewood, KY 41017-3322 [email protected] 859-331-6271.
Attach an entry form to the back of each entry or scan as an Adobe PDF file.
The COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT may be an individual or group entry for students in grades 1-
12. In addition, pre-school and kindergarten students may compete as a group. A group must be
comprised of three [3] to five [5] students. Chapter Chair: Submit a color copy of the winning photo
essay for each grade level and category to State Vice-Chair of the Creative Expression Contest:: Robin
Menefee 3209 Laurel Oak Ct. Edgewood, KY 41017-3322 [email protected] 859-331-6271.
Attach an entry form to the back of each project.
Below are a few websites that might help you with your quest.
http://www.american-historama.org/1913-1928-ww1-prohibition-era/impact-ww1-on-america.htm
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/general-history/life-at-home-during-wwi/
http://www.iwm.org.uk/history/10-ways-children-took-part-in-the-first-world-war
Questions? Please contact me at the email address or phone number above! The work you do in your
communities and schools to promote JAC!
Junior Membership Committee
Rosannah Conrad Slone – Kentucky State Chairman
27 St. Jude Circle, Florence, KY 41042
[email protected] 859-512-6840
A Junior is a DAR member age 18 through 35 years of age. Although no longer a Junior after her 36th
birthday, she may continue to page at state conference and Continental Congress until her 41st birthday.
She holds full DAR membership, and when qualified, may serve as an officer or committee chair at the
chapter, state, and national levels.
Chapter Outstanding Junior Award – Any Junior Member from your chapter is eligible to be
considered for this award. Please mail or email Kelley Beverly State Vice Chairman of Junior Contests
by February 1, 2018 with at least two paragraphs about why this member should be recognized for
Chapter Outstanding Junior. (See below for contact info.) Along with your submission, please include a
picture of this lady. Your Chapter OJ should embody the objectives of the DAR – God, Home and
Country. Please give specific examples in your submission of how this junior has contributed to your
chapter. Each outstanding chapter OJ will be recognized and honored at the Junior Club Breakfast held
at state conference on Saturday. Please note that just because a lady is running for chapter OJ does not
mean she must also run for State Outstanding Junior.
State Outstanding Junior Award – If your Chapter Outstanding Junior would like to run for State
Outstanding Junior she needs to complete the application form available on the NSDAR website –
www.members.dar.org. The outstanding Junior Contest Application is found under the Junior
Membership Committee. In order to be considered the application must be found in good order.
Applications must be postmarked no later than October 31, 2017 to Kelley Beverly, State Vice
Chairman of Junior Contests. Please see at the bottom of this page for contact information.
Sunshine Junior Award – The Sunshine Junior award is presented to a lady that has joined the
Kentucky Society Daughters of the American Revolution within the last 24 months. The award was
designed to honor young women who have joined our organization with an eager attitude to be involved.
This woman should have a willingness to serve with excitement for DAR and be able to promote the
ideals of the society. The Sunshine Junior application can be found
http://www.kentuckydar.org/daughters/. Nomination deadline is February 1, 2018.
Outstanding Chapter Regent Award – This award is to recognize a chapter regent who has taken an
interest in promoting Junior Membership. The regent that is recognized must show herself approved in
promoting the growth of her junior members and must show ways that she is currently supporting her
junior members. She may also not have won this award in the past. The Outstanding Chapter Regent
application can be found http://www.kentuckydar.org/daughters/. Nomination deadline is February 1,
2018.
Vice Chairman of Contests – Kelley Orme Beverly [email protected]
808 Thorn Trace Drive, Mount Sterling, KY 40353
Vice Chairman of Sales – Melodie Oliver [email protected]
803 Glenbarr Place, Louisville, KY 40243-1750
Lineage Research Committee
Rita Popplewell Johnson – Kentucky State Chairman
P.O. Box 469; Jamestown, KY. 42629-0469
[email protected] 270-343-2365 after 6 p.m.
Because of the many requests I have had this year asking how to access the Lineage Research board and
how to post I am repeating the instructions I shared last year. Regents, please share this with your
membership chairman, your lineage research chairman and your registrar. It’s important that they are
able to assist the chapter and each other in helping Prospective Members with their papers. Now the
repeat from last year:
The Lineage Research Committee is designed to help you find missing documentation for a prospective
member. The committee has a group of volunteers from chapters around the state that will look for
specific documentation for a generational link that might be missing on a prospective member’s
application. We will also help you resolve an AIR (additional information requested) letter that might
be received.
