Kansas State Society
Children of the American Revolution
Reflections of Independence

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The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution, the nation's oldest youth organization, offers membership to anyone under the age of twenty one, lineally descended from someone who served in the Continental Army or gave material aid to the cause of freedom in the American Revolution.

N.S.C.A.R. Mission Statement
"The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution trains good citizens, develops leaders and promotes love of the United States of America and its heritage among young people."
 

N.S.C.A.R. Six Primary Objectives

1.	To acquire knowledge of American History.
2.	To preserve and restore places of historical importance associated with men and women who forwarded American independence.
3.	To ascertain the deeds and honor the memories of the men, women and children who rendered service to the causes of the American Revolution.
4.	To promote the celebration of patriotic anniversaries.
5.	To honor and cherish the flag of the United States of America above every other flag.
6.	To love, uphold and extend the principles of American liberty and patriotism.

National Program
Each year, the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution creates a National Theme and the National President develops a program that will benefit America.

Helping to Preserve America

Each year, the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution creates a National Theme and the National President develops a program that will benefit the Society and the nation.

The National Theme for the 2011–2012 N.S.C.A.R. year is Living the American Dream.

Our Founding Fathers had a dream for what they wanted America to become, and great risk came with the action on that dream for them and everyone else who gave aid to the American Revolution. As the Children of the American Revolution, we honor their dream and their bravery, but their dream and their fight for America did not end in the time of the American Revolution. We carry with us today the same core values of their dream of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. What better way is there to honor their dream than by supporting those who defend that dream today? Thanks to the brave men and women of our Armed Forces, we are able to be Living the American Dream.

This year our National Project is to raise funds for the Fisher House Foundation. The Fisher House Foundation builds "comfort homes" on the grounds of major military and Veterans Affairs medical centers. These homes are made available for families of those being treated to stay free of charge, allowing them to be close to their loved ones in their time of need. For more information visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org.

The funds that we raise will go toward building a new Fisher House that needs donations at the time of our National Convention in April 2012. There are 54 Fisher Houses located throughout the United States and in Germany and 16 Fisher Houses that are currently in the planning, design, or construction phase.

While we are raising funds for a new house, a heavy focus throughout the year is being placed on volunteering with Fisher Houses that are in operation. 60% of our local societies are in a state with a Fisher House, and 99% have a Fisher House in their state or an adjacent state which allows for lots of hands-on contact with this project. Through volunteer hours and donating items such as books, toys, and food, C.A.R. hopes to have a major impact on military families throughout the nation.

The C.A.R. Creed states, "I believe in the Children of the American Revolution as an organization for the training of young people in true patriotism and love of country in order that they shall be better fitted for American citizenship". A significant way to encourage "patriotism and love of country" is to support those in our military and their families who exemplify these values.

We are supporting the Fisher Houses this year so that our organizations can make Living the American Dream together a reality.

Kansas C.A.R. News
Congratulations to Santa Fe Trail Society for winning the National Gold Merit Award

Congratulations to Santa Fe Trail Society for winning Best Program for the National Historian's Project

Congratulations to Santa Fe Trail Society for winning Best Program for the National Organizing Secretary's Project.

Congratulations to Kansas member Susannah Carter for being elected National Chaplain, to Kansas member Hannah Proctor for being chosen National American History Committee Chairman, and to Kansas member Micah Proctor for being chosen National Ribbon and Insignia Chairman

Congratulations to Kansas Society Lone Elm Campground for being an active society

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