Organized on February 18, 1950, the
Francisco Garces Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American
Revolution, is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. For the past 57 years, our
chapter has carried out the objectives of the National Society which support
the promotion of historical, patriotic,
and educational endeavors. The official DAR motto is: God, Home, and Country.
Our chapter meets on the first Wednesday
of the months of September, October, November, January, March, and April at 7:00
p.m.; and on Saturday during the months of December, February, and May. No
meetings are held June, July, and August. Prospective members are always
welcome. For further information about our meetings, e-mail
duvallgv@hotmail.com
or
Basstique@aol.com.
Who is eligible for
membership in the DAR?
The National Society Daughters of the American
Revolution (NSDAR) was founded on October 11, 1890, with the purposes of historic
preservation, promotion of education, and patriotic endeavors. Any woman who is
no less than 18 years of age and who can prove lineal, blood line descent from
an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence may be voted into
membership by the chapter. Documentation of said lineage must be provided
according to NSDAR guidelines on the official membership application and with
acceptable supporting materials. 
The national society has 38 standing committees
which promote its three purposes. These include: educational programs,
scholarship competitions, citizenship awards, school contests, sponsorship of
schools for underprivileged children, literacy programs, genealogical records,
national genealogical library, lineage research, DAR Museum, community service,
national defense, units overseas, Constitution and U.S. flag, conservation,
commemorative events, naturalization, and volunteerism. The NSDAR fact sheet
can provide more specific information regarding the activities of each
committee. It can be found on the
NSDAR web site, located at
www.dar.org. For more information on the
DAR in Nevada, visit the Nevada State Society
DAR.
Wherever your interest lies, the DAR has a
program area where you can enjoy working with other women to support God,
Home,
and Country.
For membership information, e-mail
duvallgv@hotmail.com
or
Basstique@aol.com.