IF YOU NEED HELP, post your request to the lineage research board:
http://services.dar.org/members/committees/lineage/lookupboard
Click on: Submit New Request. Make sure you have the Prospective member ID number at hand.
Scroll down a bit and fill in the requested information, including the prospective member ID number.
Click: Submit. Be very specific in your request on the next screen.
Ex: Patriot A0123456 John William Doe - Need generational link between gen 2 (son of patriot-John
Doe) and his son gen 3 (grandson of patriot - Sam Doe). John Doe - born 1780 VA died Bourbon Co
KY 1849. Sam Doe - born 1840 Bourbon Co KY and died 1899 Fayette Co KY. Need someone to
check probate records for Bourbon Co KY to see if settlement exists that shows Sam receiving part of
John’s estate. No DC’s or death records found.
IF YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER TO PICK UP A REQUEST, click on: Lookup Board Home, scroll down to
Kentucky. Click on: Kentucky. You may select NEW or ALL to see what requests may be out there. Click on: View
Request Details. If you think you can help, click: Volunteer. You have seven days to see if you can find something. If you
can’t find it during that time, go back out and mark the request as completed unsuccessfully. If you find the needed info,
send an email to the requestor to determine how you can get that document sent to her. Then mark the case as completed
successfully. Remember to log your time and the specifics on your log so you can earn a Lineage Research Volunteer Pin.
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If you want to join us as a KY Blue Book Lineage Research volunteer , and we would love to have
you. Perhaps you have a wonderful library at home and you are willing to check the books and
resources you have at home for records – perhaps you have a wonderful public library nearby that has a
great genealogy section and you are willing to check their material – perhaps you work in the courthouse
in your county and you don’t mind checking for something specific – we want you! Send me an email
and let me know that you are willing to be a volunteer for a specific county. Should you have
limitations such as only courthouse documents or only with your specific library, let me know that and
your request will be honored.
A Lineage Research Volunteer Pin can be earned with a total of 100 hours of any of these research
efforts:
Volunteering to complete research requests from the Lineage Research Lookup Board
Finding documentation – including compiling and writing analyses – for application papers
Assisting prospective members with research at chapter or CDRC workshops
Researching to resolve Have Written/AIR letters
There is a log that must be kept but its easy to do - simply log the time you took out of your life to run to
the courthouse and copy a document or the time it took you to look in your personal library of sources
and copy or scan the proof to the requestor. The pin is so pretty.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email me with your questions. I will get back with you as
soon as I get home from work. Emailing works best for me because of my schedule but I promise I will
answer.
Let’s gain some members, train some leaders and retain the members we have! Our organization must
grow and in order to do that we must remember to recruit new members, train both old and new
members in leadership roles and always be kind as new members and new leaders learn!
To find the form, go to the Lineage Research page
http://services.dar.org/members/committees/lineage/lookupboard
Click on: Committee Forms
Select: Lineage Research Volunteer Log
Literacy Promotion Committee 2016
Patricia Thompson Hatfield, Kentucky State Chairman
1299 Clayton Branch Road, P.O. Box 329, Louisa, KY 41230
[email protected] 606-226-1459
Honor our Spirit of Partnership: Partner with any school (public or private) or organization which
helps support or educate any and all children with special needs and/or learning disabilities. Team with
them to provide and promote books as gifts and as reading incentives for children and/or adults.
Provide monetary assistance, books, supplies, mentoring, or tutoring. *
Focus on Future Readers: Initiate a community emphasis with media and civic group promotions for
parents to model reading in the home. Members could also read aloud to any child within civic groups
such as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Sunday School classes, classrooms, or at any library children’s event.
