Toni Bolling Lutter In keeping with its mission of historic preservation, Gila Butte Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) salutes historic events at every meeting through its Commemorative Events Committee. In acknowledgement of its work, the chapter holds the 2017 Arizona DAR certificate “Excellent Service for Commemorative Events.” This season, Gila Butte has commemorated…
Toni Bolling Lutter In April, local Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Juniors will meet to welcome a Gila Butte prospective who plans to make her debut at the Arizona DAR State Conference. Twice every year, Gila Butte Chapter convenes on a Saturday, giving Juniors an opportunity to touch base with their chapter and…
Toni Bolling Lutter Mitzi Iverson, Membership Chair, has announced that Gila Butte DAR will offer a free workshop for women interested in locating a Revolutionary War ancestor and joining National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The workshop will be held Saturday, February 24, 2018, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Sun Lakes. Trained…
Toni Bolling Lutter In keeping with national, state and chapter objectives, Gila Butte Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), has devoted itself to two committees: Conservation and Service for Veterans. Chapter projects complement the current State Regent’s projects by supporting innovative programs targeting companion animals and the vets who love them.…
Toni Bolling Lutter When Gila Butte DAR commemorated its 15th anniversary in September, the celebration was one of five historic events commemorated that day. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is committed to three objectives: historic preservation, education and patriotism. Historic preservation permeates DAR committees and projects. Currently, there is a two-year commemoration of World…
Toni Bolling Lutter In preparation for the holidays, Gila Butte DAR is sponsoring two programs to remember and honor our U.S. Military. Wreaths Across America. Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, wreath-laying ceremonies are held throughout the nation in national cemeteries where U.S. veterans are buried. Gila Butte Chapter participates in these annual…
Toni Bolling Lutter Gila Butte Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), commemorated Constitution Week with support to schools with public exhibits and with two bellringing programs in senior communities. Constitution Week is an annual event celebrated nationally during the week of September 17-23. By law, each educational institution that receives federal funds…
Toni Bolling Lutter Lesley Baran, Chapter Regent of Gila Butte DAR, is pleased to announce that Lynn Forney Young, Honorary President General of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), has been appointed to a prestigious national commission created to plan celebrations and commemorations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the United States in…
September begins the 15th year of service for Gila Butte Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). In 2002, Organizing Regent Mary Wolf and 22 dedicated women organized the chapter. Today, Gila Butte has 125 members from around the Valley and the nation, all dedicated to serving “God, Home and Country.” Gila Butte…
Toni Bolling Lutter Gila Butte Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), sent delegates to Arizona DAR’s State Conference in Tucson and to Continental Congress, the annual national conference held in Washington, D.C. Gila Butte Chapter sent the largest contingent of any chapter in the state to the Tucson meeting. The State Conference is Arizona…