Gila Butte Chapter Regent Jean Milberger and Vice Regent Rebecca Donatelli at the Parada del Sol parade in Scottsdale (photo by R. Narancic)
The Gila Butte Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) participated in the Parada del Sol parade in Scottsdale, along with other DAR chapters, the Sons of the American Revolution, and Children of the American Revolution. Some rode on floats, while others walked the parade route handing out American flags, and many wore period dress for the occasion.
In March, chapter members will be attending a ceremony in Cave Creek to inter the unclaimed ashes of military personnel and veterans. Other upcoming activities include a trash collection along Dobson Road as part of the chapter’s Adopt-A-Road project through Maricopa County.
Our chapter is growing! We have added 15 women to our roster this past year, and more are in the process of becoming members. Anyone interested in joining DAR should contact Ruth at [email protected]. The chapter can provide assistance with lineage research to prospective members if needed.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is a nonprofit, charitable organization, founded in 1890 and incorporated by an act of the United States Congress in 1896. Membership in the society is open to any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. The DAR functions as a volunteer service organization and is dedicated to patriotism, education, and historic preservation. While DAR supports a strong national defense, it is not a political organization, nor does it lobby. Its membership includes women from Republican, Democratic, and Independent political parties; women from all races and ethnic backgrounds; and women from ages 18 to 100+. The society does not subscribe to any particular religion, nor does it discriminate against any members who are of various religious beliefs.