Encourage grandparents to read to grandchildren.*
Celebrate the DAR’s Commitment to Literacy Promotion: The Chairman is sponsoring a state-wide
contest for 2016. All KY DAR Chapters should partner with a KY library or branch library to promote
the increase of library book circulation. The book circulation count contest will begin October 3 and
extend through November 30, 2017. Each DAR Chapter or member should arrange to provide
appropriate prizes to the winners in each of the five (5) age categories, with one winner for each age
group. Age categories will be as follows: 5-7 years, 8-10 years, 11-13 years, 14-16 years, and 17+
years. In event of a tie, winners shall be selected by a blind drawing. From library records, the
individual who checks out the most books and reads them would receive the prize for that age category.
The honor system will be employed to determine actual reading of books. In order to be deemed a
winner, guardians must sign photo release rights for use in library and DAR promotional releases.
These chapter contest winners will be entered into an overall state drawing, and those selected will
received state level prizes in each category.
Please send results of the local contests to Patricia Thompson Hatfield by December 30, 2016 Mail/Fax
with: name/age of each winner, photo of winners with names clearly labeled, signed photo release for
each winner, library name, and DAR chapter name and number. (See Page 2) * All projects must be
documented with dates, times, and descriptions.
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Literacy Promotion Committee 2016 – Page 2
Chapter Regent/Chapter Chair appoint a Literacy Promotion Committee. Keep documentation and if
possible photos of programs, activities, and events. If any children are in pictures, have guardians sign
media photo releases for use by DAR and libraries. Label age and name on all child photos.
Enter the contest for the Outstanding Service of a DAR member and Outstanding Service of a chapter.
Send completed forms for the contests to DAR National by February 15, 2017. Ask your Regent for
assistance if needed. The entry form and instructions are also on the national website
www.dar.org/members . Entries will be void without proper entry form.
Complete the Literacy Promotion Committee portion of the Master Questionnaire (special code for
Chairman online).
Sponsor special events for National Family Literacy Day November 1, 2016 – solicit media coverage if
at all possible.
All DAR members should feel free to use any combination of the listed ideas. I would encourage each
chapter to enter the Library Circulation Contest, as we have donated prizes valued at over $50 for each
winner at the state level. An appropriate prize for local winners could be an award winning book (e.g.
Caldecott or Newbery). For any questions, feel free to call me. I truly want to help improve literacy for
Kentucky children and adults, and to be of service to DAR.
Membership Committee
Dena Chapman Green – Kentucky State Chairman
2471 Mary Ingles Hwy., Dover, KY 41034-9679
[email protected] 606-882-2011 or 301-1832
Mission: To recruit and welcome new members, educate all chapter members about DAR programs and
activities which promote DAR objectives, and strive to create prosperous, successful chapters which
serve their communities and country.
Key Words: Invite, Inquire and Inspire
Keep your chapter Moving Forward in Service to America through your Membership Committee!
Set an annual membership growth goal - 10% is encouraged.
Hold a new member orientation.
Get new members involved in committee work early.
Promote member involvement by signing up for the member training courses.
Retain members by keeping them interested in chapter activities.
Invite and welcome prospective members and new members to the chapter.
Inquire about members’ interests and talents, then put them to work.
Inspire members with opportunities to serve and recognize your successes.
KSDAR and NSDAR welcome your membership success stories and encourage you to share
these at the state and national levels. See these to the state chairman.
Remember that the NSDAR website is a wealth of information with Membership Resources. You can
find some wonderful examples of materials to use with your members. In Membership Resources you
will find:
Welcome Letter to Prospective Members
Tips for Recruiting New Members
Member Recruitment Brochure
Membership Recruitment Ad
Prospective Member Database (PMD) Tutorials
Training Opportunities for new and experienced members
Welcome Ceremony
And so much more!
New Member Course – The first graduation ceremony will be held during the 2018 State Conference.
This course is free, requiring you to complete 21 modules, attend a district or state meeting/activity, and
conduct a service project.
National Defense Committee
Carol D. Smith – Kentucky State Chairman
18029 Brightleaf Place, Fisherville, KY 40023
[email protected] 502-384-6551
The National Defense Committee was established in 1926 to help chapter members enlighten the public
about American history, education and patriotic matters and to support a strong American military
defense. The goals are to preserve our American heritage of freedom, to protect the U.S. Constitution
and to ensure the survival of our Nation as a supreme, independent political power. See Chapter VII of
the DAR Handbook for detailed National Defense chapter activities.
