Toni Bolling Lutter For only the second time in the history of the Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) canceled Continental Congress, DAR’s annual convention in Washington, D.C. In 1945, during World War II, Congress was canceled because of war necessity. In fact, in this time of pandemic, DAR finds it must develop its…
Toni Bolling Lutter At its January general meeting, Gila Butte Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) remembered the struggle for suffrage through the eyes of an Arizona woman who lived the endeavor. Vicki Bobo, acting as Frances Willard Munds, recounted Munds’ life as an activist and proponent of votes for women. Bobo is also Regent of…
Toni Bolling Lutter Again this winter, scholarships have taken front and center as Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) prepares for annual awards. In keeping with its objective of securing our nation’s future through support for education, Gila Butte Chapter in Sun Lakes works locally, statewide, and nationally to select scholars in search of financial…
Toni Bolling Lutter Regent Marjorie Nelson, Gila Butte DAR, announced that the chapter has “adopted” a seat in Constitution Hall, the concert hall located in the historic Washington home of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). As part of its ongoing restoration, DAR offered members and friends the opportunity to sponsor a seat and be…
Toni Bolling Lutter At its November 2019, general meeting, Regent Marjorie Nelson of Gila Butte Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented Lisa Rossety of Honor Flight Arizona with a $1,000 check in memory of Craig Clark, husband of Daughter Bonnie Clark of Sun Lakes. Craig Clark was a U.S. Veteran who served in…
Toni Bolling Lutter November 1 to 3, Gila Butte Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) joins 41 other Arizona DAR chapters at the Fall Board of Management in Tucson, where the State Regent’s banner holds special meaning for the Sun Lakes chapter. The banner is the work of Sun Lakes’ Barbara Grimes, a noted quilter…
Toni Bolling Lutter In September, Gila Butte Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) observed National Literacy Month through collections for deserving organizations. Lesley Baran, Chair, DAR School Committee, collected supplies for The Crossnore School and Children’s Home, and Judy Putnam, Chair, Literacy Promotion Committee, collected books for clients of Matthew’s Crossing. The Crossnore School and…
Toni Bolling Lutter Marjorie Nelson, Regent, Gila Butte Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), has announced that Joan Johnson took first place in DAR’s national American Heritage contest for her multi-media painting Aunt Helen. Johnson is a three-time national winner of the contest. Additionally, Laker Mary Knape took national second place for a pastel of…
Toni Bolling Lutter Marjorie Nelson, DAR Regent, has announced that two of Gila Butte chapter winners in DAR’s American History Essay contest went on to win at the state level, as well. The state winners were honored at Arizona DAR State Conference, where they received a certificate and a medal. American History Committee is a…
Toni Bolling Lutter Gila Butte Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) celebrated a year of successes by sending a large delegation to the Arizona DAR State Conference at We-Ko-Pa Resort, Scottsdale/Fountain Hills. In addition to DAR leaders from around the state, in attendance were State Regents from California and New Mexico, as well as guests…