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The Mary Penrose Wayne
Chapter engages in a number of projects and programs that celebrate the three
areas that the NSDAR stands for.....historic preservation, education and
patriotism.
History
Outstanding Teacher of American
History
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Each year the Mary Penrose Wayne Chapter recognizes a local |
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teacher of American history for excellence as an educator. |
Education
DAR Schools
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The Mary
Penrose Wayne chapter supports the six DAR Schools |
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dedicated
to special needs students or underserved areas of the |
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United States. Monetary
donations and requested items are |
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to the schools from the chapter. |
DAR Good Citizens Recognition
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Each area high school is invited to nominate a student
who |
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demonstrates
leadership, dependability, service and patriotism. |
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The students are recognized
at a chapter recognition event, with |
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the top three students receiving an monetary award. The first
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place student is selected to represent the Mary Penrose Wayne
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chapter at the state level. |
Patriotism
VA Medical Center Visits
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Mary Penrose Wayne chapter members demonstrate their |
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appreciation to those who have served in the military by visiting |
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veterans at Fort Wayne's Veteran's Administration Hospital. |
Naturalization Ceremonies
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Mary Penrose Wayne Chapter members attend Naturalization
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Ceremonies to welcome new US
citizens and present them with |
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an American flag.
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Project
Patriot
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Project Patriot was initiated to
support the war on terror after |
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September 11th. In addition to
contributing to national DAR |
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projects, the Mary Penrose Wayne chapter supports our |
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junior member Rachel, who is serving in the US Navy. |
NSDAR
INDAR
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