All chapters should give a three-minute National Defense report at every chapter business meeting
and/or a full chapter meeting program. Information may be drawn from the National Defender,
American Spirit magazine and the Daughters newsletter. Military members, veterans and historians
are excellent guest speakers on defense issues for chapter programs.
ROTC and Cadet Medals
o The Gold ROTC Medal is awarded to a college or university graduate being commissioned in
one of the U.S. Armed Services.
o The Bronze ROTC Medal is awarded to either a junior or senior student in a secondary school
JROTC program or to a Junior College graduating senior.
o The Silver DAR Outstanding Cadet Medal is awarded to a student for participation in a non-
ROTC, military-affiliated cadet program funded by the school or privately.
Citizenship Medals
o The National Defense Youth Citizenship Medal is awarded to 5th through 11th Graders who are
identified through their schools or youth groups as having qualities of honor, service, courage,
patriotism and leadership. There is no contest or essay administered to receive this medal.
o The DAR Distinguished Citizen Medal is presented to an individual, eighteen years of age and
older, who fulfills the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership, and patriotism. The Medal
may be awarded to emergency first responders; active duty military and veterans of the United
States Armed Forces; citizens who have contributed to the defense, security, and freedom, of the
community, state, or nation in an exceptional manner. The state chair of the National Defense
Committee administers the medal.
GOALS:
More KSDAR Chapters participating in National Defense programs and Medal distribution.
A National Defense report being included in 100% of 2017-2018 Chapter meetings.
PATRIOT RECORDS PROJECT
Beverly D. Hicklin - Kentucky State Chairman
213 Cambridge Station Road, Louisville, KY 40223-3336
[email protected] 502-245-4865
You can be a part of bringing these valuable records to life with an index beginning
with the Revolutionary War through the last petitions for remuneration.
Index Revolution War Era Records
Help preserve these valuable records
Indexing is done online in a special program..
1. Go to the Daughters Website: http://www.dar.org.
2. Select Members Log In: http://www.dar.org/national-society/member-login,
and enter state; your chapter; your national number.
3. Select committee selection; select Patriot Record Project.
Print off the guide and follow the instructions.
Daughters contribute to this Patriot Records Project by indexing American Patriots.This
indexing program can be done in your home.
Protocol
State Co-Chairmen
Jeanne Conrad Albertson Elisabeth Conrad Chiang
7769 Kylan Court, Fishers, IN 46038 3311 Ridgetop Way, Edgewood, KY 41017
[email protected] 317-595-0834 [email protected] 859-331-3401
PROTOCOL may be defined as the ceremonial forms and courtesies which
are established as proper and correct... or as the proper etiquette for recognizing and honoring those
in positions of leadership.
This committee serves to give members guidance in the ceremonial forms and courtesies that are
established as the proper and correct etiquette for recognizing and honoring those in positions of
leadership, remembering always that the fundamental principles of protocol are dictated by ethics,
courtesy, good manners, and common sense. Protocol is used on the National and State levels and it is
essential that it be used at all chapter meetings in order to keep order, ensure proper meeting formats and
to assist in meetings starting and ending in a timely manner. Below are some reminders that should be
used in all chapter meetings and by all members.
Protocol Reminders:
#1 Members should rise whenever the President General or State Regent is presented or introduced. This
is not to honor the person, but is a deserved courtesy in recognition and tribute to her high office and to
her sash.
#2 Pins may be worn with dress slacks or pant suits; this does not include jeans or casual pants. Insignia,
pins and ribbons are not to be worn in public unless one is officially representing the DAR. Scarves or
other items may be used to cover pins when going to and from a function. Insignia, pins and ribbon may
be worn during the dedication of a grave marker for a deceased Daughter and also at the funeral,
viewing or memorial service of a Daughter.
#3 A guest speaker is presented as scheduled in the adopted program and should never be kept waiting.
If business is pending, the presiding officer should state, “If there is no objection, the business will be
postponed until after the speaker has completed his/her remarks. Hearing no objection, the program
chairman will introduce the speaker.” The presiding officer never “turns the meeting over to the
Program Chairman.”
#4 Did you know as a presiding officer you do not applaud a guest speaker or performer? You should
show no partiality in introducing or thanking guests or program participants. Make your remarks simple,
brief and sincere. Please refer to the National website (members.dar.org) for more information on Protocol. You
may access the Official Procedure & Protocol Booklet 2013 under the Protocol Committee page.
