The Gila Butte Chapter of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) had a busy September with celebrating Constitution Week at our first general meeting of the year presided over by our new chapter Regent, Becky Donatelli. Members also welcomed home two returning Veteran Honor Flights at Sky Harbor Airport and participated in the…
Jean Milberger The Gila Butte Chapter finished their chapter year at the Arizona State Conference at the end of May. It was made special with the presence of President General Ginnie Sebastian Storage, NSDAR attending the event. Each year the Gila Butte Chapter, NSDAR honors the cadets at the Basha High School JROTC annual awards…
Becky Donatelli Gila Butte chapter, NSDAR has been busy participating in Chandler’s America 250 Celebrations. Regent Jean Milberger and vice regent Becky Donatelli, joined the Palo Verde SAR at the Liberty Tavern, pop-up tent, to mingle and educate the celebrants on the history of becoming the United States of America. We gave out flags and…
Becky Donatelli A few of the Gila Butte Daughters of the American Revolution met for a fun and informative outing. The Desert River Audubon Society gave a guided tour of Veterans Oasis Park, and Liberty Wildlife had two raptors on site. They had two birds of prey: Barbosa, a red-tailed hawk, and Cassidy, a Swainson’s…
Becky Donatelli As the new year is now into its third month, Gila Butte Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), is filled with activities to join. Our chapter is a women’s nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization focused on helping the community and especially Historical Preservation, Education, and Patriotism. Gila Butte Chapter meets on the…
Becky Donatelli Gila Butte Chapter, NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution), is off to a great start. We had a wonderful meeting in October, and one of the NSDAR ladies brought her 18th century apparel to show. At the Cottonwood Open House, Gila Butte Chapter was represented by Membership Chair Ruth Narancic, Regent…
Beck Donatelli It’s been a long, hot summer, but Daughters of the American Revolution, Gila Butte Chapter, NSDAR, are looking forward to seeing members returning and attending meetings. The chapter meets on the third Wednesday of the month from September through May in Sun Lakes. The Gila Butte Chapter sponsors two $1,000 scholarships each year…
Becky Donatelli The Daughters of the American Revolution Gila Butte Chapter, NSDAR, are having a busy summer, from attending the annual State Conference to witnessing our nation growing with new citizens. Eight Gila Butte Daughters were in attendance for the conference, learning new information about genealogy, listening to what other chapters were doing, and learning…
Becky Donatelli The Gila Butte Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) has been busy, even though we are approaching our summer break. Members attended the Basha High School Air Force JROTC awards and Change of Command Ceremony. Gila Butte Chapter presented two awards. Recipients are selected by the AFJROTC Commander. A senior…
Jean Milberger Hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving with family and friends. It is hard to believe that the holiday season is just around the corner. The Gila Butte Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) was very busy in the month of November. We helped the Jewish War Veterans with their Poppy…