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The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a lineage society that is a non-profit, charitable,
service organization dedicated to patriotism, historic preservation, and education.
The DAR was founded in 1890 by four women whose common bond was the fact that
each had fathers or grandfathers who were patriots of the American Revolution.

The founders of the Daughters of the American Revolution sought to create an organization that would “perpetuate the memory
and spirit of the women and men who achieved American independence.”

National Society DAR Facts
Founded:	October 11, 1890
Mission:	To promote historic preservation, education and patriotism
Motto:	God, Home and Country
Membership:	« 168,000 members, 3,000 chapters in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. « International chapters in Australia, The Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom « More than 836,000 women have joined the DAR since it was founded
Management	Policy for the Society is made by the National Board of Management composed of the President General, 11 Executive Officers, 21 Vice Presidents General, and 53 State Regents. The National Board of Management meets six times a year at DAR Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Continental Congress:	The DAR annual national meeting is named after the original Continental Congress that governed the American colonies. DAR Continental Congress attracts over 3,000 members to Washington, D.C., each summer

Hollywood Chapter
DAR meetings are held on the third Saturday of the month, October through May.

A Wee Bit o’ Chapter History

The name “Betsy Ross” was first selected as the name for the Chapter but was later changed to “ Hollywood . ” The Hollywood Chapter DAR was organized on March 18, 1910, by Mrs. Mary I. Barnes, Organizing Regent, and Honorary State Regent, 1910‑1911. Mrs. Barnes was a seven-time delegate to the National Suffrage convention in Washington, D.C., and accompanied Miss Susan B. Anthony and others to the Capital to ask Congress for some favorable action looking toward the enfranchisement of women. Other notable women who have belonged to the Chapter include (in part): Frances Upson Young, mother of Hollywood screenwriter, Clarence Upson Young; Maude Gage Baum, daughter of Matilda Joslyn Gage, an active Suffragette of the times, and wife of L. Frank Baum, author of The Wizard of Oz; and Virginia McMath, better known as “Ginger Rogers,” who joined Hollywood Chapter in 1945 and was a member until 1988. An official DAR Insignia gravemarking and dedication were held in June 2006 to pay loving tribute to our beloved member, Ginger Rogers.

	Notable Ancestors
	Click here to see a list of Revolutionary War Ancestors of Hollywood Chapter members
	Star Projects

Hollywood Chapter is front and center when it comes to being involved in Local, National and International Projects. . .

DAR Schools	Veteran’s Hospital Patients	Lillian C. Wright Student Scholarships
Indian Schools	Endowment Trust Fund	Literacy Challenge
Southern California Indian Center	Library Foundation	DAR Project Patriot
President General’s Project	Autry National Center	JROTC
California State Society DAR	Holly Grove Orphan Home	Adopt a Platoon Program
LA Fire Department Historical Museum – Old Station 27	Los Angeles Regional Family History Center	South California Genealogical Jamboree

Hollywood Chapter has been particularly active in programs stemming from the September 11th Attacks, having spearheaded a write-in and care package campaign at Christmas to our service members overseas and have been proclaimed “Honorary Members of the 15th MEU – Special Operations Capable” The Chapter is presently involved with the Adopt a Single Marine Program with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and will continue to support our American Troops.

Chapter Officers

Regent – Lauren Azeltine e-mail

First Vice Regent – Sarah Kaiman

Second Vice Regent – Brenda Kilbourn

Chaplain – Chris Johnson

Recording Secretary – Carrie Cannon

Corresponding Secretary – Alice Magner e-mail

Treasurer – Tillie Moore

Registrar – Heather Brown e-mail

Historian – Phyllis Hansen

Librarian - Dr. Nelle Becker Slaton

Chapter Regents’ Walk of Fame

Alice Magner - 2006-2008

Nancy W. Daniels - 2004-2006

Mrs. Diana Love - 2002-2004

Dr. Helyn Luechauer - 2000-2002

Mrs. Arlene Stewart - 1999-2000

Mrs. Wynne Wood - 1996-1998

Dr. Helyn Luechauer - 1994-1996

Mrs. Marianne Civello - 1992-1994

Mrs. Arlene Stewart - 1990-1992

Mrs. Wynne Wood - 1988-1990

Interesting Historical Facts

Every Scot knows that the Declaration of Arbroath was one of the greatest and most important statements of human rights ever written.
Few Americans are aware that it had a powerful influence on the authors of the Constitution of the United States .

Awesome DAR Sites

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

California Society Daughters of the American Revolution

National Society Sons of the American Revolution

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