There is also on archived webinar on Protocol which can be found under the Webinar Committee
page. Additional information can be found in the DAR Handbook and National Bylaws under the
chapter on PROTOCOL.
Public Relations and Motion Picture, Radio and Television
Judy Owens – Kentucky State Chairman
2613 Clubside Court, Lexington, KY 40513
[email protected] 859 278 9180, cell 859 948 3746 (text enabled)
Thank you to all the Kentucky Daughters who did so much to make the initial year of the Miller
Administration a public relations success. KSDAR received the outstanding broadcast media award for
the East Central Division. On the state level, we are continuing to seek new ways to get the word out
about the work of our members, whether through newspapers, radio, social media or in-person
conversations.
For each chapter that took time to enter our state contests, I appreciate reading the interesting and
exciting work you do. Don’t forget to use the great information in the NIP (page 44) for tips in making
your media work more effective. As always, I love email and will answer! I appreciate the opportunity
to serve as your Public Relations Chairman and look forward to hearing from you.
State Level
State Media Award (Outstanding Media Personality or Program) entries, including the name,
affiliation of nominee, sponsoring chapter and contact information of chapter sponsor. DO NOT SUBMIT
SUPPORTING INFORMATION OR LETTERS OF ENDORSEMENT. Entries MUST be sent to Judy to
be considered for the National Media Award. Please mail your entry to Judy Owens at the address above.
Deadline is postmarked no later than January 1, 2018.
Any KSDAR chapter is welcome to submit an entry for the following competitions, to be judged
and awarded at State Conference. Please indicate the category for each entry and provide a contact person.
The postmark deadline for these submissions is no later than February 1, 2018.
Outstanding Chapter Newsletter
Outstanding Usage of the Chapter Web site and/or Social Media
Outstanding Chapter Fact Sheet/Brochure
Outstanding Chapter Media Coverage in Print
Outstanding Chapter Media Coverage in Broadcast
Outstanding Usage of Today's DAR Video
Outstanding Chapter/Community Event Publicity
Outstanding Chapter Usage of Local Media Awards
Most Creative Usage of PR by a Chapter
Service to America Committee
Shelby Goodlad Coates- Kentucky State Chairman
1509 Mountainbrook Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801
[email protected] (270) 725-7378
Throughout the past year, Kentucky Daughters have organized and participated in numerous
service projects that have contributed to the Dillon Administration’s goal of 19 million service hours by
2019. These activities have included the following: church volunteers, coaching and mentoring, canned
food drives, telethons, Meals on Wheels, letters to veterans, visits to hospitals and nursing homes,
donations of food, toiletries, and clothing, and participation in the National Day of Service.
As we begin the second year of the Dillon Administration, not only are the volunteer
opportunities of Kentucky Daughters outside of DAR included in the Service to America Tally, but
volunteer commitments within the organization can now be included in the overall tally. DAR specific
hours can include, but are not limited to the following: paging at the state and national level;
organization of and participation in committee activities such as Project Patriot, Conservation projects,
or Constitution Week; genealogy research and lineage workshops; and volunteering with C.A.R.
societies. Through participation in the National Day of Service on or around October 11, 2017,
Daughters can contribute to the 19 million hour goal by organizing a larger project at the chapter or even
district level.
It is important to include all volunteer hours in both the Service to America Tally and the
Chapter Master Report in order for the hours to count toward the total accumulated during the Dillon
Administration. Online hours can be entered by each chapter member, or by the Chapter Chairman of
the Service to America Committee. A PDF form for tallying hours at the chapter level can be found on
the members only website on the Service to America Committee page. While these hours will not be
tallied to earn an award for the chapter or state, it is important to calculate the hours to promote
volunteerism throughout chapters, states, and the country. In addition to including hours in the CMR
and the online tally, submission of photos and stories to the Service to America state chairman can assist
in further promotion and provide examples to other chapters on how to successfully serve.
Special Projects Grants
Linda Jennings – Kentucky State Chairman
9 Fairway Drive, Berea, KY 40403
[email protected] 859-986-8382
The NSDAR Special Projects Grants program provides local community grant funding to
support projects exemplifying the Society’s mission areas of Historic Preservation, Education
and Patriotism.
