Early in January 1965, Jane Webster discussed the possibility of organizing a chapter of NSDAR in Coeur d'Alene. On April 30, fifteen women met at Jane's home, and, under the direction of Honorary State Regent Jeannie Deggendorfer, plans were made for forming a new chapter.
On June 3, a special meeting was held appointing Mrs. Webster as Organizing Regent, and the name Lt. George Farragut was selected for the new chapter. After several meetings and work on lineage, fifteen members-at-large were certified by the NSDAR Executive Board.
On October 15, 1965, an organizing meeting was held at the home of Mrs. John Snyder. Ceremonies conferring the chapter name, admission of members, and installation of officers were conducted by State Regent Edna Belle Oslund and Honorary State Regent Jennie Deggendorfer. The first officers were:
REGENT
Jane Webster
VICE REGENT
LaRue Burns
SECRETARY
Helen Walton
TREASURER
Wacele Rhodes
REGISTRAR
Margaret Lood
HISTORIAN-LIBRARIAN
Marion Sebring
Other initiates were Hazel Cardwell, Josie Chapman, Annie Clack, Beatrice Gerrie, Pauline Knudtsen, Inez Turnbow, Daisy White, and Margaret Wilson.
During the first year six more members were added to the roster: Ruth Barnard, Anne Cordes, Marie Dahlman, Bessie Dunckel, Joanna Mueller, and Clark Wanamak.
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