The program is open to public charity 501(c)(3) entities only. Grant funding will be awarded to
a successful applicant only once during a DAR administration. Grant funding will not be
considered for applications which do not follow the directions precisely.
December 31 is the deadline by which grant proposals must be postmarked and mailed to the
national chair. Special Projects Grants are supported through the NSDAR President General’s
Project.
Examples of the types of projects considered for grant funding include:
Historic Preservation: Historic building restoration; Document preservation; Cemetery
headstone and monument conservation; Historic site marker erection
Education: Literacy programs; Historical books; Children’s mentoring programs;
Museum exhibits and programs
Patriotism: Support projects for active duty military or their families; Veterans’
rehabilitation programs; Veterans’ memorials or monuments; Military museum exhibits
A chapter or state organization has an opportunity to sponsor a grant proposal and
thereby:
Create local awareness of NSDAR, its mission areas and its support of community
projects
Generate visibility for your local chapter and a reputation for involvement in your
community
Participate in a worthy local program through sponsorship, thus creating a source of pride
and achievement for your chapter Daughters
Attract local women who are interested in the mission areas of NSDAR to membership
and active participation in your chapter
Earn NSDAR Chapter Achievement Award Points
Current program and application requirements, information and guidance are available on the
NSDAR Public Website: www.dar.org/grants and on the DAR Members’ Website at:
http://www.dar.org/members/committees/special-committees/special-projects-grants/overview
Only grant applications strictly conforming to the application requirements will be judged.
Units Overseas Committee
Anne Boggs Scott – Kentucky State Chairman
709 Roland Ave, Lexington, KY 40505
[email protected] 859-299-6792
Units Overseas consist of twenty-one chapters in twelve countries and one US territory. You can
be an associate member in as many of these chapters as you wish. They really need and
appreciate your support! Your associate dues help them advance the principles of historic
preservation, education and patriotic endeavor. You can also help them with some of their
projects, such as collecting Box Tops for Education. Making DAR friends around the world is
an enjoyable and rewarding experience! Apply for membership today in one or more of these
dedicated chapters!
For more information: www.dar.org/members
Click on: Committees >Units Overseas (under Administrative Committees)
UNITS OVEREAS CHAPTERS
1. Captain James Cook Chapter - Sydney, Australia
2. Captain Matthew Flanders Chapter - Melbourne, Australia
3. Blue Danube Chapter - Vienna, Austria
4. Bahamas Chapter - Nassau, Bahamas
5. Somers Isles Chapter - Hamilton, Bermuda
6. Bytown Chapter - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
7. Heritage Chapter - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
8. New Caledonia Chapter - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
9. Upper Canada Chapter - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
10. Rochambeau Chapter - Paris, France
11. Palatinate Chapter - Ramstein, Germany
12. Mariana Islands Chapter - Tamuning, Guam
13. Pax Romana Chapter - Rome, Italy
14. Sasebo Chapter - Tokyo, Japan
15. James Hogg Chapter - Alamos, Mexico
16. John Edwards Chapter - Mexico City, Mexico
17. San Carlos Chapter - San Carlos, Mexico
18. Thomas Paine Chapter - Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico
19. Espana Chapter - Madrid, Spain
20. St. James Chapter - Westminster, United Kingdom
21. Walter Hines Page Chapter - London, United Kingdom
Remember, have a chapter program on or participate in Units Overseas, and earn points on the
Chapter Achievement Award!
Volunteer Genealogists Committee
Brenda Depp—Kentucky State Co-Chair
214 Harrison Avenue, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
[email protected] 859-457-1126
Kathy Moats---Kentucky State Co-Chair
1013 Idylwild Drive, Richmond, KY 40475
[email protected] 859-200-1480
The Volunteer Genealogists Committee supports the KSDAR Registrar, and works with the
CDR and Lineage Research Committees to improve the new member and supplemental
application process.
The committee does this by
1. Providing training for new registrars, members and chapters on current standards of
verification of new and supplemental applications; and
2. Providing direct assistance to chapters in need.
A trained volunteer field genealogist may be assigned by the State Regent to
assist a designated chapter.
o The volunteer field genealogist must have successfully completed GEP 1
and 2.
Some volunteer genealogists may qualify to serve as Electronic Application
Reviewers (EAR), a new volunteer position established to assist in the
preliminary review of electronic applications.
o EARs must have successfully completed GEP 1, 2, 3, and pass a skills
assessment test.
The committee promotes participation in the DAR Genealogical Educational
Programs (GEP).
Volunteer Information Specialists Committee
Deborah Tharp Andrew – State Chairman
9402 Magnolia Ridge Dr. #103, Louisville, KY 40291
[email protected] 502-265-6445
VIS helps create the public face of DAR at all levels of the society. We accomplish this by
using our "geeky" computer skills to help promote DAR through the use of computer
technology.
Some ways we promote DAR are: build and maintain chapter, committee and club websites;
email communications; promote the use of e-Membership; the PMD System; and the Chapter
Master Report (CMR); create writable PDF forms; assist prospective members who access the
NSDAR Public Website; create various templates for chapter yearbooks, labels, name tags,
presentations, and certificates; and so much more! If you are already your Chapter's Webmistress please contact this State Chairman of any changes
to email addresses, chapter officers and information about chapter workshops or events. This
helps the KSDAR site be as up to date as possible. Also please review your websites often to
keep the content up-to-date and be sure all links are working properly. If your Chapter is thinking about maintaining its own website, please let us know. We will be
more than happy to help get you started. The National VIS Committee website has a lot of information about how to become involved
and how to earn the VIS pin. Please visit the Volunteer Information Specialists Committee
Webpage for links to all committee tools: http://www.dar.
org/members/committees/nationalcommittees/volunteer-information-specialists/committee-
home. If you have a woman in your chapter that you would like to nominate for the VIS Volunteer of
the Year Award, please do so by sending the information to this State Chairman about her VIS
activities. (Samples of the work done, if in the form of newsletters, flyers, etc., and websites
approved during the year 2016 will be considered.) Please note: A mention of her activities on
the CMR is not the same as a nomination for this award.
Please have any nominations in to the State VIS Chairman by Feb. 1, 2018.
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Women’s Issues
Elisabeth Conrad Chiang – State Chairman
3311 Ridgetop Way, Edgewood, KY 41017
[email protected] 859-331-3401
Our National Society welcomes all women in all stages of life. Issues that women deal with on a
day to day basis touches each of us no matter our stage in life. This committee’s purpose is to
recognize, highlight, and bring about discussion in the areas that effect each of us. Below are a
few ways that you can introduce Women’s Issues into your chapter meetings. For more ideas,
please utilize the committee page on the NSDAR website and also refer to the questions asked on
your Chapter Master Report. Don’t forget to document all of your Women’s Issues activities on
the CMR. Please contact me with any questions!
Ideas:
#1 Participate in the Women’s Issues Essay Contest
Encourage your chapter members to share their experience in relation to family, career, or
health. Only one essay per member per year will be accepted.
1. Essays must be titled, typed, and no more than 1800 words. All words count, and only
essays will be accepted. Please use a Word document for your essay.
2. A cover page must give the member’s name, chapter, national number, address, telephone
number, email address (if available), essay title, and category (family, career, or health).
3. A signed contest entry form must be sent with the essay. Any submission failing to meet
the requirements will be disqualified.
4. All entries must be sent to your state Women’s Issues chair by January 15th, 2018. She
will send the best entry from each category to the respective division vice chair. National
winners will be announced at the Continental Congress Forum.
#2 Read Facts about Women’s Issues at each Chapter Meeting
There are many websites that highlight how health, career, and family effect women and their
families. Research the web and find out what issues effect your chapter members.
#3 Read the Winning Essays of the 2017 Women’s Issues Contest
These essays are available on the NSDAR website for you to view and read at chapter meetings.
http://www.dar.org/members/committees/special-committees/womens-issues/committee-
overview
#4 Encourage your Chapter to participate in Activities that Support Women
Participate in Walks for Breast Cancer; where pink in October to support Breast Cancer Research; Have
blood pressure checks for members and their families; wear Red in February for Women and Heart
Disease; provide a meal for member; participate in family service activities like serving food or collecting
clothing for the homeless, collecting books for a Children’s home, and or planting a community garden
